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.
2007 RL
stu, 07/30/2007
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just purchased my RL. Build quality equal to or better than Lexus. A great value with current market support. SH-AWD useful in all weather, not just snow. A smart looking car, however not screaming 'I am here'. Had a 2004 TL and liked it, this is much more car. I hope resale is as good on this as it was on my TL. Also owned a 2001 BMW 525, no comparison. The BMW was more like my TL. RL does seem overpriced until you drive it.
After one year
stuart, 09/06/2008
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had for 1 year, 14,000 miles. Excellent fuel economy 27-30 on all highway. No mechanical problems. My wife would like an adjustable passenger seat, seating position too low. Fit and finish second to none. RL has plenty of power I use it often on steep hills. I like the styling much more than the 09 grille has a richer more elegant look than the 09. Handling is great in high speed situations, far superior to the TL. I like the exterior design, quite understated, however I do see the point of someone saying it looks too much like a Honda. I understand the 2011 will be a totally new car. Acura/Honda really does want to compete with the best from Lexus. After all is said and done would I buy it again... for sure.
2008 Acura RL for sale near you
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- Base Sedan w/Technology PackageMSRP: $8,990364 mi away
- 3.5MSRP: $6,999565 mi away
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Better then Lexus
alivenwell, 11/02/2009
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Test drove all the usual suspects and actually bought a Lexus GS300 AWD and had to take it back because of transmission issues. So glad I did. An 07 RL came up for sale in my area and I jumped on it. Absolutely love this car. Got rid of a Tahoe and wanted AWD for my wife. Interior quality is better then the GS, Engine is better then the GS, Interior room is better then the GS, AWD is better then the GS, Exterior is not as pretty as the GS, but considering the RL was the same price for a year newer, same mileage, and more feats it was an no brainer. Just wish the Navi was available. This was literally the only RL available in a metro area of 2 million people. That has to say something!
Dream Machine
Artie, 04/03/2007
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Acura RL w/Tech Pkg. is truly a dream machine. Dynamically engineered, superb build quality, fit and finish, quality materials and technically ahead of its competition. The RL is the best kept secret of 07. It goes beyond the Best Bang for the Buck; this well crafted automobile has exceeded my expectations in every way.
Lot of value for the money
dalien, 04/08/2007
2007 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drove high end MBZ and Lexus for decades. Bought the RL for the seat (bad back) and took what came with it. For 20K+ difference I'm more than pleased with the result. The RL is a dream to drive, and the cornering is amazing. The engine has all the power I need. I concur with all the positive comments seen here and have only one big squawk. I HATE THE STEERING WHEEL! It's not the wheel that's so bad even if it is too slippery, it's that it's loaded with so much stuff it looks like a game controller. The shift paddles are right in the way for a clean grip as are the telephone buttons which I don't use either. Remove that crap and sticky up the wheel and I'd give "fun to drive" a 10 also.