- #143 of 162
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Re: OK, OK, I concede! [taxesquire]
by uglybear
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Jan 02, 2007 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: taxesquire (Dec 26, 2006 4:00 pm)
I don't think RL is up to competing with BMW 5. It seems more competitive to Audi A6 - FWD/AWD based car which handles similarly. What RL lacks is not V8 really, but rather list of nice small features that make car 'luxury'. Nicer leather, rain sensor, 6sp auto, heated steering wheel, 10 ways or more seats, 8 way passenger seat, heads up display, night vision.
However, Honda needs to work on V6 as well - torque peaks at too high rpm, 530i seems more lively even when it has less hp and torque. Besides, 18mpg EPA is a joke. Only Infiniti does worse with V6.
Infiniti seems to want to take on BMW with sporties RWD offerings.
BMW may cost more than RL, but you won't be feeling that you need to replace your car in 3 or 4 years. You probably will keep the car for 7-8 years and still enjoying it. I was extremely happy with my '97 M3 5sp for 8 years and I stll regret that I sold it. I'll take RL on one more test drive though, I am still undecided if I should take 530xi.
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- #144 of 162
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Re: OK, OK, I concede! [uglybear]
by billyperks1
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Jan 02, 2007 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: uglybear (Jan 02, 2007 2:13 pm)
Bear, I am shopping for the same cars along with the GS350 and A6.The A6 is joke, the 3.2 engine with the all wheel drive feels slower than my 99 Millenia L.I am taking it off my list, the 4.2 engine is the way to go but it is out of my budget.It's neck and neck between the GS and RL, the 530xi optioned out like the GS and RL is appproaching near mid fifties near sixties in terms of price.For now, I will just play the waiting game and see where prices and interest rates goes in the next few months.
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What's in a name?
by legendpaul
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Mar 01, 2007 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: tamparl (Dec 22, 2006 12:54 pm)
I so agree with your point about the letter desigantion that Acura now gives their cars. As a former 2 time Acura Legend owner, when I said I drove an Acura Legend, almost everyone knew what I was driving. They now ask me what I drive, and I respond an Acura TL, and they look at me like I am speaking a foreign language. As much as I enjoy my TL, I do miss the responses I use to get when I said I had an Acura Legend. The funny thing about the letter monikers, the thought was to draw the recognition to the Acura brand name rather than a particular model. I think if Acura really did a survey of average drivers, I think they would find they have lost some of the name recognition they once use to enjoy. I truly feel this has hurt Acura in the upscale market. I think the marque now attracts more former Acura owners than new buyers. I wish Acura would go back to being a leader in this area, rather than a follower of BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, and Audi. Just my take.
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- #146 of 162
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RL v. TL
by carfan28
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Mar 11, 2007 (6:55 pm)
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Due to a dealer incentive from 3/1/07- 4/30/07 of $3500 the 2007 RL with navigation- Tech Package can be purchased in the $42K range- I've heard lower in SoCal. Cost difference between the the TL and RL is getting closer.
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- #147 of 162
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Re: RL v. TL [carfan28]
by kennyg8
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Mar 15, 2007 (3:35 pm)
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Replying to: carfan28 (Mar 11, 2007 6:55 pm)
I think the difference has remained pretty much the same as last year, since incentives were also given then. If you compare the TL-S against the RL (07 models), then the range becomes narrower.
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- #148 of 162
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Just bought RL with Tech Package
by carfan28
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Apr 01, 2007 (8:30 pm)
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It's a great car. Best car I've ever owned.
I had the TL for 3 1/2 years. I liked it a lot. It has a more sporty ride and is vey quick.
RL is more luxurious. Nicer leather, real wood all over the interior, smoother ride, quieter cabin, better paint job. No torque steer due to Sh-AWD system.
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- #149 of 162
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Re: Just bought RL with Tech Package [carfan28]
by iceneedle
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Apr 02, 2007 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: carfan28 (Apr 01, 2007 8:30 pm)
I just bought an RL Tech Package 3 days ago. I had a 2004 TL which had 55,000 miles. I'm very disappointed with the RL sounds system and interior noise level compared to the TL. I'm hoping it's something wrong with this particular car which can be fixed.
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- #150 of 162
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Re: Just bought RL with Tech Package [iceneedle]
by habitat1
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Apr 02, 2007 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: iceneedle (Apr 02, 2007 5:43 am)
Did you test drive the RL beore you bought it? 
I don't mean to marginalize your complaint, but I just don't get how the hell someone "discovers" an inferior sound system and road noise after a purchase. Whenever I've taken my 2004 TL in for service, there is always a salesman willing to give me a test drive of the RL. Even had one as a loaner once or twice.
Perhaps this should be a lesson to all, test drive BEFORE you buy. My wife won't even let me buy a pair of khakis without trying them on.
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- #151 of 162
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Re: Just bought RL with Tech Package [habitat1]
by iceneedle
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Apr 02, 2007 (6:57 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Apr 02, 2007 6:39 am)
Yes, I did test drive one (a 2007 RL Tech package) and it sounded great and was quiet (albeit, not this particular car). That's all the more reason why I'm so surprised by this. I'm interested in knowing if anyone else has seen this.
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- #152 of 162
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Re: Just bought RL with Tech Package [iceneedle]
by kennyg8
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Apr 02, 2007 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: iceneedle (Apr 02, 2007 6:57 am)
Check the tire pressure first. If overinflated, it causes more road noise. Adjust the sound system tonal controls; I am quite sure that the RL's system is even better than the TL's, even though the latter already has a fantastic one.
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