Yet another RL review
05-01-2007, 02:38 PM
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Yet another RL review
This one is pretty recent.
http://www.technoride.com/article/Ac.../204341_1.aspx
Doesn't tell us anything that we don't already know, but this paragraph says is all.
Even if we don't say it out loud, part of why we buy a BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, or Mercedes is because it sends an upscale message to neighbors, business associates, and the people we're hoping to date. An Acura RL won't help you much in that department. But if you want a car simply because it's a great car with great technology, few do it as well as an RL. Over the next year, as more two-year RL leases expire along with the first of three-year leases, you may find outstanding used-car deals on an RL, too. New or used, the Acura RL is one of the world's great cars. And also one of its best kept secrets.
http://www.technoride.com/article/Ac.../204341_1.aspx
Doesn't tell us anything that we don't already know, but this paragraph says is all.
Even if we don't say it out loud, part of why we buy a BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, or Mercedes is because it sends an upscale message to neighbors, business associates, and the people we're hoping to date. An Acura RL won't help you much in that department. But if you want a car simply because it's a great car with great technology, few do it as well as an RL. Over the next year, as more two-year RL leases expire along with the first of three-year leases, you may find outstanding used-car deals on an RL, too. New or used, the Acura RL is one of the world's great cars. And also one of its best kept secrets.
05-01-2007, 02:47 PM
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That pretty much sums up what I think about this car.
Good find!
Good find!
05-01-2007, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
That pretty much sums up what I think about this car.
Good find!
Good find!
I've always admired Honda's philosphy of balance. And the dream to push further.
05-01-2007, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RLuvr08
All I got to say is, it takes a special unique person, with exqusite taste to buy/choose an RL over the opposition.
05-01-2007, 04:12 PM
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from the marketing guy's translation dictionary:
"best kept secret" = poor marketing execution.
But hey, I'd much rather have a superior product with poor marketing than the opposite!
"best kept secret" = poor marketing execution.
But hey, I'd much rather have a superior product with poor marketing than the opposite!
05-01-2007, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jswearingen
from the marketing guy's translation dictionary:
"best kept secret" = poor marketing execution.
But hey, I'd much rather have a superior product with poor marketing than the opposite!
"best kept secret" = poor marketing execution.
But hey, I'd much rather have a superior product with poor marketing than the opposite!
Your last line here says volumes, sooooooo true.
05-01-2007, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by phins2rt
I think it just takes someone who is value oriented to choose the RL. Unfortunately in this car class, most people are not.
Acuras always brought timeless lines and designs way ahead of its time. I bet a few years down the road the RL will turn more heads and pull more respect than any car in its class of the same year or gen. (sadly only by car people and anybody with an ounce of taste) while those BMWs,Audis, or whatever start showing age and loses its badge prestige due to a redesigned new model.
Acura no. I would be happy to drive a 95 Legend coupe or GS sedan today.
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05-01-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GoHawks
This one is pretty recent.
http://www.technoride.com/article/Ac.../204341_1.aspx
Doesn't tell us anything that we don't already know, but this paragraph says is all.
Even if we don't say it out loud, part of why we buy a BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, or Mercedes is because it sends an upscale message to neighbors, business associates, and the people we're hoping to date. An Acura RL won't help you much in that department. But if you want a car simply because it's a great car with great technology, few do it as well as an RL. Over the next year, as more two-year RL leases expire along with the first of three-year leases, you may find outstanding used-car deals on an RL, too. New or used, the Acura RL is one of the world's great cars. And also one of its best kept secrets.
http://www.technoride.com/article/Ac.../204341_1.aspx
Doesn't tell us anything that we don't already know, but this paragraph says is all.
Even if we don't say it out loud, part of why we buy a BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, or Mercedes is because it sends an upscale message to neighbors, business associates, and the people we're hoping to date. An Acura RL won't help you much in that department. But if you want a car simply because it's a great car with great technology, few do it as well as an RL. Over the next year, as more two-year RL leases expire along with the first of three-year leases, you may find outstanding used-car deals on an RL, too. New or used, the Acura RL is one of the world's great cars. And also one of its best kept secrets.
05-01-2007, 11:39 PM
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Truly a nice paragraph. Maybe we can send it over to the Acura marketing department for a rebuttal.
Speaking of marketing, I was on the highway next to a A6, doing about 70mph. The guy kept looking down toward my tires. which got me nervous. Finally, I realized he was looking at our "on-the-fly advertisement".
The huge Acura caliper's. A really nice touch on this awesome car.
Speaking of marketing, I was on the highway next to a A6, doing about 70mph. The guy kept looking down toward my tires. which got me nervous. Finally, I realized he was looking at our "on-the-fly advertisement".
The huge Acura caliper's. A really nice touch on this awesome car.
05-02-2007, 05:23 AM
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+1 ^^
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