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victorCA, 01/07/2005
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is one unbelievable automobile. It is probably one of the most technologically advanced vehicles out there! However, I expected much better acceleration for a 300hp car!! My cousin's TL feels much faster. Handling is also a couple notches below the German vehicles, but overall very good. Ride and comfort are great and it is very quiet, though not as quiet as my friend's LS 430. Seats are ultra comfy, and interior materials are first class!
Best value in its class
RL in Chicago, 05/16/2006
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Coming from a 1997 Mercedes E420, the Acura RL is a "downgrade" from a V8, but it's an upgrade in every other way. I was sick of the repair bills on the Benz ($500 to fix a outside mirror motor!), and so far, the RL has been without fault. I miss the torque of a V8, but I appreciate the improved fuel-economy, and for 90% of driving, the RL has plenty of power. However, if they had offered a larger version of this car with a V8, I would have bought that. One of the biggest reasons I bought this car is price. I paid $44,100 for it, before taxes, which is a bargin for all the content the RL includes as standard. With the same features, BMW, Mercedes, and even Lexus are much more $$$.
Nice but not perfect
David, 05/28/2005
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This care is really comfortable and has some great technology that could use just a bit of tweaking. Love the sound system. Mine came with loose battery cable, sunroof & door gasket damage, and a problem with the starter switch that left me stranded in my garage and still is not resolved after 3 visits to dealer. Bluetooth phone is great but not fully functional with Verizon phones. Turning radius a bit wide. Rear visibility is not terrible compared to other new models, but overall visibility is still a bit restricted. Lots of the features (auto door lock, displays, etc) are easily programmed to suit your prefs. Overall I love this car -- it's a pleasure to get in and drive somewhere!
2005 Acura RL
Paul, 03/09/2005
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Acura RL two months ago and love it. I read the owner's manual twice to learn all the features of the car. Handles good and wonderful brakes.
Happy New Owner!
solcalrl, 07/23/2005
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
...just crossed the one week mark of ownership on a 2005 RL. I am extremely happy with it. I am a bit surprised at the gas mileage but in speaking to other RL owners, gas mileage should improve steadily and level off at about 4,000 - 5,000 miles. The NAV system features are incredible. The voice command system works flawlessly although there are a lot of commands to memorize if you want to control everything by voice. The sound system is AWESOME.