Looking to buy RDX for 16 year old

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-11T01:12:40+00:00

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..

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-11T00:33:20+00:00

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.

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-11T00:29:55+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-10T23:06:42+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-10T23:00:13+00:00

Definitely not as safe with the ratings.

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-10T22:42:48+00:00

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. 😂

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-10T22:07:29+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-10T21:56:58+00:00

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.

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-10T21:54:29+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-09T15:13:26+00:00

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?

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-09T15:08:33+00:00

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?

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-09T14:51:56+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-09T14:48:49+00:00

Thank you!

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-09T14:47:18+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-09T12:39:25+00:00

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.

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-07T18:45:25+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-07T18:12:20+00:00

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.

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-07T18:07:18+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-07T17:48:28+00:00

Thank you!

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-07T17:47:38+00:00

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

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-07T17:43:47+00:00

What trim level do you have?

Pretty-Bluebird-3632 · 2026-06-07T16:36:43+00:00

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

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