I decided to trade in my 2001 CL Type S since it got a refurbished tranny. I bought a 2004 RL Navi black on black. 46500.00 minus 8,000.00 discount, less 13K for my CL and 8,000.00 dollar check therefore financing 20,000 at 4.9 % for a ROCK SOLID JAPAN BUILT CAR ! I just didn't feel safe in the CL and didn't like the way it performed on my way home this morning.
It's been great ! I'll check in from time to time !

 

Sorry to see ya go but i'm glad to see you kept it in family.

All the best with the new RL, that's a real nice choice.

 

damn, couldn't wait for te 05?

ohh well, stop by.

 

I woulda waited.

 

Me too... AWD + goodies -- yeah, baby! But, I don't know what I would do if the tranny looked like it was going to pull a 5-to-2 downshift special. :shit:

Predictions: Fabvsix S-03 + RL reports.

 

The reason I bought the 04 is that it's ROCK SOLID and great price with 8000.00 discount. Second I don't want to be Acura's test bed ! I also didn't want to pay the 05 RL Hype price when it comes out.
I have pictures tomorrow !

ZAINO time ! .................................................. ....

 

37-38k there isn't anything else I'd rather have. That car is a fuggin steal. Great choice Fabvsix!!!!

 

The RL is a nice car, but I probably would have got a TL or even a TSX. Just a little more exciting to me.

 

Yeah I probably would've gotten a 6spd TL .. but still a great choice

good luck with it

 

My service guy told me the 04 TL's are rattle boxes. He said customers are complaining big time. He said it's a nightmare to rid the rattles. FAIR warning. The RL however, is 100 JAPAN MADE ! SOLID in other words....I'm zainoing it. I need someone to post my pictures later this evening.
Anyone up to help me ?

 

My salesman just called to check on me etc.....he said the boss told them to REMOVE the $8,000.00 discount signs, as they sold 3 yesterday and made NO profits ! LMAO Dah, no shit shurelock !

 

That's awesome man. Now you have that and the MDX?

Badass. Stick around, ya acura freak!

 

congrats!!

 

I would've gotten a TL or a G35 , no more VTEC for you!

 

I took some Zaino shots, but can't figure out how to post on this board, as I have no problems posting attachments on my MDX board. Anyone want to host ? Or tell me how to do it ?
Thanks for the warm welcomes ! This has been a great place to hang out ! I don't think I will abandon you guys. This was the MOST informative place on the Internet. I joined it soon after it started 3 years ago or so.

I know some of the old timers are probably thinking.....Fab bought a 4 DOOR SEDAN ? ? ?

VTEC: I will not miss it ! The RL is like sitting in a space ship....XM satelite radio keeps me occupied !

 

i can host your pics, email me astroboy@acura-cl

 

Astro:
I sending them now !

Thanks so much ! I tell you, this is well kept secret this 04 Acura RL.......quality all the way, fit and finish is superb. Thick paint on the car ! Heavy duty leather seats, real wood on and on.......

 

Astro:

Did you get my email last night ?

 

I’ve heard that too.
That’s why I’d be more thrilled with a Japan Built RL Coupe instead of a TL Coupe to replace the CL.

 

u can use www.photobucket.com to host ur pics... its a real simple website to use check it out....

congrats on the RL, enjoy...

 

NO ONE leaves A-CL! :sqnteek: but if you do

 

I'm not leaving you guys ! I'm hooked on this place. But seriously, Shawn, go drive that 04 RL and look closely, it's quality built all the way around. I even noticed motor parts etc....were all marked..."Made in Japan"...

I'll check out the web site.

Thanks !

 

WHeres the PICS??

 

someone needs to post them. I don't have time to web site visit to host etc....all my other sites, are click click click and it done. This place leaves me clueless. Wanna post them for me ?

 

Smitty will save the day...
CJS156@psualum.com

 

I know how you feel . . . I've felt the same way since I got mine back with the rebuilt tranny . . . just hasn't felt the same.

I hope Honda/Acura are listening to the music . . . We've lost that loving feeling . . .


Ruf

 

 

looks like a really nice car.


love the chest hair/ gold chain thing you got going too.

 

Thanks Smitty ! Great job too !

 

 

I will, as soon as I see one with only 2-Doors.

WOW…… That looks EXACTLY like my old Legend under the hood.
Front-to-Back engine placement too.
Why oh why did they do away with the Coupe.

PS……. We could pass as brothers.

 

LMAF Shawn !

I'm amazed at the quality build. I just LOVE the Auto Tilt Steering feature, the sound system is great, why bother with CD's when you have XM radio ? ? ? ? Why they put a casset player boggels my mind. I also love the ash trays with lighters and REAL wood !

 

Ah bigger Nav screen.

Lookin good.

 

By the way:
Anyone wants my CL Type S, its at the Pleasanton Acura dealership. I had put recently S03's, comptech sway bars, front and rear. They put new pad on rear brakes, shaved them for the first time. Alignment/Balance/Rotate and 74K service. New Interstate battery a few months ago, New electronic odbc module to deploy airbags, all interior lights upgraded to blue PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, recently floor matts replaced, new actuator replaced a year ago or so, replaced transmission at 74,000 miles, otherwise pure stock. Has navi and WELL TAKEN CARE OF. It would be a good one to have. I will miss her !

 

love the car fabvsix

 

Zapata:
Thank you ! I just went to a local speed shop for PIAA bulbs. Should have seen their faces when I told them a 2004 Acura RL. I must have been there first customer with an RL putting PIAA bulbs in all the interior/lic plate/trunk lights/high beams/fog's............LOL....

Question for you Shawn:

Is the On star worth the goodies ? Is the phone reception clear with calling friends etc....Should I subscribe ? Let me know your thoughts on this feature. I have SO much reading to do, but Zainoing it yesterday was a GRIZZLY !

 

I’m the wrong guy to ask that question.
I went the entire FREE year without using it, and then never renewed the plan.
Sure it has some cool safety features if you even need them, but I don’t see paying 199 a year when I always have a cell phone with me.

They gave me 30 free cell minutes, but I never went through the trouble to set it up.
And I knew I wouldn’t be buying it for ANOTHER 20 dollars a month.
Why pay that when I already have thousands of minutes with Verizon.

Maybe start another thread asking for user experiences with OnStar.

Shawn S

 

Congrats on the RL Fab thats a hell of deal you got too

 

Does Comtech make sways for the RL ? Got url ?

 

www.comptechusa.com


looks like all you can get is springs.