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138 messages, Last post on May 14, 2009 at 12:42 PM
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Replying to: dandg (Sep 24, 2008 3:17 pm) Technology Package - "Upgraded genuine wood interior trim" CMBS/ACC package - "Genuine curly maple wood trim"
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Replying to: jwacura3 (Sep 24, 2008 4:38 pm) |
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Replying to: dandg (Sep 24, 2008 3:17 pm) I used to feel this way too but I changed my mind when I noticed that after a number of years--despite using the best leather care products--I found that the seatbacks and seat (the leather parts) were showing a lot of unhappy aging with cracks, delaminations and an overall discolored, shiny appearance, while the "leatherette" parts of the seat still look fine. This has happened to two of my cars including one I currently own. Interestingly, the passenger seat looks fine, but nobody usually sits in it.
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Replying to: jwacura3 (Sep 24, 2008 4:38 pm) |
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Replying to: vavavavolvo (Sep 25, 2008 9:11 am) |
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Replying to: nebraskaguy (Sep 22, 2008 6:00 pm)  where he used to live and work. Plenty of gas here in Mesa and  $3.30 per gallon we are enjoying it (My rental is a Mazda 6 and I'm burning regular.) I miss the comfort of the RL.though. We have 2 years to wait for the major changes that will come on the 2011 RL. I'm going to wait.
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Replying to: dandg (Sep 24, 2008 3:17 pm) I just got around to looking at my RL brochure. The bottom two models have simulated wood. However, the CMBS model has real wood. I'm not sure I really care either way. |
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Replying to: jjacura (Sep 26, 2008 2:34 pm) Yes, I'm going to wait too. I was at my dealership last night for a roll-out party for the new TL. A salesman was talking about the 11 RL. It sounds like it will be a totally different car. It will be interesting to see what they do to it. Btw, the 09 TL is a gorgeous car!! Especially the Tech version. |
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Wonder what's going on with the 2009 RL. Nobody has any.
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I think Acura thinks that there is a subset of potential RL buyers who want the car so much that they will pay full price. They know that there is a larger population of buyers who will buy the cars for, say 3500 to 4500 below msrp. In the past everyone was able to buy for the lower figure, so I believe the current strategy is to cut production back to a trickle in hopes they can hold on price. I see problems with this approach in light of the current economic meltdown and the availability of the TL model in AWD at a much lower msrp. But time will tell. One of the first 09 RL's in my area sold at a $2500 discount from msrp per a salesman I know.
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