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Used 1998 Acura RL Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Sedan - Acura RL

Mikel3, 06/15/2003
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Special Edition 4dr Sedan
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Purchased for daily commuting (all highway 110 miles RT). Solid and exceptionally reliable over last 6 years. Only standard scheduled maintenance and no breakdowns experienced. Three different Acura dealerships provided service and loaner cars without question - a welcome service from past experiences with american manufactures. Thanks Acura..

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4.75 out of 5 stars

This why you buy an Acura

Rod, 03/26/2008
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Premium 4dr Sedan
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Always reliable. Even after ten years, the build quality of this is incredible. Leather, paint, and all interior trim pieces are still in great shape. I have test driven several cars in the last two years and none offer anything new or better quality. When driving this car, there is a tangible perception that you are experiencing engineering at its best.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Loads of Comfort, but no thrills

csj, 03/25/2002
1998 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan
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I bought a 1998 with the navigation system for $18,500 in 11/01. Navigation system does not always work well (don't throw out your maps), but when it works is easy to use. This is the car you want to drive on long trips or to relax on the ride home after a rough day. Wind noise is the only intrusion (need to get a moonroof wind deflector). There is a lot of body roll, but bumps are filtered out well. Adequate power, but not neck snapping. I drive my J30 if I want a sportier ride. Stereo is excellent. Good luxury car considering price and overall reliability.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great Car! Loves the Gas!

Comet16, 03/27/2002
1998 Acura RL 3.5 Premium 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my 1998 ACURA 3.5Rl last year from an individual. I had finally driven my 1994 Nissan Pathfinder, manual transimission long enough (150,00+ miles)... Being a "Sales Guy" I am on the road 3-5 days a week either around town or 400+mile trips in a day... The ACURA is great for comfort, handleing and performance... But, the mileage is rotten, not to mention the fact you have to pump premium petrol in the bad boy to keep it running great. Tried regular and the performance was obviuosly less... All in all I like the car but I think I will step up to a Lexus 430 on the next one...

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