Silver 2023 Acura MDX A-Spec for sale in Java

The 2023 Acura MDX A-Spec: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2023 Acura MDX A-Spec for sale by us right now. Here is the 2023 Acura MDX A-Spec for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

A buyer's checks

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, forward collision avoidance and electrical system; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Under the hood

Its 3.5L 6-cylinder drives through a 10-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 32 litres, from its 10.6 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, it costs about $18.55 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$3,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Who the MDX suits

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Space and size

An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.

Rent it for a week first

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Try the MDX on your commute, then decide. Rent the MDX first, and buy only if it fits your life.

Which one to look for

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

What it costs to run

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $185.50 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.

Renting for Java

We have no location in Java; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 3,178 km away. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

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