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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding automobile

steven, 12/21/2004
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is one outstanding car; must be DRIVEN to be appreciated. I love the attention that was paid to the technology in the car--very impressive and enjoyable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome new RL

Exum, 12/21/2004
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The new RL is significantly beyond expectation, and the expectations were quite high. Handling is awesome, exceleration outstanding, and the interior features....banging!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best In A Crowded Field

BillK, 07/24/2005
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Never thought I'd switch from Mercedes, but this car is everything and more — I had to own it. It drives and handles better than any Benz or BMW I've owned and handles curves the way no other car I tested could. I'd seen the Infiniti designs for the M and didn't care for them. Glad I went with the Acura. It's interior and exterior get raves and comments everywhere I travel. Even parking jockeys are amazed at this car. This is the real thing, a nearly perfect luxur/sports sedan and at a more than competitive price. A new BMW owner took one drive with me and hung his head woefully, wondering if he could still get his money back!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

1200 Miles and Happy

FlyBye, 12/20/2004
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is a great value for the money. This car has the best paint job around (body is hand sanded before paint). The acceleration of 6.7 seconds to 60 is fine for day to day driving. Brakes are good but a bit "grabby" when nearing to a complete stop. Tech features such as navigation, XM Radio, Voice Control, etc. are awesome! The RL has to have one of the best factory sounds systems on the road-especially when playing DVD- A in 5.1 channel surround. Interior ergonomics are excellent overall. This car just fits in every way. The steering wheel mounted shift paddles are too slow for me however. I added the color coded mud flaps and spoiler. To top it off, AWD and 5 star safey rating.

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5 out of 5 stars

Performance

Kevin M. Kraft, Sr., 12/20/2004
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I think that BMW needs to change their slogan regarding the BMW being the Ultimate Driving Machine. Apparently they haven't driven the new 2005 Acura RL. This is my 3rd Acura RL and this car is completely redesigned. The handling and ride of this car has far exceeded my past RL's.

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