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1099 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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I picked up my RL on the 14th - the first one out the door at my dealer. So far, I love it. It handles beautifully, it's very quiet, the seats are firm and comfortable, the stereo is fantastic, I'm already addicted to XM radio, and the navi system is great. I haven't had nearly enough time to figure out all the technology - slowly but surely. There are a number of menu screens to go through to set all your personal preferences. You can ignore all of it if you wish, but it enables almost total personalization of most of the features of the car. The voice recognition features are taking some getting used to. Commands must be very precise and require memorization if you're going to fully utilize this feature. My only disappointments: - I thought the doors would lock automatically when you walked away from the car with the key fob in your pocket. In the lead up to release of the RL, I'd read several things that implied they did lock automatically, but they don't. I do love the keyless feature, though. Not having to fish around for keys is great. Really looking forward to the winter since I'm always putting my keys in a different pocket of my coat. No more worries about that (at least until I get to the house and have to find them). - The Bluetooth capability is great, except all numbers have to be programmed into both your phone's phonebook, as well as the RL's phonebook. This wasn't a surprise, since I'd read that earlier, but it's still a disappointment. Overall, I love the car and don't miss my 99 RL, at all!
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Replying to: proe (Oct 21, 2004 5:34 am) I SAVED FOR TEN YEARS TO BUY THE RIGHT CAR WHEN IT CAME ALONG THE RL FELT LIKE THE RIGHT CAR OTHERWISE I'D STILL BE SAVING. I CHECKED WITH AN ACCOUNTANT AND AT THIS POINT IT WAS WISER TO PAY FOR THE CAR IN CASH BECAUSE INTEREST RATES ON LOANS AND "LEASES" ARE HIGHER THAN WHAT YOU CAN EARN AT THE BANK INVESTMENTS ETC. ETC. I HOPE THIS HELPS THE PEOPLE WHO SEEM TO BE BOTHER BY MY PAYING FOR MY CAR AND I HOPE FOR OUR CANADIAN FRIEND THIS SERVES AS THE "CAP" HE WANTED CUT OUT. THANKS
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Replying to: nebraskaguy (Oct 21, 2004 5:57 am)
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Replying to: josheel (Oct 21, 2004 6:01 am) the CAP he's talking about is typing with your CAPS LOCK on. It makes your posts very hard to read, and is the message board equivalent of SHOUTING!! Thanks for sharing your purchasing experience, though, and I hope you love your new car. If you had a good experience purchasing, let us know the name of your friendly dealership (no salespeople's names!) kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host |
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Replying to: josheel (Oct 21, 2004 6:01 am)
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 21, 2004 7:32 am) Josheel, you mentioned warranty. Did you get an extended warranty for your $51K and what was your tax rate. Any options at all? I wish the car was a little larger, especially in trunk. I doubt if 4 golf bags will fit in the trunk. My wife said she wouldn't mind using it on the days I need the room. I'd take her Sub SW.
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A journalist would like to interview an Acura RL driver who loaded his/her vehicle with lots of high-tech options. Please send your daytime contact info and a few words about your vehicle to jfallon  edmunds.com by Monday, October 25, 2004.
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Oct 21, 2004 10:40 am) May we have the first name of this journalist? Also, in reference to "high tech option" the car comes standard with them. Do you want to know if the Bluetooth phone stuff works? Onstar, etc. Thanks. |
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Replying to: surrfurtom (Oct 21, 2004 10:32 am) |
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Replying to: josheel (Oct 21, 2004 4:19 pm) That's almost $4K discount according to my calcs. Please correct me if I'm wrong. The local dealers around here say they are selling at list. I haven't actually made an offer so that may not be firm, as money does talk.
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