Fair question..........

What I hoped to get out of my OP has already been realized with all that has been said and even what has yet to be said.

1. This post will help someone consider the MDX over the X5.
2. This post will help someone consider the X5 over the MDX.
3. This post will help someone not consider either for another vehicle.
4. Manufacturers are known to lurk around forums so feedback from actual owners is never a bad thing.
5. This post is also good for car nuts like me to kill extra time while at work.


I liken these posts to if I saw you and your X5 in the parking lot. Knowing me, i would probably compliment you on your SAV, exchange small talk, and be on my way. Nothing really accomplished there either right?

Answer this, how can you be so annoyed with me as the OP when in over 10 pages, I never said one negative thing about the X5 other than the joke I posted this morning? Also, why haven't you commented on all the negativity that has been said about the Acura MDX or is that acceptable because I am on an X5 forum. If you want to return the favor I welcome you to the Acura board where you can post as many negative comments as you like.

In the two weeks of owning the 2010 MDX I have found...........
1. The steering to be somewhat loosey goosey
2. The steering wheel is so freakin' slick that I immediately had to buy a wheel cover.
3. The suspension could be much tighter.
4. Although the 2010 MDX has a new front and rear fascia, it still has that transformer-esque look.

but.......I still LOVE the car and enjoy driving it every day!

Bottom line is I think it is okay if someone disagrees with my decision and/ or opinion about a product because that keeps the conversation interesting. How boring would it be if everyone jumped on this board (or Acura) and praised the product like baby jesus!?