Used 2008 Acura RL Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 RL, so we've included reviews for other years of the RL since its last redesign.
RL speaks quality
wynnc6, 01/13/2007
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I compared the BMW 5 series, Mercedes, Audi6 and Lexus 350. No comparison. The RL has SO many more features for the money it is no comparison. The RL is SOOO comfortable to drive. I got the tech package being a techie myself. I love the quality and ergonomics of the interior design. The V-6 has some punch but not like a V-8 (my only complaint). The AWD is simply awesome. The Bose 10 speaker stereo is unbelievable!
Best sh-awd in Japanese car market.
Phuong, 03/14/2016
updated 09/22/2016
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Most reliable acura which I know, since mechanic for over 12 years.
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2008 Acura RL for sale near you
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Love/hate relationship
GS, 06/17/2019
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have such a love/hate relationship with this car. I came from a BMW 3-Series convertible that I couldn’t keep out of the shop, and it cost a fortune to keep on the road- struts, paint issues, convertible roof issues, the list goes on. I’d had enough, and figured after having several Acura’s, the RL would be a relatively pain free experience. And it was, for a while. While it may not be the sexiest thing on the road and doesn’t have the panache of the Bimmer, the RL AWD is excellent, it’s comfortable, plenty of pick-up, well appointed, and minimal fatigue on road-trips. But the RL too has become an expensive car. The timing belt assembly had to be replaced to the tune of $1300 (routine due to age), the alternator and battery quit on the expressway, a tow and another $1200 or so in repairs, and now, the front tie rods and an anomaly AC issue that two acura dealers have never seen before are ringing in at $1800. All these repairs in the last 9 months. I purchased the car in early 2017 with 55k miles, it’s now at 84k, garaged, never driven outrageously hard, and kept in pretty good condition. Parts have to flown in from Japan, so anything besides routine fixes come at a cost. It’s a great car, but man, she’s become expensive. A dealer told me RL repairs are no joke, so buyer beware! Good car, but prepared to pay top dollar.
Mediocrity and excellence in one car
Gasman, 12/11/2009
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hmm. Where to start... I bought my dealer demo with 5K miles. The driver's door shuts on me on entering and exiting the car--on level ground. The key fob works when it feels like it (I am told it's in how I hold it). My wife and I use the car and it has trouble with the seat memory settings. I had to take the car in to get a fender realigned, though I did not have an accident. The doors are very tinny sounding-- especially when you release the handles. It is not powerful from the start and you have to gun the engine to get the torque up to sufficient levels. But it's not all bad, the ride is nice, the interior is all of excellent quality, and the seating is comfy.
First Honda err, Acura but only here
DOneal, 07/13/2007
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the car. It handles very well, a little sluggish compared to other car, MB CLK 430A, but is sufficient. I had a little bit of an initial quality problem, HID headlight on right side burned out first day or so. Car was due to go back for dealer add-ons, so no biggy. Was kinda shocked though. Key fob was nightmare for first two weeks. I made the mistake of initializing the car with driver 2's key rather than the #1 key, the car hated that. It would madly and incessantly lock/unlock and beep when I stood next to the car. Reinitialized the car to the driver 1 fob, and it hasn't happened since!