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Re: New RL for 2010? [genesis6]
by rv65
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Jul 25, 2008 (10:57 pm)
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Replying to: genesis6 (Jul 25, 2008 5:36 pm)
Yes the 2011 RL will debut in 2010. Thats when it will likely get a v8 and a RWD based platform. The v8 will likely have VCM and other fuel saving technologies.
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Re: New RL for 2010? [rv65]
by billyperks2
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Jul 29, 2008 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: rv65 (Jul 25, 2008 10:57 pm)
Finally got a chance to check out the refreshed RL and I have say I like it a whole lot.When I drove up to the dealer there was a white one parked up front and I was immediately taken aback by the refreshed taillights and very nicely done pearl white exterior with the chrome trim by the footwell.My sales guy saw me pulled up and went in the back for a black one, I sat in the car for about 30 minutes playing around with the gizmos- I am totally sold, this upcoming TL better be a home run for me not to purchase the RL.
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2009 RLs - selling very well
by go_mdx1
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Jul 29, 2008 (12:32 pm)
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Although I personally don't care for the 2009 RL, others appear to be in love with this car as it is selling very well at my 2 area Acura dealers. Nearly all of the 10 original shipment vehicles have been sold.
Wonder what kind of price discount are being offerred on the 2009 RLs to make them so attractive.
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Re: 2009 RLs - selling very well [go_mdx1]
by billyperks2
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Jul 29, 2008 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (Jul 29, 2008 12:32 pm)
One dealer offered $1000 off and another $500- that is definitly not attrative to me.
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Re: 2009 RLs - selling very well [billyperks2]
by jjacura
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Jul 31, 2008 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: billyperks2 (Jul 29, 2008 2:01 pm)
When the redesigned 2005 first came out most of us ordering in advance did not get any discounts. My dealer threw in mudguards, trunk liner, and winter floor mats. that was it. The RL has been a dream car. It's worth the full list. A Grand discount pays for replacing the Michelins at 50,000 miles... 
JJ
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Re: 2009 RLs - selling very well [go_mdx1]
by desert_rat
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Aug 05, 2008 (7:28 pm)
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (Jul 29, 2008 12:32 pm)
Seems they are moving fast here too. Did a test drive and there is certainly more room on the back seat. I normally touch the ceiling with my head, and in the 2009 is acceptable, not in the 2008. I do this in a lot of other cars, so the 2009 is OK.
It now looks great, front and rear end.
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Re: 2009 RLs - selling very well [desert_rat]
by docrw
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Aug 06, 2008 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: desert_rat (Aug 05, 2008 7:28 pm)
Are you talking just about headroom or leg room as well? I read that the way they improved leg room was to make the front seat thinner, by making cutouts in the back to increase knee room.
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Re: 2009 RLs - selling very well [docrw]
by bvdj84
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Aug 17, 2008 (4:44 pm)
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Replying to: docrw (Aug 06, 2008 10:42 am)
Well atleast this time around, the RL looks a bit more youthful, younger, I would say the older RL looked sort of like a Buick. The new RL is nice, though expensive. The Acura brand looks very techy, very cool! Though a different approach to design, I appreciate it, its almost like the car is alive, like a computer on wheels. Thank them for atleast stepping outside the box, and not putting something out there that looks like every other car.
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Re: Rear Leg Room Not Changed [ocim]
by steveaccord
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Sep 15, 2008 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: ocim (Jul 22, 2008 7:06 pm)
If I may offer a speculation on this topic.
One could predict that Acura will remain stingy on rear seat accommodation if we accept that the brand is being developed to attract young (at heart at least) clientele that favors the Sporty set up of the vehicle. In pursuing such a philosophy of performance over comfort they are merely following leaders in this area of the automotive segment. I can speak more specifically about BMW because that is what I have tested when shopping recently. A series 5 has marginally more leg room than a series 3 as I found out. The reason for that is that for a car best enjoyed under a 'spirited' driving the fun is for those sitting in front so there is where the prize for this premium vehicles is placed. At least that is what I suspect is going on. Certainly Lexus plays by other standard (and benefits from a much larger offering) but I doubt that Acura will depart much from the current philosophy.
Truly,
Steveaccord
P.S. due to a change in my garage lineup I should now change my nick to SteveBMW
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