Car-like ride, 1st and 2nd row roominess, I happen to like the exterior look, 17" wheels, turning stability,

Fake wood inside (I'll pay he extra $ on sticker if they put wood in 2002), wind noise over 60 mph (common on SUV's), roof rack should be standard and parallel to front/rear rather than side to side which increases wind noise. Rugged off road capability (not a concern of mine)

Ordered 2002 since 2001 couldn't be delivered until August anyway. I've been given a november delivery estimate. Best family vehicle I found. Smooth ride and handling plus luxury for adults. Spacious for kids and cargo. Standard equipment is impressive. Although you pay sticker, no need to add any options or accessories since it comes fully loaded. Rear mud guards and roof rack I'm adding if they aren't standard on the 2002's. Only 4 stars because I have only test drove so far.

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Tested RX300 and ML320 and ruled out quickly due to small size. I want a full size SUV. BMW too much $. Sequoia was main competition but MDX had more standard equiment, nicer ride and better value. Will also probably retain value better. Also tested GMC Yukon. Wife thought it was too big and not as "smooth a ride". I agreed with the latter. Also considered Audi all-road, but 9K more money and still don't trust Audi after 4 year warranty expires. I plan on keeping vehicle for 6-7 years.

This review is after a test drive so take it for what its worth. Just finished test driving the car(Touring model) at the local Acura dealer in the rain. Strengths noticed so far:

- beautiful inside and out
- smooth ride, good power,
- TREMENDOUS space inside, you will have no problems fitting stuff in this car
- the extra row of seats gives you tremendous flexibility, with the seats down the trunk is humongous
- lots of driver space, im 6'1 170 and i did not feel cramped at all
- center console is pretty sweet and has the relevant info you need
- price, this car has a lot of bang for your buck compared to its competitors

- kept hearing complaints about wind noise and I noticed some but nothing more than what I had on my 98 Jeep GC plus if you play the stereo loud like me you wont notice this
- rear window doesnt open, you must open full trunk door to get to back area. pretty annoying and inconvenient, Acura, please implement this simple feature for next year
- moonroof seems kinda small for such a big vehicle. compared to the GS300 which has a HUGE moonroof, this one seems puny
- touring model is a waste of money. Bose system was NOT impressive at all. At full blast I was extremely disappointed with the sound. Save yourself the 3K and get the base model and invest the difference into a much better stereo system. The only other differences between the models are slightly better tires(Michellins vs Goodyears), passenger side power seats, passenger side window goes down when put in reverse to help you back up, a roof rack, a slightly different set of rims(they look almost EXACTLY the same as the base model rims), and thats it... If you're like me and have no use for a roof rack, or passenger side power seats, save your money and upgrade the pieces you need on your own.
- colors, why do car manufacturers not give you the option of combining any color interior with any color exterior? im set on a black interior but that only comes with a black, grey or greenish exterior.
- on the test drive model, with only 750 miles on it, the windshield wipers were squeaking across the windshield. Definitely annoying and I pray just a problem on that model..

Im pretty set on the MDX, just waiting to test drive a RX300 and a Highlander to perform my due diligence. Unless the RX blows me away Im pretty set on the MDX so far. I can get it for 37000 after everything(taxes, fees, etc) for a base model and thats with the dealer charging full MSRP, and no dealer fees. No hassling with the dealer like I'll have to do for the RX300. I'm serious when I say that the Touring model is a waste of money, save it for the navigation if you really need it, or like I said just spend it on your own customized stereo system.

So far I'm impressed and I'll probably place my order next week for one.

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Test drove a GS300 and I have a 98 Grand Cherokjee coming off lease
GS300 seems to ride a bit smoother than the Acura, but it is a car
There is no comparison with my Jeep, the Acura is much more polished cosmetically and inside. The ride is much better, not as hard as my Jeep is.

Well-appointed, lots of room, reasonably priced compared to the competition.

The rear-center seatbelt (comes down from the ceiling) is distracting. Took 10 weeks to get it, but I hear that's not uncommon.

We were looking for a luxury sport utility but weren't eager to overpay. The MDX had all the features we were looking for as standard equipment and then some. The touring package seemed overpriced for what you get (we had the dealer add a roof rack for $300) and we have no use for the navigation system. The car accelerates quickly, handles nicely, the interior room is very good and the kids love to blast CDs and drive with the sunroof open! The Volvo X-C was the only other one I seriously considered. It seemed sparsely appointed and the delay for the turbo to kick in was annoying. I think it is a good value because the other companies seemed to nickel and dime you for everything that comes standard in the MDX, particularly the things we wanted like a third seat (if available at all), sunroof and cassette/CD combo. All in all, a good car for the family looking for some room in a well-appointed SUV.

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Looked at the Volvo X-C, Sequoia (too big), Highlander (not a luxury SUV) and the ML 320 and RX300 (charged extra for everything). Currently own a Durango too.

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I guess I walked into the dealer at the right time, but I got mine in two weeks. I couldn't choose color or options, but silver was fine with me, and I really didn't care to have nav or touring package. However, I got stung with $2600 worth od dealer added options. The Acura web site has MSRP of these at $1400. Wooden shift knob-MSRP $93-I paid $193. Pretty slimy of the dealer(Inskip in RI). I'll go elsewhere for service to avoid a $1000 oil change!

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Interior volume, Japanese made - reliability, power is better than appearance would let on, price

Looks - it doesn't appear to have any more ground clearance than any other minivan, from the driver's door back it is a MINIVAN, high speed road noise overall quality of components - below the skin deep appearance,

I kept coming back to this car because of price but I think I made a mistake it really feels like it is only good as long as a test drive would let you determine. After 45 days now it feels like I bought a picture that the real thing doesn't live up to. Hindsight says the X5 and the Lexus are much better for long term soundness, I'm not just talking about reliability I mean long term solid feel and value.

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MB 320, BMW X5 3.0, Lexus RX300

(almost) everything standard that the OTHER luxury SUV makers "optionize". Excellent handling. Looks sexy and draws many longing stares.

Quite a bit of wind noise above 60 mph.

I guess I'm lucky compared to most everyone out there. Test drove the MDX on March 3, put down my $1000 (refundable) deposit March 6 on the base model (granite green), was told it would be delivered by the end of March (4 weeks). The salesman called on March 26 to tell me it was here! *&&$$%%%## weatherman warned it would rain all week in the metroplex and I wanted the weather to be perfect when I picked it up so I postponed the trip to the dealership until Saturday March 31.

The day finally came and it was gorgeous with the sun shining and the birds chirping yadayadayada. I picked up the MDX (relatively painless finance room experience, 6.99 APR 5 years) and it was worth the (relatively short) wait. I'm in love... Will post again at the one month mark.

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Nav system, ride, mpg, 240hp, interior features.

Availability. I got mine sooner than I thought I would (2 month wait) only because I bit the bullet and accepted some options that I normally wouldn't want or need.

After five weeks this vehicle hasn't disappointed yet. The NAV system is just terrific. The ride is superb and very quiet. (Quieter than my '88 BMW 735i.) It's my first SUV because I had refused to buy one until one with good mpg become available. This one consistently gets 20+. No rattles, squeaks, or clunks. Well made vehicle.

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I also drove a BMW X5, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Forerunner & Sequoia.

Price, drive and handling, reliablity of Acuras, comfortable seats, inside space and third row seat for seven. 10 cupholders!

Some wind noise at 60+ mph on windy days. Rear hatch really needs to be slammed shut hard.

Have had the SUV for only one month, but really like it. No issues other than a squeeky wiper blade. For the money, there isn't a better SUV in this class. Did not buy another RX400 as they were $5000 more, comparably equiped. The RX ride is a tad bit softer and quieter (I had to go back and forth between the two several times to make that determination), but the MDX has a much bigger interior and still has better acceleration and handling. Love the rear seats, perfect for trips around town when we have the kid's friends or grandparients.

Only option we needed was running boards (dealer included mats and mud guards), other than that, the standard equipment is very complete. No nickel and diming for leather, sun roofs, remote access, etc. like so many "luxury" car makers do. Paid sticker and got it in 10 weeks, two months fast than promised.

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Lexus RX400 (owned), demoed 2001 Explorer, BMW and Volvo Xcountry. This is my third Acura vehicle and never have had any issues (unlike every American car I have owned).

Comfort, handling, spunky for SUV, *SAFETY*, features, room, ultra low emissions, 23 MPG, Honda reliability, damn fine lookin'

uh? All around, there is nothing on the market that can touch it. But if you want to tow heavy loads or do serious offroading, get a truck or a jeep.

With its wide track, 5-star safety rating, and unparelleled reliability of Honda, the MDX is an easy choice -- except for those who seek the pure snob appeal of the BMW/Benz. Though insurance institute testing has yet to be done on the MDX, the Odessy (on which the MDX is loosly based) scored 5 stars. Honda predicts the same for the MDX -- they have always been correct in the past. The MDX does not pitch and roll like other SUVs, but rather it feels extremely sure footed on pavement and snow. The Nav system is probably the best in the industry (Lexus new one is similar). If you have an open mind (read: no german addiction) this car is an easy choice. If you like to tow the big stuff, though, get an expedition or a Land Cruiser. If you want to do serious rock crawling, get a Jeep wrangler. If you want a versitile, real world UV with uncompromised safety and reliability, look no further than MDX.

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Looked at Lexus, BMW, Benz, Ford. Each seems to offer something the others don't. But the Acura had all the bases covered better than the others.

Strong, Quick, Handling(for this large a Vehicle), Roomy, Functional, Quality of finish, Dealer Service, Great fog lights, 3rd seats(which was useful when needed). And finally, PRICE.

I had to wait 2 1/2 months for it. No auto lock. Some wind noice.

After 2 months, it's been very good. I had a noise from the headline and a dealer (not the original) took it and fixed it and gave me a loaner car too. Service was excellent. My dealer was very good to me also. I didn't like the wait but the MDX is too hot.

What can I say. I like this SUV. My wife also like it (we don't love cars :) She's the main drive and there are no complains. One, I wish there was a way to get the memory seats without the touring package. I skipped it to keep the price reasonable.

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RX300 - MDX a better SUV. The MDX is FORCING the RX300 to be heavily discounted.
BMW X5 3.0 - Can't afford it.
Highlander V6 - Can't compared after trying the MDX
Toyota Seqouia V8 - BIG BIG SUV. I'd get it if it was cheaper but it's not