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Originally Posted by sonick
Thanks for the input everyone.
Knowing now that the higher-powered compact SUV won't be completely becoming extinct in the near future, I will likely stick to pre-owned rather than buying new.
There are a few Lexus' added to the list of consideration as I browse listings thanks to this discussion.
Specifically does anybody have any input or experience with the 2nd and 3rd gen Acura RDX? How does the NA V6 in the 2nd gen perform? Thanks roastpuff for his info there.
Good to know about the engine reliability on the M40i. That would be the dream, tho probably out of range of what I would pay for pre-owned currently being so new.
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I picked up a 3G RDX last July and considered the 2G RDX as well - the 2G is pretty dull but entirely competent as a car. It veers into the Lexus side of dull while the 3G veers into the BMW side of exciting (relatively speaking). I went with the 3G RDX over the CX-5 Turbo largely for two reasons: 1) Needed the extra room especially in the back seat for a car seat and 2 adults and 2) Couldn't get comfortable in the CX-5's driver seat no matter how I set it up.
As you have no kids I'd imagine the CX-5 has sufficient practicality for your needs - it's a terrific car and had plenty of juice while the pricing is pretty solid (Wolfe Langley Mazda has the best pricing hands down). MSRP all in for a GT Turbo is $46K and I bet you could get Wolfe down to $42. They probably have some lightly used ones in the mid-$30K range all in. For what it is I think it's a bargain.
For my 3G RDX I'm almost in love with it - it's great value, drives great, is as nice as I need it to be, and has the space and comfort I need. Downsides are that it hasn't been a particularly reliable model - nothing too serious but lots of annoying things that warranty covers like squeaky brakes, squeaky tailgate, squeaky control arms, flaky infotainment. YMMV with it and it's cost me no money to address and only 2 extra dealer visits so far (Burrard Acura' service team has been a real champ - quite impressed). All in all, I'd buy it again, still think it was the best choice out of my options at the time and still is.