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TSX69 · 06-26-2009, 08:28 AM

I went to test drive an RDX @ its launch & was left rather unimpressed. There was nothing horrible about it but it did not blow me away in any sense. This was the 1st Acura in recent years that left that impression ... not just w/ me but reviewers & awards did not rave about it like they did when the 2004 TSX/TL & 2005 RL were launched.

The noted problems I had were that the interior seemed rather cheap even compared to my TSX, despite a higher price tag. Also, the whining sound of the turbo was a tad bothersome. Also that year, it lacked some key luxury features like auto-dimming rear view mirror & power passenger seat but I think that those have been made standard since.

Overall, the RDX is fine for what it is, altho a bit bland in the exterior, & it has 5 star crash test ratings & Acura reliability so I would purchase that before an Infiniti EX or BMW x3.

06-26-2009, 08:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
TSX69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 My Ride: 04 Acura TSX; 92 Acura NSX Posts: 1,259 iTrader: (0)	I Think its OK I went to test drive an RDX @ its launch & was left rather unimpressed. There was nothing horrible about it but it did not blow me away in any sense. This was the 1st Acura in recent years that left that impression ... not just w/ me but reviewers & awards did not rave about it like they did when the 2004 TSX/TL & 2005 RL were launched. The noted problems I had were that the interior seemed rather cheap even compared to my TSX, despite a higher price tag. Also, the whining sound of the turbo was a tad bothersome. Also that year, it lacked some key luxury features like auto-dimming rear view mirror & power passenger seat but I think that those have been made standard since. Overall, the RDX is fine for what it is, altho a bit bland in the exterior, & it has 5 star crash test ratings & Acura reliability so I would purchase that before an Infiniti EX or BMW x3.