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Old May 29, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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I just wondered into the RL section.......

Holy crap. Dont go over there. You may not come back.....
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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?? Explain...
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Well dont flame me to hard but I kinda got the impression like the RL is the TL's Daddy.
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Huh? The RL is the Flagship.... Elaborate please?
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Look at his pic. Its (and I never use this word) breathtaking...


Like the RL had a son named TL and thats a family portrait.
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Yeah, Touge's RL was hot, but beyond that, I don't get what you're saying.
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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^ Love the headlights, not a damn thing else.

To me the TL is like a sporty family sedan. To me the RL is like a modern grandma grocery getter...

Big and bulky is all I see...
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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I agree I dont think you can beat the body style of the 3rd gen TL. Its very uh
dynamic, meaning it looks like a different car from different angles sometimes
I guess depending on the light. I like looking at it everytime Im walking up to it
to get in.

But the RL's interior makes me want to have sex with an older women....if that
makes any sense.
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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The RL is an amazing ride. Semi-sporty body, while at the same time sexy and classy.
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Maharajamd
^ Love the headlights, not a damn thing else.

To me the TL is like a sporty family sedan. To me the RL is like a modern grandma grocery getter...

Big and bulky is all I see...
I see maturity but not senility.
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by aSPECtL06
The RL is an amazing ride. Semi-sporty body, while at the same time sexy and classy.
Exactly what I was getting at. There nothing even slightly ricer about it.....
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Whoa man, don't get your panties in a bunch.

The RL is classy as hell! And in no way rice. And yes, the interior is hardcore. It's just too damn big lol...They always have been. The front end of the RL is badass, I just couldn't fathom paying that much for a car like that...
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Just went to take a look at the RL forum myself since nobody has been posting any new fun threads over here and realized that members of this forum seem to be mostly TL owners, possibly TSX owners. The RL forum does not seem to have a lot of members and if it does, then maybe I just went at a bad time. I don't think I would ever get an RL just because the forum is not as popular as the TL!
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by aSPECtL06
Just went to take a look at the RL forum myself since nobody has been posting any new fun threads over here and realized that members of this forum seem to be mostly TL owners, possibly TSX owners. The RL forum does not seem to have a lot of members and if it does, then maybe I just went at a bad time. I don't think I would ever get an RL just because the forum is not as popular as the TL!
I think the RL and the TL had sex and had RSX and TSX babies....But the TL is a
guy that likes big women...why are cars making me think of sex im calling my therapist.

Seriously though. The interior is the picture of class.
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Maharajamd
Whoa man, don't get your panties in a bunch.

The RL is classy as hell! And in no way rice. And yes, the interior is hardcore. It's just too damn big lol...They always have been. The front end of the RL is badass, I just couldn't fathom paying that much for a car like that...
Yea Im just glad Ive never seen a fart pipe on a TL or RL. When I do see and hear
those things I lol everytime.
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Totally agree, I am sure people out there do it lol...
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Have you ever actually test driven an RL? For being "super handling", it sure handles like a boat. Also, "fast" is the last word I would use to describe its performance and acceleration.

There is a reason why the RL sells so poorly. At $49k sticker, it's WAY overpriced for what you get, which is an (albeit nice) grannymobile. It's one of the poorest-selling car Honda makes and I always here constant talk of them killing it off because no one wants it.
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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The RL is a great car, granted it is quite a pig and underpowered, but it is very nice. I was considering getting an RL and then putting some of the mugen stuff and some motor work into it, but for the same price, you can get a much better car.
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Desert_TL
Have you ever actually test driven an RL? For being "super handling", it sure handles like a boat. Also, "fast" is the last word I would use to describe its performance and acceleration.

There is a reason why the RL sells so poorly. At $49k sticker, it's WAY overpriced for what you get, which is an (albeit nice) grannymobile. It's one of the poorest-selling car Honda makes and I always here constant talk of them killing it off because no one wants it.
Of course the car is not fast, it only gets 190 WTQ and 200 WHP, and it's weighted down with an AWD system. The RL does handle great if you know how to use the SH-AWD system to your advantage. Also which one did you test drive, the CMBS or the regular one? Also agreed to the overpriced statements.
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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No Ive never driven any other Acura besides the TL. I rode in an integra in
highschool once lol

True. I havent seen many on the road. 49k if I were to spend that kinda
money Id probably go LEX or BMW
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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I was originally going for the RL, I was in love with the interior, but for 50K, I couldn't justify the purchase. 535xi fully loaded vs e350 fully loaded vs RL? umm..i'll take the first two.
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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BOth those are cars DOn't Exist anymore... Let's move on...

the RL section is the quietest of them ALL... there's like 5 threads over there...
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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5 series bimmers are sick...
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
I was originally going for the RL, I was in love with the interior, .
F'in a right that interior got me too.
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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I'm diggin it just not diggin the price.
Old May 29, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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You guys can continue this discussion in Car Talk, Ramblings or the RL section. Thanks.
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