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Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 03, 2009 9:04 am) |
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i bought a new battery for my rl 3.5 and now the only thing working is the hore or the alarm,i have put the key into the door to disarm the alarm but there is no power to the car the key will only unlock the door, what should i do.
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Replying to: dallaschick (Nov 24, 2009 10:26 am) jensad
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I'm still contemplating of getting a used Acura RL (2005/2006). For those of you with high mileage (60K and above), what repairs/maintenance have you done so far? I'm a bit worried of the long term reliability of the 2005/2006 Acura RL. Please respond. We need to make this forum active  Thanks.
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Replying to: hewittp (Dec 02, 2009 6:48 am)  58,000 miles. First replaced at 22,000 miles. Also the EVAP system at 65,000 miles for a cost of $650.00 and wheel speed sensors, cost unknown. Now two sensors have to be replaced again and the part alone is over $100.00 plus labor. Replaced rt rear sway bar link $195.00. The other one may need replacement. Fuel pump relay $185.00. Now I have an estimate of $1,400.00 for the timing belt/water pump package to be replaced. This does not include replacement of Brakes, Rotors, fluid changes, tires and batteries. All parts are expensive and Acura service targets luxury owners. As much as I enjoy the car (poor city gas mileage) based on the market value of the vehicle and possible future repair/ maintenance costs, it may be better to dump and cut my future costs. However, I agree we do need to make this forum active again.
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Replying to: jensad (Nov 26, 2009 12:31 pm) |
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Replying to: 10sfan (Dec 02, 2009 8:21 am) Should you decide to keep the car, you'll be spending $1.4K (timing belt) + $2K (brake/tires/battery, for a minimum expense total of $3.4K. If it will last for another 30K miles (up to 130K) then I think the additional cost of keeping is worth it. What do you think?
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Replying to: hewittp (Dec 02, 2009 6:48 am) You can get an '05 much cheaper, but I just paid extra for an '06 basically for this reason. Just got it, but knock on wood, nothing so far. I did, however, choose it over another '06 whose Carfax showed three telltale dealer visits for "check electrical system." I wasn't buying this car without the CPO warranty. (Worth mentioning: it's been reported that if the car is under 50,000 miles, you can buy the AcuraCare warranty separately from any Acura dealer; it needn't be the selling dealership).
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Replying to: tonycd (Dec 04, 2009 8:30 pm) |
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Replying to: hewittp (Dec 02, 2009 9:04 am) auction) now, however a private sale would most likely have to include the new timing belt, tires, trans and radiator fluid flush, as it is 7 years old. It's a numbers game now with the unknown cost of any serious mechanical problems. Will have to decide soon...
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