fatty

I am looking at an 05 for about 31k otd, you guys think i can do better?? It has almost 40k miles on it. What should I look for?? What should I worry about?? Is the new model coming out in late 08 or when?? Thanks

nore03

Well i just got mine for 32000 otd it has 35k miles and is certified. You can try to get a better deal but I doubt it. Check how long they had that RL on their lot, if its been a while then maybe you can if not then i strongly doubt it.

neuronbob

fatty,

Welcome to AZ! The main thing you will want to have checked out on that 2005 is for the TSBs that have been released to improve the electronic systems. If they haven't been done, it's just a simple matter of visiting the dealer to have them taken care of after purchase. I'm pretty sure 2005 RL owners will chime in to give you more specifics.

$31k OTD is not a bad deal. Would you believe that KBB is quoting $36k for dealer retail value for a 2005 RL with 40k miles? I don't think anyone here has actually paid that much for a 2005 at this point.

nore03

Here in CT most 05's at dealers with that kinda miles are actually for $33k or higher. i've even seen some at $36k with like 45k miles. So you better jump on it.

fatty

Pulled the trigger and got it! IM sooooo happy! One thing on the way home i did notice was when the light switch is left on auto, doesnt auto mean it shuts off on its own after i leave the car?? It keeps beeping telling me the light is on????

fatty

Ohh and how accurate is the tire pressure???

GoHawks

It should go off, but I remember hearing that the '05s had the annoying chime. It was corrected in '06 by eliminating it.

nore03

I think the tire pressure is accurate. Mine seems to be fine. Yeah i just noticed that beep too. But it doesnt bother me much. Its hard to get used to not actually using the key to lock and unlock the door and start and stop the car. Everytime i park the car and get ready to get out i sit for a minute and ponder to myself if i'm forgetting something. well its only been 1 official day with my new love so i guess i will eventually get used to it. What color did you get? Was it certified?

gdevine

You guys will not get used to this car. I've had mine for a year and still am excited to drive it. Weekends are my driving days of the RL. I love Fridays cause I've got 3 days of RL ing it.

neuronbob

Welcome to our exclusive little club, then! Don't forget to post your purchase details in the RL owner sign in thread at the top of the main 2G RL page. We hope to hear from you often.

The chime on auto is a known issue with the 2005s.

I find the TPMS system reasonably accurate, usually within 1 psi of my trusty analog tire pressure meter.

Treblig

You want to make sure that you shut the off. There have been stories where some people did not turn the car all the way off and drained their batteries.

nore03

lol you are right cause i came out the car a couple times and forgot to turn it off and had to walk back like geez i'm an idiot. its almost impossible to walk away with out turning it off cause once u step away it beeps at you. so you have to remember.

synth19

fatty

So i just got the car I dont have to change oils(diff, tranny, etc...) until the reminder says so?

Touge

That's correct. Look at the MID and see what code it gives you when it's servicing time.

johnnykuz

I bought my 2005 w/38K miles on it for $30K from a FL dealer on eBay.

Always great to bring a FL car to the Northeast.

TampaRLX-SH

Congrats johnnykuz! That will be one sweet ride back up to the Northeast. The RL is a great driver for long haul trips.

Tha should be plenty of time in th RL to give us your impressions when you get home and settled. Safe trip to ya.