2010 Acura RL Consumer Discussions

Acura RL - would you purchase it again?

• Re: So would you do it again? [michael0137]

  Written by: jensad on Jan 16, 2012 12:29:28 PM

  I also own an 08 rl and I also love the vehicle. We have driven across the country and back, and now we have 63k and (knock on wood) no problems yet. Just got the oil n filter changed and so far very cheap to own and operate. Wife has an 2010 MDX and it will be our new cross country car as I hope it too does what I expected ... Read More

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: What can I expect to pay for 2011 ACURA RL TECH [jensad]

  Written by: caprice2 on Feb 24, 2011 3:39:05 PM

  Thanks Jensad. Appreciate your post. I am waiting till March to make a deal. As there might be some Incentive on the 2011 as 2012 expecting new styling. On the 2011 they only have 2500 dealer incentive. Also seeing some 2010 RL's on the lot. Will keep you posted.

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 rl tech [naivecarbuyer]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 28, 2010 3:25:35 AM

  Hi naivecarbuyer. Manufacturers' advertised lease payments are usually reasonable deals, however they also usually can be beaten by savvy consumers who live in areas that have a decent level of competition. It makes sense if one thinks about it. Dealers would be pretty irritated with their manufacturers if they advertised the thinnest possible deal on a vehicle. Shop around for the lowest possible selling price on the RL that you want ... Read More

• Re: September rates. [nyboy]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 30, 2010 3:57:40 AM

  Hi nyboy. The $4,000 dealer cash that Acura is providing on the 2010 RL is scheduled to run though November 1st. As a general rule, manufacturers do not advertise dealer cash incentives, but you can look up the programs that are available on various vehicles in the Incentives Section of Edmunds.com. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: September rates. [gb350]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 14, 2010 3:10:18 AM

  Hi gb350. Is the 2011 RL at dealers yet? The last time I checked, Acura hadn't published a lease program for it. Here's the numbers for the 2010 model, in case you're interested. Honda Finance's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 RL Tech with 15,000 miles per year are .00100 and 44%, respectively assuming that you qualify for its top ... Read More

Acura RL

• The RL Is Coming to an End!

  Written by: smarty666 on Jul 16, 2010 2:15:45 PM

  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news everyone, but Acura announced today that they are going to be getting rid of the RL due to years of stagnate and poor sales so for all you with RL's, savior them and enjoy them because it will never come again! http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/16/report-honda-to-kill-off-acura-rl-legend-glob- ally-discontinue/

Acura RL Lease Questions

• Re: July-Sept lease rates for Acura RL Tech? [stage4survivor]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 13, 2010 3:02:35 AM

  Hey stage4survivor. Here's the info that you're looking for. Honda Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Acura RL with 12,000 miles per year are .00077 and 48%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier and opt to go with a nothing due at signing lease. The residual value for a lease of this ... Read More

• Re: March or April lease rates for Acura RL Base or Tech? [happycamp]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 8, 2010 3:07:36 AM

  Hi happycamp. Here's the information that you're looking for. Honda Finance's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2010 Acura RL with 15,000 miles per year are .00113 and 47%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The numbers for a '10 RL Tech are .00113 and 45%. When negotiating your lease on this car, ... Read More

Acura RL

• Re: US 2011 RL News and Rumors [smarty666]

  Written by: bufsol50 on Mar 12, 2010 4:14:26 PM

  Just turned in my leased 06 RL and picked up my new 2010 RL ...... got tired of waiting for Acura to make up their minds about powertrain specs ...... my decision was also prompted by info that I got from Car & Driver ....... supposedly Acura was very serious about V8/RWD pkg until the economy tanked and they got real cold feet about introducing a 70k high tech / high ... Read More

Acura RL Navigation System

• 2010 navigation system

  Written by: ownerinnj on Feb 28, 2010 2:44:36 PM

  I just bought 2010 RL and am disappointed with the screen on the navigation system. In daylight, with sunglasses on, the screen is almost impossible to read. I previously owned an 05 and had no problem. Has any one had a similar experience? Does anyone know about any fix? Acura wasn't any help.

Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Great deal

  Written by: stma1 on Feb 16, 2010 3:13:48 AM

  I just put a deposit on a 2010 Acura RL without nav , which I do not need, MSRP 47680, paid 40,400 incl 2.9 financing, drove the TL, TL does not compare to the RL, RL feels much more solid and the interior is much higher quality, I am ok with the outside, at the price I paid I feel I got a great deal.

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

• 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

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Infiniti 2010 M35

  Written by: m4m on Oct 7, 2009 6:13:47 AM

  I just bought M35S. I absolutely love it. Have looked at and tested ALL models in this class (Audi A6, BMW528, GS350, Jag XF, Acura RL, E350 and even Hyundai Genesis, did not bother with Lincoln or Cadillac). Each of them has their strengths and each of them has their weaknesses. M35 - Much more car for the money! The interior is great and the outside is soo sleek I've only ... Read More

• Re: 2010 E class [walounk]

  Written by: jensad on Sep 21, 2009 11:09:03 AM

  Maybe "M" stands for misery and/or "M" stands for magnificant. It alwasy boils down to personal choice. I drive a Acura RL- tech, and I am most happy with it. And to me that is all that counts. Good luck to all and stay safe. jensad

Acura RL Seats

• Acura RL seats are too hard (2010 model).

  Written by: bellhead on Aug 2, 2009 9:04:03 AM

  I sat in an 2010 Acura RL and found the seats too hard, especially in the thigh support area. The TL seats are better, softer but still supportive. I hope Acura puts somewhat cushier seats in the upcoming 2011 generation. I found the seats in the previous generation (2004 and earlier) better, not nearly as firm. Seat comfort is critical for me in a car, ahead of all other factors.

Acura RL

• 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: Back To Should I Buy a 2004 RL or a 2008 Accord? [bbrimmer]

  Written by: jjacura on Jan 19, 2008 8:05:18 PM

  BBRIMMER, The condition of the 2004 RL would have to be spectacular to even consider the choice to begin with. Having said that I have driven the new 2008 Accord and thought it to be an excellent car. It has Acura all over it. My wife and I have owned Hondas since '83 and Acura's since '96. Personally I would lean heavily toward the new Accord in this case. Good Luck. ... Read More

2009 Acura RL

• Re: Styling, Styling, plus with Acura's Tech and "stuffs" [rv65]

  Written by: rv65 on May 7, 2008 4:33:07 PM

  Next RL will get a v8 for the first time. The 09 TL will actually rival the 09 RL. The new TL will have features that will rival the 09 RL. The 09 RL will have to soldier on until 2010 when the MY11 RL will come out. The 09 TL looks like a current 2 Door civic mixed in with Camry. Does have a grill similar to the 09 RL ... Read More

• Re: Styling, Styling, plus with Acura's Tech and "stuffs" [rv65]

  Written by: loverlbut on May 6, 2008 4:21:04 PM

  Hi rv65, Thanks for your info.. I cut/paste the followings directly from Edmund about Y2011 RL for your reference ...pretty new stat. (BTW, if you're into "Power-Toy" and "Hot-Hatch", check out '08 Mazdaspped-3 (Car & Driver 10-best)....0-60 in 5.4sec., 263hp w/280-torgue - even bigger torgue than RL, TL, Infiniti-G, Lexus-IS, VW-GTI....etc.; I test-drove one, fantastic acceleration and built very very "tight", relatively quiet when crusing, best of all - under $25K ... Read More

• 09 RL Impressions

  Written by: tizer on Feb 26, 2008 11:08:47 AM

  They did a good job on making the interior more luxurious but the ugly "reversed" front door handles should also be changed. Rear styling looks really sharp, not sure about the front end MDX look. A bigger engine is ok but fuel economy is now a poor 22/16. Basically not enough changes to make me run back with my 06 'Bargain Priced" RL. Some have said that the 2010 will be ... Read More

• FIGURE OF SPEECH

  Written by: bartalk3 on Feb 17, 2008 3:35:33 PM

  "Lipstick on a pig" is just a figure of speech meaning trying to make something plain more attractive. Didn't mean to offend anybody's RL. I don't find the car that unattractive and almost bought one myself, but bought the TL instead. Even Acura admits that this car just didn't have the sales they anticipated. To begin with, the car was overpriced and the competition was furious: the prestige of the Lexus ... Read More

Acura RL

• Remodeled RL

  Written by: acuraphile on Jan 19, 2008 12:31:55 PM

  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

2009 Acura RL

• 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.

2008 Accord Sedan Could Be Everyman's Acura RL

• Re: 2008 Accord Sedan: Everyman's Acura RL? [turner433]

  Written by: golfrski on Nov 3, 2007 5:50:56 AM

  If you take the new Accord agressive design/styling, size and interior space and features (bluetooth, heated seast and mirrors, day/night mirror,17" wheels,leather upgrades, XM, Duel Climate, not to mention the new ACE Body structure and safety improvements in the EXL-V6 w/ Navi model and stack it up against the current RL there is no choice..... get the Accord. NOW when Acura beefs up the RL to the planned V8 and larger ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Since we moved from prices to performance... [lexusguy]

  Written by: cstiles on Oct 29, 2006 2:11:16 PM

  Just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan revolving around the annual meeting for the Research Council for Automotive Repairs. Spent a day with engineers and managers from Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mazda. Had a chance to discuss a wide range of topics. (Interestingly, Mitsubishi declined to attend, citing other priorities and challenges...perhaps deciding whether to stay in the US market.) Some quick takeaways.... 1. Toyota is on the way to ... Read More

• Re: prestige sells [mariner7]

  Written by: msu79gt82 on Aug 3, 2005 7:42:38 AM

  ... word is Nissan finally decided to go ahead with the next Q. It should be finally a player in its segment. Acura is said to develop a car above RL, with V8 and optional V10 (meant for next NSX), a proper rwd from Honda at last. All the reports I've read are saying 2010.