1997 Acura RL Consumer Discussions

Acura RL vs. Infiniti M35

CR report on RL and M35

Written by: ocim on Dec 24, 2006 11:58 AM

Exclusivity is a nice thing? Yes, if you have it! I find it hard to believe that anyone would not buy an M simply because it is similar in appearance to another infinity product. Don't all BMW's and Mercedes' look alike? Isn't it better that all the models within a certain luxury brand look similar, rather than making them look like on of their mainstream products. ... Read More...

Luxury Performance Sedans

"The Itch. . ."

Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 28, 2006 08:47 AM

Back in the days when smoking (in a car) was even done, a friend of mine -- a smoker -- would kid me and say "Mark gets a new car every time the ash tray gets full." Since I am not a smoker, I only related to this comment in a symbolic way. My friend, now not a smoker (and I never permitted him to smoke in my cars in any case), meant I replaced my cars pretty often and with great ... Read More...

Acura RL Maintenance and Repair

1997 Acura RL Ignition problems

Written by: luken001 on Jul 21, 2006 05:24 AM

Occasionally, I turn the key in the ignition and nothing happens. If I then turn it fully left and then back to start, everything works fine. We've been having the problem for years but it is happening more frequently now. Anyone encounter this problem? Is it the ignition switch or a relay some place else? Read More...

Acura RL

Forgive me. The title of this subject should have been - New RL Owner

Written by: mitcht on Dec 09, 2005 08:29 PM

Forgive me. The title of this subject should have been - New RL Owner. Friends, I bought my 2005 RL in Sept. Prior to this car I drove E320 1997 till I got RL. I enjoyed my previous car immensely. Now I've fallen in love with my new RL 2005. Before buying this car I had tested Lexus GS300 AWD, Infiniti M35, and Benz E350. I liked the E350 but MB's reliability is not what it ... Read More...

Re: Assessment Time: [nebraskaguy]

Written by: mitcht on Dec 09, 2005 08:09 PM

Friends, I bought my 2005 RL in Sept. Prior to this car I drove E320 1997 till I got RL. I enjoyed my previous car immensely. Now I've fallen in love with my new RL 2005. Before buying this car I had tested Lexus GS300 AWD, Infiniti M35, and Benz E350. I liked the E350 but MB's reliability is not what it used to be thus I didn't feel like taking chance. GS300 fell way below ... Read More...

Luxury Performance Sedans

Re: audirules [audirules]

Written by: markcincinnati on Apr 19, 2005 02:02 PM

My dealership sells about 50 cars per month -- they are an exclusive Audi only dealership. There are two in Cincinnati, both stand alones. I do not know how the other dealership is doing. The Dayton Ohio dealership (1) sells 10 Audis a month. The dealer that I have been buying from through my current 2 Audis (both 2003's) claims to have 30 A6's on hand and more in port ... Read More...

Acura RL

Re: Like the old RL vs new [jhinsc]

Written by: satire on Mar 13, 2005 00:51 AM

"Is it just me or am I missing something?" No, it ain't just you. My credentials: 1997 CL 1999 TL 2002 RL And two Hondas prior to that. While the 2005 RL is a great car, two things truly annoy me. I am what they call "portly" at 6 foot 1 inch. Would it have killed Acura to add another cubic foot or two to the passenger compartment? Think about it. What car under $50K can truly ... Read More...

Luxury Performance Sedans

Re: Leuxs GS300 [liy]

Written by: ckelly14 on Feb 17, 2005 01:55 AM

Good point! The AWD is only a $2000 option on the GS so I may have to look again. However, with the "base" AWD version starting at about 49K (does not include ML or Nav), I just feel you're not getting the driving dynamics of other cars in it's price class. I wasn't 100% serious about the Avalon, as it is a FWD car, but if a comfortable, luxurious highway cruiser with plenty ... Read More...

Acura RL

I'm Loyal!!!

Written by: satire on Oct 28, 2004 11:11 PM

So where's my loyalty bonus Acura???? In the fall of 1984 I went to Toyota to buy my first new car. The salesman (brother to my best friend at the time) refused to remove his $500 markup on a stripped Tercel that I could barely afford. Next day I went to Honda. Got myself an Accord hatchback at a great price because the salesman took pity on my financial situation. Eight ... Read More...

2005 RL

Written by: lynnminny on Oct 17, 2004 05:44 PM

An Introduction: I presently own a 2000 Mercedes E320 AWD. This is my second E320. The first was a 1997/rear wheel drive. My present Mercedes has 52,000 miles on it and the repairs have already started. Axle- $2,000. Numerous sensors - another $1,000. We got Mercedes to pay for the axle and the parts on the sensors. Now the car is literally sucking oil and that is ... Read More...