Originally Posted by itsraysgs

My father's 2005 MDX just gave out on him this year at 260k miles.. might want to put that in perspective!

Originally Posted by Funson

Test drove both 2023 Rx350 and MDX, MDX wins in more ways than one and the s at a similar price point. Am curious what made you buy Rx350?
looking to understand some reasoning to help make a decision

Originally Posted by Elvisfan

we have a last gen MDX 2017 hybrid. Trouble free for 5.5 years. If the new generation had a hybrid, we would have it now. My wife likes how big it it. We have looked at the RX. Sat in it. It’s smaller and the rear seat doesn’t fold flat. So much less space. We would only be interested in the 350H. Don’t know about the 4 cyl and the CVT. The console infringed on my wife’s space. Also, CR really hated the HUD and the unmarked steering wheel buttons. The 360 camera is a must. Yes, it’s a stand alone option but, since you can’t order one, you have to hope the one they have has it. Also, just because you can make the inside door handle electronic, why? Also, the rear seats don’t adjust or recline.

Originally Posted by budwom

Yes, I’ve seen owner satisfaction surveys in which Acura owners are not thrilled with their vehicles. And as someone noted Honda is having more reliability issues than they once did including gasoline getting into the engine oil. For me the overwhelming factor in getting the RX is reliability.
Having said that I admit I am a bit twitchy about buying a car in its first year of production. I’m choosing to trust Lexus. We’ll see how it goes

Originally Posted by Ronn1

I'm twitchy also about the first year of production at this point. I had a mechanic just last week tell me that they are having people that have bought new cars the past few months ( Lexus wasn't mentioned) that are at a standstill because they have a problem of some kind, and that there are no parts available, and they can't even drive them. All part of the pandemic, shortness of chips etc., and that some of the recent chips aren't working as they should. Very sad.

Originally Posted by daryll40

Based on the admittedly unscientific and random posts here, it appears that the new RX isn’t experiencing any serious issues that would make it undrivable or even badly annoying to drive. Some complaints about higher than expected noise. Delayed second key FOB. Initial Digital Key failure that’s been fixed. No trunk rubber mat. No body side moldings. Yawn

Originally Posted by daryll40

Based on the admittedly unscientific and random posts here, it appears that the new RX isn’t experiencing any serious issues that would make it undrivable or even badly annoying to drive. Some complaints about higher than expected noise. Delayed second key FOB. Initial Digital Key failure that’s been fixed. No trunk rubber mat. No body side moldings. Yawn

Originally Posted by hugsmindy

A couple of my personal answers:

1. The 4 cylinder and the CVT in the Lexus is great. I came from the 21 V6 and I have no issues with it. My husband has been an automotive service manager for about 30 years and Toyota/Lexus CVT’s are the only ones he is comfortable with their dependability long term. Again, the gas mileage is a major plus!
2. The rear seats do adjust and recline.
3. The door handles are electric because of the sensor for oncoming bicyclist/motorcycles. The door will not open with the electric door opener if it detects oncoming traffic. You can manually open it, but it’s a great safety feature.
4. Space is different, so that’s something for each individual to determine, but we’ve never had an issue with lack of space in our RX’s.

Originally Posted by NJgirl18

I am coming from a 2015 Acura RDX and for awhile I thought I would want the MDX for more space. I looked at everything this go around when looking for a new car and Acura while it was amazing is underwhelming to me unless you spend in the higher trim level and even thought not that luxurious.

I was seriously contemplating a 2023 Honda Pilot Elite but the truth was I didn't need the extra room. The MDX while bigger I felt that the 3rd row is pretty useless. I have owned a handful of Toyotas and always admired the RX and talked about getting one day. Deposit went down last night on RX 350 Premium with the 14" infotainment. I can not wait!!!!

Originally Posted by Freds430

At a similar price point as you state there must be many reasons why in 2022 and every year prior the RX has sold almost twice as many units as the MDX. In 2022 this is a 4th generation model that has basically been out since 2016 versus a brand new redo in 2022 for the MDX. The RX is the best selling luxury SUV in units last year with the X3 #2 selling 35% less vehicles.

J D Power ranks Lexus for 2023 again #1 in dependability. Lexus has been #1 22 out of the last 27 years. The RX again is the most dependable premium midsize SUV. It gets better than that because they state the RX is the most reliable of all vehicles for their 2023 survey. Acura is 21 in the study. Lexus is lowest in maintenance cost among the luxury vehicles and lowest in depreciation and second highest among sales satisfaction only behind Porsche. Service department satisfaction they are #1. Brand loyalty in the luxury SUV category Lexus is #2 behind BMW. The WSJ states Toyota is the most respected auto manufacturer.

Now this is my opinion. The MDX is a nice vehicle especially if you need the room. With the third seat down the cargo space is huge. A good friend had a 2017 RX and bought a 2022 MDX only because of the room issue, five grandkids and three dogs. After 1 1/2 years with the MDX and again comparing it to a five year older SUV and a different generation then the 2023 RX she misses her RX. I have had nine Acura's and thought I would stay with them forever. They were pretty reliable. About 10-12 years ago something happened at Honda/Acura. They always use to be in the top five with Acura and Toyota for dependabilty. My last Acura a 2012 RL started getting problem after problem. Came over to Lexus ten years ago for both our vehicles. On our sixth Lexus each sold with around 100,000 miles and never had one back for anything other than routine maintenance. The fourth generation RX and MDX were about even in looks both exterior and interior. The fifth generation RX again comparing Lexus's new remodel to Acura's remodel the RX blows it away in looks. I would only buy a hybrid and 36 mpg for a SUV the size of a RX is impressive. The MDX overall mpg is 21. With today's gasoline prices and what tomorrows prices will be no way would I buy a vehicle with a 21 mpg rating.

Originally Posted by alan2955

i’m not sure where people come up with saying that Lexus has good resale. My six month old, 5400 mile RX 350 F sport has terrible resale. I’m sick of listening to and feeling the exhaust drone and growl around 1600 RPM so I’ve tried to trade it off on a 2023 RX. KBB says it’s worth about $53,000 versus original purchase price of over 59,000. But one Lexus dealer offered me 40,000 for it, and another one offered me 49,000. The 40,000 was a complete insult, but even the 49,000 is terrible resale to lose $10,000 in six months. Carmax offered me 48,000. The car is an absolutely immaculate condition and never been in any accident. Strangely the 2021 Highlander Platinum that I traded on the Lexus is still worth $45,000 on KBB with 20,000 miles! Apparently Highlander has far better resale. Guess I’ll keep driving the Lexus a while longer.

Originally Posted by budwom

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sell to a non dealer! Of course dealers will low ball you. Generally they make more money on used cars than new ones. As for the MDX, the hideously large emblem on the front is seriously ugly

Originally Posted by alan2955

selling to a non-dealer loses me about a $3500 sales tax credit, versus trading it in on on a new car. So I still take a bath. I’m just kind of shocked at that resale on these is so poor, compared to a highlander. Of course, except for not being fancy, the Highlander is actually a more useful vehicle. More cargo space, more legroom in the backseat, a third row, and otherwise very similar, driving dynamics and noise levels. Lexus is definitely a sexier car though.