2009 Acura RL Consumer Discussions

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: 2009 RL lease [whitedoor]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 7, 2010 2:52:26 AM

  You're very welcome whitedoor. As promised, here's the new info. Through February 1st, Honda Finance's buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2010 Acura RL with 10,000 miles per year are .00125 and 50%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $2,000 ... Read More

• Re: 2009 RL lease [whitedoor]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 4, 2010 2:50:04 AM

  Hi whitedoor. Sorry for the delay in my response. I took some time off for the holodays. Here's the information that you're looking for. Through January 4th, Honda Finance's buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2010 Acura RL with 10,000 miles per year are .00162 and 51%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Acura ... Read More

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• They make a few. [inspectoring]

  Written by: tonycd on Nov 22, 2009 5:49:42 PM

  And unfortunately, that's pretty much the case: nobody is buying the RL anymore. It's a terrific car, but several things brought it down: •People with nearly $50k to spend wanted a bigger car, a bigger name, rear wheel drive, and a V8. The RL has none of these. It was designed in Japan for Japanese executive buyers' wants, and didn't fit American tastes as well as the Lexus and Infiniti flagships. ... Read More

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: 2009 RL lease [10sfan]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 16, 2009 3:27:47 AM

  Hey 10sfan. Yes, Acura is currently providing $2,000 dealer cash on the 2010 RL. This cash is compatible with this car's lease program. If you were to lease a base 2010 Acura RL through Honda Finance right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value would be .00200 and 49%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" ... Read More

• Re: 2009 RL lease [markinfrisco]

  Written by: Car_man on May 11, 2009 3:33:25 AM

  Hi Mark. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2009 Acura RL with 15,000 miles per year are .00200 and 44%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $3,000 dealer cash incentive that is currently available on it. Car_man ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: 2007 Acura RL [vavavavolvo]

  Written by: anon3 on May 9, 2009 7:26:50 AM

  "Your statement that the 5 gets "five stars or a good rating in most other categories in other tests" is simply not correct." I actually take the time to READ the words in these posts and read the NHTSA ratings. Words have meaning and can be verified. My statement that the 5 Series gets 5 stars or a "good" rating in MOST of the other categories is factual. The NHTSA gave ... Read More

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Just finalized my deal on a 2009 RL....

  Written by: markinfrisco on Apr 26, 2009 3:42:12 PM

  I feel like I got a really good deal yesterday. I was coming out of a lease on a 2005 RL at $699 per month. It was a 4 year lease with a residual of $23,900 and change. In the 4 years that I had the car, I put on 68,300 miles. After doing enough research, I decided that the residual was too high for a 4 year old car with ... Read More

• Re: 2009 RL lease [Car_man]

  Written by: markinfrisco on Apr 21, 2009 8:52:55 PM

  Hi Car Man... I'm interested in a base model 2009 RL. What should I know about Acura's lease program on this car right now? i.e money factor, residual, incentives, etc.

2009 Acura RL

• Re: 2009 Acura RL CM XM Radio Problem [RussHC]

  Written by: vavavavolvo on Mar 30, 2009 7:35:33 PM

  Wow...so they replaced the first bad controller with another bad controller? No wonder it took so long to figure out. One must wonder whether they screwed up and put a bad one back in circulation through an inept checkout procedure. Or maybe there was a batch of bad ones and you got two! Glad you got straightened out and :) are enjoying the car.

• Re: 2009 Acura RL CM XM Radio Problem [RussHC]

  Written by: RussHC on Mar 30, 2009 4:35:49 PM

  Well, after the fifth visit and 25 days in the shop the XM is working beautifully. It was apparently two bad controllers. Bottom line, I love this car! The AWD is awesome. The cornering is flat without the loss of a quiet and smooth ride. I wasn't that impressed when I bought it. (I bought it for the 5 star rating, collision mitigation, etc.) But now, I won't buy anything else. ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: [desert_rat]

  Written by: lexusguy on Feb 28, 2009 6:19:22 PM

  I purchased an 2009 Acura RL two month ago. I'm curious as to what kind of deal you got. Last I checked Acura was selling around 300 RLs a month, which works out to a little more than 1 per dealer. I'm sure they are giving them away now.

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  Written by: desert_rat on Feb 28, 2009 4:22:29 PM

  I purchased an 2009 Acura RL two month ago. The car looks small from the outside, but I feel it is very roomy inside. It's true that there isn't much room on the backseat if the front seats are moved all the way to the back, but on the other hand they move much more to the back than many other car seats. The car drives great. Enough power, we don't ... Read More

• Re: Why No Mention Of The 2009 Acura TL On These Boards? [qbrozen]

  Written by: lexusguy on Feb 24, 2009 5:12:34 PM

  Hmmm... then what is the IS? And what about the TSX? I'm sorry, but the ES isn't here because it just isn't a mid-lux car. Whether a car is performance oriented, or what wheels are driven doesn't matter. Let's not forget that the A6 is technically available with FWD, but it is still firmly a mid-lux sedan. Entry-lux means $35-50K. They can overlap somewhat in size with the mid-lux class, usually ... Read More

• Re: Why No Mention Of The 2009 Acura TL On These Boards? [qbrozen]

  Written by: lexusguy on Feb 24, 2009 2:46:12 PM

  If you notice in the list at the top of the page, the Lexus GS is listed, while the ES is overlooked. Kind of the same reasoning, I believe. Actually it's because the TL, ES, G37, CTS, etc. don't compete in this class. Acura has increased the size and feature content of the TL (making the RL utterly irrelevant in the process) but it's still an entry-level car, one which competes ... Read More

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: 2009 RL lease [Car_man]

  Written by: chea89 on Feb 19, 2009 8:09:25 PM

  Thanks Car_man; We were interested in 36 months 12k/yea on the 09 RL. But I think our attention is now on the Mercedes E350 4matic sedan. I do love the reliability of Acura vs. the German luxury brands {former Audi and Lexus owner}. I do appreciate all the info to be gathered in these forums. Charlie

• Re: 2009 RL lease [chea89]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 18, 2009 4:19:18 AM

  Hi Charlie. This car's lease program varies by term and mileage allowance. You never mentioned what either of these variables are, so for now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 Acura RL with ... Read More

2009 Acura RL

• Re: 2009 Acura RL CM XM Radio Problem [jensad]

  Written by: RussHC on Jan 19, 2009 5:17:14 PM

  Thanks for the condolences! My 09 RL is back in for the fifth time. The dealer has had it about as long as I have. They replaced the radio to no avail. Now they have replaced the cable to the antenna and the shark's fin antenna. Again, to no avail. Well, not to no avail: The XM came back on after changing modes. It seems to have them and the XM ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Acura RL CM XM Radio Problem [RussHC]

  Written by: jensad on Jan 9, 2009 11:12:34 AM

  You are not the Long Ranger. Same thing happened with xm and also the channel selection on the radio was always changing or just not working. After six time to the dealer, and my irritation, they ordered a NEW radio and now it works just the way it was supposed to and no more lost channels et al. Good luck to all and stay safe. jensad

• 2009 Acura RL CM XM Radio Problem

  Written by: RussHC on Jan 8, 2009 4:29:36 PM

  My RL is less than 2 months old and the XM dies after 2-20 minutes. Generally, it just stops. Changing the mode and channels doesn't help, but turning the ignition off and on cures the problem...for 2-20 minutes and then it dies again. AM and FM work fine. The display will say the name of the song that was playing, or XM, or Loading, or Updating, but nothing more happens. It ... Read More

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2009 RL Lease Offer

  Written by: gator5000e on Dec 26, 2008 8:39:17 PM

  I received the following offer on a 2009 RL with tech today as I was having my 2005 RL serviced: RL MSRP: $50,660 Customer Discount $4,259 Selling Price: $46,400 Tax $2,874 Tag/Reg $350 Dealer Fee: $599 Balance due: $50,233 Terms MF: .00119 Residual: 49% Residual $: $24,823 Cap: $46,818 Payment: $745 (w/tax) with $0 down for 36 mo/12K miles This was the first offer I received. I have not presented a ... Read More

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  Written by: mugenex6 on Dec 19, 2008 5:10:18 PM

  Well.. We started doing the paperwork and it turns out that 0.9% Financing for 2008 RL's has expired on Dec 10th 2008. The lowest I'm able to find is 6% Interest (Thru Dealer or Acura both). Since we were in so deep into negotiations and excitement, The Dealership has offered me $500 over invoice for 2009 RL w/ Tech. (yes, RL, not TL). Dilemma: 1. Should I go with the 2008 ... Read More

• Re: [desert_rat]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 3, 2008 3:49:35 AM

  Hi desert_rat. Unfortunately, Acura is not providing any dealer cash on the 2009 RL in December. It is only providing 0.9% to 2.9% special financing or a special lease program on it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• 2008 Acura RL Tech Package

  Written by: lsemom on Oct 28, 2008 2:19:43 PM

  Hi, I went to a dealer in Macon GA yesterday and was quoted $42K+ to buy a 2008 RL Tech Package with 6K miles on it. It was an owner demonstrator and their argument for what I thought was a high price was that the car had never been titled, so it was a "new" car. Essentially, I was told that no one but me would think that the 6K miles ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 Acura RL Full Test

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Acura RL Full Test [desert_rat]

  Written by: nebraskaguy on Oct 23, 2008 7:23:06 AM

  As far as I know, the TL is available with SHAwd. Not until November.

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Acura RL Full Test [ewl88]

  Written by: desert_rat on Oct 22, 2008 7:40:57 PM

  As far as I know, the TL is available with SHAwd. And I think thre RL competes against the A6, the 530, MB E350? At least from the size and price level. Maybe I am wrong.

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Acura RL Full Test [KarenS]

  Written by: ewl88 on Oct 17, 2008 5:59:25 PM

  The looks are debatable. The front and rear views don't seem to gel. (Need to see it in person to finally decide) But the car is slow! Handling is important but acceleration is just as important. It's competing with Infiniti M35/45, Lexus LS, BMW 7 series, Audi A8, MB S series- all of which are in the 0-60 mph in ~6 second range or faster. The RL's AWD is welcome but ... Read More

• Article Comments - 2009 Acura RL Full Test

  Written by: KarenS on Oct 16, 2008 9:11:25 AM

  Enter the refreshed 2009 Acura RL CMBS and you'll find a tasteful luxury environment, class-leading telematics and a host of driver-assist systems like CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System). Drive it and you'll be even more impressed, as the 2009 RL also has great dynamic qualities thanks to a new, free-revving 300-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, high-tech all-wheel drive and a superb balance between ride and handling. 2009 Acura RL Full Test

2009 Acura RL

• Re: [ocim]

  Written by: vavavavolvo on Oct 15, 2008 4:58:06 PM

  Your question is a straw man; they are different cars. Each has its own circle of people to whom it may appeal, and while the circles may overlap somewhat, they are not the same. I've sat in both 2009's and the RL definitely has more polish and elegance than the TL, while the TL has a more sporty, edgier interior that--in its own right-is very well done. Different cars. Most people ... Read More

• 2009 RLs - selling very well

  Written by: go_mdx1 on Jul 29, 2008 1:32:32 PM

  Although I personally don't care for the 2009 RL, others appear to be in love with this car as it is selling very well at my 2 area Acura dealers. Nearly all of the 10 original shipment vehicles have been sold. Wonder what kind of price discount are being offerred on the 2009 RLs to make them so attractive.

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: 2009 ACURA RL LEASE [eights38]

  Written by: pds1 on Oct 10, 2008 6:35:46 PM

  Matt- Are you sure about those numbers for a 2009 RL? They seem low. Regards, Mike

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: DC Area 09 RL Pricing? [bobby423]

  Written by: pds1 on Oct 10, 2008 6:31:29 PM

  Looking for a 2009 RL in New Jersey. I am hearing the same MSRP nonsense. They also killed the residual on the leases. It does not really seem like Acura wants to sell these cars. They have curtailed production significantly, so there just are not that many of them around. I guess they are putting their eggs in the TL basket until the next generation RL arrives in 2011 or so. ... Read More

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: 2009 ACURA RL LEASE [btl2]

  Written by: eights38 on Oct 3, 2008 8:33:22 PM

  btl2, Acura's new program expires on November 3rd. For 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, the residual is 51% and the money factor is 0.00119. Best, Matt eights38@gmail.com

• 2009 ACURA RL LEASE

  Written by: btl2 on Oct 3, 2008 7:44:38 PM

  could someone please give me the money factor and residual for a 15K mile lease in october thank you. Dealers typically insist the money factor is higher than what the blogs say. thanks. Does honda financial publish this info themselves?

2009 Acura RL

• Re: Rear Leg Room Not Changed [ocim]

  Written by: nebraskaguy on Jul 23, 2008 4:15:31 AM

  This is a major disappointment. Even though I swear I read somewhere that the 2009 RL would offer more room in the rear. Just the other day, I received an e-mail from Acura and one of the improvements touted was increased rear leg room. This despite the brochure I received earlier which listed all specs, including rear leg room that was exactly the same as the 2008. So, someplace there's a ... Read More

Acura RL

• Re: Tier 1? [pat]

  Written by: jjacura on Feb 26, 2008 2:51:01 PM

  How can I argue with a hostess... :P (Good to see you are keeping an Eagle eye ;) on this tired old forum, Pat.) Actually though for me...When I see an RL, a Lexus, a Mercedes, or a BMW coming down the road I'll quickly look but I still do a double take on the RL. I love the subtle lines, the unheralded handsome good looks of the RL. I don't ... Read More

2009 Acura RL

• Rear Leg Room Not Changed

  Written by: ocim on Jul 22, 2008 8:06:24 PM

  This is a major disappointment. Even though I swear I read somewhere that the 2009 RL would offer more room in the rear. Although, I must admit I was wondering how they would accomplish this since they were not changing the basic design. Basically, Acura does not make a sedan that is not tight in the rear. Oddly enough, the Honda Accord offers plenty of leg room. Why can't the TL ... Read More

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: Current Info [1stacura]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 22, 2008 4:34:48 AM

  Hi 1stacura. Honda Finance's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 Acura RL with 12,000 miles per year are .00119 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its "Super Preferred" credit tier and pay a security deposit at lease signing. Acura is not currently providing any cash incentives on this model. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum ... Read More

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Buying a new 2009 RL [pds1]

  Written by: reji007 on Aug 22, 2008 5:08:34 AM

  I went to an Acura dealership in Bridgewater, NJ (interested in leasing an RL) and the only RL that they had in stock was the one in the showroom. They said that they expected to get more of them in around September. Sat in the one in the showroom for a bit, and I have to admit that it is quite nice. I have a well equipped 06 M35x and I ... Read More

2009 Acura RL

• Re: 2009 RLs - selling very well [docrw]

  Written by: bvdj84 on Aug 17, 2008 5:44:37 PM

  Well atleast this time around, the RL looks a bit more youthful, younger, I would say the older RL looked sort of like a Buick. The new RL is nice, though expensive. The Acura brand looks very techy, very cool! Though a different approach to design, I appreciate it, its almost like the car is alive, like a computer on wheels. Thank them for atleast stepping outside the box, and not ... Read More

Acura RL

• Re: Tier 1? [bartalk3]

  Written by: jjacura on Feb 24, 2008 7:31:59 AM

  Bartalk, Long time since I saw your posts in here...Good to see you again. Automotive News "Tier 1" Does that mean the RL will have finally "arrived"? Edmunds has had the RL in their Luxury Performance Sedans group since 2005 competing with BMW 5 series, Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, Cadillac STS, etc. Looking forward to see what Acura does with the TL next model year. :) We've seen the 2009 RL. JJAcura ... Read More

• 2009 RL - already universally hated?

  Written by: tonyinoc on Feb 19, 2008 10:59:33 PM

  After reading all the articles, blogs, and comments, there appears to be overwhelming dislike for the new RL. Vehement, even. Some talk about a complete redesign in 2010, but this 4-year turnaround for the RL redesign was pretty quick for Honda, so I'm not so sure about another complete redesign after only one year. I haven't heard anything about a 2010 redesign other than the blogs. Of course, I too wish ... Read More

• Re: 2009 RL [tonyinoc]

  Written by: jjacura on Feb 9, 2008 8:24:35 AM

  Tony, Yes I thought those were the tires, thanks. I found a really in depth article regarding the new 2009 RL which by the way will be available at the dealers THIS SPRING! http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080206.021/2009-acura-rl-revealed-in-chicago JJAcura

• Re: 2005 RL - 95,000 miles today [jjacura]

  Written by: tonyinoc on Feb 7, 2008 1:09:52 AM

  jjacura - Yes, these are the Ultra Performance Michelins, not the OEM's. Much quieter, stick like glue regardless of road surface, weather, etc. I paid about $238 per tire on special order from Costco, and will replace with the same when necessary. I'm looking to replace the 2005 with a 2009 model, but, in the interest of fairness to all, I'll still have to drive the competition's boxes again. Regardless of ... Read More

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Buy a 2009 RL [pds1]

  Written by: 23109vc on Jul 28, 2008 11:31:43 AM

  Acura in Carlsbad quoted the following for a new 2009 RL (this was NOT some loaded up with tech/CMBS/etc.. this was a BASE RL) MSRP was like $50k $5000 down $662/month including 7.75% tax. seemed WAY high. i toldthem that the Acura website advertised 3600 down and $549/month + tax which wuld be about $599/month.. their "deal" was about $3600 MORE over the life of the lease. they said that was ... Read More

• Buy a 2009 RL

  Written by: pds1 on Jul 17, 2008 7:11:13 PM

  It seems Acura is anxious to get the 2009 out on the road so people can see it. Lots of favorable deals being struck on this brand new model year. I have heard of lease payments in the $550 per month range with little or no money down.

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: How much to lease a 2009 RL? [pds1]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 17, 2008 3:17:40 AM

  Hi pds1. Acura is currently advertising the base 2009 RL at $549 per month for 36 months with $2,555 down. If you are in an area that has a decent level of competition, you should be able to do better than that by negotiating the lowest possible selling price and then having the dealer calculate your payment using Honda Finance's buy rate lease money factor of .00137 (for Super Preferred tier ... Read More

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 acura rl pricing

  Written by: avery8 on Jul 12, 2008 5:58:49 PM

  hi all, new to this site currently driving a bmw 530 and going off lease i drove a 2008 rl today and liked it i was wondering about prices they offered the 2008 at $40,200 and the 2009 at $44,800, both of these are for non-tech are these good prices or are better deals out there? thanks in advance

Acura RL

• 09 is official

  Written by: rv65 on Feb 6, 2008 10:59:47 AM

  http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-acura-reveals-2009-rl-more-style- -more-power-mor/

2009 Acura RL

• Re: What were they thinking!! [ex007]

  Written by: carolinabob on Apr 2, 2008 8:01:00 AM

  Go on the Acura web site and you can order a mini-brocure of the 2009 RL. Appears they added the ugly grill, 10 horsepower and ventilated seats primarily.

• They had 3 new RL's at the Cleveland car show

  Written by: djdj on Mar 15, 2008 1:59:04 PM

  I saw the new RL in person before I saw the pictures. At the show, I thought the car was pretty good looking. Interestingly, I don't care for it in pictures. I think most pictures are taken at a low stance, almost grille level, so that become a dominate feature. Standing up and looking down at the car the grille wasn't so obvious. The backend treatment looked better in person too. ... Read More

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2009 Acura RL

  Written by: kyfdx on Feb 12, 2008 7:48:45 PM

  2009 Acura RL

2009 Acura RL

• Pictures on Acura.com

  Written by: kyfdx on Feb 12, 2008 7:47:28 PM

  2009 Acura RL

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: "improved" RL for 2009 [lexusguy]

  Written by: tayl0rd on Feb 11, 2008 5:03:50 AM

  ...customers want more choice and Acura can't deliver. They can deliver. They just refuse to do so. That has always been the Honda way. Try custom ordering one. The salesman will tapdance for an hour trying to "locate" one that meets your criteria (and actually send you on your way if he can't) instead of just ordering the dang thing.

• Re: "improved" RL for 2009 [og_oggilby]

  Written by: lexusguy on Feb 9, 2008 2:41:06 PM

  I wish the RL's were more competitive with BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, and Audi. It is too bad they just keep turning out models that aren't that different from the Accord. There's only so much you can do with a shared platform. The BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, and Audi are all riding on bespoke gear. Each offers several engine and drivetrain choices as well. Acura's "one size fits all" approach worked more for ... Read More

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 Acura RL - sale price?

  Written by: jl582 on Feb 8, 2008 6:04:36 PM

  I received am email today from local Acura dealer that 2008 Acura RL is on special price of $39,560. Why sudden drop of price?(Unveil of 2009 model which is hidious, or weak sale?) Is this good deal? Any thoughts?

2009 Acura RL

• Re: 2009 RL [rv65]

  Written by: nippononly on Feb 6, 2008 3:21:34 PM

  ""RL represents the very best we have to offer in terms of engineering, technology, performance, luxury and safety", said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales" God, that's a shame... The next few years will be hard ones for Acura in that case. Try as it might, it just can't seem to out-Audi Audi. With all the engineering prowess available at Honda, seems like it ought to be able to do that... ... Read More

• Re: 2009 RL [hpmctorque]

  Written by: rv65 on Feb 6, 2008 11:06:32 AM

  http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-acura-reveals-2009-rl-more-style- -more-power-mor/

• It's official

  Written by: rv65 on Feb 6, 2008 11:00:02 AM

  http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-acura-reveals-2009-rl-more-style- -more-power-mor/

Acura RL

• Re: Should I Buy A 2002-2004 RL or A New Accord ? [eclipse2]

  Written by: avatar1 on Jan 17, 2008 7:16:32 PM

  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

2009 Acura RL

• Re: 2009 Acura RL [outofla]

  Written by: rv65 on Jan 4, 2008 2:59:12 PM

  Rumor has it that it will debut at the 2008 Chicago autoshow which bodes well for the early delivery. The 2008 RL's buildout is in Feb. Buildout is simply the last allocations of the current model.

• Re: 2009 Acura RL [outofla]

  Written by: rv65 on Dec 31, 2007 3:02:12 PM

  Don't know about diesel. Probably not until 2010 model year. Maybe earlier but Honda said 2009 is when the diesel is out. Yes it's coming out in the spring. The build out for the current model is in feb. So that means maybe march or april.

• Re: 2009 Acura RL [rv65]

  Written by: outofla on Dec 30, 2007 5:52:49 PM

  I was at an Acura dealer two days ago to look at the RL and the salesman said that the 2009 RL would be released is spring of 2008 and the the new engine is to be the diesel. Do you have any confirmation on this?

Acura RL

• Re: 2009 Acura RL [samlh]

  Written by: rv65 on Dec 28, 2007 6:29:20 PM

  Not much info. There is a thread about it already. It will be a facelift. Some body panels will be changed. A new engine, revised navigation system, Hard Drive, a few other features but not much. Maybe increased interior room. New rear seating designs could allow for more legroom in the back seat.

2009 Acura RL

• 2009 Acura RL

  Written by: rv65 on Dec 28, 2007 1:19:02 AM

  http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb132/Kamar_A/Cars/Cars%202/03.jpg A rear end shot of what could be the 09 RL. Not much has been said of it. There are plans to release this thing early next year. Possible features include a Hard Drive, and maybe some more new toys. New engine will probably be added. Probably not a v8 or v10 though. I hear only 2 body panels are being changed. Maybe more interior room. Who knows! Any more ... Read More

Acura RL

• 2009 Acura RL

  Written by: samlh on Dec 14, 2007 7:59:41 PM

  Is there any advance information on what's to be included in the 2009 RL?

• is 2009 the makeover year?

  Written by: zoom2xtn on Dec 8, 2007 3:05:11 AM

  If 2009 is when Acura completely redoes the RL I might want to wait but if it is 2011 or so I might want a 2008 with the dealer incentives making it a much better buy than previously. Anyone know their makeover plans? Lee

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• $2000 dealer cash available

  Written by: jaybee85 on Nov 12, 2007 11:00:17 AM

  According to Edmunds, there is now $2000 cash available from Acura to dealers on the 2008 RL - effective 11/1 through year-end. Wonder if that amount will rise, considering the very slow sales, the possible total upgrade for 2009, and competition from the new 2008 Accord.

Acura RL

• Re: RL tires? [carcrazy37]

  Written by: jjacura on Oct 8, 2007 3:31:39 PM

  Speaking of Tires... and we've had a number of discussions regarding the OE Michelins on the 2005 RL. I had planned on replacing them at about 50,000 miles with the Michelin All-Season Pilot ultra performance sports. I finally talked to a very smart Acura service manager familiar with tires and he suggested that I reconsider because the tires I want are DIRECTIONAL, which is the first time in 3 years anyone ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• 2009 Jaguar XF

  Written by: lynnminny on Aug 29, 2007 5:26:18 PM

  I'm in the market for a new luxury sedan. Currently driving a 2005 Acura RL. Would prefer a sporty coupe, but my lifestyle does not allow for that yet:) Today I spoke with our local Jaguar dealer about the XF. They expect the first ones at their showroom in March or April of 2008. Since we live in the snowy part of this country I prefer a car with AWD. The ... Read More

Acura RL vs. Acura TL

• Re: OK, OK, I concede! [tamparl]

  Written by: ggesq on Dec 10, 2006 7:14:45 AM

  "If you bought the 07 TL you would have been itching when the next generation was released in a year or two. The RL will age better IMHO" Maybe. The RL will have a FMC for MY 2009. Many rumors about what will be underneath the hood as well as Acura's future styling direction. You don't think you'll have an itch or two in a couple of years wanting the next ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• LWB version of the RL

  Written by: dewey on Sep 4, 2006 12:39:53 PM

  Below is a picture of the upcoming stretched LWB version of the Acura 2009 RL. In all honesty I think Honda is overusing their Accord platform

Will future styling, gadgetology, value, be enough for the Acura brand ?

• Re: often [dhamilton]

  Written by: rockylee on Jun 12, 2006 11:11:56 PM

  Wow so the Canada Acura has cooled seats Okay, that's not funny. That is one option I want Acura to start installing. I also want to see the RDX 410 watt 5.1 ELS to be installed on the next Acura TL. A little more ear numbing power ;) Acura does one thing way better than Audi is offering more value for your dollar. Audi has moved so far up market it's ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: MB Grows and grows and grows [markcincinnati]

  Written by: merc1 on Apr 5, 2006 9:29:57 PM

  Well the European sales figures should be online in a day or so, but I think the last time I saw them the A6 was outselling both the 5-Series and E-Class, at least in Germany if not the rest of Europe. I don't know what Acura is to do. 50K is too much for the RL to a lot of people I guess. I suspect that come re-design time there will ... Read More

Acura RL

• Re: '96 RL vs. 06 Rl vs. ME! [solclie]

  Written by: garnet on Jan 9, 2006 6:28:45 AM

  Solclie, I remember reading that a V-8 RL will intro aprox. early 2009, and not a moment sooner. Of course, as a surreptitious septuagenarian; I don't remember too good any more; "but trust me." Possibly, hybrid availability, in the cards. All that is wrong with the 06 RL, and life in general, may be tendered in 5 years. But at a price! Yesterday, did walk-around of RL's on dealer lot; seems ... Read More