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Re: HIgh mileage Acura RL: what repairs/maintenance have you done so far? [hewittp]
I have a 2002 RL with 96,000 miles. My Acura care extended warranty expired 2 years ago. It did help me with replacing the following; 2nd set of rear wheel bearings ($487.00) @58,000 miles. First replaced at 22,000 miles. Also the EVAP system at 65,000 miles for a cost of $650.00 and wheel speed sensors, cost unknown. Now two sensors have to be replaced again and the part alone is over ... Read More
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Re: 2005 RL vs. 2010Honda Accord V6 [hewittp]
Totally different type of cars, ride, handling, mileage, etc. RL is a luxury car and the Accord is sportier. The RL will definitely cost more in repairs as I have had experience with both. My 2002 RL was purchased off lease and I secured the Acura Care Warranty prior to the expiration of the factory warranty. Now the warranty has expired my repairs costs are starting to add up. Has the ... Read More
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Re: 2005 RL vs. 2010Honda Accord V6 [hewittp]
Totally different type of cars, ride, handling, mileage, etc. The RL will definitely cost more in repairs as I have had experience with both. My 2002 RL was purchased off lease and I secured the Acura Care Warranty prior to the expiration of the factory warranty. Now the warranty is expired and my repairs costs are starting to add up. Has the vehicle been maintained? Replacing tires, brakes, fluids will have ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: 2007 Acura RL [mobiusf1]
I can still remember how utterly foolish I felt when my kids were growing up and for some reason or other I had to drive one of their cars...(camaro, sentra, mitsubishi, etc.) I also think our preferences can change over the years. For a long time it was either BMW or Mercedes for me but for the last 10 years or so it has been mostly Lexus, with a 2002 RL ... Read More
Acura RL
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Re: 2002 Acura RL nav dvd upgrade [tayl0rd]
Thanks a lot for your help. I called Acura and found out a new dvd upgrade version is coming next month.
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Re: 2002 Acura RL nav dvd upgrade [njalan]
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2002 Acura RL nav dvd upgrade
I have a 2002 RL with nav but the navigation dvd appears to be outdated although it has been working since new from 9/2001. I went to my local Acura dealership (East Brunswick, NJ) to buy an up-to-dated dvd but was told nothing in stock (they don't carry this item at all). I then went online to eBay to look for it but was very much confused, because there are so ... Read More
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Re: Back To Should I Buy a 2004 RL or a 2008 Accord? [bbrimmer]
I will be driving my 2002 RL for one more year before I will be faced with the same decision you are faced with. I have looked at the Accord but not driven it. I am hoping the Accord will have a diesel by then. All I could tell you is to drive them both and pick the one you like best. The Accord would have to be awfully good to ... Read More
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Remodeled RL
How well I recall the apochryphal stories circulated in 2001, 2002, 2003, etc, as to when the new RL would appear!! It took nine years to present us with the 2005 RL.Now, new predictions are sounded, some as early as this May - I would be hesitant to pin my hopes on this early date. My dealer has referred to 2010 and 2011 as likely dates for the new RL to ... Read More
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Re: Should I Buy A 2002-2004 RL or A New Accord ? [eclipse2]
All these "improvements" and nothing about reducing the noise in the cabin. Thats a big problem historically with Acuras. My dealer has heard this complaint so many times he won't even record my comments, says they have been reporting that for 2 years. And what about the image of the RL? Did anyone notice the new Accord? Sort of degrades to exclusivity of this model. So it would require at least ... Read More
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Re: Should I Buy A 2002-2004 RL or A New Accord ? [tayl0rd]
I can confirm what Vavavavolvo said. It will be the largest mid model year facelift on any Honda/Acura vehicle. Lots of changes. Weather reporting reported to be one of them. Collision Mitigation braking system is a seperate option. Dont know about the adaptive cruise control. Might be standard. PAX tires are rumored to be discontinued. Improvements to the Navi, Bluetooth, HVAC, and audio systems are expected. Navigation will have weather reporting ... Read More
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Re: Should I Buy A 2002-2004 RL or A New Accord ? [vavavavolvo]
I can confirm this as well. An LPL who works with Acura says expect some big changes. It's going to be the most significant MMC for Acura/Honda. It's also the most expensive MMC.
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Re: 2000 Acura 3.5 RL tire size questions [10sfan]
I have heard good things about the Michelin Pilots as well. It is amazing the difference a good set of tires can make. I was almost ready to trade my 2002 RL but the new tires will give it a couple more years of life! My Continentals were also terrible. I did not know just how terrible until I got rid of them!
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Re: 2000 Acura 3.5 RL tire size questions [mycar8]
I have a 2002 RL and the OEM tire size is 225/55/16. The car did not change much from 2000 to 2002. I would suggest this size for you although I think the 225/60/16 would also work just fine. I just bought a new set of Yohohama Avid VAS 4's and they are much smoother and quieter than the continentals that were on the car. Not real expensive either at around ... Read More
Acura RL Maintenance and Repair
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Cigarette lighter fuse
I think I have a blown fuse for a 2002 RL. I have checked each fuse (under hood and under dash) and can't find a blown fuse. I called Acura and the local dealers and they have not been able or willing to help. I thank anyone who can help.
Acura RL - would you purchase it again?
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Re: So would you do it again? [ross16]
Bought my 2006 RL in December, would definately buy again. My wife has a G35 Coupe, the RL will out handle it, and hold 5 people, a BMW or Audi Or Mercedes will cost $15,000 or more than the RL equiped the same. This is my fouth Acura the first was a 1986 Integra, traded for a 1992 Legend that I still have, had a 2002 TL type S which I ... Read More
Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: RL disappointment [jaybee85]
You should also note that the current issue rates cars tested from each manufacturer and average rating, plus number of recomended cars verses tested models. Acura is second highest in average rating and the only manufacturer at 100% recomended. I own a trouble free 2006 RL, no problems except for the transmission in my 2002 TL-S, have a G35 Coupe (brake problems), 2007 VW EOS (no problems, no leaks), 1992 Acura ... Read More
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Bought 2007 RL - Love it, but-----
We just bought a 2007 Acura RL- it is Carbon Gray Pearl. It is gorgeous with the light upholstery. We put on the Wood steering wheel as well as the Wood Knob. (with many other add ons). We absolutely love it, this is our 5th Acura, we have a 2002 TL in the garage also. We would never consider buying any car but an Acura. But-we have some big personal medical ... Read More
Acura RL vs. Infiniti M35
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M35x vs RL
I owned a 2005 RL for two years and have had a 2007 M35x for 3 months. Following are some reactions: --More room in the M. I am 6'3" and I like the higher seating position. For me, the front seats are also more comfortable. There is slightly more room in the back and the trunk is definitely much larger and more useable, although the trunk opening is smaller in the ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Wow [fonefixer]
IMHO: I would gladly take an Infiniti M and, I assume, have no regrets. The Infiniti is luxurious and, despite a 5 speed tranny, performs pretty much in the same league as either the Audi or the BMW -- the suspension is sharp and is happy to "carve up the road." I would assume this [statement] would include an E class Mercedes, too. But my wheel time with any E class ... Read More
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Re: I still [houdini1]
Ummm, what the heck does a depreciation scale have to do with anything? The only value that means anything is the residual percentage of MSRP of any given car after a certain number of years and miles. Looking at this from a different perspective; I leased a 2002 530i in April of 2002 with an MSRP of almost exactly $48,000. Even though I negotiated a ~$42,000 deal (via the ED program), ... Read More
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Re: I was [lexusguy]
"The RL just doesn't bring enough to the table, and people literally aren't buying it." 2001: For Acura, TL was up, selling 69,484 units. RL was down almost 28% from 2000. 2002: TL was down 12% from 2001,but is Acura's best-selling vehicle (60,764 sold). RL goes down another 12+% to 9,392. 2003: Acura finished 2003 with record December sales of 15,537 cars and light trucks, up 21 percent over last year ... Read More
Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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New Rl jsut Purchased
I just got My new RL. I paid $41,200 + tax and tags but including dest, and got a very reasonable trade value on my car a 2002 TL type S. I already had a loan @ 6.0% so I declined acura's best offer of 6.08% , would have been .66c a month higher so didnt bother.
Acura RL Maintenance and Repair
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2000 RL - CD Changer problems...
I have a 2000 RL and it been pretty much flawless so far. Recently while I was trying to change the CD selection to play a different one, I got a "E01" error code on the dash playere, and the CD player stopped working. Furthermore, the CD caddy in the trunk would not eject. It seemed stuck. The dealer looked at and fixed the problem and said that if it happens ... Read More
Acura RL Lease Questions
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Re: Acura RL: Lease Questions [Car_man]
Hi All: Thanks to everyone for providing information that has been extremely helpful. In view of what I have been reading, and the good experience I had with a 2002 RL, I am strongly favoring another lease of the 2006 RL. The only other vehicle of interest would be the Lexus ES350. I know it's not available yet, but I somehow feel there are good reasons why the RL is more ... Read More
Acura RL Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 04 RL gas and noise [drgkje]
Consumer Reports’ review of the near identical 2002 Acura RL reported, "The cabin stays quiet, although it's not as well isolated from the road as the other cars' cabins." The others were a Cadillac Deville, Oldsmobile Aurora and Lincoln Continental. My 2004 RL’s highway road noise is a bit louder than some others, but not objectionable. A 9.6:1 compression ratio doesn’t seem to warrant premium grade gasoline. I detected no ill ... Read More
Acura RL Lease Questions
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Re: Lease Pricing for RL [Car_man]
I was wondering if you could calculate the lease price for a 2006 RL with Tech. package. MSRP is $48903. Cap Cost is $53715, with zero down and includes 1st pmt, tax & tags, $95 dealer processing, $595 acquisition fee, destination charge, and 10K miles/yr. We're in Maryland and trying out Costco "no haggle" car program. I'm not convinced it's the best yet. Also, I have a 2002 MDX w/ touring ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: 2002 Acura RL [houdini1]
That RL must be like new! Sounds like it gets a full detail instead of a car wash! Is $18K the bottom line on it? Maybe you've found your "golf car" after all. TagMan
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Re: 2002 Acura RL [houdini1]
The RL never really did it for me. I also liked the Legend a lot, and Acura gave up just about everything that made the Legend a great car, (including the name) to make this boring LS clone. Couple of things to keep in mind, despite its 197 inches in length, the RL really doesnt have that much room. Interior space is about the same as the ES, and the trunk ... Read More
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2002 Acura RL
Tagman and Lexusguy, thanks for the feedback. I agree that it is not an incredible offer and I too have noticed that the price on these first gen RLs is all over the board. This is not my dream car (new LS 460)but I have always sort of liked them. I had a new 93 legend that was fairly bullet proof and served me well. I won't drive this car but ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Acura RL [houdini1]
If you want a first gen RL, 2002 is a good year. That was the year it received a power boost to 225hp, which it needed after a big weight gain for the '99 refresh (and it was never a lightweight to begin with). The RL is a pretty low-tech car, with an old engine and an old 4-speed automatic. The advantage to that is its reliability record is pretty much ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Acura RL [houdini1]
houdini1, for what it's worth, I took a little time to check out some of the pricing on that vehicle. I noticed an unusual range of prices, from about $15K all the way to mid-twenties. I could not find enough differences in equipment to explain it, and even the mileage did not fully account for the large price spread. From what I could gather, it definately seems as though the car ... Read More
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2002 Acura RL
I am considering buying this car from an acquaintance of mine. He is selling because of recently getting a new job along with a company car. The car has 65,000 miles but is impeccable. Silver with black leather. Mostly highway miles. New tires and battery. No nav. It also has the Acura Care b to b extended warranty with 3 years and up to 100,000. miles. This can be transferred for ... Read More
Acura RL Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 99 acura tl front left hdlight [gregjh02]
I have a 2002 RL and have the same problem, in the left light. Did you get any resolution? I do not think it is the bulb since it re-lights immediately. Any help would be appreciated.
Acura RL vs. Infiniti M35
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Since I had used these forums heavily when trying to decide between the RL and the M35x, I thought I'd return the favor with my thoughts on my search and eventual purchase. I have been a Honda/Acura customer for years and loved their combination of technology and reliability. I looked forward to getting an RL as I got towards the end of my 2002 TL lease. On the plus side, I ... Read More
Acura RL Lease Questions
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Re: Lease money factor and residual value [Car_man]
Thanks Car_man! It's so hard to get this information out of the dealers without going through the negotiation process. I love being armed with information when I talk to dealers. My lease on my 2002 Lexus GS300 is up on December 1st so I'll probably ask you if these numbers (and the others) have changed. I think I might extend my lease by 1 month because I don't think I'm going ... Read More
Acura RL
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Acura RL -vs- BMW 530xi - What to Do?
Folks, I'm ready to replace my 2002 BMW 530i which Iove, but really want AWD for the snowy/rainy winters we get here in New Jersey. I've driven both cars, and really up in the air on which one to get.... The local Acura dealer quoted me 43,200 for an 05 and I'm still waiting on the BMW price, but looking for that car with sat radio and navigation. The Acura has ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Acura RL or BMW 530xi Which One??
Folks, I'm ready to replace my 2002 BMW 530i which Iove, but really want AWD for the snowy/rainy winters we get here in New Jersey. I've driven both cars, and really up in the air on which one to get.... The local Acura dealer quoted me 43,200 for an 05 and I'm still waiting on the BMW price, but looking for that car with sat radio and navigation. The Acura has ... Read More
Acura RL
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Re: 2002 TL Type S v/s 2002 RL ? Potential buyer [samirshah01]
I love my 2002 RL (which replaced a 1999 TL). But I do a lot of highway driving and am long past the days of spirited driving along twisty roads. The seat in the RL is far more comfortable than the new RL and the ride is a great blend of smoothness and control. So in my opinion, you can't compare an RL with a TL. The TL is just sportier ... Read More
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Re: 2002 TL Type S v/s 2002 RL ? Potential buyer [samirshah01]
I used to own an '02 TL-S and was given an extended warranty for the transmission to 100K miles. My '02 had no issues during the 56K miles I owned it. I recommend that you inquire about the transmission of any '02 TL-S you find (perhaps consider Acura Certified) and ask about the 100K warranty.
Acura RL Maintenance and Repair
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OK to use regular?
I have a 2002 RL and I have used regular gasoline since purchasing it used with 9000 miles. I get 22 mpg hwy (90% of my driving) and the owner's manual indicates that the vehicle can use regular with a slight drop in Horsepower (which I would never notice). Am I correct to assume that the antiknock sensor handles this well and that the recommendation for premium by Acura is not ... Read More
Acura RL
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Re: V710 Software Patch Revisited [shell7]
I own an 03 MDX, my neighbor bought the '05 MDX because they liked ours so much a few months ago. I also received one of the first '05 RL's in October. No problems to date on any of the vehicles. I also had a 2002 TL before my RL and I did have the recall problem fixed, but it didn't need a whole new tranny. With anything you're going to ... Read More
Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: 2002 Acura RL 3.5 Shoreline Edt [arache97]
I have that same car but with only 18,000 miles. Couldn't sell it to you at that price as my lease is still over $25K owed (4 years due June 2006). So that's not a bad price. But under $20K would make it a great price IMHO.
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2002 Acura RL 3.5 Shoreline Edt
I am being offered a quote on the above for $20,850. It currently has 48,423 miles on it. 1 owner (I checked carfax) and mint condition. I live in NY and car is being sold in Texas. Is that price adequate or too much? I checked Edmunds and KBB and the appraisal value is a bit under the selling price? Any help here is appreciated. Thanks
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2005 RL purchased in Indianapolis
Bought my RL at Ed Martin Acura in Indianapolis in December 2005. Price paid is no longer relevant since much has changed since then. At that time, deal was very competitive. Ed Martin was the only dealer to actually respond over the internet with a price. The other dealers only wanted me to come in and visit. The buying experience was excellent as has been the service since the purchase. Traded ... Read More
Acura RL
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Re: Only commenting from a Canadian perspective [mungoac]
You're right, of course - my comment goes only to the fact that Infiniti resale values were terrible prior to the Ghosn reset - and that was a reason buyers were looking elsewhere. But there has been a vast resale value improvement (i.e., now Acura has no resale value 'advantage'. slight though it was prior to 2002). Generally, 2006 M reviews are addressing fit and finish, luxury features and mechanicals in ... Read More
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Re: Like the old RL vs new [jhinsc]
"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. ... Read More
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Re: styling [jjacura] - reliability
Unfortunately, no one person can "come forward with 'the goods' on these cars regarding reliability issues. I can tell you that my current 2002 BMW M5 with just under 45,000 miles has had 0 unscheduled maintenance or repair trips to the dealer. It is as tight and quiet as the day I drove it home from the dealership. The E39 model 5-series still holds the record for the highest rated ... Read More
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Don't know if this transfers. . .
. . . my Audi dealer owns Acura, Audi, Cadillac and Porsche (none of these are dual dealerships, they are all stand alone and they do NOT carry the name of the owner -- repeat and loyal customers know what the owner owns, but not because it is called Smith's Acura or something like that). Anyway, when I take my Audi (which is a 2003 allroad, stickered at $49,000 in ... Read More
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Re: SH-AWD & VSA problem [lvdh]
I'm not sure where some automotive engineers' and/or executives' heads are when they fix something that isn't broken or make the simple more complex than it needs to be. The problems you are having with your RL's "SH-AWD" system are particularly dissapointing and, in my opinion, representative of bad judgement. My wife and I have driven the RL extensively (300+ miles last weekend) and have concluded that, for all of ... Read More
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Are there any problems with 2005 RL?
Hello all, I just bought a new 2005 RL on Nov.30 and I had to take it back to the dealership on the Dec 4 because the audio was completely gone. I mean the voice command will work but,you can't hear the virtual guide talking you through the commands. I have a blue tooth phone and when my phone rings I can't tell because there in no volume from anywhere. When ... Read More
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Acura RL Disappointment
I have to agree with ksoman on many of the points he mentioned. My first impression was that the interior of the RL was stunning. Beautiful control layout, comfortable seats, lots of features, etc. I thought to myself "this is the car!". Until I drove it that is. This car rides no better than my 2002 Volvo S80. If you prefer a lot of gadgets, then this is the car for ... Read More
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Re: NEED HELP ;RL OR LEXUS LS430 [carnutcpa]
I went through the same process. I had a chance at a used 2005 Acura RL (1,300miles and fully loaded). I offered $47K and then walked. It is probably still available on the internet @ Sterling McCall (Houston, TX). I then got lucky and picked up a 2002 LS430 (22,500 miles with Nav.)for $10K less. For me, its room and comfort and known reliability far outweighs a hotrod V6 awd of ... Read More
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RL vs. TL value
I bought a TL 6-speed in May after being fully convinced my next sedan would be a 5-series. The combination of the new TL's performance characteristics, saving $15-18k over the 530i (or $25k+ over the 545i), Acura quality and reliability and the long list of standard features made the decision relatively easy. Prior to the TL, I came pretty close to getting a Boxster S as a "fun" car in 2002, ... Read More
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Re: [jrock65]
I don't think anybody is actually comparing the RL to the 7, S, or LS, except the Acura salesmen. The RL simply doesn't compare to those cars. It's unfair to the RL to compare it to them because it is simply outclassed in almost every possible way when it comes down to luxury. I'm in the market for a new car now and have been looking at the RL really, really ... Read More
Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Too rich for my blood
Drove the new RL at Marin Acura (Corte Madera, CA) last Tuesday. Black on black. Sexy. But liked the red & tan better. Loved the electronics and all those fun buttons & voice commands. But alas, I fear I'd grow tired of them rather quickly. I love such toys but frankly this car has too many. Car rides nice and handles better. The power is more than enough for those of ... Read More
Acura RL
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My take on 05 RL exterior styling:
I'm 24 years old(turning 25 years old soon) I have an 2002 Acura CL with 22,800 miles on it and problem free so I am a little bit younger than the average RL buyer so here is my take. Exterior Styling: I defintely dig the 05 RL. It has more of a distintinct appearence than the previous RL. The 05 RL may not look better than A8 but to me looks ... Read More
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I'm Loyal!!!
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
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First Impressions of my new RL.
I picked up my RL yesterday, Carbon Gray with Ebony interior, the car is gorgeous! My first impression, I'm overwhelmed! Exterior.. I think this car looks bold and beautiful. I guess it either works for you or not. I respect each person's opinion, but I've never been about having a "badge." I've always enjoyed how Acura packages the entire car. I've heard debates stacking the E Class, A6, or BMW up ... Read More
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Re: Quick Question [robertsmx]
Actually, I drive a 2002 BMW 3 series. No bells and whistles. Just awesome performance. My lease is up next August and I want to move up to the luxury performance category. The Acura RL is probably too much of a good thing in my opinion. Too many distractions. Too much technology. As for satellite radio, it should be an option but don't throw it in for several months free when ... Read More
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Re: [talon95]
Very interesting posts from those that have actually driven the new RL. I was fortunate enough to test drive one yesterday in Scarsdale, NY. Before I go into my review, I will say what surprised me most was the fact that they actually had on or two on the lot that weren't spoken for, and several more arriving in the next few weeks to month (this as opposed to several other ... Read More
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Re: Just got some lease info on 05 RL [olneymd]
I read your lease numbers with interest! I have leased my last three cars and have been able to compute the exact lease cost independent of my dealer's computation. Based on monthly depreciation and a 58% residual, it appears that your lease is based on a purchase price of $51,086. I did not include any sales tax because you implied that you were paying that upfront. The 2005 RL supposedly has ... Read More
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Thanks, tls02
Ceric, great post! I have read, and re-read your post a few times. I have a 2002 TL-S that I love, but I want to get a new car. I saw the RL, at the NY Auto Show and have been waiting for its release. I went to see it twice last week and was not "Blown Away", and I REALLY, REALLY wanted to like it!. The feeling is the same ... Read More
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sat in one!,,,
I happened by an Acura dealer yesterday,,,he had one lakeshore mist/taupe rl on his floor,,,already sold,,,this car very opulent, yet not overbearingly so,,,what a rich aroma of leather,,,the seats are top notch,,,they hug you,,,plenty of head room,,,I am 6'3,,,the sound system is as pure as sitting in my den,,,the door closing has the sound of quietness and solidity (not tinny, or hollow),,,the trunk is roomy,,,for me,,,the back seat offers no more ... Read More
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Re: my 2 cents [choe13]
Your start our your message with the following comment to which I want to take some exception: "I'll be honest, i'm not a honda/acura fan. I do envy the quality, craftmenship that go into these cars, but i despise their lack value for the price or extra price for name tag philosophy." I don't understand your comment about "lack of value for the price" or "extra price for name tag philosophy". ... Read More
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Would I deserve one?
Saw the Oprah show and those 276 motorists with their new Pontiacs. How about ACURA rewarding me for continuously having an ACURA vehicle in my garage since their introduction in April 1986? 1986 Legend (1986-87) 1987 Legend L coupe (1987-88) 1987 Integra LS (1987-1991) 1988 Integra LS (1988-92) 1991 Legend LS (1991-94) 1993 Integra LS Special Edition (1992-2002) 1987 Legend L coupe (1997-2000) 1996 RL (2000-present) 2003 RSX (2003-present) Also in ... Read More
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Performance...
The below is an excerpt of a conversation between an Acura salesman and a potential 05' RL buyer taken from another message board. (...)When I expressed some concern about the car's expected performance given its relatively low torque (260) and high weight (nearly 4,000 pounds) (I am coming from a 2002 M3) he said that the car is fast, although not quite as quick as the TL (...) Now, I can ... Read More
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Re: Did Acura Need to Wait Until Now to Produce the All-New RL? [legendman]
Honda did redesign the RL back around 2001 or 2002. They didn't like what the engineers/designers offered at that time. So they decided not to produce it. The car probably never made it to the sheetmetal stages. I'll wager it was a bunch of drawings and computer simulations. I read once that they canned the guy responsible for the project. I'm sure they could have produced a car in 2001 that ... Read More
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Re: Acura RL article here on edmunds.com [markcincinnati]
I was left with the same impression. My initial expectation for the new RL is that it would at least compete with the performance and luxury of the outgoing models. In the case of the A6, the chassis goes back to 98 and the 3.0 engine goes back to 2002. With the other new models out now, I would not expect to see the new 2005 A6 review to state it ... Read More
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Re: Just got back from an Acura dealership.... [legendman]
What model year? The models I saw were made of plastic and the dealer comfirmed that fact. Confirmed fact? My boss drives a 2002 RL and it has burled camphor wood trim.
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Re: RL versus MB, BMW, etc. [adamar1] #1882
I just want to thank those who gave some excellent responses to my posting. You expressed many of my personal sentiments which I did not express in my posting as I wanted to get the opinions of others and see how they coincided with mine. I didn't really expect answers vastly dissimilar to what you expressed as I think that we Acura fans seem to have a similar genetic structure when ... Read More
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RL versus MB, BMW, etc.
I read with interest the following paragraph which I cut from an article on the "best selling cars", under automobiles, on the netscape home page: "Perhaps the most interesting cars on the list are the two most expensive sedans from Infiniti, Nissan Motor's premium brand (i.e., the $43,000 M45 and the $52,000 Q45. The Q45 finds itself overwhelmed in the premium sedan market, where many buyers want a European car and ... Read More
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Type of gas and gas mileage on 2002 RL
This is a great message board for we Acura lovers! I don't get great mileage on my RL--probably under 20 mpg in local driving and a little over 20 mpg on highway driving. If i ever get 24 mpg on the highway that would be the best. I use the most expensive 93 octane gas which is what Acura recommends. I recall reading in one of the posts that someone was ... Read More
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Response to "I am torn!" --message #1825
I leased my first Acura RL in 1997 and fell in love with it immediately! I always drove GM cars until that time--I am now happily married to Acura. When my lease expired, I leased a 2002 RL. My current lease expires at the end of this month and I am seriously considering purchasing it for the residual value of slightly over $22,000, as the car has less than 34,000 miles. ... Read More
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Headlights have been a very defining things in Acura/Honda lineup since the early 90s. Was there another mainstream car in 1990 or so with single lens headlamp like Accord did? Many automakers continued on with two piece headlamps thru late 90s. In the mid-90s, the 1995 Acura CL-X concept started another era of Acura/Honda headlight styling where headlamps took a shape other than a rectangle, a square or a circle. The ... Read More
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2002RLs vs 2003 RLs
Contemplating purchasing an Acura RL. I have noticed a significantly greater number of 2002 RLs are available than 2003 Rls. Any particular reason?
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Varmint/Ksso
Prior to getting a company car was starting to shop for a used '02 tl/s and they were not in high supply. Bam, they introduce the '04 tl and soon there were a slew of the type s for 2002 pourng back into the dealers. not in that market any more but at the end of this winter, had a car salesguy calling form my local acura dealer more than a ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: jrock65 [saugatak #60]
Nissan/Infiniti is not really known for less NVH relative to Honda and Toyota anyway, and a few more horses probably won't make that much of a difference. I don't necessarily think that Nissan would make the M35 300+ hp, just that I won't be surprised if they do. The Altima redefined the midsize V6 family sedan class in 2002 in terms of power with the 240 hp Altima. After Honda matched ... Read More
Acura RL
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Re: [steveaccord #1285]
Based upon what has been written on paper and in cyber-ink, my decision, I suspect, would be the Acura RL (or perhaps some other Premo Japanese car). But, I have test driven Toyota, Lexus and Mitsubishi cars -- and have had several of these cars provided to me by Avis, Budget and Hertz over the years. I went out of my way to rent a Lexus GS from Budget and a ... Read More
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Re: [lexusguy #1214]
Honda has showcased several hybrids with powerful electric motors. Here are the major Honda Hybrid Prototypes/Concepts showcased over last three years… 2001 Honda Dual Note / 2002 Acura DNX (400 HP/AWD) 3.5 liter DOHC I-VTEC V6: 300 HP Three Electric Motors (two front “in-wheel” mounted, and one mounted beside the “mid-mounted” gasoline engine): 100 HP 2002 Acura RDX (250 HP/AWD) 2.4 liter DOHC I-VTEC I-4: 190 HP Two front “in-wheel” mounted ... Read More
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I owned I few American and foreign vehicles over the years. To mention a few : 88 Buick Park Ave , 93 Camry, 95 Maxima, 93 Legend, 2002 TL. I have good memories of Buick being it's the first car I ever owned. It was a very nice ride and had good pick up. Can you believe the car had leather, moonroof, climate control, ABS and memory seats in 1988? But ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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2005 Acura RL
Why is Acura trying to look retro? The 05 RL looks exactly like the 1998-2002 Accords. Lack of V8 is disappointing. People want the low rpm torque in luxury cars more than the high rpm horsepower. 300 Hp is certainly enough but that Hp should have been backed up by 340 ft-lb of torque at no higher than 4000rpm.
Acura RL
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Production
Honda cannot simply snap their fingers and increase production capacity. It takes years to research a new line. The site must be located, the viability of the workforce determined, financing secured, environmental impact studies conducted, contracts negotiated (or officials bribed), and then finally they get to build the thing. By the time the line is built, or even expanded, the car it was designed to support is now several years old ... Read More
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ACURA RECOMENDATIONS?
I am heavily considering a Certified 2002 Acura RL as a business car. I will be putting a lot of miles on it and need something that is classy but ulta reliable. I know Honda / Acura's are reliable but I want to know if, from your ownership experience, you would say that the car has been great and trouble free? I am a Realtor and like the car's size, the ... Read More
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AutoWeek article
Thought this would be a good read before AutoWeek removes it. Its funny Honda seems to resists at all costs before moving to a larger engine. Remember when Hondas wouldn't budge on 4-cylinders in their Accords. Eventually, they caved in and put in a V-6. I see the same with Acura resisting to go with a V-8. How long do we have to wait before they cave in? -------------------------------------------- Acura works ... Read More
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Actually, I think that entire review could be summed up with two sentences, "New cars are good. Old cars are bad." That's really all it's telling us. I don't disagree with the assessment of the RL, but the description of Acura's place in the market is weak. For example: the author cites the RSX and TSX as the way things should be done. With the TSX, I agree. However, the RSX ... Read More
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Acura did add meatier tires in 2002. It went from 215/60 to 225/55 series. Personally, I prefer the 60 series tires. As for performance, when I test drove the RL, it was plenty powerful. The torque is excellent in this car and it has no problems keeping up with traffic. There isn't even a need to rev it past 3000 rpm in daily driving.
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In which country does the MDX come with a 3.8L engine? As for the rest... I agree that the RL has been neglected. But I'm not sure tweaks would have made a big difference. Redesigning the RL in 2001 or 2002 would have certainly helped sales. The vehicle would have been competitive with some of the others in it's class. However, it would not have leap ahead. With 260 horses and ... Read More
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libertycat
Sure I know what I'm talking about. Do you know what your talking about? Honda did add more power in the 2002 RL. It went from 210 to 225. Why throw a more powerful engine on top of a chassis that was designed back in 1996. As wisely stated by someone else here, its better to build it from the ground up. Over the past few years, besides reading Honda interviews ... Read More
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My continuing '96 RL nightmare
A brief history: Bought '96 Acura from a dealer in September 2002. Good condition and had 65,075 miles. I wisely purchased AcuraCare. Car only has 68,500 now, only 3500 miles since I bought it. In a little over 5 months I have had 3 window regulators replaced. Normally, $300 each. I was also advised that the ABS modulator/accumulator was leaking and they would replace it under AcuraCare. Normally a $1500 job. ... Read More
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Gee, thanks for the great new RL
I must assume that someone at Acura checks these boards to keep a finger on the public's pulse. Therefore let me express my complete disappointment with the lack of a totally new car for 2004. At hondanews.com they rave about the sales figures for the other Acura models but strangely say nothing about the RL's sales figures for 2002. Plus the news releases for the 2004 RL mostly gush about the ... Read More
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Is Increasing Tire Size a Problem?
I have a 2000 RL which came with 215/60/16 tires. I know that in 2001 or 2002 Acura increased the tire size to 225/55/16. Has anyone with a 2000 or older RL increased to the 225/55/16 size when they replaced their tires? If so, have you noticed any problems (e.g. rubbing, spedo incorrect, etc.)? If no one has switched, does anyone know if there would be any problems switching? Thank you. ... Read More
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Factory to dealer incentive gone?
I checked the price of both a new 2003 RL and a 2002 RL at www.carsdirect.com, and they are both $39320. It appears the $4000 factory to dealer incentive is gone. Does anyone know if this is just a problem with the website, or has Acura sold out the 2002 RL's?
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Acura Price
If I know 2002 RL can be bought around $35000, I probably would buy RL instead of my ES300. What is wrong with Acura? How can your MSRP be $10000 higher than TMV?
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ACURA RL VS. ES300
I'M IN THE MARKET FOR A USED 2002 MODEL OR EITHER AUTO. I'VE READ SCORES OF REVIEWS BUT WOULD WELCOME SOME REAL-LIFE OPINIONS. THANKS.
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pclark
I just bought a 2002RL from my local Acura store in Overland Park, KS. I bought a non-navi model for $35,000. This is my fourth car to purchase from this dealer and they have been great to deal with and service has been excellent with all 4 cars. I am very pleased with the RL....it is put together soo much better than anything made in the states....no squeeks or rattles and ... Read More
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Hintz: Factory to Dealer Incentive
Go into www.carsdirect.com Click on Acura Click on RL Click on Go Enter zipcode 91311 Click on continue Click on 2002 RL 4dr sedan 3.5 Click on get our price Click on special pricing Your welcome
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prices?
My dealer has a 2002 RL(no Nav) what would be a good price? Of course they also have several 2003's. I like the quality of Acura and the fit and finish. Looking for a long term reliable car.
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Nonexistent Acura Cust Service, Nav broken...
My TL I leased in 1998 experience was the reverse of that of my new 2002 RL! Not a thing wrong with TL. RL Nav is not fixable. Screen goes black for days at a time. It has been in the shop 3X for 3 weeks, Acura cannot fix it. I brought the car back to verify with my dealer. Customer Service in California does not return our calls! BEWARE of ... Read More
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goldkey
Actually, your figures are wrong. I took the volume numbers directly from the 2003 RL brochure. Look it up yourself, it's in there on the specs page. You can't get a more accurate source than Acura itself. If you still don't believe me go to acura.com (where the numbers listed are slightly different than the brochure, 96.5 passenger/14.0 cargo). Or take a look at kbb.com, where the figures are broken out. ... Read More
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