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Acura RL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#905 of 1110 Re: RL disappointment [jaybee85] by carfan28

Mar 07, 2007 (5:07 pm)

Replying to: jaybee85 (Mar 06, 2007 6:27 pm)
Here's a link to the Consumer Reports Review:
 
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/models/acura/rl/model-overview-4719-5696- - .htm
 
As you can see for 2006 the RL has jumped UP a "spot" in all the following categories in terms of reliability:
Transmission, Drive System, Climate System, Brakes, Body Integrity, Body Hardware. Many of these 1 spot jumps made gave the RL the top rating in that category. Power Equipment jumped UP 2 spots.
 
The only category that gave it a "poor rating" is for the audio system. This I can't understand. Not one person at any of these forums or THE OTHER popular forums complain about problems with the audio system. My service manager has received 0 complaints about the audio system. I think some people give it poor marks because they have trouble figuring out a rather complex sound system. The electrical system dropped a spot too- not sure what that's all about.
 
As you state the RL is still "recommended" by CR. I am disappointed that it's not the top pick- probably has a great deal to do with the 2005 first year model CR hangover that had many bugs.

#906 of 1110 Re: RL disappointment [jaybee85] by tayl0rd

Mar 08, 2007 (12:38 pm)

Replying to: jaybee85 (Mar 06, 2007 6:27 pm)
... Anybody else disappointed?
 
Yes.

#907 of 1110 Bought 2007 RL - Love it, but----- by egrabor

Mar 10, 2007 (4:28 pm)

We just bought a 2007 Acura RL- it is Carbon Gray Pearl. It is gorgeous with the light upholstery. We put on the Wood
steering wheel as well as the Wood Knob. (with many other add ons). We absolutely love it, this is our 5th Acura, we have a 2002 TL in the garage also. We would never consider buying any car but an Acura. But-we have some big personal medical problems and no insurance that will cover, SO we will have to sell it. Can't believe it, - we only have 500 miles on it and that was driving it home from the dealership.
I have never, ever had any problems with my five Acuras, and can't imagine having any thing else. So don't hesitate to buy one. If you want, you can e-mail me bob-elainecomcast.net

#908 of 1110 2007 Base RL by gearheaded

Mar 14, 2007 (4:17 am)

Best quote for a base so far is $38,450 in the MD area. Anyone doing better? Still deciding whether I want to spring the extra $$ for the Tech Pkg. Any recomendations?

#909 of 1110 Re: RL disappointment [jaybee85] by pghacura1

Mar 14, 2007 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: jaybee85 (Mar 06, 2007 6:27 pm)
You should also note that the current issue rates cars tested from each manufacturer and average rating, plus number of recomended cars verses tested models. Acura is second highest in average rating and the only manufacturer at 100% recomended.
I own a trouble free 2006 RL, no problems except for the transmission in my 2002 TL-S, have a G35 Coupe (brake problems), 2007 VW EOS (no problems, no leaks), 1992 Acura Legend (had body rust problems, but still have, clasic design).
Acura RL has to be biggest bargin on the market, got mine for $40,000.

#910 of 1110 Re: 2007 Base RL [gearheaded] by golfnut5

Mar 16, 2007 (12:00 pm)

Replying to: gearheaded (Mar 14, 2007 4:17 am)
Gearheaded,
 
Could you mention dealer or city/town?

#911 of 1110 Re: 2007 Base RL [gearheaded] by jfredrickson

Mar 17, 2007 (8:13 am)

Replying to: gearheaded (Mar 14, 2007 4:17 am)
Purchased a 2007 RL Base for $38,200. TTL not included in this number. No options ordered. This vehicle blows away my 2000 RL...Dealership located in NW suburban Chicago.

#912 of 1110 Re: 2007 Base RL [jfredrickson] by joe138

Mar 18, 2007 (2:16 pm)

Replying to: jfredrickson (Mar 17, 2007 8:13 am)
JFredrickson
 
Good info; thanks. Did the price include the destination fee? Did you get that price at Mullers or Arlington? Thanks again.

#913 of 1110 Re: 2007 Base RL [joe138] by jfredrickson

Mar 20, 2007 (8:48 am)

Replying to: joe138 (Mar 18, 2007 2:16 pm)
price included destination fee...Mullers

#914 of 1110 good price? by twmark

Mar 31, 2007 (6:27 pm)

2007 RL with Tech package 42395 excluding taxes etc. Is this a good price for South Florida? Thanks

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