hpfiend

Hello everyone,

My wife and I are the proud new owners of a 2008 Lakeshore Metallic RL. So far we are very impressed. We got it with just 18,3XX miles and are looking forward to putting some more mileage on it. It is a non-tech model but it seems to have a DVD ROM drive in the trunk for some purpose. Can't wait to learn more about this amazing vehicle- when I saw it up on the lift for my inspection I was very impressed with the technology, aluminum everywhere with quality welds (robotic tig?), carbon fiber driveshaft, and some sort of valences off of the rear control arms I am assuming to cut noise? We live in ohio so some all season mats and trunk cover are on the short list of must haves.

rmjse

Gratz. That is not a DVD-Rom in the trunk, but only a CD-Rom drive for the compass. You can easily convert your drive to a DVD-Rom and get Navigation in your RL by buying the unit from a parts, salvage or junk yard.

Read the post below for a how-to:

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-90/i-003-diy-base-rl-nav-rl-conversion-499970/

tnobori1

Canadian model?? Great mileage, btw! Welcome!

hpfiend

Thanks! I had read that great post before which is one of the reasons I asked the question- the unit in my car actually says "DVD-ROM" on it?

hpfiend

Would a canadian model have that drive standard? The car came from Fla originally? Or is it a dvd rom which they have changed something in it so that it will only play cd-roms?

Thanks!

hpfiend

I just ejected the disc and it said global positioning system version 4.54 with a date of 2006 on it?? The disc did not say cd or dvd that I could see.

hpfiend

correction- it says compact disc on it- is there a way to edit posts?

thanks!

FredS

You and your wife will enjoy your new purchase. I have a 2007 with 144,000 miles (yes I drive alot/business) and can sincerely say I enjoy driving mine as much today as mile #1. Sometimes I get the itch and look at new used cars and revert back to my RL. For the money the RL, IMO, is a fantastic automoble. If you do alot of highway driving, I would look at investing in a clear bra for the front. There are threads about these products. I bought the 3m product, the Invisable Shield, and I am very satisfied. In four years not a nick and has held up very well. Regarding the all weather mats below is a link if you have the light gray interior like mine.

http://www.weathertech.com/store/mvp...Id=6&Year=2007

Pint

Congrats! Right choice!