fan_888

Just curious because some people said this car is for grandpa.
So I just wondering what is the average age of RL owner and why you choose this car?

VOdoc

Age 49, chose the RL because I like shiny things that go fast, love technology and hate wasting money.

Ry4an

I'm 30 now and I got my 06 when I was 29. As soon as my wife saw it she said it was a grandpa car.

neuronbob

38 and my answer is exactly the same.

To the OP: is it OK if I add a poll to your post?

fan_888

Yeah sure...
Well I just turn 30 and trade my 04 TL to this 07 RL tech, I love the features of this car offer but my buddies said this car for grandpa but I dont care i'm loving it

dwboston

37.

I bought it for the SH-AWD. The RL is the best car for the $ and the tech in the car is awesome.

I don't think this looks like a "grandpa car":

GoHawks

44 - and this "grandpa" is going to get himself in trouble driving this car.

neuronbob

Poll added.

I don't think this is a grandpa car.

BTW, I just noticed you are another TL to RL convert. There are many of us here.....

NavyDoc333

Unfortunately, this "poll" is going to be skewed. I am betting the average age of ownership is 'older'...but the average age of RL owners who visit and post on forums is 'younger'.
My dad still doesn't know how to use email.

lumpulus

47...wanted AWD and my G/F already had the RDX.

den

42 and i wanted a commuter car with awd and it was 18k cheaper than a 530xi comparably equipped. good value i thought but i dont like the way it looks but the performance is fine. looks like a honda accord.

neuronbob

My dad, in his late 50's, downloads on P2P! As a neurologist, I see a lot of "older" (I consider this above age 60) patients. You would be surprised how many of them bring in printouts from WebMD that weren't done by their kids or grandkids! So you might be surprised by the results of this poll. There's already a couple of responses from people over 60, so we'll see.

You might want to check out the Photo Gallery. You'd be amazed at how you can enhance the looks of the 2G RL just by adding some subtle tint and wheels, and the rear lip spoiler makes that funny-shaped curvy rear look much better. Trust me, you still made a good choice, and you hopefully invested the $18k you saved over the Beemer.

NavyDoc333

[QUOTE=neuronbob]My dad, in his late 50's, downloads on P2P! As a neurologist, I see a lot of "older" (I consider this above age 60) patients. You would be surprised how many of them bring in printouts from WebMD that weren't done by their kids or grandkids! So you might be surprised by the results of this poll. There's already a couple of responses from people over 60, so we'll see.


Yeah, but do they remember where they parked their car when they leave your office?

Rob L

28 here (got the car at 26) and liked it for the AWD and goodies it has.

Mike_TX

I'm surprised to see so many young whippersnappers here. I'm turning 62 next month and I'm not about to slip into a big Buick and wobble down the highway at 50mph with my left blinker on.
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Marc S

im 24, i wanted a luxury sedan and AWD was a must. plus, with all the options, you cant beat the price.

UW RL

30 now, got the car when I was 29. I moved from a 2000 TL with Comptech exhaust, springs, sway bars, and AEM intake. It was time for me for another car, and it was natural to move to the RL.

RL05

I took delivery of mine 8/16/05 at the ripe old age of 21.

sri_gondi

36,Love the RL for Technology and the bang for the buck.....

8 ball

The changes they made in 2005 seemed to target a younger audience.

RL06tech

gavine

The poll is locked so I can't enter. I'm 38.

I don't understand this grandpa thing and probably never will.

The car is athletic, not boaty and I think it looks sharp....(nothing like an Accord)

Granpa cars typically have big trunks and isn't one of the complaints about this car that it has a small trunk?

synth19

In "real life" I have never seen anyone younger then me driving this car. The car is appreciated by an older demographic, no doubt about it. With age comes wisdom.

taitando

28 now, but got it back when I was 26. Despite the AWD and tons of gadgetry, my ex-girlfriend also said it was a grandpa's car. Hmm...guess that's why she's now an ex.

Dr. Colorado

ROFL! took delivery in july 2005 at the age of 33, now 34. Pretty much every lady that's stepped in the car has been impressed, even more so if ya let em drive it plus who cares if others think it's a grandpa's car? less chance of your rl getting keyed or broken into at the mall IMO.

VOdoc

Age and cunning beats youth and skill any day!!

BTW I'm another TL-to-RL convert. No squeaking.

fan_888

Thank you all. I feel much better now.
Beside everyday I'm more in love with this car, so smooth...can't wait to put mod on this car

Riddler2222

Was 39 when I got it, now I am 40. The deal Acura was offering in October was to good to pass up. I love the gadgets, ride and audio system, I will admitt however; the body style is still pretty conservative IMHO. Still, have absolutely no regrets whatsoever.

wstr75

I'm 54 and will be the double-nickel later this year. Riddler said it all for me. I'm glad to be hanging with you younger folks. Like the Irish adage, "You are only as old as the woman you're with", my car woman (06 RL) is one hecka of a lot younger than my previous car woman (02 RL). She's got gorgeous curves and also lets me take curves in pretty much any position my imagination can imagine (VSA, no VSA, climb inclines, etc.).

Yep, glad to be hanging out with you younger folks.
wstr

skiunow

I'm 28 and this is my 5th Acura. Best car for the money hands down. Who could resist all those shiny buttons =)

I will never own another BMW, well maybe an M6, but the 740i I purchased new depreciated faster than a condemned house. There was no sense in worrying about where the latest rattle was coming from or what was going to break next. I still have it, but it's left at the airport most of the time. I think if I had to give up my RL I would deffinately go with a Mercedes CLS, I love the lines on that car.

bluexcrush

IHE, rims and CF hood, that is all.

bluexcrush

i wonder if acura offers discounts for seniors :lol: just playing :p

gdevine

I'm 54 however I'm obviously young at heart. I would never consider getting a Lincoln Continental or a Volvo. I come from a family whose uncle at 92 drove a black Pontiac Firebird. Enuff said.

Mike_TX

Only 3 of us out of 73 have admitted to being 60+?

Couldn't be too much of a "grandpa car" with those stats.
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Riddler2222

Or perhaps there is only three honest people who responded.

Where the hell did I leave my power chair???

wstr75

I may be 54, but I love driving the h%ll out of my RL. Darn thing is like on rails when making sharp turns under heavy power. I don't expect the original tires to last long with all the fun I'm having.

jftjr

Well, the bell curve *is* going to be shifted to the left somewhat, given that most RL drivers over 60 are still trying to call their grandchildren to ask them where the power switch on the computer is and how to make a post on the Interweb.....

(kidding.)

Oh, and I'm 38... for two more days.

Proud_RLowner

Dang i thought i was the youngest but i see i've been beat... I'm 24 now, however i was 23 when i bought my 05 RL. I traded in my 05 TL.

Paul S

This made me laugh. I've always told everyone that I'll be romping on the fun peddle as long as the state issues me a license.

neuronbob

That's how I feel, too.

Mike_TX is setting the standard for us youngsters . Just because you're 62, you don't have give up this kind of fun.