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Used 2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Almost perfect RDX

Robert Nordlie, Edinburg, TX, 11/18/2016
Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful

I've had my RDX for a month and already have 2000 miles on it. Overall, I love the car. Very comfortable seats and ride, however, I've had a little difficulty finding and ideal driving position. I am very tall and with the seat all the way back to accommodate my legs, the steering wheel does not telescope quite far enough to be completely comfortable. Many complain about the two screen technology but I like it very much. I also own a Corvette so I like to go fast, and as a result I'm only averaging about 21 mpg around town, but that's fine with me since I had a Ford Explorer Sport before this and only got 17 mpg with that. Overall, I am very satisfied and would highly recommend this vehicle. I really like the styling, with the door handles contoured to the belt line and the LED headlights. I also like the clean back end with no bumper sticking out below the hatch and not visible exhaust tips (and yes I do like the four exhaust trumpets on my Vette).

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1 out of 5 stars

A great car with a major flaw

Chris P., Atlanta, GA, 09/26/2017
Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 36 people found this review helpful

So many things to like about this vehicle! Great cabin, smooth ride, sweet V6, impressive tech (except for the dual-screen radio/nav situation, just poor design)...until you get to around 5 to 7K miles and the brakes start screeching like you're driving with the emergency brake on. You don't expect a significant car component to fail that quickly, especially given Acura's reputation, for which I apparently gave them too much credit. A quick google search makes it clear this is a known issue. Very disappointing, Acura.

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5 out of 5 stars

RDX - Outstanding value with Class

Be Pivirotto, Potomac, MD, 10/31/2016
Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Really enjoy the RDX and compared to my brothers Lexus, it blows it out of the water. Instrumentation is the only negative as it is very confusing and not easy to intuitively understand the functions. The split screens are also confusing and should be combined into one screen and not the dual screen method as of now. Ride, handling, safefy features such as lane departure and lane departure assist are outstanding! So glad I decided on the RDX.

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" Catch a '17 before there gone"

Tom, Glendora, CA, 07/08/2017
Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I did extensive research on smaller/midsize SUV's. I concluded the Audi Q5 and BMW 3 were not much better, seemed smaller, although specs don't back that up, and simply not worth the added cost. It came down to the Ford Edge Titanium with301 package with V6 in white and RDX with Advance Package. Liked the extra cargo space of the Edge and thought it was a very quiet comfortable ride. The bottom line negatives were poor Ford resale value versus the RDX, the lower gas mileage with the V6, the Sony sound system and "slightly" less interior quality. When Acura announced 2017 clearance prices last month, I was able to get one for the same price as the loaded Edge. I have driven now for 3 weeks and I am very satisfied with my decision. The infotainment system is a little hard to get used to but I am finding that the overall technology used in the Acura is really quite amazing. The engine does not hesitate like the Edge V6 also. Get the great price on 17's right now!

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice ride, poor shift

Ed Lee, 09/11/2016
Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful

It isn't the Lexus ride that I traded,. Then again, it was $12K less expensive. Life is a series of tradeoffs and this was one. The transmission shift is clunky. I expected much better gas mileage but the around town is a Killer. Looks good, easy to get around in and park. When you get out of either side, your foot hits the threshold and it gets dirty and stained really fast. Mine is a light color and looks nasty already

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