I love that this is an off-road vehicle as well as an everyday driver! It is both all-wheel drive and can engage four-wheel drive for off-roading. I can haul up to seven people around or I can have just myself and another person and load it up with tons of camping gear. The rear seats all fold down. I use it to haul firewood in even. As long as it is regularly maintained, I am sure it will run almost forever. Very reliable with the Honda motor. It is comfortable and has decent gas mileage. I average 20 mpg. I love how Acura makes things that feel luxurious without the hefty price tag!

After 12.5 years of ownership, I still love our 2006 Acura MDX, and it's been a great long-term investment for our family of four. This car (luxury SUV) has been 100% reliable with scheduled maintenance. Nothing about it has worn out before its time. It is nearly as functional as a minivan but with a classier look and, since it is an Acura, some luxury appointments (driver seat memory, navigation, heated front seats, leather seats). It rides comfortably, drives nicely (good handling), has AWD, and is quiet. The only negatives are the sound system could be better and some of the luxury appointments are now a bit outdated and have been vastly improved even on today's non-luxury vehicles. A prime example of this is the rear back-up camera.