just bought an MDX

[alexmish]

I did an extensive comparison of MDX vs X5 just prior to placing the order. MDX is nice, but it screams Honda all over it. I used to own 05 Honda Odyssey Touring, and many controls of MDX resemble those of the minivan. And the test one I drove (with the sports package) rattled from the day one. If you want value for your money, get the MDX. If you want driving enjoyment - get the X5.

[y5choi]

Originally Posted by X5FX

No touch screen, but the voice command works so well who cares.

push button on steering wheel...
...say "nearest chinese food"...

and it presents all the nearest locations. Try that on the X5.

I try that on my google search bar at home and it gives me better results than than any car nav system out there. I don't need an Acura to find where I want to go for dinner . I want a vehicle that will take me to and from there safety and effectively (With style of course, ).

I love my 4.8i.

[X5FX]

Originally Posted by y5choi

I try that on my google search bar at home and it gives me better results than than any car nav system out there. I don't need an Acura to find where I want to go for dinner . I want a vehicle that will take me to and from there safety and effectively (With style of course, ).

I love my 4.8i.

I guess you dont travel very far from home then. I use this feature all the time while traveling out of town.

the google search bar at "home" wouldnt do me any good.

[rayxi]

Originally Posted by X5FX

No touch screen, but the voice command works so well who cares.

push button on steering wheel...
...say "nearest chinese food"...

and it presents all the nearest locations. Try that on the X5.

What happens when you say "nearest good chinese food"?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by rayxi

What happens when you say "nearest good chinese food"?

They actually show you Zagat ratings so you can decide.

[rh71]

does it actually separate chinese food from japanese food because I was navigating around and only saw an option for "asian". I had to discern it from the name of the restaurant.

Didn't use voice.

[X5FX]

Not really sure. I never drive the car, but I do seem to recall saying "nearest chinese food" and it immediatly presented the list.

[X5audi]

Originally Posted by X5FX

As discussed before, the technology on the MDX is very sweet. The voice commands work perfectly nearly 100% of the time as opposed to my X5 who only repeats back "I dont understand that command". The rearview camera is far superior, it has about twice the resolution as the X5, it works great in low light and has a significantly wider angle. The MDX does not have the overlay lines for parking assist which come in handy.

The X5 excels in build quality and refinement...it looks like a luxury car. The MDX lacks the class and small attention to detail that the BMW has. The dash on the MDX looks much cheaper, the overhead lights, controls, etc all look cheap compared to the X5. The sheer amount of buttons is overwhelming on the MDX, and honestly it really does not have any more functionality.

Yay

[X5audi]

Also... where are the POIs located in the X5's nav? I haven't played around with the system much, only using what I really "need" to, but I'm curious.

For the next time I'd like to find a decent restaurant or gas station (which we all need to go to a lot, you know), it would be very helpful.

[rh71]

Originally Posted by X5audi

Also... where are the POIs located in the X5's nav? I haven't played around with the system much, only using what I really "need" to, but I'm curious.

For the next time I'd like to find a decent restaurant or gas station (which we all need to go to a lot, you know), it would be very helpful.

Go to Navigation (knob right) then on the top row scroll right to 'Information'. I only found it today by playing around... I totally forgot it came with it.