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Thanks,
Simon
Please update with as many experiences as possible to see what %age of vehicle have this problem.
Harjit
Is it from the front engine compartment, the A/C-heating system, exhaust, or wind noise? Does the resonating effect feel like it is transferring or vibrating through the vehicle (i.e. do you feel it AND hear it, maybe through the steering wheel, seats, and floor). I am curious what to look for when I pick up my MDX on the 20th to make sure it isn't a problem on mine.
FYI: I did not experience any problems (and was looking for it based on the earlier post from the problems and solutions section) with the 2 different ones I test drove.
Had a 03 no noise.
Have a 04 now the noise. just as described by others on this board. Keep posting if you get a solution.
harsmdx
was it making a noise before you fixed timing belt tensioner ??
There was a small dent in the hood which you have to be at the right angle in the right light at the right time of day to see (they found it, I didn't). They offered to come to my house to fix the dent (one of those paintless dent guys) and I mentioned that while he was there, I'd like to have him fix a couple of dings in my Volvo as well. The dealer said no problem and for my trouble, would take care of the Volvo for free. I was shocked. Clearly, this dealer has my gratitude and will certainly get my business again.
Davis Acura, Langhorne, PA
I would hesitated to buy this car if I heard this
noise when I test-drive MDX(a different one). I guess it is too late to change mind
Steve, Host
Don't let them sell u this by saying it to be new design. Talk to the Service Manager and take him to ride with your and the brand new ones in the lot then he will agree to your problem. Acura Engg is working (so called) on mine problem for last 2 days, tried replacing Air Intake and exhaust without luck. I would for sure do anything possible to get rid of this vehicle and get a replacement. Atleast in my case my dealer acknowleges that it is a flaw with mdx. From one of the other contacts, an '02 mdx had similar problem and replacing the muffler fixed the problem for him.
Good luck.
Can this forum members come forward with responses if they hear No noise / minimal / or considerable noise in their 04s. In the normal drive you might have to push gas paddle little slow to keep it at 2000 rpms, but try to run in on 2000-2100 rpms on highway on G5. The regional Rep for Acura is coming over at dealership on coming fridat (De c 12)and I'll be taking my car to her for a ride. If we have more views here that will help a lot Otherwise Acura is selling this by saying " this is Normal design". A 40k+ car designed to make noise under certain conditions but only for few ...Doesn't sound fair.
Thanks
HS
I am an OCD when it comes to my cars, so I understand your frustration. Does the noise go away over 2000 RPM or is it just that the engine noise covers it up?
Try your 02 MDX at 2100 to 2300 rpm in 5th gear (76 to 85 mph). Under this condition my 02 has a harmonic resonating noise that sounds like a hum that fades in and out. It is not very loud and I suspect many people would not notice the noise, especially with the radio in use. I usually have the radio off and when not on a coarse road the noise is disturbing. Mine has the Michelin tires that came standard on the touring models. The service manager told me two years ago that he could hear the same noise in other 02s he test drove to compare to mine.
Fortunately, my MDX isn't that quiet on most of the freeways around here, so the tire and wind noise tend to blend in with hum, together making enough racket that any one sound is hard to pick out. It is when I am out of area and the road noise lessens that the noise that shouldn't be there stands out.
Again, thanks for the heads up on the idler recall. Never did get a notice by e-mail or letter. Car is in the shop today for the replacement. Dealer gave me a TSX to use. Handles well, but sure is stiff legged on the freeway. Makes my MDX seem very quiet by comparison too.
Most service departments don't care where you bought a car although loaner policies may be an issue.
At the least I'd start over with a different salesperson and let the GM know how you were treated. I did a brief stint in Madtown and never ran into anyone like that! What a brat <g>.
Steve, Host
The Illinois dealers that I have visited so far have been quite pleasant. I too am in the market for the exact model(2004 MDX NAV/RES/Tour) and although price has never come up, I don't believe they are "shady". Although it might not be worth your while to come to IL to save a couple of hundred bucks, I'd do it just as a matter of principle for having being treated that way.
Incidentally, would you mind sharing the dealer name in IL that offered you that price? Thanks!
The salesperson sounds like the worst I've heard of recently and has no business being employed by any dealership, let alone a "premium" Acura dealership. If the GM and Sales Manager appear conciliatory, good. If they don't, take your business elsewhere and send the letter to Acura corporate.
Since this board covers “prices paid”, here is some information pertaining to my deal. I live in the New England area and new MDX’s are hard to find (unless you are looking for a base model). I polled 4 dealers and only one had what we were looking for, being Black/black Touring w/ Nav. I did ask for other color combinations but both my wife & I really liked the black on black model. Being that the MDX’s are still a hot item around here, deep discounting is not the norm. With that I was able to get $1300 off MSRP. Not ideal but so far we have been very happy with our choice. Other dealers were offering $300-800 in discounts.
Regards,
Chris
I take your your words, but if you are around RI then I would be very much interested in looking at yours (If u dont mind) and sharing mine. Leme know if you are interested.
Thanks
hs
Prior to my initial posting, I had contacted acura's client service dept and explained the incident. I also faxed over a letter detailing what happened. The customer service guy said he'd forward the info to Zimbrick's GM and sales manager. After not hearing back from them for a few days, I called and got a hold of the GM myself. He did sound apologetic over the phone and asked that I give them a chance to work things out. He is supposed to get back to me later tonight after he's discussed things with his sales manager. I'm not sure how things will pan out yet. Unfortunately, Zimbrick is the closest dealer to us and my husband wants to avoid hassle of going to IL. I did tell the GM that I do not want to work with that sales person again and he said no problem.
FYI, the IL dealer where I got the lowest bid was from Acura Libertyville. I believe Muller's at Woodfield Acura also gave a good quote. Good luck to all those looking to buy an MDX!
Regards,
Chris
This is an offer that I'm getting:
An Black/saddle 04 Acura MDX Touring Navi For $42,400 out the door.The car will be equiped as you have ask (Fender Flares and Moon Roof Visor ) mudguards,floor mats and wheel locks come standard.
How is this offer? Is anybody getting better offers out there?
Thanks alot!
I will be making an identical purchase in Silver in the next 2 weeks and would appreciate knowing with whom you spoke regarding the $2,600 below MSRP offer at Acura in Libertyville (which is the closest dealer to my house). Was that a negotiated number or a preliminary offer? Do you think they offered a better number because you are in Madison and wouldn't shop there unless it was a good number?
I currently have a 01 Pathfinder I am looking to replace. I have looked at and driven almost everything out there, and have settled on two maybe distinct vehicles. Tell me if you think I am wrong here...First was the Pacifica. Get every option and with dealer discounting already on a new model, price drops to around $35-36K. Then today saw a loaded Silver MDX, all opts sticker around 43,200 or so. The sales guy said this one and only sale end of year would drop 1250 off sticker and from what I've seen, thats decent for this model.
I will be going with either 5 or 6yr payments, and have seen that since there is little discounting, even though I am biting into a 6K larger payment, by going with a 6yr payment, my chances are much less that I will be under water in a short amount of time and that the MDX will hold it's value well if I decide to sell after 3 or 4 yrs. By already giving more that 5-6K in discounts with a brand new model, am I wrong to think that going with the Pacifica, it will be a financial disaster by getting it with a 5-6 yr payment?
Am I rambling?
I can afford either, but I currently have a 02 Maxima that I paid 27K for and already is worth less than I owe. Drives me nuts that these cars drop so quick, and recently read that Acura is ranked number 3 behind Mercedes and lexus for holding value.
Ideas?
Will test drive the MDX tomorrow. Can't wait.
When I first called I said the lowest price I had gotten at that time was $41,690 and so he gave me the price of $41,500 right away, without any negotiating. I was the one who asked how the transaction would work with me being in Madison.
I have decided to purchase my MDX from Zimbrick because the GM offered the price of $41,500 given all the trouble I went through with his sales person. It's actually going to be cheaper because I told them to take out the chrome side steps which lessened the price to $40,632. I am going to order the side steps from hondacuraworld.com for $478 (free shipping!)instead and have Zimbrick install for labor fee of $80 (overall an additional $300 savings).