Want a new Rl

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:09 AM
  #1  
pazbien's Avatar
Thread Starter
2nd Gear
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Want a new Rl

I have been deciding on a new car for months. Either a new Accord v6 Fully Loaded or a Used low mileage Rl. Honda dealers have not wanted to go lower thatn 27,000$ on the Accord so I was thinking about spending as much on used Rl.

So far I found 2 cars that I like:
12,348 mile 2008 Acura Rl $34,897 TECH
16,343 mile 2007 Acura RL Certified $28,000 (non-Tech)
32,400 mile 2007 Acura Rl TECH $28000

What should I offer? Thanks a bunch.
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:48 AM
  #2  
miner's Avatar
Safety Car
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,644
Likes: 313
From: The Woodlands, TX
2007 Non-tech gets my vote. PAX tires on Tech pkg could be a probelm in the future.
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:19 AM
  #3  
CFoote's Avatar
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 497
Likes: 46
The new Accord has a lot of the RL's technology built in, but thats to be expected since the RL is now 4 years old.

Having said that, the RL is still built better than the Accord. Drive both and see what you think. If you think the Accord will get you where you need to go, nothing beats a new car. However if you appreciate the better build quality and features of the RL, than I would go that direction.
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:28 AM
  #4  
acuda's Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by miner
2007 Non-tech gets my vote. PAX tires on Tech pkg could be a probelm in the future.


I think you only have to worry about PAX if the car has the CMBS option. I'm not sure about particular years but I think the "regular tech" package without CMBS did not include PAX.

Any others know if I am correct here?
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:36 PM
  #5  
SSFTSX's Avatar
Safety Car
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,581
Likes: 64
Honda Accord has alot better fuel economy and cheaper to maintain. But RL has Style.


Reply
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 03:37 PM
  #6  
neuronbob's Avatar
Senior Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 20,067
Likes: 4,698
From: Cleveland area, OH
Originally Posted by miner
2007 Non-tech gets my vote. PAX tires on Tech pkg could be a probelm in the future.
The 2007 Tech package was the equivalent of the 2006 non-tech package--e.g. no CMBS/PAX.

I'd get the 2007 Tech rather than the 2008 Tech or the 2007 non-tech.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:41 PM.