RL09

Got this two weeks ago and scrutinizing the hell out of it.

It drives great. Has 160k kms on it. I think all 09 models came with all options including cmbs but i'm not sure. This one seems loaded.


Do these cars ever rust?


Comments welcome.

projektvertx

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Welcome again!! Didn't realize you were from Montreal as well!!! As for rust, anything will rust in Montreal, get it rust proofed

teh CL

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Very clean & most definitely get it rust proofed.

RL09

!! Nice Of all the forums, countries, and this rare car, there another from mourial !

Anything indeed. My mechanic said it seems done, and since i got it in Feb, to just wait and do it next November. He correct?

Its dropping a whole lot of snow, i went out to the dep, and it drives well on the snow. Definitely not a Prelude

projektvertx

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Indeed! What a coincidence! There was another member here with a KB1 that was from Montreal as well. He seems to have vanished though.

I would do rust proofing earlier. I would shoot for a warmer month as rust proofing SMELLS. I would plan for a couple of days where you can smell the rustproofing in the car.

When I was still in Montreal, I used Metropolitan rust proofing in West Island at the corner of Blvd. Des Sources and Blvd. Gouin. Last time I was there, they were still open. My Camry went there yearly and I think it stood the test of time pretty well!

RL09

Noted Thanks!

Metropolitain is still there, it'll be a good option it's close to me.

Planning a move to the US of A this year. fingers crossed. And it looks like the RL will move with us. It's value is higher there too

projektvertx

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Sweet! Just beware, when I was importing our family cars across the border, they did tax cars assembled abroad an extra tax on import. I was considering buying a KB1 from Montreal when I was on the market and when I inquired at Sarnia/Port Huron, this was still a thing that was happening. Just a head up!

oo7spy

All models after 2007 had three trims, base, tech I, and tech II a.k.a. CMBS and Advance for MMCs.

RL09

I am hoping to get your feedback about my ride Mr Bond. Also maybe your experience can throw a price out there for me to see if i didn't pay too much

oo7spy

Looks good. Looks clean. Not sure what my feedback will tell you over others who have commented.

~100k miles and 6-7 years old... I would guess it's worth $18-20k USD. I'm not KBB though.

Has the timing belt been done?

RL09

2009 and still a belt?

Its got 163k km on it.

projektvertx

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TB service interval is 105K miles.

RL09

Plz excuse my ignorance. Is this what's also called the 'serpentine' belt?

projektvertx

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The serpentine belt is visible when you pop the hood open, on the left side of the engine bay. The timing belt is hidden below a cover. If the serpentine belt breaks it's no big deal as far as engine damage is concerned. Timing belt failure is concerning as the engine is an interference engine.

I'm assuming Gabriel provided you with some kind of service records for the car?

RL09

And I went ahead and bought the car thinking Honda no longer made interference engines...

Stealerships no longer provide history. I suppose it makes the client come back with problems or requests to avoid them. But given it has 160k and i won't fix it there, I'll try. I got them to give me dates the differential oil was changed, and the acc sensor not long ago. I gonna try for that belt.

projektvertx

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I can't even think of a Honda engine in semi-recent/recent history that isn't interference to be honest.

Give it a try. I know my local dealership, which the car I bought had been serviced at, in Detroit was very cooperative in handing over my vehicle's history even though I wasn't purchasing it thru them.

Shout out to Jeffrey Acura in case anyone is reading and needs a recommendation for an Acura dealer in Detroit!

RL09

I'll get the date from them alright.

I hope that belt isn't like the Audi's and it relatively easy to check on if it wearing out or not.

RL09

I got no clue why I suddenly last week thought 'My car has 160k km on it'.

Actually it's 139k km. Sorry. It's been a rocky week.

teh CL

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Looks good..

How do your like the RL power wise? The tq must be real nice from the 3.7

RL09

It's not only that when you press the pedal it jumps, it's the type of car that looks like a heavy ass - which she is -, normal and benign. so when they try to mess, they get a surprise

And if the left lane hoggers don't like how you overtook them so tightly to make a point, and they finger you, you just lift up the back shade and ignore them

teh CL

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at the night shade..

I've only driven a 3.7 in a MDX and it moved that thing effortlessly.

Is it a 5spd or 6spd auto? I've heard both but always thought it was a 6spd

oo7spy

I admit the RL is no slouch. However I was once behind a GT-R at a point in the highway that goes from 2 lanes to 3 and traffic opens up. I was as ready as could be to try and tail him, but he went from 40 feet ahead of me to 400 feet in about 2 seconds.

oo7spy

The '09 is a retuned 5 speed. The 6 speed didn't come until 2010 or 2011. I don't remember which.

RL09

ouuu.. i gotta find out how to have the forum let me know of my replies when i log in. One can lose track of convos.

Yes, as spy said, 5 speed. A reason for that low mpg .

RL09

It looks like a much lighter car. a coupe, sport oriented, etc. The RL is big.

I noticed recently when im running slowly, and suddenly floor the gas pedal, it kinda chokes.. as if when the rpm reaches its maximum and starts cutting off waiting for you to shift; it kinda starts stuttering, then locks up, and vroom, picks up.

Is this a malfunction or normal?

teh CL

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What's next?

HDNBenjamin

Looking good! I plan on getting the same tires next year.

oo7spy

Are you talking about the GT-R? Have you not drank from the Cool Aid yet?! It's a 500+ HP, 3.8L V6, twin turbo super car disguised as a Nissan. With a proper tune (read: $100k), it will only be beat by $500k+ cars.

Probably not normal, but probably not a major issue either. How's the air filter look?

RL09

Changing rear right door next week, then its getting its ass parked until the end of the fall most likely for the time being. But im thinking restoring the rims next.

i think u did the comparison up there previously.

im thinking maybe plugs.

Dunno about air filter but its on the list when it goes in for belt and everything else; which looks like next year given its gonna be parked.

oo7spy

What's wrong with the door? From your accident?

Yes, I mentioned the GT-R doing a serious pull on me. Your response led me to believe you are not familiar with the GT-R to which if true, I suggest you go drink some of the Cool Aid. You Tube has plenty in stock.

RL09

Yea the accident.

oo7spy

I'm surprised they would be replacing the door. My shop always fixed the existing panels/doors, even with extensive damage.

RL09

Yea initially. I'm working it out with them seems promising.

don't want no putty on my car.

oo7spy

My shop didn't use putty.

RL09

How do they fix a damaged door?

they either flatten it as much as possible and refine with putty, change the skin or change the door. Unless there's a way i'm not aware of.

oo7spy

Can't say for sure, but for some reason I don't believe they use putty. Maybe I'm wrong. If they do, there was absolutely no way to tell.

If they change your door, you lose the VIN sticker on it and anyone after would be able to know it was in an accident.

RL09

Can it be transferred over?

and the carfax will show it anyway.

RL09

Wiki: the engine may seem to be the same unit as shared with the Acura MDX, it is actually a variant that introduces, for the first time ever on an SOHC Honda V6, an implementation of the Honda VTEC variable valve train technology on both intake and exhaust for improved horsepower and torque.

oo7spy

No, I don't think you can transfer a VIN. Pretty sure that would be fraud. If you could do that, what would stop you from transferring it on an engine or dash?

Yes, a thorough CarFax will show that an accident happened, but an original VIN sticker tells me the damage was not that significant (assuming the shop fixes it well enough).

RL09

How would u fix this dent? change skin? door?

if no putty otherwise, then how.