Hi, I am new to this forum and looking to purchase a 2nd generation RL in the next few days.

Can someone point to a good site or personally elaborate on the all of the differences between the various 2nd generation RL years? I want to save a buck and therefore I am looking at '06 and '05 models. Up to this point I haven't come across the differences and would prefer not to 'discover' them after committing to the 'wrong' model year.

Thanks

1/2Krazy

 

Welcome to Acurazine!

This is a frequently asked question. The answer is:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...89&postcount=3
(difference between 05 and 06).

The current model's changes are a sticky at the top of the forum.

HTH!

 

The only difference I found on the 07 is that the trunk opening button is now a microlever in the center rather than a microbutton offset to the side. Otherwise the car is identical.

 

The 06 is the same with a micro lever, but if you get the backup camera, they remove the microlever and put in a button off to the side.
Thats why you notice an apparent difference, but its not-its a backup camera difference

 

Thanks, I didn't know that tidbit. Then, there are no differences!

 

From what others say on this forum, the '05s had their share of minor glitches, some but not all of which were fixed with updates by dealers. The '06s seem to be fairly trouble free. The changes btn '06 and '07 are noted as above. The main additional thing you need to be aware of is that there is an input for a music player in the storage area behind the front cup holders in the '07s. Also, there is no fin on the roof in the '07s due to the deletion of onstar.

 

This sort of been hashed out before, but assuming you are talking 07 Tech Package to 06 Base, in addition to the MP3 port, the rear backup camera is now standard, and there appear to have been minor software changes. Voice recognition in 05/06 is 560 to 590 depending on your source of info, and the 07 brochure claims 680 voice commands, slightly more than the claimed 650 for as the 2007 RDX and MDX.

There are very small discrepancies between different sources, such as the acuranews.com website, the acura.com website and the various brochures for each car. These variables seem to exist to some extent for each year also.

 

07 has no OnStar and has Aux input standard.

 

06 and 07 have 6 years / 70,000 Miles warranty on power train.

 

Thanks to you all... Looks like I want an '06 unless I come across a really compelling '05.

 

What's the '06 package name for "fully loaded"? Or does that not really exist due to one-off features such as backup camera, etc?

 

Back-up camera was an option I believe.

 

The "fully loaded" 2006 is the Tech Package (CMBS/PAX). It has adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking system, and 18" Michelin PAX runflat tires. The PAX tires have been somewhat controversial due to questions about replacement cost and the robustness of the dealer network. Most agree they ride better and quieter than the stock 17" rubber.

Do not confuse the 2006 Tech Package with the 2007 "tech package"--that's the same as a 2006 base minus OnStar and plus backup camera. Confusing, I know.

 

my '06 tech package does not come in 18" wheels. I believe 17" wheels.

 

no its 18".
It just doesnt read like that b/c the PAX dont list the tire spec like normal tires

 

Right, PAX tire size is PAX 245-680R460A

245 = section width in mm
680 = rolling diameter in mm
R = radial
460 = outer wheel width in mm (approx 18.1")
A = asymmetrical, because the PAX inner wheel rim diameter is approx 25 mm shorter than the outer wheel width.

I believe the wheel size is 235mm x 460mm