1997 Acura RL Review
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Good used car to buy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Acura RL 4 Dr 3.5 Premium Sedan
Review
I bought this car with 70,000 miles. It is a highway car made to go 70 mph. There is a lot of wind noise at higher speed and it shakes a lot going past 85 mph. Pickup is awful. Leather in seats is average (not worth $44,000 new). Back seats are cramped, other car I own (1998 toyota avalon) has roomy rear seats, even with front seats all the way back.
Favorite Features
Bose speakers, adjustable volume on steering wheel!
Suggested Improvements
5 speed transmission. This is NOT a car meant to drive fast- not made for it.
Amazing
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Acura RL 4 Dr 3.5 Premium Sedan
Review
I love this car, great pickup, awesome handling, smooth quiet ride. Easily the best car I have ever owned.
Favorite Features
Heated seats and windows, amazing Bose steero, overall amazing.
Suggested Improvements
None.
Rock Solid
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Bought the car as a lease return. The car has a great ride along with good road feel. Didn't have a repair until it had over 140k. I now have 169K. The leather interior still has no cracks. I use 87 octane gas. No problem. I can't find a good reason to buy another car. The 3.5 RL has lousy resale making it the best value in used car value.
Favorite Features
Good head room. Smooth ride.
Suggested Improvements
Back seat that folds down.
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I was running through Edmunds while looking to purchase my wife a new Acura and thought i'd place a review in for my acura. i can't say anything bad about it. i bought it used in 2000 and it's now 10 years old and still looks incredible. friends are baffled on how well it looks, how well it drives and how reliable it is. need i say more.
Favorite Features
Timeless styling and power when i need it.
Suggested Improvements
after owning a car for 7 years its easy to get bored of a car, but i can't say there is anything else they should have done extra
Best Used Car in the World
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Acura RL 4 Dr 3.5 Premium Sedan
Review
Got the car two years ago with 60,000 on it. Two years and 30,000 miles later I am thoroughly pleased with it. I keep up with recommended maintenance, change the oil and replace tires. That's it. No problems. Nothing but smooth performance. And, frankly, this wonderful car cost far less than I would have spent on a Toyota Camry with the same mileage. They can have their Toyotas. I love my RL.
Favorite Features
Reliability, fit and finish, low cost when used.
Suggested Improvements
None. Happy camper.
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