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#37 of 56 Someone who owns an RL . . . by bug4 Oct 12, 2007 (8:29 am)
I haven't really seen the question answered here . . maybe only one person. If anyone owns an RL and has driven the new 08 Accord, do they drive similarly? How about suspension differences and ride quality? How about handling?   I was very interested in the BMW posts. Can an Accord really be compared to the handling and ride quality of a Beemer? I love my new Accord, particularly given its price. But, I've driven a 330xi on several long trips and, IMO, there isn't much of a comparison. The BMW is one sweet machine! (However, the BMW got traded in after several repairs with only 50k on the odometer!!!) I'm I all wet here? Replies to this message: manybmws (Oct 14, 2007 4:27 pm) 06nighthawkv6 (Oct 14, 2007 9:16 pm) bug4 (Oct 15, 2007 7:55 am) manybmws (Oct 15, 2007 1:31 pm) and 2 more...
#39 of 56 Re: Someone who owns an RL . . . [bug4] by manybmws Oct 14, 2007 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: bug4 (Oct 12, 2007 8:29 am) you need to test drive the new Accord... Replies to this message: 06nighthawkv6 (Oct 14, 2007 9:16 pm) bug4 (Oct 15, 2007 7:55 am) manybmws (Oct 15, 2007 1:31 pm) eclipse2 (Oct 15, 2007 5:52 pm) and 1 more...
#40 of 56 Re: Someone who owns an RL . . . [manybmws] by 06nighthawkv6 Oct 14, 2007 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: manybmws (Oct 14, 2007 4:27 pm) You know something, I do as well. I kinda like how they did the coupe and I bet it's a head turner and a testdrive is the sure thing to find out.
#41 of 56 Re: Someone who owns an RL . . . [manybmws] by bug4 Oct 15, 2007 (7:55 am)
Replying to: manybmws (Oct 14, 2007 4:27 pm) manybmws. You have suggested that I need to test drive the new Accord. I own one! I purchased an 08 EX-L in September. I really love it! But, I don't think its ride quality and handling is as nice as the BMW 330xi I have driven. The BMW has significantly better steering response, road feel and brakes. Do you agree? However, the BMW costs much more and may be less reliable. So, I'm not sure the comparison is useful. But, how about the Acura RL. I'm interested to know if the 08 Accord and RL are comparable. Replies to this message: manybmws (Oct 15, 2007 1:31 pm) eclipse2 (Oct 15, 2007 5:52 pm) elroy5 (Oct 15, 2007 6:18 pm)
#42 of 56 Re: Someone who owns an RL . . . [bug4] by manybmws Oct 15, 2007 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: bug4 (Oct 15, 2007 7:55 am) oops sorry - do you have the 6-cyl because that gets you closer to an RL driving experience? Also, I looked at the Accord Coupe this weekend and was impressed at how it looked but did not drive it. The coupe's suspension is set up to be firmer than the sedan and may be closer to driving a 3-series - dunno. It is also on my list to drive.   I have test driven an RL but owned a 91 and 95 Legend so that is my basis for my comparison in an earlier post. Oh, I also owned 3 different 4-cyl Accords from 84 - 91.   I currently own an '03 530i but have driven many 3-series. The last one I test drove was an '07 335 Coupe. IMO the 3-series with run flats just don't cut the mustard for me. Too much tramlining. I found even the 6-cyl 08 Accord with front-wheel drive and torque steer distracted me less than the 3s with runflats. Of course RWD cars have different handling dynamics than a FWD car.   If you are thinking of upgrading to the RL I would wait to the fall at the end of the model year. Acura dealers do heavily discount year-end models - well below invoice in my experience. I checked Edmunds for '07 RL pricing in September and they were going for just over $40K in my area. That in itself makes them attractive because they are solid vehicles.   Keep the Accord for a while - they have great resale... I always got top dollar for mine even on a trade. Replies to this message: eclipse2 (Oct 15, 2007 5:52 pm) elroy5 (Oct 15, 2007 6:18 pm)
#43 of 56 Re: Someone who owns an RL . . . [manybmws] by eclipse2 Oct 15, 2007 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: manybmws (Oct 15, 2007 1:31 pm) I have the 2006 RL it is no way Honda could make the 08 Accord drive like the RL the RL got awd and if it does I will be the 1st to tell Acura Honda to Ki** my a** and I have a 2007 MDX I will never buy from Acura again..I paid $39.500 for my RL back in Nov of last year and I see the Accord v6 is around $30,000 I still will be mad at Acura..   P.S. I love the RL I have 17000 miles and loving it so far!! Replies to this message: elroy5 (Oct 15, 2007 6:18 pm)
#44 of 56 Re: Someone who owns an RL . . . [eclipse2] by elroy5 Oct 15, 2007 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: eclipse2 (Oct 15, 2007 5:52 pm) I doubt very much the 08 Accord handles like the RL equipped with SH-AWD. Plus the probably numerous other luxuries the RL has (upgraded leather and other materials) that the Accord does not. Same platform, different cars. The previous Accord was on the same platform as the TL, but not many thought it was comparable to it.
#45 of 56 1995 Legend Versus 2008 Accord by robertsmx Oct 16, 2007 (2:04 pm)
I was looking at specs for the Legend and was surprised to see a few things.   1995 Legend (2008 Accord) Length: 194.9" (194.1") Width: 71.3" (72.7") Height: 55.1" (58.1") Wheelbase: 114.6" (110.1") Wheel: P215/55/R16 (P225/50/R17) Curb Weight: 3616 lb (3600 lb) Engine: 3.2 V6 (3.5 V6) Max Power: 230 HP (268 HP) Max Torque: 206 lb-ft (248 lb-ft) EPA fuel economy rating: 18/23 (22/32)*   So, the new Accord is actually almost identical to the old Legend in exterior dimensions (a little shorter, but wider and taller), and weighs about the same. These family sedans have come a long way.   * Older standard. Under new rating system, 16/21 (19/29).
#46 of 56 robertsmx by benjaminh Oct 17, 2007 (1:21 pm)
Nice comparison. Thanks. I think the 95 Legend was a great looking car. The 08 Accord is nice, but not as nice. But otherwise it's interesting how close those two cars are. But the Accord gets significantly higher mpg.

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