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Used 2003 Acura RL Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Acura Luxury Sedan

Austin TX , 12/16/2008
2002 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

We have owned the 2002 Acura RL since June 2001 - 2nd Acura and absolutely the best car purchases we have ever made. The Acura RL is a large performance luxury sedan, and it rides and handles wonderfully. The acceleration is brisk, the handling rock-solid and the build-quality is absolutely first-rate. Routine maintenance is all this car has needed in last 7+ years - still has original disc brakes at 78K miles, and dealer says they have 40% wear left. Based on Acura's reputation and our experience, I expect this car to last another 7+ years before I can justify replacing it. No regrets, no complaints... every one should be so lucky to own a 2002 Acura RL.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Downsizing

GregD, 08/09/2008
2003 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have just recently downsized from much larger and more expensive vehicles. I have taken a huge hit in my business which forced me to look for something nice, but less pricey to own and operate. I almost bought a 2003 Lexus LS430 but I'm glad I didn't. I bought this Acura with 90k miles and to my amazement it runs like a brand new car. There isn't a thing wrong with it and it rides and handles perfect. The great thing is that most people who have these cars are 1 owner, well taken care of cars and if you find one with high miles that is in great shape you can buy it so cheap and you have such a great car for the money. I paid 1/2 of the price of the Lexus.

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice Reliable but not cushy for luxury sedan

JDM, 02/04/2016
2002 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

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Performance
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4.5 out of 5 stars

3.5 RL with Nav Review

CB-VA, 12/04/2002
2003 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great car for the price. Picked up 3.5RL with NAV for $36K plus 4.9% Honda financing. Exterior design isn't terribly exciting but it's a classic style that will never be dated. Had a 2002 TL before this and traded it in after racking up 25K miles in 10 months for work. This car was priced only a few thousand dollars more than the TL so I couldn't not buy it. The New Infiniti GS35 has a much more exciting design but once you add a steering wheel and tires(nothing is standard on that car) you'll be approaching $38K. Acura pricing strategy makes it difficlut to consider any other car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever

Acura Lover, 01/30/2010
2003 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love it in every gas pedal. I love it in every turn. I love it when it is stopped or when it is running. Too good car to write a review about it.

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