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Love this Car
Gary, 01/12/2008
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my RL. It gets better with age. I put RonJon Legend 19" wheels on my car and get many compliments. Celestial Silver and Taupe. Love it!
The AcuraTaxiCab
Captain Truth, 08/02/2006
2005 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Just keep 5 words in mind..HONDA ACCORD WITH BIG PRICETAG - thats what it is. I've given this vehicle about a year. Initial quality seemed okay. Since then it's a horror show. Rattles, squeeks, noises from windows, dashboard, back panels, seatbelts ...everywhere.. make it sound like a NYC taxi. I heard this before buying but didn't believe it. Now I do. Customer care is NON EXISTANT. Dealer is clueless and can't fix anything, even after bringing in new service mgr...car not fixed when returned, not ready when promised, etc. etc. Headquarters also seems unconcearned and is not responsive. Overall a major waste of money and miserable ownership experience compared to my prev. 2 Lincolns.
Honest and thorough review
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!
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!
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 $$$.