Acura: RLX News
07-06-2006, 02:51 PM
#1203
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
That mugen Legend is cool, but it evokes nothing Luxury in it and makes it even look more like an Accord.
There really is something wrong with you...
07-07-2006, 11:30 PM
#1209
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
That mugen Legend is cool, but it evokes nothing Luxury in it and makes it even look more like an Accord.
I agree. It looks too sporty to be a lux flagship for acura.
07-08-2006, 12:53 AM
#1210
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If this indeed happens, I know what my next move-up car would be then...
07-08-2006, 01:14 PM
#1211
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I agree. It looks too sporty to be a lux flagship for acura.
And that's part of the problem w/ Acura... when a hot car is to sporty for Acura, you know that got some stale brand image issues...
07-08-2006, 01:38 PM
#1212
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
And that's part of the problem w/ Acura... when a hot car is to sporty for Acura, you know that got some stale brand image issues...
07-09-2006, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I agree. It looks too sporty to be a lux flagship for acura.
Acura needs more sport than it has had for much of its late-90s and early-00s lineup.
oh, and I like last-gen Eldorados.
07-09-2006, 09:39 AM
#1214
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by M TYPE X
Are you the guy whose mom has a 2002 RL?! lolz.
Acura needs more sport than it has had for much of its late-90s and early-00s lineup.
oh, and I like last-gen Eldorados.
Acura needs more sport than it has had for much of its late-90s and early-00s lineup.
oh, and I like last-gen Eldorados.
way back before everyone else thought pimp was cool.
07-10-2006, 03:00 PM
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2007 Acura RL to recieve 3 trim levels!
We've received reports from several Acura dealers that the ordering information for the 2007 Acura RL has been made available to them.
There are now 3 packages that are offered - RL, RL Tech, and RL CMBS/PAX. From what we've heard, the "base" package is just like the current RL without navi. The 2007 Tech package will add the navi system, and the CMBS/PAX package is basically the current "Tech" package, which includes the collision mitigation braking system, PAX tires, navi system, and adaptive cruise control.
As for color availability, Platinum Frost Metallic will replace Celestial Silver Metallic and Meteor Silver Metallic has been dropped.
http://www.vtec.net/
There are now 3 packages that are offered - RL, RL Tech, and RL CMBS/PAX. From what we've heard, the "base" package is just like the current RL without navi. The 2007 Tech package will add the navi system, and the CMBS/PAX package is basically the current "Tech" package, which includes the collision mitigation braking system, PAX tires, navi system, and adaptive cruise control.
As for color availability, Platinum Frost Metallic will replace Celestial Silver Metallic and Meteor Silver Metallic has been dropped.
http://www.vtec.net/
07-10-2006, 03:34 PM
#1216
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ 
07-10-2006, 05:46 PM
#1218
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
At least they're dropping Meteor Silver. That color was 
I wouldn't mind seeing Glacier Blue on the RL though.
Any other color changes we haven't heard yet?
07-10-2006, 05:50 PM
#1219
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^
I for one, think the RL kicks the llama's @$$... I'd so buy one if I had the $$$...
...
07-10-2006, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
Eldorado was way back before everyone else thought pimp was cool.
way back before everyone else thought pimp was cool. in the way that the first-gen Lincoln Navigator was not.The first-gen Navigator was more of a Sunday church kind of transporation ticket.
07-11-2006, 12:14 PM
#1222
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Stop hating Waldorf.
I for one, think the RL kicks the llama's @$$... I'd so buy one if I had the $$$...
I for one, think the RL kicks the llama's @$$... I'd so buy one if I had the $$$...
I'd go with the Audi...no brainer.
I'm not hating on the RL. I have and will continue to say that the exterior design of the RL is
For a flagship to have a V6 is very poor. AWD is good...but Acura should offer RWD as an option. The interior of the RL is excellent. Acura missed the mark...once again. The RL trails all the other flagships and has done so for years...the sales figures don't lie. The car buying public is continuing to pass on the RL. How the mighty have fallen....the Legend was once King and an excellent car it was...then they watered it down....and refused to keep up with Lexus and Infiniti when they hit the scene. Honda/Acura needs to raise the bar on the RL. They have the ability to do so...they just need to decide that they really want to compete with the big boys. I hope they do.
07-11-2006, 12:17 PM
#1223
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Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
There are now 3 packages that are offered - RL, RL Tech, and RL CMBS/PAX.
07-11-2006, 12:18 PM
#1224
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
For about 5 grand more than a loaded RL you can get an A6 4.2 w/ nav.
I'd go with the Audi...no brainer.
I'm not hating on the RL. I have and will continue to say that the exterior design of the RL is For a flagship to have a V6 is very poor. AWD is good...but Acura should offer RWD as an option. The interior of the RL is excellent. Acura missed the mark...once again. The RL trails all the other flagships and has done so for years...the sales figures don't lie. The car buying public is continuing to pass on the RL. How the mighty have fallen....the Legend was once King and an excellent car it was...then they watered it down....and refused to keep up with Lexus and Infiniti when they hit the scene. Honda/Acura needs to raise the bar on the RL. They have the ability to do so...they just need to decide that they really want to compete with the big boys. I hope they do.
I'd go with the Audi...no brainer.
I'm not hating on the RL. I have and will continue to say that the exterior design of the RL is
For a flagship to have a V6 is very poor. AWD is good...but Acura should offer RWD as an option. The interior of the RL is excellent. Acura missed the mark...once again. The RL trails all the other flagships and has done so for years...the sales figures don't lie. The car buying public is continuing to pass on the RL. How the mighty have fallen....the Legend was once King and an excellent car it was...then they watered it down....and refused to keep up with Lexus and Infiniti when they hit the scene. Honda/Acura needs to raise the bar on the RL. They have the ability to do so...they just need to decide that they really want to compete with the big boys. I hope they do.So, that leaves me with the Lexus GS and Infiniti M...So, given the 3? I'd gladly take the RL's interior, SH-AWD, and looks--which I find quite appealing?
07-11-2006, 12:21 PM
#1225
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ You need to do your homework. :wink:
07-11-2006, 12:27 PM
#1226
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^ You need to do your homework. :wink:
07-11-2006, 12:33 PM
#1228
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^ You need to do your homework. :wink:
07-11-2006, 12:40 PM
#1229
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ I'd still take the Audi.
07-11-2006, 12:47 PM
#1230
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^ I'd still take the Audi.
when I pass your car that's smoking by the shoulder on the freeway. 
07-11-2006, 01:12 PM
#1231
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
No problem. I'll be sure to do the Duck Hunt dawg when I pass your car that's smoking by the shoulder on the freeway.
when I pass your car that's smoking by the shoulder on the freeway. 
It comes with the territory.
07-11-2006, 01:24 PM
#1233
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
I guess you will never own a german car.
It comes with the territory.
It comes with the territory.
I'm a big-time fan of the current 6 and M-roadster as well. But, well...I'd hafta give up a few fingers for one and well, I need to hold and play with my robots.
07-11-2006, 01:32 PM
#1234
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, not true. I'm sure you know how much I lust for Porsches and BMWs (esp. the previous gen set of cars).
I'm a big-time fan of the current 6 and M-roadster as well. But, well...I'd hafta give up a few fingers for one and well, I need to hold and play with my robots.
I'm a big-time fan of the current 6 and M-roadster as well. But, well...I'd hafta give up a few fingers for one and well, I need to hold and play with my robots.
Like I said earlier it comes with the territory...if you can afford the car, you can afford the maintenance. (although many now have maint. included for no cost).
With the german cars one tends to sacrifice potential reliability for the "driving experience" of the car. Not to say that the Japanese Lux cars are not great...in fact some would say on par. But as far as german cars go if you are afraid of reliability issues, and don't have the $$$...then don't buy one.
Speaking for myself...the reliability issues do not bother me.
07-11-2006, 02:04 PM
#1235
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All of this is just , but if you are talking about exterior looks:
1) E550 Sport
2) M45 Sport
3) 550i Sport
4) A6 S
5) GS430
6) RL
Interior layout and quality (and all of them are damn good to be honest):
1) GS430
2) E550 Sport
3) A6 S
4) M45 Sport/RL
5) 550i Sport
Price (equally equipped):
1) RL
2) GS430
3) M45 Sport
4) A6 S
5) 550i Sport
6) E550 Sport
, but if you are talking about exterior looks:1) E550 Sport
2) M45 Sport
3) 550i Sport
4) A6 S
5) GS430
6) RL
Interior layout and quality (and all of them are damn good to be honest):
1) GS430
2) E550 Sport
3) A6 S
4) M45 Sport/RL
5) 550i Sport
Price (equally equipped):
1) RL
2) GS430
3) M45 Sport
4) A6 S
5) 550i Sport
6) E550 Sport
07-11-2006, 04:02 PM
#1236
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
German cars and reliability issues...this is true. Electronic gremlins...yes.
Like I said earlier it comes with the territory...if you can afford the car, you can afford the maintenance. (although many now have maint. included for no cost).
With the german cars one tends to sacrifice potential reliability for the "driving experience" of the car. Not to say that the Japanese Lux cars are not great...in fact some would say on par. But as far as german cars go if you are afraid of reliability issues, and don't have the $$$...then don't buy one.
Speaking for myself...the reliability issues do not bother me.
Like I said earlier it comes with the territory...if you can afford the car, you can afford the maintenance. (although many now have maint. included for no cost).
With the german cars one tends to sacrifice potential reliability for the "driving experience" of the car. Not to say that the Japanese Lux cars are not great...in fact some would say on par. But as far as german cars go if you are afraid of reliability issues, and don't have the $$$...then don't buy one.
Speaking for myself...the reliability issues do not bother me.
Exactly. I noticed somthing......
Acura buyers are expecting a car to be perfect/reliable. So when somthing minor like a rattle happens then they get upset. Maybe its because they have high expectations going into the purchase since history shows how soild acura has been. (ie. Legend)
German car owners expect things to go wrong so when somthing breaks they dont freak out. I dont think I know of anyone who buys a german car because its reliable. Shit happens.
i saw this thread in the TL section.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/srt-4-vs-vette-c5-139223/
So i made the same thread on the Audi A4 forum
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...0&pagenumber=1
I mean how can acura owners swear off the TL because of few "rattles". Big deal! Be happy your car isnt known for fuel pump failures, coilpack failures, AC failures, etc....
BTW Yumchah,
My car issue was my fault, not Audi
01-28-2008, 06:09 PM
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Acura to Unveil 2009 RL at Chicago show?
This is Left Lane News so take this with a grain of salt (they have been wrong on multiple occasions)
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-to...cago-show.html
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-to...cago-show.html
01-28-2008, 06:54 PM
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The RL will also being wearing new sheet metal, with only two body panels carrying over from the current car.
Let's hope for the latter
