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2006 Acura RL
Dave in Mass, 10/10/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Considered 3 and 5 Series BMW. 3 too small, 5 OK - both too expensive with the options I wanted. RL has them all. Acura nav system is exceptionally easy to use. Plenty of power from 6 cyl. All I need. Handling just excellent, SH-AWD is as advertised. Excellent. And, most of all, I really like the fact that I don't see myself coming and going every day. The RL is a fantastic automobile, built in Japan with all the features and handling I wanted.
Great Value
JP-Naples, 10/18/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Just picked this up a couple days ago. Was looking at many others. I always went back to Acura RL. Has every option one could ask for in the best price. Looks great, sound system rocks, nav looks good. Need to spend some time on learning how to voice activate all options.
2006 Nighthawk Black/Black
Michael Dee, 10/26/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This perpective from trade in of a beloved 530i..New RL is tight & high build quality. Impressive ride comfort, great handling & power. Nav and other tech interface is intuitive. End of yr incentives added to strong value equation. Other: good view of road, clear displays day & night,good driver position & cockpit orientation. Many plus comments from passengers and wife (who drives an Audi A6 quattro). Now for winter drivin & more time to wash & wax it! Looked at GS350,530xi but Acura best perf/value/quality solution. Dealer contact in NH A++
Great Retirement Car
MARY BREAUX, 11/04/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is great for traveling. I retired in January 2006 & have taken several road trips this year. I usually get 28-30 mpg on the highway. I have had many positive comments on the interior design & sharp appearance of this vehicle. I previously owned 2 TLs before the RL. The TL is a great car too, but at this point in my life, I thought the RL is better suited for my needs. Overall, I love my car!
06 Acura RL
Greg, 01/16/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We have owned our 06 RL for about 60 days. What a great car to drive. The driving experience is wonderful, great handling, cornering, performance. The technology continues to amaze me. Navigation system is probably the most extensive on the market. AWD system is great in the snow and rain. Very comfortable seats and ride quality. Only negatives are city fuel economy (highway economy is good) and backseat legroom is a little tight. All the magazines say it needs a V8, but for 90% of everyday driving the 300 HP V6 is plenty of power. Much more comfortable and more features for the money than BMW.
No Regrets
tizer, 11/12/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Went back and forth between Lexus GS 350 and Infiniti M35. Then looked at the RL and after one drive realized it was better than both and the year end pricing was just the icing on the cake. The RL is a breath of fresh air compared to the Mercedes I drove for the last 5 years - no problems whatsoever with the Acura.
Top Notch Value
R. Tintinger, 11/29/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased my Acura back in July of 06. If I am shelling out $50,000 plus for an auto I do not want it stuck in the repair shop. This Acura met and exceeded my expectations in regards to handling, comfort, quality and according to a very popular consumers mag, reliability! To sum it up, this is the one of the best values for the money.
RL is a Class Act
Dave in Mass, 11/29/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is simply a fine, fine automobile. Wonderful ride, incredibly quiet, plenty of power when needed. Exceptional build quality. Went from a 2004 Acura TL to the RL and, contrary to what most "professional" reviewers say, that is a huge step up. The SH AWD is quite noticeable when rounding curves at speed. The car just wants to go where you point it - no hint of understeer. Nav & sound systems are excellent. There's another upside to the RL - you don't see yourself coming and going all the time.
Lovethecar
JiminSC, 02/01/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Just bought our new Acura RL. Exhaustive research convinced us it had what we wanted: AWD, OnStar, HandsFree, VoiceActivated. So far, very pleased. Trunk a little cramped, otherwise beautifully designed interior, whisper quiet, great handling, solid, powerful, Nav is stunning, tech features awesome. Night lighting in dash and ambiance lighting are breathtaking. Picked this over TL, Lexus IS350, Toyota Avalon. Longtime Toyota owner. But, so far this is a great car. Keep you posted.
My acura
yol, 12/05/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great car to drive,does require learning manual with dvd provided to learn extras. Not as easy as manual settings which is a downfall for more senior citizens. Runs very smooth and comfortable. Owned previous 3.5RL. Loved it and hated to part with my 2000 model. Trust the acura technology.
Acura RL 2006
ff100, 09/11/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Has all the gadgets one can imagine, very good quality of materials used.
Great Car Overall
Don in VA, 12/17/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Smooth ride, great handling, beautiful interior and comes loaded with everything. Nav system is nice & easy to use. Interior is much nicer than my 530i, build quality is about same, but the paint finish is poor. Paint chips easily and is very thin vs BMWs. My wife has commented it's much easier to drive than her BMW. RL looks great from the front, but looks too much like a Honda Accord from side view. The Acura rides and handles like a luxury car and the AWD gives you an added sense of security on wet and snowy roads. RL is an excellent value if discounted.
RL full of electrical gremlins
NewRL, 02/16/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My RL has proven to be a myriad of gadget glitches. No doubt the RL is a quality constructed vehicle, however this does not extend to the electronic gizmos of Acuras flagship. The voice recognition does not work properly; it is a cumbersome and time consuming system, frequented by voice interpretation errors. The 300hp VTEC is sluggish, and has a very annoying 2- 3 second mid-range acceleration lag. Dealer service says they all do that. It is sluggish and lacks torque. Self adjusting headlights cause some serious safety concerns. Acura missed the target here, and RL sales are showing it. Look to the Infinity M for a true sports-luxury car.
Not a bad choice for the price
hondabob, 12/31/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased a leftover 2006 RL w/o tech in September. I got a car with stately design and that, once I added A-Spec suspension and 18" wheels, handles well in the twisties while maintaining excellent composure on local bumpy streets. The interior is nearly perfect except for small buttons. Luckily, voice activation works for all the common controls. I have owned Hondas previously and so am used to having to stomp on the gas to get adequate power and when you do, this car really does accelerate fast. In 50/50 city/highway mileage I am getting about 17.5 mpg, not so great especially when gas is so expensive. Overall, a good deal on a gorgeous ride!
Nice step up from the TL
acurat, 01/11/2007
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I really agonized over the decision to trade up from my 2004 TL - I loved the technology, styling, acceleration and fuel economy. The "killer app" on the RL was navigation with real-time traffic. The first time I drove the RL it felt "floaty" to me. Now that I've driven it for a month, it feels serene. Interior amenities are much nicer than the TL - I don't ache anymore after an hour and a half on the road. The sound system ROCKS and technology is nicely integrated. The real-time navi saves some time, though mainly it gives a sense of mastery over the environment. Handling is secure, especially in the curves. Gas mileage is so-so, around 20. I love that there are no options.
Happy owner of 2006 RL
CWD, 03/15/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I picked the 2006 RL after driving Audis (1998 A4 2.8, 2002 A6 4.2) for the past 8 years. Performance is comparable to my A6 4.2 with better gas mileage. SH-AWD does offer superior handling compared to my A6 4.2. Car corners flatter with a quicker and more solid turn-in feel. Suspension is firm, but not harsh. This car is a real value in it's class. Loaded with features and technology for the price when compared to other 6-cyl. cars in it's class (A6 3.2, 530i, GS300, etc.). Interior design is very nice. I like it better than the new A6 and the GS. Exterior is sleek and clean. I hate what BMW did to the 5-series. Seats are very comfortable. Back seat big enough for adults.
RL After 9 Months
Lee, 01/14/2007
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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No problems after 11,500 miles and only regular service so far (second at 15,000 miles or so). Easy and fun to drive, very comfortable and quiet.
No Competition
Pawan, 01/15/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Awesome Vehicle, best value of ANY car out there. Gives the enthusiast what they need and also gives the family what it needs. NEver leaves anyone wanting for more
Great value
gdevine, 11/07/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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An excellent value. This car is so much fun to drive. Long trips seem short with the comfort and quality of the sound system. I drive slower or sometimes out of my way to relax in the vehicle.
Under poweredbut great car
Jimsel, 01/28/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Other than a few flat spots in the acceleration this car is everything you could ever want in a vehicle. It rates number one in tech. , good looks without being flashy, interior layout is perfect and drivability and handling is close to perfect. Well worth the money. With a little more guts it would be the ultimate
Love my RL
ssirl, 03/03/2007
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Have had my Opulent Blue Pearl RL for 6 months & have just over 12,000 miles on it. No problems. This is my 4th Honda product. It replaced a Lexus GS 400. The RL has the best integration of tech on the market. Bluetooth, nav voice recognition all blow the comp away. Esp the nav that you can use while driving instead of just in park like the Lexus. The SHAWD is great I live in the south & did not think I needed it ut it works great. Car is a great highway cruiser.
Great car
hmseminole, 04/02/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is a great car. I looked at the BMW 525 and the Lexus LS430, but with all the options the RL offers, you can not beat the value. The car is a rocket and the handling can not be touched by any other makes. Sound system is the best I have seen in any car. High tech in the car takes a little time to figure it all out, but once you do, you will love it. This is a fun sports car to drive.
Acura - Great Vehicle
mjg1629, 10/09/2007
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great autormobile for driver, not so great for passengers. Front passenger seat should be 6 way to go up and down, not just forward and back. Back seat area is small for long trip for two guests. For driver a perfect car,best I've ever owned and I've had them all.
2006 Acura RL with Tech Package
Marc G., 04/03/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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OK, so we just bought the RL with the Tech pkg. Leasing was not an option since we were told that the Tech Package is too new to have a calculated residual. Anyway, the financing was sweet at 2.9% for 36 months. Its only been four days, but soon enough to say this is sweet. We didnt want a car with high *bling* so we opted for this over the Mercedes E, Infiniti M, or Cadillac. It ultimately came down to this RL, another MDX, or a Range Rover. The Rover was just a nicely appointed Ford truck. The MDX is undergoing re-design in 2007, and it was too big this time around. The RTL is just right not flashy but humble and understated. Only you, the car, an another RL owner actually k
New RL - Urban area
RCook, 04/05/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is a great car to drive, very responsive, navigation system is very cool, traffic moniter very useful. Not for the driver that is easily distracted or is uncomfortable with technology. AWD is very responsive and sure in wet weather
2006 RL
ff100, 12/08/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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One year so far. I like most of the features, a lot of electronic gadgets ahead of competition.
Almost Perfect
RL man, 02/14/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The Acura is a great car. The SH-AWD is a great addition and makes going fast around turns very easy. The car understeers too much unless truly pushed and if you want any performance over 109 MPH (3rd gear at rev-limiter) then look elsewhere. If the car was geared differently it would be much faster and would actually pull to the 134 MPH governor. Great gas mileage, beautiful interior, and very easy to use. Overall very happy with the car and as long as you do not need something incredibly fast this is a great car for you.
My experiences
herbeand, 12/25/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Performance is really good. Power, handling, ride quality, interior comfort are all good. Tire noise is a little high. The headlights that turn when cornering is just high tech for the sake of it, not really useful. The Navi system is really difficult to use and dangerous when driving alone. The voice activation is hit and miss, especially with a window open, sometimes works, other times does the wrong thing. The electrochromatic mirror is garbage, the old fashioned flip types for night mode work much better.
The Zen Master
Rich D., 02/21/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Having owned about every brand of car on the market and currently owning a 2004 BMW 545i, which was $15,000 more than the Acura, I have to say this is the best car I have ever owned. If you are looking for exceptional balance in design, ergonomics, luxury, comfort, performance and, oh yeah, if you care about the environment and global warming (300 hp engine that is ultra low emissions) there is no better choice on the market. Bimmer is faster, but Acura has plenty of power and kills the Bimmer in every other measure of performance. Awesome car, built in Japan - truly the Zen Master!
Great car
Skip Richards, 01/19/2018
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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$300 in total repairs with 145,000 miles on car
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Sweet Ride
Steve, 04/30/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Just got this car after driving a TL for a few years, loved my TL. Love my RL even more. This car does almost everything. The handling is great, it is quick the stereo is awesome and it has all kinds of bells and whistles
Superwheels
Bud Miller, 07/16/2020
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought new and have been supremely happy with its appearance, comfort, performance, reliability, and minimal service requirements.
Excellent Value, Quality and Performance
Michael, 02/26/2007
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great vehicle, had a Mercedes E320 nice car not as many features. Same 2006 E320 as Acura 10k more. Acura is a great car.
Absolutely Love my 2008 Acura Legend
2008 Acura Legend ❤️er, 10/30/2023
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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These cars a very rare and special to me! The reliability is amazing, the looks of the body style will never get old, the interior is beautiful and still has a newer car feeling, and the Acura new car smell seems to last for ever. These cars have a lot of cool features that some other cars don't even offer and they're on the higher end side! Comfortable ride when you have to go on a long distance trip and also pushing 300 hp! I'm driving mine until the wheels fall off!!! ❤️ it
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- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Rating of the the RL
Nigel Crooks, 05/01/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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this car is well built and has a lot of wonderful features to offer. i like the cornering capability and high tech functions. i dislike the seat as it is hard to exit and enter from the vehicle. i hope acura change the for the next year model.
Excellent car
Zgough, 08/12/2022
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I love my 06 RL. It handles wonderfully and is a very smooth ride.
06 with Tech Package Excels 05
klister, 06/08/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Recently traded my 05 Acura RL for the 06 with Tech Package. What a great upgrade -- virtually all the bugs worked out and great new technology. Ride and handling seem to be improved with the stiffer, larger PAX tires. Little nits like a warning when lights left on auto and a warning when key leaves the car are fixed. No rattles and no squeaks so build quality seems solid. Navigation appears to be a release later with better graphics and more accuracy.
Very comfortable car.
AcctProf, 06/08/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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You can tell it is a heavy car, but the 290hp V6 moves it along fairly well. It cruises effortlessly at 80. The Voice Recognition is the best of the ones I tried (Lexus & Infiniti). And, you can change or cancel destinations on the fly. The seats are very comfortable with plenty of leg room for me (5'11"). I love the XM radio. I keep it on most of the time. The car is very quiet. I guess that is a combination of the Active Noise Cancellation and the sound deadening materials. The Bose stereo sounds great. Around town my mileage is 15-16, but I have a lot of traffic lights. I drive a lot of back roads at 65-70 and consistenly get 28 mpg. I have about 1,500 miles on mine so far.
Very Good, Close to Great
TGN, 06/25/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I had two reqs. when looking for a car; AWD and reliability. The RL seemed to be the best of a few options (M35,A6,Passat,500,Benz). The RL is expensive, but is a reasonable value. I moved to the RL from an Avalon and miss the rear-seat/trunk room. Many comments about lack of low-end torque/need for V8; I disagree, the RL has acceptable power but lack of road noise and handling give the impression you are traveling slower than you actually are. Easy to be going 80 mph and not realize it. The RL controls are confusing. The RL feels 'heavy' (which it is) making the vehicle feel sluggish but solid. I fill the tank 75% to reduce veh weight which helps performance and MPG.
Smart Attitude
Mañuco, 06/25/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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this is the type of car we get to appreciate for talented appeal and sturdy construction. It is authentically beautiful and acute in driving and looks, it is a looker no doubt, congrats on designers. This is a goody.
Nice car, but not perfect.....
braindrain, 04/16/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Traded an Audi A8L for this. Had Mercedes, Audi, Saab, etc, and decided to shop wide due to insane pricing on german cars, lousy residuals on nice american car leases. Ended up between the RL and Infiniti M35. The RL most certainly has the most 'features' of anything in its class, although I'm not sure what class it is. Sold as a full size Honda in Japan, thats sort of what it is. Nice materials, but whacky electronics, including the dumb keyless ignition that has stranded me 5 times. Bad gas mileage too, my Durango does better. VERY loud tires too, gnaws on my eardrums on concrete highways. Acura had a good 42 month lease, that I now regret. A nice 24 month car, but no more......
Exceeded My Expectations!
Michael, 07/31/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned premium cars like Cadillac and most recently a Mercedes E320. The Acura by far is the BEST! It was between a BMW 5 series and the Acura won hands down.
great value
wright, 08/26/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The car has been everything I expected and more. Great ride and the power is there when needed. I have been very impressed with the navigation system. Its easy to use and has already saved my wife and I time while tring to find places in cities we were not familiar with. The gas mileage has avg 23 in the city and 27.5 at 75 miles per hour on the freeway. XM radio Bravo!
Electrical Trouble
Help!, 08/28/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Had the car for 1 day drove 200 miles and had to drive it back to the dealer. The dealer has had it for over 2 weeks straight. The headlights do not work properly. They come on during the day when they are not on and they go off at night when they are supposed to be on. The internal lighting also comes on and off as they please and is always blinking a warning light for the adaptive lighting. The dealer has flown parts in but still cannot fix the cars lighting problem. Great car or atleast I thought so just can't drive it.
Best Buy
Brian, 08/29/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Traded in my 2007 Trailblazer LT for this car. I love my trailblazer but the thing had so many problems from the brake lights going out to the check engine light coming on so when i saw one of my school teachers driving a Rl and i asked what kind of car it was and when she told me that it was an Acura RL I had to have one. I cried when i traded my trailblazer but when i drove this car off the lot the tears stoped flowing. I plan on keeping this car forever now if my chevy trailblazer was as good as my HHR LT is but i now have a good car.
Very Nice Car
Dave H, 08/30/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought the non-tech car for $40,000 after using the Edmunds site to get quotes from 3 different states. Then took that quote to the local shop and got it for 40 flat. Very nice car, wish it had more pwr and ventilated seats. Sterio is killer. Nav is very good. Have just over 1,000 miles on it, so really do not know about reliability yet. I'm coming from 3 Lexus coupes into this car and that brand is awesome. Had the IS500 been available, I'd be driving that. At $40 thou it is a bargin, so do your shopping.
A BLAST TO DRIVE!!!
JAMES FOEGE, 08/30/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great car, a real blast to drive. Nav. system works great on finding location from ind. homes to special restrauants. Sound system is second to none. No service problems at this time (8,000).The all wheel drive works great in the mountains.
Everything I wanted and more...
cb, 09/04/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the car I've always wanted, and finally, someone built it. It's the most fun car I've ever driven because it was so well designed. Every control is within my reach without stretching, voice recognition, although not perfect, is pretty close. My favorite part is the gas mileage. I just came back from a 150 mile trip, and got 31.6 mpg on the highway with the air conditioning on. I held to the speed limit (65 mph), and used cruise control. Long trips are a dream with the quiet cabin, smooth ride and excellent Bose stereo system. I've heard people say it looks like an Accord, but I disagree. Certainly not from the front. I like the styling and the total quality of the car.
Love the RL
Art, 09/09/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System, Tech Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The RL is my second Acura. I bought a CL Type-S in 2001, and was very pleased with its performance, reliability and fun-to-drive factor. The RL is awesome. With 3500 miles, everything has worked as advertised. It's roomy, plenty of power, every gadget imaginable... great technology, and it all works.
Needs more power
Scott, 11/13/2006
2006 Acura RL 3.5 4dr Sedan AWD w/Navi System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I've had this car for about a week. I love styling of the car, it has all of the amenities I would expect from a luxury car, but is generally lacking in performance. This car replaced a 2001 M5 (396hp) and was not anticipated to provide the same performance, but at 300hp, I had higher expectations. I believe the weight of the car materially decreases performance. In general it is quite comfortable and handles well, but needs a bit more power to round out the driving experience.