Five Reasons an Acura Should Be Your Next Vehicle
It’s a Smart Buy
Understandably, when people are in the market for new cars, they want assurance that the makes and models they buy will keep their value as long as possible. The Acura RDX, a compact luxury crossover, is one of many vehicles within this brand family that clearly retain value over the years.
For example, the 2017 Acura RDX has a 52 percent ALG Residual Value after 36 months and a 38 percent ALG Residual value after 60 months. That just goes to show that if you take good care of your Acura RDX and get it professionally serviced at recommended intervals, it’ll pay off as an excellent buy.
Now that the holidays are almost here, it’s the perfect time to plan how you’ll celebrate. Fortunately, El Paso offers plenty of options. Keep reading to learn about some of them.
Head to Rudolph Plaza for the Up and Running Jingle Bell Run
Lace up your tennis shoes, grab your favorite water bottle, and take part in the Up and Running Jingle Bell Run on Dec. 17. This is a 5-kilometer event that begins at Rudolph Plaza, and if you’re not up for running the route, you can join in as a walker. This event has been held for the past nine years as a charity event that benefits the girls’ track team at El Paso High School.
Once you reach the finish line, warm up with hot cocoa and tamales. Runners are encouraged to wear Santa hats, and if you’re in the mood to go all out, you can dress up as Santa or one of his elves and put yourself in the running to win a $50 gift card. There is a $30 entry fee for the run, but the cost is only $25 if you sign up before Dec. 16.
Now that you’ve learned about a few of El Paso’s upcoming holiday events, hopefully you’ll feel compelled to get out and enjoy them instead of staying cooped up indoors. Plan to attend some of these celebrations, and bring some friends too.
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The El Paso Zoo
There are more than 200 species featured at the El Paso Zoo, including endangered animals such as the Aruba Rattlesnake. Marvel at beautiful creatures from all around the globe ranging from giraffes to tigers. Also, the 35-acre zoo has plenty of family-friendly activities. Besides feasting on tasty offerings from food vendors and shopping for cool souvenirs, kids can explore the Foster Tree House Playground, which combines five tree houses to create a fully immersive and engaging experience for active youngsters.
Best Acura Vehicles for Safe Winter Driving
Acura TLX
This sedan might not look like a cold weather warrior, but it has a lot of features packed into a small frame, making it a great choice for driving in the snow. If you opt for the base model, the car has a four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine that works with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The higher trim levels have a more capable 3.5-liter V6 engine, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The TLX comes standard with front-wheel drive, but all trim levels are available with the all-wheel drive system, which Acura calls Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. It’s especially good for winter driving because it has a precise torque-vectoring control that makes it easier to handle around turns.
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2017 Acura TLX
Exterior Style
The outside of the 2017 TLX is appealing, with sharp curves and a wide, angular body style that adds more space to the interior. On the base trim level, the car comes with LED headlights and taillights, heated exterior side mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a sunroof, while the middle trim adds automatic windshield wipers. The top option has exterior features like LED fog lights and automatically dimming side mirrors.
Where to Eat
For some people, vacation is all about sampling new fare and enjoying the tastes of different parts of the country. El Paso is known for delicious Mexican food, but there are plenty of other places to eat as well. If you’re in the mood for something spicy, visit Los Bandidos de Carlos & Mickey’s, where you can sample all the classic Mexican entrees served with strong frozen margaritas that pair well with the food.
Café Central is another favorite among locals, with an extensive menu of signature cocktails, tasty starters like beef tenderloin carpaccio and yellowtail sashimi, and a variety of salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of mango colada pie, a molten chocolate cake served warm, or chocolate-dipped strawberries paired with a variety of dessert wine options.
How to Protect Your Paint Job
Get it Pressure Washed
Salt and road dirt build up on the undercarriage of the car when you drive on snowy, icy roads during the winter months. This is nearly impossible to see but can break loose as you’re driving and move around to other parts of the car. If this occurs, it can cause significant damage to your vehicle.
When there is a break between snow storms, head to a car wash for a pressure wash service. Make sure to add the undercarriage wash to get rid of salt and grime, since this area is hard to reach. Washing your car regularly is another easy way to protect the paint, especially throughout the colder months of the year.
Café Mayapan
Serving some of the most authentic Mexican dishes around, Café Mayapan on Texas Avenue offers something to please every palate. Both a restaurant and a nonprofit that provides on-the-job training in South-Central El Paso, Café Mayapan utilizes fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods to create signature dishes suited to every budget. While everyone on the menu is divine, we recommend the mini tostadas, tortilla soup, handmade quesadillas, enchiladas, flautas, and pork stew.
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2016 Acura ILX
In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s small car category, the 2016 Acura ILX drove away with a Top Safety Pick+, which is the highest mention a car can receive in terms of safety. When equipped with the optional front crash prevention system, you can’t beat this model’s inherent accident protection. It’s also nice that this is one luxury vehicle well within most driver’s budgets.
Standard safety equipment on the 2016 ILX include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, multiple airbags, and a rearview camera. You can also opt for the frontal collision mitigation with automatic braking, lane keeping assist, a lane departure warning system, and road-departure mitigation. In performance tests, the ILX stopped from 60 miles per hour in just 118 feet, which is a shorter distance than most cars in this segment.
6 Ways to Save on Gas
Develop Better Driving Habits
Rapid acceleration, speeding, and other forms of aggressive driving are not only a nuisance to other drivers, but they’re also costing you big. Stopping gradually and slowly accelerating from a stop can help cut fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent. When driving on the highway, turn on cruise control, as this handy feature will boost your vehicle’s gas mileage by a noticeable amount. As long as you take it easy and develop good driving habits, you’re already coming out ahead.
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