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I am in the market to buy a new car. What car do you drive and would you recommend it?



I'm currently looking at the Acura MDX.
 
I like the MDX, but i'd rather get and Infini as they are having good deals on them. I currently drive a Hyundai Genesis. I like it, but it is a BIG fullsized car. I would probably have been happier with something slightly smaller. For the price it has quite alot of features and represents a great "bang for the buck".



good luck

-bix
 
[quote author="PANDA" date=1227765540]I am in the market to buy a new car. What car do you drive and would you recommend it?



I'm currently looking at the Acura MDX.</blockquote>
Awesome motor but I'm not too fond of the styling, actually, I'm not really fond of any of Acura's recent offerings. But if your heart is set, let me know, I used to be an internet sales manager at South Coast Acura, I have a few (Hurting) friends that still work there.
 
I use a Toyota Highlander to transport the family and it has been very practical and reliable. Whatever car you get, make sure it's properly dressed:



<img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/lcky_kd/honda-ricer.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="GOTTI" date=1227767765]Don't people know that rear spoilers add 15hp? Newbies...</blockquote>


I thought it was the Vetec Sticker... Yo!



-bix
 
[quote author="biscuitninja" date=1227771750][quote author="GOTTI" date=1227767765]Don't people know that rear spoilers add 15hp? Newbies...</blockquote>


I thought it was the Vetec Sticker... Yo!



-bix</blockquote>


<img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/pimpmastaflex23/vtec_yo.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="GOTTI" date=1227766697][quote author="PANDA" date=1227765540]I am in the market to buy a new car. What car do you drive and would you recommend it?



I'm currently looking at the Acura MDX.</blockquote>
Awesome motor but I'm not too fond of the styling, actually, I'm not really fond of any of Acura's recent offerings. But if your heart is set, let me know, I used to be an internet sales manager at South Coast Acura, I have a few (Hurting) friends that still work there.</blockquote>


My cousin works at South Coast Acura, u know Geof?



I got an MDX from him, and I regret getting it. Counting until my lease ends. I miss my old car.
 
I have an Acura TL (older body style) and checked out the MDX, and will agree with the above that the styling on the new stuff is just hideous. However, the stuff that is standard and the interior blows the competition away.



However, I would prefer the older MDX over the brand new ones. But I guess you need to decide between an uglier body style/updated interior vs. better body style/dated interior. Although I will admit the new MDX turns me off the LEAST out of all the other new ones i've seen (RDX, TSX, TL)
 
[quote author="graphrix" date=1227786975]Panda, what are you doing? Didn't you hear that Ten already picked up your ride already, and he even got it painted just for you...



http://xs233.xs.to/xs233/08482/pandacar426.jpg</blockquote>


Graph.. That's a nice car... Is Ten willing to sell me those nice Panda wheels? I know I have to drive in style to fit in with high fly'n Irvine life style. Dude... how much is Ten asking? Tell him that i am willing to give him three ounces of gold for those nice set of Panda wheels.



Graph i was thinking, You and I should make a movie together. Sort of like the movie Harold and Kumar goes to White Castle where an Indian and a Korean guy is desperately trying to find a White Castle... but we will name our movie "Graph and Panda goes to Irvine." The story will be about two best friends: White guy and a Korean guy who dreams of moving to Irvine from NYC and goes through some serious crap getting there.
 
<img src="http://www.infiniticalifornia.com/images/Infiniti-Fx35.gif" alt="" />



<img src="http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/x5/x5/2006/allfacts/_shared/img/BMW_X5_08.jpg" alt="" />



<img src="http://www.autowire.net/originalpics/2007acuraMDX.jpg" alt="" />



The new models are becoming more and more round. The infiniti seems to have the best value, but not crazy about the body design. I actually like the new MDX design better than the X5? Anybody here can comment on the X5'? Love the car or just OK? So what is about Asians liking Acuras so much? I still haven't figured it out. Interior is all inclusive and very nice.
 
[quote author="PANDA" date=1227798766]<img src="http://www.infiniticalifornia.com/images/Infiniti-Fx35.gif" alt="" />



<img src="http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/x5/x5/2006/allfacts/_shared/img/BMW_X5_08.jpg" alt="" />



<img src="http://www.autowire.net/originalpics/2007acuraMDX.jpg" alt="" />



The new models are becoming more and more round. The infiniti seems to have the best value, but not crazy about the body design. I actually like the new MDX design better than the X5? Anybody here can comment on the X5'? Love the car or just OK? So what is about Asians liking Acuras so much? I still haven't figured it out. Interior is all inclusive and very nice.</blockquote>


Haven't driven the MDX or the Infiniti, but the X5 is a beast of a machine. WARNING: Bimmer bias ahead. You just need to drive it. What I know of the Infiniti and Nissan, is they have gone the cheaper route. They have cut corners, and the little things will annoy you like the steering wheel will never align, no matter how awesome the alignment guy is. I like Acuras and I have driven many, and the MDX sounds interesting, but I want you to put it to the same test as the X5. Drive down Jamboree, in an off traffic time near the district, at 90 MPH, let go of the steering wheel, and break like you see a Panda crossing the road. You won't have to grab the steering wheel, it will stop straighter than any pro driver can in a "normal" car. Okay, well most at least. I dare you to suggest that to the sales schlep at Acura, and I double dare you to actually do it. Then... please take a picture of the purple Twinkie he shat, or the rolled over car. Either way, one will happen, and maybe both.



Just make sure if the check engine light comes on in the X5 you pull over and shut it down. Otherwise you will be pushing it, and like the housing bubble popping, you will be hurt with more of cost by ignoring the obvious signs than realizing the reality that is clearly there.
 
Perhaps no one cares about what's important to the buyer, including the buyer? Kind of like asking which home you should buy without any other info. How about ranking some parameters to guide the recommendations and opinions? E.g., cost, roominess, seat count, towing capacity, performance, reliability, gas mileage, technology, looks, etc. How will you use the vehicle? Three of my vehicles have very little in common with one another, and each was purchased to fulfill needs and wants lacking in the others.
 
[quote author="biscuitninja" date=1227800665]any REAL irvine-ite won't be caught dead driving an Non German car....



:lol:



Have you looked at Audi?



-bix</blockquote>


Bix, what the most common cars you see among the Irvine-ites? Let's break it down by neighborhood



University Park

Woodbury

Northwood II

West Park

West Irvine

Turtle Rock / Turtle Ridge

Shady Canyon



Newport Coast <- This i am really interested to know? Has anyone here seen a Newport Coast home owner driving around in a Hyundai?



As a K-Panda, I know i need to be more loyal to the Hyundais, but Hondas are just so much better cars in every way.
 
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