09 RL - Owners unite
05-18-2009, 04:36 PM
#83
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Are you saying my car has a different pattern, offset, or something somewhere?
I am pretty sure they are the same.
P.S. Tirerack thinks so too.
huh
05-18-2009, 04:39 PM
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i didn't want to go 18's..
i wanted 20's.. but the store didn't have any nice ones. and the ones i liked costed 3g's.. or they were to heavy..
i wanted 20's.. but the store didn't have any nice ones. and the ones i liked costed 3g's.. or they were to heavy..
05-30-2009, 02:42 PM
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Hey, all! I've been floating around AZ for a couple of years with not much to say but lots of interest. Now that I've traded my '05 for an '09 tech (black/parchment, $41K), I thought I'd join the '09 group!
05-30-2009, 08:32 PM
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05-30-2009, 10:01 PM
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I inquired about the 2009 RL and they did not have any in stock they had sold out on all of them, they only had one all the way in the back that was sold but you could only check it on the outside.
Man I really wanted to check the interior of the new RL. I looked at the rear of the car, it was black and it just does not look good to me, I think you got one of the few colors that works well for the rear of the car, it does not look good in all colors. The front I just wish they could transplant in it the lights and grill of the 05 rl, the new grill is just crazy.
Don't get me wrong there is still a lotta good they did with the car but whoever is designing the new grills for Acura should be locked up in a dungeon and be brought out everyday to receive a public whipping with an Cat o' nine tails.
06-03-2009, 07:24 AM
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Welcome! And post some more. I see RLs are still going for the low 40's.
06-03-2009, 11:00 AM
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037, people are sometime ignorant with there comments. Lol
of course we know how they 09 rl's look. Duh. You have one. Lol
but its nice to share other people's cars...
of course we know how they 09 rl's look. Duh. You have one. Lol
but its nice to share other people's cars...
06-03-2009, 12:57 PM
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06-03-2009, 03:43 PM
#100
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true but i would trade my fast for your RL
06-14-2009, 07:37 PM
#102
2017 TLX AWD Adv FBP/EB
Hello all, just purchased my '09 RL on Saturday. I bought a new Silver Jade Metallic, Taupe interior, Tech package. Quite a journey to arrive at this car as I was looking all over creation for a cert pre-owned, but they kept getting sold before I could get to them. Found a dealer willing to unload a new one for a great price not to far away (well, less than 200 miles from home). This car was well worth the effort to shop. Love the AWD. Steering gets tighter the faster you go. Love accelerating into turns. So far I am very happy. Just ordered the matching splash guards and floor mats. Can't wait to drive it around tonight to see all those purdy lights. Here are some pics of my girl and thanks for sharing in my joy:
06-15-2009, 11:30 AM
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06-15-2009, 03:33 PM
#108
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06-15-2009, 03:44 PM
#109
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What did you replace them with? I have a family connection at Bridgestone that gets me a discount Not a bad deal, but not significant enough that I wouldn't deviate for a good tire from another manufacture. Your are a northeaster, so you deal with snow/ice like I will. Appreciate your thoughts.
06-15-2009, 04:07 PM
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What did you replace them with? I have a family connection at Bridgestone that gets me a discount Not a bad deal, but not significant enough that I wouldn't deviate for a good tire from another manufacture. Your are a northeaster, so you deal with snow/ice like I will. Appreciate your thoughts.
I feel either one of those two tires dramatically improves wet traction and cornering ability.
Then again, I drive over the speed limit in the rain...so I need the extra grip. I don't like slowing down in turns either...so I prefer to be glued to the road vs flying off.
Bridgestone 960's to me seemed a bit weaker than the Pilot Sport's A/S but they are usually cheaper. In the snow they almost drove me into a wall because I couldn't stop from 5 mph while turning.
If you see no snow and you got a bridgestone connection, I would recommend 960's.
If money is not an issue get the Pilot Sport A/S Plus.
My
06-25-2009, 08:04 PM
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2017 TLX AWD Adv FBP/EB
My fellow '09 owners (I think I have seen 3 others on here), how cold do your seats get at level 3? I expect arctic, but it is just pleasant. Curious what you are experiencing.
06-25-2009, 09:11 PM
#115
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at level 3 they get cold enough to be felt but nowhere near freezing your .... basically the @$$ does not sweat anymore.
I don't think this feature was meant to freeze anything...that's a law suit for infertility etc...
I don't think this feature was meant to freeze anything...that's a law suit for infertility etc...
06-25-2009, 10:28 PM
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2017 TLX AWD Adv FBP/EB
06-26-2009, 10:59 AM
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. I just wanted my @$$ to go numb if I wanted it to. It doesn't, but is still is cool and comfortable, a nice feature.
06-29-2009, 06:57 PM
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Right now I am at the in-laws for the week (mind you day 2 of 8). We had to take the MDX to haul all our gear. I am sad to say I have separation anxiety from my RL. I am gonna detail the MDX this week and just pretend it is my RL. 
The MDX rocks, but it isn't an RL. At least the wife will get a clean car out of the deal.
The MDX rocks, but it isn't an RL. At least the wife will get a clean car out of the deal.