L-003: Thinking about the RL? "Must-See" Acura RL Introduction Video!

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Old 11-12-2006 | 11:54 PM
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L-003: Thinking about the RL? "Must-See" Acura RL Introduction Video!

Check it out, great promo for the RL and very informative to those in the market. This video uses an '05 model, but most of what is mentioned in the video applies to 05+.


http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...acura+rl&hl=en
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Old 11-13-2006 | 05:27 AM
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That video is very comprehensive. It IS a great intro to our car. I hope more people view it! Thanks for the link.
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Old 11-13-2006 | 01:56 PM
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Thanks for stickying this one, it will be a great intro for new RL owners like me. Colin Sato makes AWESOME videos. His video for the TL was great.
Old 11-16-2006 | 03:03 PM
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wow i didnt know about the Remote Headrest Retractors

Neat!!
Old 11-16-2006 | 05:29 PM
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Darn that Desert Mist looks good!

(But then so does my Carbon Grey. )
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Old 01-21-2007 | 04:31 PM
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Hi guys,

Thanks for the kind words. I like to think that each video has gotten better. They were produced in the following order TL, TSX, RL then the RSX. I actually like the RSX the most. They are all available for download on my site http://satoauto.com/cblog/

If I end up staying with Acura, I hope to create a video for the MDX next, then possibly for the RDX. I also have plans for more Tech Talk videos that feature a specific "Acura Signature Technology" such as VTEC or SH-AWD.
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Old 01-21-2007 | 07:12 PM
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No, Colin, thank YOU for your hard work.
Old 01-21-2007 | 09:24 PM
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Bob,

I received mail from a member here and unfortunately I deleted it in the filter before I had a chance to download it. Any chance if you're reading you could resend it?
Old 02-07-2007 | 10:58 PM
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Well Colin, I just finished watching your videos. You did a fantastic job and certainly put the magazines to shame with your in-depth reviews. Two thumbs up!
Old 02-24-2007 | 10:23 PM
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Very nice video. Enjoyed it a great deal. Very informative. Need some Colins selling cars on the east coast. Usually not impressed with the sales people around here.
Old 03-15-2007 | 08:36 PM
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I second that one... LOVED the video. It really is selling me on getting one for my wife. I wonder how many of you guys got it for their wife, instead of own it for themselves?

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Old 05-29-2007 | 06:30 PM
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this video kicks serious butt... wish i had seen this before buying my RL; then i wouldn't have so many doubts during the first month of ownership
Old 03-12-2008 | 09:14 AM
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That was a great video. Just a quick question.

How did you get the windows to come down with the remote and can you make the windows go back up?

Thanks a mil!
Old 03-12-2008 | 10:11 AM
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Press unlock button twice on remote and hold on second press until windows reach desired state of openess.
Old 03-12-2008 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by lumpulus
Press unlock button twice on remote and hold on second press until windows reach desired state of openess.
Hell yeah! Thanks lumpulus! Is it possible to make the window go up?
Old 03-12-2008 | 11:34 AM
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Hell yeah! Thanks lumpulus! Is it possible to make the window go up?
It is not possible to make the windows go back up with the fob; this is a safety/liability issue, apparently. Euro-spec vehicles have this feature enabled, typically. I'm assuming it's a US regulation...

However, using the keyhole on the door handle, you can make the windows go back up. Just remove the key-insert in your fob, insert in keyhole, twist to lock, and hold.
Old 03-12-2008 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
It is not possible to make the windows go back up with the fob; this is a safety/liability issue, apparently. Euro-spec vehicles have this feature enabled, typically. I'm assuming it's a US regulation...

However, using the keyhole on the door handle, you can make the windows go back up. Just remove the key-insert in your fob, insert in keyhole, twist to lock, and hold.
Thanks for the info SPUDMIN!
Old 11-24-2008 | 09:22 PM
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neat this jus made me wanna get a RL more already got my eyes on an 05
Old 11-29-2008 | 10:36 AM
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wow .. I'm checking one out today! Black and Parch .. was shopping for TLs, but now I'm almost sold on the RL.
Old 11-29-2008 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by b0n3
wow .. I'm checking one out today! Black and Parch .. was shopping for TLs, but now I'm almost sold on the RL.
Me and you both bro, I've been doing a lot of shopping for TLs, but I'm very much leaning towards an RL, which personally will be more bang for my buck.


Thanks for great vid Mr. Sato.
Old 02-17-2009 | 10:34 PM
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Oh god i really love this car!!!
Old 02-18-2009 | 07:05 PM
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Hi, I'm not new to AZ i am currently a TL owner but i have the opportunity to get a 05 RL and really looking forward to it now after that instructional video! i had a couple ?'s but not anymore. I do like the fact of the voice navi but also curious if the navi is touch screen also or is it voice and button control? Thanx
Old 02-18-2009 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by princekaleo
Hi, I'm not new to AZ i am currently a TL owner but i have the opportunity to get a 05 RL and really looking forward to it now after that instructional video! i had a couple ?'s but not anymore. I do like the fact of the voice navi but also curious if the navi is touch screen also or is it voice and button control? Thanx
The RL's NAVI is strictly voice and button control as opposed to touch screen like the TL. I haven't used the TL's NAVI but I really like the RL's.
Old 02-19-2009 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by See3p0
The RL's NAVI is strictly voice and button control as opposed to touch screen like the TL. I haven't used the TL's NAVI but I really like the RL's.
Thanx for the info.
Old 04-18-2009 | 11:02 AM
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I'm sold. This car is gangsta.
Old 05-01-2009 | 01:00 AM
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ive had my 2009 RL since 2008 and i love the handling but i travel
alot and had put 25,000 miles on the car and was thinking of getting
a new TL mine is the 09 RL with tech package and the dealer only wants to give me $35,000 ??? whats up with that??
Old 05-01-2009 | 06:24 AM
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Great! Now I want a RL even MORE

nice find love the video
Old 05-01-2009 | 04:22 PM
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I'll let you sit in the back seat
Old 05-01-2009 | 05:27 PM
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but... but... I wanna sit in the drivers seat





Old 05-04-2009 | 09:44 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_A3LX-a1b4

check out the handling...
Old 07-07-2010 | 12:08 PM
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We just sold our '97 RL. That was a great automobile giving us 225,000 trouble free miles. That video is great and really showcases what a wonderful car we owned. I can only hope that our '06 can do as well.
Old 08-22-2010 | 11:53 PM
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Thanks for sharing, looking forward to my 05RL tomorrow.
Old 08-19-2013 | 09:07 AM
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Can someone update the link of the video for me? Im in the market for a RL of my own, I wanna know all the ups and downs before purchasing one
Old 03-21-2015 | 10:26 PM
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I am in the market for a RL and have been doing as much research as I can. I would love to watch this video but the link is dead...
Old 08-15-2015 | 03:48 AM
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Is the link available on YouTube? that one no longer works..

Thanks!
Old 08-16-2015 | 09:45 PM
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Anyone ?
Old 08-16-2015 | 09:49 PM
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The video from 2006?
Old 05-01-2016 | 10:00 PM
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I already bought my RL but I'd love to see the video I can't see it, thanks
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[QQUOTE=synth19;7497328]Check it out, great promo for the RL and very informative to those in the market. This video uses an '05 model, but most of what is mentioned in the video applies to 05+.


http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...acura+rl&hl=en[/QUOTE]
Old 05-01-2016 | 10:53 PM
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Here's one featuring the 2009 RL Elite. (In Canada there's two types: Base & Elite).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ-R8...ature=youtu.be
Old 05-08-2016 | 12:33 AM
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That RL is presently for sale. She's a beauty.
2009 Acura RL Elite for $19,995 in QUÉBEC | autoTRADER.ca


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