hoosier91

This thread is making me want a RL more and more...

expertpc

I have a 2005 redondo red RL with 49k miles. It was my first premium car and it has been kept under cover for the past 9 years.

Hard to limit it to just one or two or three...

1. The confidence you feel cutting that corner so so tight at speed!
2. The sound system. Its getting harder and harder to find DTS or DVD-A disks but they do sound phenomenal in the car!
3. The look and feel of the interior. No plastic lightness here. Everything is stout.

Silver Dolphin

05 in silver here, just rolled over 100k.
I love the SH-AWD (I pronounce it Shawty, like I'm a rapper talking 'bout my girl). I was always a RWD guy, but last car was a FWD due to necessity. I like having a Honda engine with driving characteristics of RWD.
I also love how non-nannified the NAV is. At a stoplight I can change my range to view my route a bit better, or I can adjust my navigation target, or even choose a different address, all without having to get into Park or any other loops. My friend's '14 Ram and all the other cars I have seen all have those silly little rules that worry that you're driving and playing with your dash.
One thing I don't use nearly enough except for the Bluetooth is the voice controls... though I do love Maudie's voice (that's my car's name, deal with it)

TampaRLX-SH

I like the subtle features often dismissed:

- the flush side glass
- the luster and smoothness of the hand wet sanded paint finish
- the redundancy of controls (buttons, VR, steering wheel controls, controller knob)
- the fresh look and feel after 8 years of daily driving
- the fully covered engine bay
- a 'boring' style that remains timeless and ages well
- the solid feel, even weight of the car

...and mostly....

- the schoolgirl giggle I get when lighting up SHAWD on twisty B & C roads.

Türk

Power folding and automatic darkening side mirrors.
Blue interior lighting.
All auto power windows and sunroof.
Opening and closing windows and sunroof via remote controller.
Illuminated door handles. (inner and outer ones)
Unlocking only driver's door when pressing to OPEN only once.

Regards...

Shorton62

Bose. SHAWD.

I still love the car, although the S5 is tempting me.

rlx015

Everything that ONE would want in a car except sports-car acceleration under 5sec/60mph - ONE WILL FIND IN ACURA RL!!!

I am already scouting 2009-2012/13 version once I retire this one to my wife

06RL/NBP

Total sophistication.

FoxRL

My favorite part of my RL is the "AFS" light and the "Check keyless active system".

Kidding aside - The ride and performance it delivers for a heavier car. Where I live, it is a rare car and people constantly ask questions about it.

TonyCD

Like he said.

captdave311

In no particular order (so far)...

1. The discovery of the not-so-often talked about secret owner's manual drawer/CCW holder in the glove box.

2. The stereo (and the fact that it'll play mp3 discs).

3. The AFS (I giggle each time I watch them swivel when the steering wheel turns).

4. The emotional security I'm hoping to build by owning a luxury car that might not cost me $2,000 every time I take it to the shop (I'm coming from a 2001 Audi A8L which I loved, but neither loved paying to repair nor loved obsessing about what repair was next).

I've had my '05 RL for 2 weeks now and am enjoying this forum (and the car)!

thanklessjob

really luxurious A+ interior design layout (my sister in law has a new Audi and I still like the 2005 RL's interior better!!)

A+ on the handling @SH-awd

I still like the front and rear looks of the 2005 exterior.

negative-living @ the driveshaft whine at certain speeds

kingofbytes

Old post, but having fun here. If I had to pick just one - acceleration from 65-90 when vTECH kicks in.....I have yet to be beat....and I've got almost 190K miles. Sleeper sleeper sleeper.

ACURARL95

Might be a late reply but i love my 05 RL with its black exterior that never seems to age reliable and it doesnt kill to make repairs (coming from a lincoln ls constant engine problems) i love the confertble seats and the wood stearing wheal , definetly if a new car is in order it will be another rl

M T L T L

As for as I know, u can only open with the fob. To close, u need to insert the key into the door lock, twist n hold.

b3nsonx

Lights!
Standard HID's, all the nice interior lights, interior + exterior door handle lights look so awesome.
I just recently did a full L.E.D. conversion and it looks even better!