RL vs 535i
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you should be able to at least break even, you still got the warranty which is pretty major item in a higher mileage vehicle.
Oh yeah...major when you're selling private. Dealer will rape you regardless.
Oh yeah...major when you're selling private. Dealer will rape you regardless.
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From: Austin, TX
Here is your 50 hp mod and proof that a S/C does exist on an RL.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/2007-rl-acura-supercharger-spec-brake-upgrade-%2A%2Apix-dyno-pg-1%2A%2A-751361/
Throw in a CAI, exhaust, & lighter wheels, and you will be looking at a sub 6 sec 0-60, sub 14 sec 1/4 mi car. Hell the 2009 runs 14.9 and the '11 runs 14.5.
You should be able to get that easily on a trade in. I would guess you could get closer to $20k. The dealer is going to post it for $24k.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Like 037 mentions, sell it private, and you should be able to pull in $22-23k.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/2007-rl-acura-supercharger-spec-brake-upgrade-%2A%2Apix-dyno-pg-1%2A%2A-751361/
Throw in a CAI, exhaust, & lighter wheels, and you will be looking at a sub 6 sec 0-60, sub 14 sec 1/4 mi car. Hell the 2009 runs 14.9 and the '11 runs 14.5.
You should be able to get that easily on a trade in. I would guess you could get closer to $20k. The dealer is going to post it for $24k.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Like 037 mentions, sell it private, and you should be able to pull in $22-23k.
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From: The Woodlands, TX
Last August (2010) I traded my '06 w/62XXX in on my '10 RL. I got $17,500 after countering their counter offer. They started @ $14,900. They finally sold the car for $19,500 - buyer called me and had a few questions.
so that's good.
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From: Toronto
an RL is easier to modify?? WTF...
you can add a $500 juicebox ECU to a 135/335/535 and run sub 13 second 1/4 miles... an RL can have every bolt on on the world, spend 2000+ on intake/exhaust and you won't break under 15 seconds... maybe hihg 14s if you were going downhill with a tailwind..
you can't mod anRL to be fast. period. they are nice.. they are quick enough.. but NOT fast.
the 535 is fast stock. with a chip they are flat out screamers. BUT..and this is a big issue... one wil have more problems and they will cost more to fix on a bMW.
tons of people are getting stranded with busted fuel pumps on the turbo BMW motors... I have heard of no one getting stranded with their RL.. at least not any recurring problem that is systemic....
i'll have to test drive a 535i...
AND I need to get a realistic trade in quote for my RL. I have 55k miles on my 06. it also is CPO with the "wrap" until mid 2013. I owe about 16500 on it. any chance I will break even or make a grand or two on it as a trade or will they try to rape me and give me like 10k for it?
you can add a $500 juicebox ECU to a 135/335/535 and run sub 13 second 1/4 miles... an RL can have every bolt on on the world, spend 2000+ on intake/exhaust and you won't break under 15 seconds... maybe hihg 14s if you were going downhill with a tailwind..
you can't mod anRL to be fast. period. they are nice.. they are quick enough.. but NOT fast.
the 535 is fast stock. with a chip they are flat out screamers. BUT..and this is a big issue... one wil have more problems and they will cost more to fix on a bMW.
tons of people are getting stranded with busted fuel pumps on the turbo BMW motors... I have heard of no one getting stranded with their RL.. at least not any recurring problem that is systemic....
i'll have to test drive a 535i...
AND I need to get a realistic trade in quote for my RL. I have 55k miles on my 06. it also is CPO with the "wrap" until mid 2013. I owe about 16500 on it. any chance I will break even or make a grand or two on it as a trade or will they try to rape me and give me like 10k for it?
Here is your 50 hp mod and proof that a S/C does exist on an RL.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=751361
Throw in a CAI, exhaust, & lighter wheels, and you will be looking at a sub 6 sec 0-60, sub 14 sec 1/4 mi car. Hell the 2009 runs 14.9 and the '11 runs 14.5.
You should be able to get that easily on a trade in. I would guess you could get closer to $20k. The dealer is going to post it for $24k.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Like 037 mentions, sell it private, and you should be able to pull in $22-23k.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=751361
Throw in a CAI, exhaust, & lighter wheels, and you will be looking at a sub 6 sec 0-60, sub 14 sec 1/4 mi car. Hell the 2009 runs 14.9 and the '11 runs 14.5.
You should be able to get that easily on a trade in. I would guess you could get closer to $20k. The dealer is going to post it for $24k.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
Like 037 mentions, sell it private, and you should be able to pull in $22-23k.
Last edited by pickler; Sep 23, 2011 at 09:30 PM.
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