1999 Acura RL Consumer Reviews
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(17 Total Reviews)
Still Nice
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I just bought this car and it is in excellent condition for a car close to eight years old. It still drives smooth, the power is exceptional for a v6. And people think its a 2005 because the look did not change for a few years. I am totally happy with this car. And it still turns heads!
Favorite Features
The heated seats, I live in Chicago so the come in handy. The soft leather, and the memory seats. Also love the xenon head lights!
Suggested Improvements
C.D. changer in the trunk and thats it!
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Nice luxury sedan value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Despite expected poor fuel economy, and despite its premium fuel only recommendations, this car has been everything and more that I hoped for. Only issue so far has been the SRS light came on shortly after purchase, perhaps air bag sensor tripped?
Favorite Features
Quiet, powerful enough despite 6 instead of 8 cyl. comfortable. Priced more affordable than lexus or german equivalents.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
One Outstanding Ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I purchased this car 6 months ago and have absolutely loved it. As soon as you get behind the wheel you instantly recognize the quality that was put into this car. The ride is very smooth. I replaced the tires with Bridgestone Turanza LS-V's which greatly improved the ride and reduced road noise. I have not had to put a penny into the car other than normal maintenance (and the tires). At 79,000 miles there isn't a squeak or rattle, it as tight as it was new. The engine is powerful enough for the car but not as powerful as it's competition in this class. Gas mileage is not great. If your looking for a great quality used car I would strongly recommend the Acura RL.
Favorite Features
Ride, style, interior room, easy to drive, great sound system, smooth transmission, fit and finish, resale value, quality-quality-quality, standard features, seats very comfortable, front wheel drive, excellent brakes, and on, and on, and on.
Suggested Improvements
6 disc in dash CD (has trunk mounted 6 disc changer), improved gas mileage. That's all.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
AN ABSOLUTE TREASURE
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
My 90 Acura Legend has 243K miles. L.A. tomorrow? (2K miles)No problem. Sold 94 Legend for RL. Got the RL 2 yrs ago with 60K, just turned 100K. Features in this car are tremendous, comfortable, quiet, (with right tires for sound)awesome off the line listed at 0-60 in 7.5 seconds, highway accelleration, 7K top RPM, 210 HP V6 high compression. Needs V-8? Bah Humbug! Handling dry, snow and ice, super. I'm a big guy, there's ample room, astounding comfort access & workmanship. Great Stereo. Friends 04 E-Class Mercedes, problems, 99 RL, no problems, go figure? Reliability and resale are among the best. I get constant compliments on look, ride, all of RL. Pleasure to drive. "I LOVE THIS CAR!
Favorite Features
Luxury, Reliability, Hardware & Paint Integrity, Workmanship, Heated Seats, Stereo, Comfort, Ride, Quiet (Tires), Ergonomic Layout, Accelleration off the line & Highway, Cornering & Handling, Braking, Shift like a Stick, 7000 RPM, Quality of Materials, Compliments I get on the Look and Ride. VALUE!
Suggested Improvements
Needed CD in Dash, Mileage 20 MPG. So glad I bought 99, not 98, Many updates in the 99. I lucked into side airbags and other revised features.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Happy Consumer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
The ride is exceptional, the styling great. After 4 years the exterior paint job still is in great condition. The interior is still clean. This is a great car for the money. Everyone that says it's great fails to mention it's front wheel drive. Great feature over other cars in it's class. I had planned to buy another one but I am having to much fum with this one to give it up.
Favorite Features
It's ride is it's best feature. Quiet and comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Noisy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
After 3 years of driving this car I will be delighted to try something else. I have owned several Acuras and this is the first disappointment. For a car of this quality, the road noise has been a problem that has defied new tires and multiple trips to the dealer. My daughters TL is much quieter. The GPS system is fairly rudimentary and the mileage is <20 mpg highway.
Favorite Features
External style and seat comfort.
Suggested Improvements
Put some sound suppression in the wheel wells and be honest with customers about design.
The RL Experience
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
The Acura 3.5RL is in the luxury cruiser class. The 3.5 is beautifully built and tight in the finish. My 3.5 has over 120,000 kilometers now and still drives without any rattles or strange noises. The car has plenty of power and drives fantastic at highway speed. When we go out my friends or co- workers want me to drive so they can ride in the Acura. This is one of the nicest cars I have ever owned. This car is a great value when compared to other cars of this caliber. The sound system (Bose) is very good for a car. The transmission shifts so smoothly between gears that you really appreciate the quality and design of this Japanese masterpiece.
Favorite Features
Love the steering column that moves up when you remove the key to get in and out. Heated seats help in Canadian winters! The small oval mirror on the side mirrors eliminate the blind spot and makes backing up easy.
Suggested Improvements
The audio volume does not adjust up or down automatically. The cruise control in my vehicle is poor in that the vehicle slows down slightly first and then speeds up to the cruise control setting. The CD changer needs to move out of the trunk and into the dash.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Buy it for quality and relibilty
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I purchased the RL after researching all luxury Japanesse brands. Reliable, fun to drive, comfortable, and the price was right at $22 K with only 20 K mileage.
Favorite Features
ride and comfort
Suggested Improvements
CD change in the trunk is not convenient on long trips.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent Value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I have driven my 99RL for nearly 2 years. The primary reason I bought the car was for ride comfort as my commute is 85 miles a day. I bought the car with 67K miles on it and have 110K+ on it with only two minor problems during that time. I had one of the rear windows stop operating properly and found a plastic broken. Second problem was one of the O2 sensors had failed. The V6 has more than enough power to merge or pass and it does so quietly. Front and rear seats are extremely comfortable as is the total ride regardless of road surface. The AC cools the interior quickly and the heater waiting until the engine warms up is a nice touch.
Favorite Features
Comfortable ride, Great AC, heated front seats. The driver seat memory is great for when my wife has driven the car as it is tough to get in a car when the seat is pulled forward. With one touch the seat, side mirrors and steering wheel are set to the proper position before I get in.
Suggested Improvements
None
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great Value!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura RL 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Not a car on the market has more value for the money. Buy one about 2-3 years old. You will pay about $25,000-30,000 and you will think you stole it. Great ride and comfort. Adequate power and handling.
Favorite Features
Love the ride. Has many useful convenience features. Sound system is amazing.
Suggested Improvements
Don't need the power and expense of a V- 8, but a Type S engine would be nice.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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