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Used truck versus new compact pickup

TrailTech93Community StarterJun 23, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SSalt Lake City
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread.
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MileageWrench30Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 23, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Acura MDX, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2024 Acura MDX in Salt Lake City. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Make the next action something you can finish this week. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BoxerGarage95Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 23, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Acura MDX in Salt Lake City, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. That's my plan before I call anyone.
TrailTech93Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 23, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2024 Acura MDX. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
TruckDriver8Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 23, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: A second data point from another 2024 Acura MDX owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
CleanTraveler50Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 24, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Acura MDX, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
BoxerGarage95Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 24, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Acura MDX in Salt Lake City, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
BoxerRoadie48Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 24, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Acura MDX before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
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