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Betweem the Acura MDX and the Montero Lmt.
I would of course have to choose the Montero, and not just becuase I own one. The first thing that caught my eye was of course the aggressive styling, the roomy interior and the fit and finish. I'm not saying that the MDX is a bad vehicle and that the quality is'nt good, but too me, it's looks to much like a mini van, and it's based on a mini van...
The worse thing that turned me off to the MDX was I was driving in my Montero, and I saw one rolling down the street, and I could see all the underside suspension components practically hanging off the vehicle, as if they took the modified Oddysee chassis and just raised certain components to make it look like a truck.
If your looking for an SUV that can actually be used...choose the Montero, as for the body roll, I was suprised by this too, but it's just the way the suspension is set up... It's the ultimate balance of smooth on road ride, and off road control and stability... I would love to see a MDX owner even THINK about taking it out off roading, and I don't mean grocery store speed bumps. As far as power, the Montero in my oppinion is underpowered like was mentioned, but not so underpowered you feel weighted down... I would never get a regular Montero in that case, only the Lmtd becuase of the cool as hell 5-speed shiftronic shifter, with that shifter you can change in any gear you want and hold it right in the torquey powerband all day.
So... If you want an SUV that ALWAYZ turns heads and is reliable, has a large comfortable interior, extremely capable and proven off road ability, that again has a very smooth powerplant with luxurious fit and finish, go with the Montero.
If you like the mini van ride, like the additional additional power with a decently styled interior and exterior, (Although very reminescent of the Honda Oddysee) and never plan on using it for an SUV's true purpose, which is off roading with towing and trailering, then choose the MDX
I for one have had my Montero since 2001 and have had nothing but enjoyment out of it... My fiance loves the attention we get in it, and she loves the 3'rd row seat for her neices and nephews, as well as the quality. We have not had ANY problems with the Montero, and have only had to take the truck in for standard oil changes.
I would highly suggesst anyone looking for an alternative, look at the Montero, with a proven engine, and track record, you can't go wrong.
As for future upgrades, we plan on a new DVD Nav system, PS2 and Dreamcast, 2 10' subs, 2 amps, 22' rims with Yoko's, and a Eaton Supercharger... (Yes they make them in australia), becuase everyone knows the Montero's the ISSSSHHHHH :sun:
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