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2004 Acura Mdx Touring Sport Utility 4-door 3.5l on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:145521 Color: has some paint chips and small crack in paint at rear quarter panel from parking lot impact
Location:

Milford, Pennsylvania, United States

Milford, Pennsylvania, United States
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I have my 2004 Acura MDX 7 passenger for sale. Vehicle is in great mechanical condition. Changed oil every 3,000 miles with synthetic blend since ownership. Vehicle is equipped with BOSE stereo, rear DVD system, and 6 disc CD changer from factory. Installed HID headlight system. Full tune up was performed at 135,000 including spark plugs, carbon decarb of upper intake system, transmission fluid flush, front/rear differential and transfer case fluid flushes, brake fluid flush, coolant flush. Recently replaced alternator and battery. Brand new tires installed with less than 300 miles on them. Replaced several parts within the last year including lower ball joints, tie rod ends, motor mounts, sway bar end links and bushings, front struts, brake pads and rotors. Interior leather show signs of wear to be expected with age. Exterior has some paint chips and small crack in paint at rear quarter panel from parking lot impact. Vehicle is all wheel drive and is excellent in poor weather conditions. Any questions, feel free to ask. Thanks!
2004 Acura MDX

Bottom Line:

The popular MDX sport-utility vehicle just keeps getting better.
Pros:
  • More power and safety items
  • Roomy
  • Good ride and handling
Cons:
  • Mediocre fuel economy
  • Tight third-row seat

Changes to the latest version of the Acura MDX sport-utility vehicle promise to help it maintain its considerable popularity.

The 2004 model gets revised styling, more power and additional safety features, although its third-row seat area is best suited to diminutive occupants.

The all-wheel-drive MDX is from Honda's upscale Acura division and has been a hit since introduced for 2001 because it's above-average in most respects and is loaded with equipment.

Car-like
The 7-passenger MDX is more car-like than truck-like with such features as an all-independent suspension because it shares its basic design with Honda's Pilot sport ute and is based on the Honda Odyssey minivan platform.

Forget serious off-road driving because there's no low-range gearing with the all-wheel-drive setup, whichdoes let the MDX normally cruise in front-wheel-drive mode to save fuel.

Added for the 2003 model were an optional DVD entertainment system and a rearview television camera that shows what's behind when backing up, along with a new engine with 20 additional horsepower.

Sportier Look
The latest version gets a sportier look, with a more tapered front fascia, redesigned front bumper with a new spoiler and revamped headlight treatment with a more angular design and projector beam headlights. The rear fascia has new taillights and dual exhaust tips. Brushed metal-look instrument panel trim helps dress up the interior

A new tire-pressure monitoring system uses sensors in the valve stem of each wheel to alert a driver via an indicator when pressure in one or more tires falls significantly below the recommended level. Also new are head-protecting side-curtain airbags for all three rows of seats in case of a side collision or rollover.

More Power
A dual exhaust system increases horsepower of the smooth 3.5-liter V6 to 265 from 260, besides adding more torque and lowering emissions.

Equipment levels significantly affect list prices. The base MDX costs $36,400 and has enough equipment to satisfy most buyers. The $39,000 Touring version adds such items as a front power passenger seat and higher-line sound system.

Prices top the $40,000 mark to cost $41,200 with a navigation system and rearview camera and go to $42,700 with a navigation system and DVD player.

Responsive Transmission
The sophisticated V6 works with a responsive 5-speed automatic transmission with a first gear that has extra pulling power to start with heavy loads and a high top gear for quiet highway cruising.

The MDX has lots of power and weighs a hefty 4,451 pounds. Fuel economy thus is only an estimated 17 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway. Moreover, premium fuel is required.

Fun to Drive
The MDX is fun to drive. Acceleration is strong, and the fast steering is nicely weighted. Handling is very good as long as you don't try to drive as if in a Porsche Cayenne sport ute. Helping stability are a low center of gravity, front and rear stabilizer bars, large 17-inch wheels and a wide track.

Stability is enhanced by a Vehicle Stability Assist system. That system works with the all-wheel-drive system and electronic "drive-by-wire" throttle control system to provide enhanced control during acceleration, cornering and braking. The brake pedal has a linear feel, and stopping distances are short during moderately hard braking.

Easy Entry
It's easy to get in and out with the low floor, and there's plenty of room in the first and second rows of seats. The tight third-seat area is hard to reach, although the second-row seat now slides forward more to make it easier to enter or leave that area.

Occupants sit high in the quiet interior, which has supportive front seats. Gauges are backlit even during the day for quick reading, and the large, nicely placed controls are easily used. There are plenty of cupholders, and doors have storage pockets.

There isn't much cargo room in the quiet, upscale interior with the third seat in its upright position. Second- and third-row seats fold flat to the floor for a large cargo area.

The refined MDX has a lot going for it, but it faces formidable new rivals such as the BMW X3 and Volkswagen Touareg.

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Acura is getting back into the performance game

Mon, Jan 15 2018

Acura has had a tough time over the last few years determining its identity, but it seems that the brand is now settling on providing performance. At the Detroit Auto Show, Acura announced an expansion of the A-Spec trim, the revival of the Type-S moniker, and a new engine. That new engine is particularly interesting since it's a turbocharged V6, and only Acura will be using it. So don't expect to see some sort of Accord Type R with a crazy V6. Acura also revealed the engine will only be used with the company's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Type-S is another big deal, since no Acuras have worn the badge since the 2008 Acura TL Type-S. It will be a step above the current A-Spec trim, which is mildly sporty. Past Type-S models have always had the most powerful engines available. The company didn't give an estimate for when the Type-S trim will appear, nor what model will get it first. All new Acura models will have an A-Spec option in the future. The first new A-Spec addition will be the TLX with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder. The V6 version already has an A-Spec option. After that TLX, the new RDX will launch with an available A-Spec trim. The company already announced the RDX will have a version of the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder from the Civic Type R and the Honda Accord connected with a 10-speed automatic and SH-AWD. An Acura representative said that the engine has been reworked for the RDX, and it will make more power than the Accord with the 2.0-liter engine. Related Video:

A look inside Honda’s “Safety For Everyone” research and development operation

Sat, Aug 24 2019

RAYMOND, Ohio—As part of its long-running “Safety for Everyone” campaign, Honda has established the audacious goal of what it calls a “zero-collision society.” But rather than making big claims about developing a fully-autonomous vehicle, which Honda hasnÂ’t done, the company is trying to chip away at the more than 37,000 vehicle-related fatalities that occurred in the U.S. in 2017 with a multi-pronged approach. Here in central Ohio, engineers are working with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to boost active safety systems like its HondaSensing suite of safety technology with old fashioned passive systems like structural steel frames or new airbag designs that protect passengers in a crash. Honda provided members of the press with a rare tour inside its Honda R&D Americas headquarters this week. Honda officials say that increasingly, safety — and specifically, third-party ratings from the likes of the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety — figure into the top three factors consumers weigh when purchasing a vehicle. Honda and Acura have 10, 2019 models that have earned IIHSÂ’s Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ ratings, and all 15, 2019 model-year Honda and Acura vehicles that have undergone NHTSA crash testing have earned a 5-star overall rating. And Honda prides itself on its growing list of safety firsts, including the first upward-deploying front passenger airbag, in 1990 in the Acura Legend; first omni-directional crash-test facility, in 2000; and the first autonomous braking system, in the 2006 Acura RL. It hopes its new three-chamber airbag goes industry-wide and joins that list. “ItÂ’s part of our companyÂ’s culture,” said Art St. Cyr, business head unit and vice president of auto operations for American Honda Motor Co. “We have a philosophy at Honda that we want to be a company that society wants to exist. That means we have to protect our customers. ThatÂ’s part of the whole mantra of doing this.” Opened in 1984, the 1.6 million square-foot Honda R&D Americas facility, located in the countryside about 45 miles northwest of Columbus, employs around 1,600 people and is HondaÂ’s largest research-and-development facility outside of Japan. Its Advanced Safety Research facility opened in 2003.

Acura doubles CPO non-powertrain warranty to 2 years

Fri, Aug 2 2019

On the same day Acura dropped a scintillating teaser for its upcoming Type S Concept, it also quietly announced some less exciting (unless you're in the market for a used Acura) news: It's improving the warranty that comes with its certified preowned (CPO) vehicles. Non-powertrain coverage is doubling from one year to two years, while powertrain coverage remains the same at seven years. Starting this year, Acura's Certified Preowned Vehicle Limited Warranty, which begins after the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be two years or 100,000 miles for non-powertrain coverage, a significant improvement from the previous guidelines of one year or 12,000 miles. Powertrain coverage is seven years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. In addition to the better warranty, Acura will offer new CPO customers a complimentary dealership maintenance service, which includes a check or change on the oil and oil filter, air intake filter, cabin air filter, rear differential fluid, brake fluid, and a tire rotation. Furthermore, CPO customers will get three free months of AcuraLink on a trial basis. Under warranty like in previous years, Acura will continue to offer "Motor Club Benefits," which includes emergency towing, flat-tire change, battery boost, emergency fuel delivery, and lockout assistance. Acura has strict rules for what can be considered for its CPO program. The car must be six model years or newer, so between 2014-2020, and it must have less than 80,000 miles on the dial.