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Old 12-26-2010, 11:40 AM
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Old 12-26-2010, 11:42 AM
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wow...that grille looks even worse.....
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I'll wager they don't import 3000 this year unless they start discounting big time from the day they hit the dealers' shelves.
As C&D says, much more for the money at other showrooms.
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I think it's manufactured in the U.S., and that they sold much less than 3000 anyways. They only sold 33 here in Canada in 2010. Yes, you read that right. Thirty-three 2010 Acura RLs were sold in Canada.
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No, the RL is made in Japan. They imported 3000 and last I saw they had sold approximately 2700 of those.
I would guesstimate 2000 to 2500 this year.
Don't get me wrong, it's a solid performer but, the competition is simply too strong for similar money.
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I love this car. Likes most have said, the playing field is just to full. If they have to discount them to move them, fine by me.
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When is the 2011 available?
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Is that the new Acura Avalon?
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Originally Posted by getakey
When is the 2011 available?
The 2011 Acura RL goes on sale at Acura dealerships on December 21, 2010 and will be available in 3 trim levels. The MSRP for the RL will be $47,200, RL with Technology Package will be $51,350, and the RL with Advance Package will be $55,150.
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Not in NY

One local dealer expected the base RL's in November. There are no RL's shown in inventory as of today, 12/28
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Originally Posted by TSX69
The 2011 Acura RL goes on sale at Acura dealerships on December 21, 2010 and will be available in 3 trim levels. The MSRP for the RL will be $47,200, RL with Technology Package will be $51,350, and the RL with Advance Package will be $55,150.
I guess I should have read the PR more carefully. That said, according to their web sites, there are no 2011 RL's in inventory at any Dealers in the Bay Area.
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I'm looking to replace my 2006 RL this spring, and I'm having trouble finding anything in the sub-$60K price range that can match the RL for features, especially with four-wheel drive. Frankly the Taurus SHO comes closest. Am I missing something?
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What is the advance package? They mail you a check before you go buy the car? Don't we wish!
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I bet most dealers won't stock '11 models unless Acura forces them down their throats; there's still '10 models out there.

I seem to remember that some automakers have a system where if you want an in-demand model, you have to take x amount of unpopular ones as well. Not sure where I heard this, though.

My local dealer, according to their website, has a '10 and an '11 available...
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Post Advance Package

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What is the advance package?
I think that the 2011 may be on sale now but apparently mostly by order. My dealership only has 1 2010 & no 2011s - they had no idea when any would arrive.
2011 Acura RL Pricing
Advance Package
* Includes Technology Package (Navi, GPS temp control, BlueTooth, ventilated seats, active front lighting & parking sensors)

*Braking:
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)

*Cruise Control:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

*Exterior:
Power Folding Side Mirrors
Old 12-29-2010, 11:31 AM
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I can't even select RL in the list of models on the web inventory for most Dealers in the Bay Area. There's no 2010s or 2011s within 50 miles of me.
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Originally Posted by Aman
I think it's manufactured in the U.S., and that they sold much less than 3000 anyways. They only sold 33 here in Canada in 2010. Yes, you read that right. Thirty-three 2010 Acura RLs were sold in Canada.
Legends/RLs have always been made in Japan and only in Japan since 1986.
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Originally Posted by alfadoctor
What is the advance package? They mail you a check before you go buy the car? Don't we wish!


It's actually a voucher for a Japanese Legend grille

Old 12-29-2010, 12:22 PM
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just checked inventory again
Checked 10 Dealers within 100 miles
2 Dealers had 1 2011 RL, 1 had 2. They are all Black
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