I'm trying to understand the same thing. A quick search shows over 250 THREADS where the MDX is mentioned. It's the vehicle that is most compared to the X than any other. We get it, you like it, you bought one, you enjoy it, great, wonderful, have fun.

The only topic on here that has been beaten to death more is what kind of windhshield wipers to use... (don't start discussing that now either, the horse is dead )

And don't bother with a blog, they take weeks to set up and months for the search engines to find - ABMW Febuary 2010.

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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!?

Classic thread failure.

It amazes me that people don't do their homework before buying a vehicle. Seems like op and marcjac just jumped into X5's with these expectations that an expensive (IMO) ride would come equiped with gadgets to the ying yang.

I think the rides are expensive for a good reason. They are well engineered and make for awesome driving experience. Heck I don't care about a pumping music system, as I like hearing the engine, exhaust note etc.

Now please move on and enjoy your gadgets while you contend with poor handling. Bye

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2008 X5 4.8i BSM/Blk - premium, sports with 20" 214s, navigation, rear climate, adaptive ride, dark bamboo, running boards, 3rd row seats, USB audio, high speed maximum, etc etc

Mods: Smoked reflectors | Hoen xenon match fogs and angel eyes | LED plate bulbs | 18" winter wheels

Other vehicles: 2002 M3 Vert TiAG/Blk - with every option and many mods | 2009 Chevy Silverado LTZ - fully loaded

For the record, I ONLY post when others leave me a post because it would be rude not to...simple as that.

Your points are muddled with untruths...........
When did I ever start an "X5 vs MDX" debate? Never!
When did I ever engage in an "X5 vs MDX"? Never!
When did I ever compare the "X5 to MDX" Never!

I should have done more homework and for the record until I move to Germany, the handling in the MDX is quite adequate for around town strolling.

Dude, you're missing the point. Listen carefully:

You've been on this board for what? 50 posts? And 40 of them are probably in this thread.

The point is that the MDX vs X5 topic is BEATEN TO DEATH on here. There are over 270 threads that discuss it. So let it go, people can use search, it's simple, just put MDX in the search bar, and they will get more than enough info.

The topic, like the Norwegian Blue is dead. It's kaput. It's no more. And you keep saying it's just resting and nailing it to the perch. LET IT GO! Please.

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You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.

Ok I am listening carefully.................
listening........listening...........listening.... ......listening

Ok I am done listening carefully!

You really need to look up the definition of passive aggressive. You started a thread on a BMW X5 board saying you're getting rid of your X5 and buying its most closely debated competitor. Are you really that clueless that you don't think that you're stirring the pot and instigating the X5 vs MDX debate all over again? GMAFB.

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You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.

I pity the Acura MDX board members who will have to tolerate you from now on.

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You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.