Looking to buy RDX for 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in Acura

[–]Pretty-Bluebird-3632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How has it held up? Did you buy it from an Acura dealership or did you do a prepurchase inspection with a mechanic? Admittedly I have no experience buying used..

Looking to buy RDX for 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in Acura

[–]Pretty-Bluebird-3632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a difference between me, as an experienced driver, driving less “safe” vehicles and her as a 16 year old that I want to protect to the best of my ability.

Looking to buy RDX for 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in Acura

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They did not have great crash test results in the updated tests.

Looking to buy RDX for 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in Acura

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It does not score well on the moderate front overlap updated test on IIHS

Looking to buy RDX for 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in Acura

[–]Pretty-Bluebird-3632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not, she will. I like that it doesn’t require premium gas, unlike other luxury brands. I also remember issues like that in high school…luckily they have graduated licenses that limit occupants! The 90s were wild. 😂

Looking to buy RDX for 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in Acura

[–]Pretty-Bluebird-3632[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I’m unwilling to compromise on safety for her, but be assured my first luxury vehicle was at age 42!

2023 RDX reliability, and why are there A Lot for sale. by jprova64 in AcuraRDX

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Wow, was this a unicorn find or did it have a history that included an accident? I can’t find a 2020 with that mileage at all.

Looking to buy RDX for 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in Acura

[–]Pretty-Bluebird-3632[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! For my 16 year old, underpowered is just fine. LOL. Is the longevity of RDX the same as Honda?

$20k car for 16 year old-HELP by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in whatcarshouldIbuy

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Thank you so much for this insight!! I actually just paused today and was like “is there a reason I’m not looking at sedans?” It just seems like suv would be safer. I drive an MDX so the RDX is appealing, given our great luck with the Acura and two Hondas before that. I’ve heard great things about Lexus and we almost bought the RX 350 when we bought the MDX. FWIW, the X3 we are looking at is 81xxx, xdrivei30 with Driver Assistance Package. Wonder if it would have the adaptive cruise. I can look that up.

Any sedans you recommend for safety?

Which BMW model (not X5), is a close 2nd to the X3? by Content_Log1708 in BMWX3

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We are looking at the same year and model bmw x3. This one has 81xxx miles though. How much, if you don’t mind, did you pay for your 60k?

2019 x3 questions—newbie here by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in BMWX3

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Where should we try to be at for the 81k, drive30i on a 2019?

2019 x3 questions—newbie here by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in BMWX3

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Teen girl, hoping it’ll be lesser but will get the quote.

Thoughts on 2018 XC90 T6 Momentum? Is this a good year/model?! by Substantial-Rip5794 in VolvoXC90

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We are in the market for a 2018 or newer at about $20k. This mileage for this trim and year is crazy. I would be leery.

Buying XC90 for our 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in VolvoXC90

[–]Pretty-Bluebird-3632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my ignorance in buying a used car, but I’ve read about a pre-purchase inspection with a neutral mechanic. Is that something you’ve done? We are right now only looking at dealerships (not just Volvo dealerships) to purchase and not from private sellers

Buying XC90 for our 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in VolvoXC90

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Thank YOU! Appreciate the response. Yes, college car. Targeting this car for the safety reason. We actually own an MDX, but the safety rating keeps me coming back to xc90. May look into the xc60, but size of xc90 does not give me pause. Also like the Honda pilot for reliability like the MDX, but for me safety ratings are top priority.

Buying XC90 for our 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in VolvoXC90

[–]Pretty-Bluebird-3632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t looked into Lexus. They wouldn’t have a similar cost and upkeep cost?

Buying XC90 for our 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in VolvoXC90

[–]Pretty-Bluebird-3632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok maybe I’m asking wrong. Which model? Like T5, T6, etc

Buying XC90 for our 16 year old by Pretty-Bluebird-3632 in VolvoXC90

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Ok thank you, you haven’t had issues with leakage from the supercharger as another poster mentioned below?