New RDX (Fugly) vs. New CR-V - Acura Forum

OEM Bob · 09-09-06, 03:23 AM

Hi Folks
I have not posted for a while but I just looked at the new Acura RDX and all I can say is BOW-WOW!!! What a ugly SOB...I am really sorry to say that cause I had high hopes for the RDX. I never thought Acura would build an ugly vehicle in my life but this looks like a night mare cooked up from General Motors.

I also just saw the new CR-V from Honda and I am trading my 2003 Odyssey in for her in about 2 weeks. Its got pretty much all of the bells and whistles as the RDX but its much, much cleaner in appearance.

I do wish at times I had my 2004 TSX as it was a great car like my 1993 Legend LS.

I will admit I have had absolutely no problems with my 2006 Pilot although the Odyssey is starting to have some tranny slippage after only 32K on the odometer.

Sorry Acura, but after owning 6 great vehicles from you - you blew it this time.

See ya
OEM Bob

*spyder5786* · 09-09-06, 04:52 AM

Really? I like the look of the RDX better than the CR-V. The grill on the CR-V is just horrid. Looks like it has massive underbite.

mr2guysingh · 09-09-06, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OEM Bob

I will admit I have had absolutely no problems with my 2006 Pilot although the Odyssey is starting to have some tranny slippage after only 32K on the odometer.

Its going to get worse.

*RPhilMan1* · 09-10-06, 02:04 PM

Nice to hear from you, Bob.

Congrats on the CRV. At least you're still in the family.

redlight_005 · 09-11-06, 04:32 PM

I don't think the RDX is that bad looking.

TSXmeister · 09-12-06, 12:59 AM

Yeah I agree I'm not feeling the exterior styling of the RDX.....the Mazda CX-7 had a sexier exterior. But I do like the design of the RDX interior and well laid out instrumentation.

iobidder · 09-24-06, 04:47 PM

Both do not look all that bad, it is that futuristic styling thing that both vehicles got going for themselves. All in all, I can see RDX motor swaps soon enough!

shadow55rider · 09-06-07, 06:14 PM

Geee Bob, maybe you should take a closer look, you have the ugly part mixed-up. The CR-V is the ugly homely thing that looks like a soccer mom vehicle...oh I'm sorry you are already driving a soccer mom blimp. I can see why you have confused agressive lines that are guy things with the cheesie Honda dull everyday blend-in mix. Next time try looking at the differance in the dash where things are, the Navi and sound system, night and day. then crawl under the RDX and CR-V and you will notice the size, links, A-arms and piviot points on the suspension, again night and day. Next try stepping on the gas and hit a turn hard. Now the cost, a CR-V with leather, Navi, upgraded trim 18" wheels is about $31K, the RDX with Tech package is $34K. I Looked at both, drove both and rented both I' will say this clearly Bob they are not the same vehicle the RDX is a preformance vehicle the CR-V is not simple. I would buy one for my mother in-law in a heartbeat. What does that tell yah.

Shadow

Fabvsix · 09-06-07, 10:12 PM

I have both an 07 MDX and a 07 RDX! The CRV doesn't compare! Gutless engine, NO SH AWD and the list goes on.........Besides you probably couldn't/wouldn't handle the stiff sport suspension either ! You are better going the CR V route.......

OEM Bob · 09-08-07, 11:46 PM

Folks
That was a post from last year. Actually I did not buy a CR-V and bought a 2006 Acura MDX. The Acura dealer gave me quite a good trade in for my 2003 Honda Odyssey. The 2007 wasnt out quite yet, nor did I want to pay a premium price for a 2007 MDX. I still beleive the RDX is fugly...to me the front really looks like a Star Wars Imperial trooper's helmet.

The 2007 MDX took me a little while for the styling to grab me but it finally did.

See ya
OEM Bob

09-09-06, 03:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
OEM Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Matamoras, Pa. Age: 54 Posts: 400 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 Acura MDX/Navi Car 2: '06 Honda Pilot/Navi	New RDX (Fugly) vs. New CR-V Hi Folks I have not posted for a while but I just looked at the new Acura RDX and all I can say is BOW-WOW!!! What a ugly SOB...I am really sorry to say that cause I had high hopes for the RDX. I never thought Acura would build an ugly vehicle in my life but this looks like a night mare cooked up from General Motors. I also just saw the new CR-V from Honda and I am trading my 2003 Odyssey in for her in about 2 weeks. Its got pretty much all of the bells and whistles as the RDX but its much, much cleaner in appearance. I do wish at times I had my 2004 TSX as it was a great car like my 1993 Legend LS. I will admit I have had absolutely no problems with my 2006 Pilot although the Odyssey is starting to have some tranny slippage after only 32K on the odometer. Sorry Acura, but after owning 6 great vehicles from you - you blew it this time. See ya OEM Bob __________________ Both Vehicles have: OEM GPS Navigation OEM Mud Flaps OEM Side Window Visors OEM Fogs OEM Cargo Net OEM All Season Rubber Floor Mats OEM Trunk Liner OEM Black Side Steps OEM Hood Deflector OEM Rear Color Camera US Gov't ECM/ECCM Pods US Gov't 2000 RPM/.50CAL mobile Phalanx System Aftermarket N.I.J. Level 5 Automotive Armor Aftermarket N.I.J. Level 4 Ballistics Glass And the bauble head dog on the dash whose head moves when you stop the truck. Just checking to see if you're awake! Fomer Owner of: 93 Legend LS, 93 Integra, 96 Integra, 97 3.2TL, 2000 RL w/Navi, 2003 Odyssey EXL w/Navi , 2004 TSX w/Navi

09-09-06, 04:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
spyder5786 Integra Mod Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 22 Posts: 7,060 Car 1: 99 MBP TL	Really? I like the look of the RDX better than the CR-V. The grill on the CR-V is just horrid. Looks like it has massive underbite. __________________ Tirerack Upgrade Garage

09-10-06, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
RPhilMan1 ATC Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Age: 21 Posts: 5,425 Your Mood: Car 1: '04 TSX	Nice to hear from you, Bob. Congrats on the CRV. At least you're still in the family. __________________ Pics/Mods

09-11-06, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
redlight_005 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York Posts: 608 Your Mood: Car 1: 04 CG 6sp TSX No nav Car 2: 02 Camaro SS Car 3: 05 GSXR 600	I don't think the RDX is that bad looking. __________________ 2004 Carbon Gray Pearl TSX 6sp Man. Body kit Spoiler Fog lights Trunk tray All weather floor mats Blue LED lighting Cargo net Debadged 20% tint Comptech titanium strut tower bar Comptech rear sway bar

09-12-06, 12:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
TSXmeister Pinoy TSXdriver Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 18 Car 1: '00 Honda Odyssey EX Car 2: '03 Nissan Xterra SE/SC Car 3: '06 Acura TSX CGP w/Navi	Yeah I agree I'm not feeling the exterior styling of the RDX.....the Mazda CX-7 had a sexier exterior. But I do like the design of the RDX interior and well laid out instrumentation. __________________ I.YA.A.Y.A.S., USAF (Ret) AMMO 2006 CGP TSX w/NAVI 2003 Nissan Xterra SE/SC 4X4 2000 Honda Odyssey EX

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09-24-06, 04:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
iobidder Upcoming Lexus IS250 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 542	Both do not look all that bad, it is that futuristic styling thing that both vehicles got going for themselves. All in all, I can see RDX motor swaps soon enough! __________________ 2003 Honda Accord Coupe EX SSM 2008 Acura TL PMM 2005 Acura TSX CGP-Sold 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 5 Speed 2003 Honda CBR 954RR 2001 Honda CBR F4i-Sold 2001 Suzuki SV650S-Sold

09-06-07, 06:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
shadow55rider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Car 1: 2008 RDX Car 2: 2003 PT Cruiser	Geee Bob, maybe you should take a closer look, you have the ugly part mixed-up. The CR-V is the ugly homely thing that looks like a soccer mom vehicle...oh I'm sorry you are already driving a soccer mom blimp. I can see why you have confused agressive lines that are guy things with the cheesie Honda dull everyday blend-in mix. Next time try looking at the differance in the dash where things are, the Navi and sound system, night and day. then crawl under the RDX and CR-V and you will notice the size, links, A-arms and piviot points on the suspension, again night and day. Next try stepping on the gas and hit a turn hard. Now the cost, a CR-V with leather, Navi, upgraded trim 18" wheels is about $31K, the RDX with Tech package is $34K. I Looked at both, drove both and rented both I' will say this clearly Bob they are not the same vehicle the RDX is a preformance vehicle the CR-V is not simple. I would buy one for my mother in-law in a heartbeat. What does that tell yah. Shadow

09-06-07, 10:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fabvsix Cajun Gumbo Man Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay area (East Bay) Age: 48 Posts: 882 Car 1: 2004 Acura RL Car 2: 2007 Acura MDX Car 3: 2007 Acura RDX	I have both an 07 MDX and a 07 RDX! The CRV doesn't compare! Gutless engine, NO SH AWD and the list goes on.........Besides you probably couldn't/wouldn't handle the stiff sport suspension either ! You are better going the CR V route....... __________________ 2007 Acura MDX Sport Blk/Ebony 2007 Acura RDX Tech White/Ebony 2004 Acura RL Navi Black/Ebony Delivery date: 06/19/04 Full Mask, MoonVisor, Trunk Mat, wheel locks, Replaced all bulbs, interior/exterior with PIAA bulbs, otherwise pure stock. Converted to Zaino on 06-18-2001 Last edited by Fabvsix : 02-04-08 at 06:25 PM.

09-08-07, 11:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
OEM Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Matamoras, Pa. Age: 54 Posts: 400 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 Acura MDX/Navi Car 2: '06 Honda Pilot/Navi	Huh???? Folks That was a post from last year. Actually I did not buy a CR-V and bought a 2006 Acura MDX. The Acura dealer gave me quite a good trade in for my 2003 Honda Odyssey. The 2007 wasnt out quite yet, nor did I want to pay a premium price for a 2007 MDX. I still beleive the RDX is fugly...to me the front really looks like a Star Wars Imperial trooper's helmet. The 2007 MDX took me a little while for the styling to grab me but it finally did. See ya OEM Bob __________________ Both Vehicles have: OEM GPS Navigation OEM Mud Flaps OEM Side Window Visors OEM Fogs OEM Cargo Net OEM All Season Rubber Floor Mats OEM Trunk Liner OEM Black Side Steps OEM Hood Deflector OEM Rear Color Camera US Gov't ECM/ECCM Pods US Gov't 2000 RPM/.50CAL mobile Phalanx System Aftermarket N.I.J. Level 5 Automotive Armor Aftermarket N.I.J. Level 4 Ballistics Glass And the bauble head dog on the dash whose head moves when you stop the truck. Just checking to see if you're awake! Fomer Owner of: 93 Legend LS, 93 Integra, 96 Integra, 97 3.2TL, 2000 RL w/Navi, 2003 Odyssey EXL w/Navi , 2004 TSX w/Navi

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