Acura: RLX News
#2441
You will never find any RL depreciated more than any of its competitors for same model and miles in any dealer lot. 2009 is over and above every thing.
#2442
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
You really need to stop drinking the Acura Kool-Aid.
I thought I put you on mute??
Ahhh, there we go.
I thought I put you on mute??
Ahhh, there we go.
#2443
Three Wheelin'
These are dealers asking prices not some random personal adds. 2008 RL with 27K miles. still Pre-MMC car from Infiniti Dealer.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/1893762300.html
2008 Acura RL 3.5 Sedan 4D - $36995 (San Jose)
Contact Dealer
Beshoff Infiniti
(888) 458-1387
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/1893762300.html
2008 Acura RL 3.5 Sedan 4D - $36995 (San Jose)
Contact Dealer
Beshoff Infiniti
(888) 458-1387
#2444
$28K is asking. as they will be willing to settle from around $24 to $25k.
trading will be some where around $21-$22K. and M35 is pretty new model compared to 2004 RL that continued untill 2008 with 17inch and no push button,
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ctd/1895017237.html
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2007 Infiniti M M35 Sport Sedan 4D - $27898
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Miles – 35, 584
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See our website for more.
http://www.novatoford.com/detail.cfm...t%20Sedan%204D
2007 Infiniti M M35 Sport Sedan 4D - $27898
2007 Infiniti M M35 Sport Sedan 4D for sale
VIN - 7M306125
Miles – 35, 584
Ask about our Guaranteed Credit Approval and our FREE TIRES 4 LIFE programs!
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800-701-8420
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#2445
Yes when dealer put it on his lot even if its worth his trading time with all paper worka and detailing.
#2446
this one is clearly an embrassing price from dealer.
have some one looked at the asking price of RSX-Type S?. 8 year old have only depreciated 40%.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/1894799160.html
2008 Infiniti M M35 Sedan 4D (only 16404 miles) - $28995 (Fremont)
have some one looked at the asking price of RSX-Type S?. 8 year old have only depreciated 40%.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/1894799160.html
2008 Infiniti M M35 Sedan 4D (only 16404 miles) - $28995 (Fremont)
#2448
אני עומד עם ישראל
What's it like to be proven wrong over and over again and constantly believe you are right and never listen to reason only yourself?
#2449
#2450
Senior Moderator
These are dealers asking prices not some random personal adds. 2008 RL with 27K miles. still Pre-MMC car from Infiniti Dealer.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/1893762300.html
2008 Acura RL 3.5 Sedan 4D - $36995 (San Jose)
Contact Dealer
Beshoff Infiniti
(888) 458-1387
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/1893762300.html
2008 Acura RL 3.5 Sedan 4D - $36995 (San Jose)
Contact Dealer
Beshoff Infiniti
(888) 458-1387
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#2451
Senior Moderator
So you are essentially saying that all the dealears from Infiniti to Acura are asking unrealistic prices of RL but they are asking realistic prices of BMW 5, Lexus GS, MB E, Infiniti M. can you imagine how much is real trading values of these cars when asking is so low?
You will never find any RL depreciated more than any of its competitors for same model and miles in any dealer lot. 2009 is over and above every thing.
You will never find any RL depreciated more than any of its competitors for same model and miles in any dealer lot. 2009 is over and above every thing.
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#2452
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Its an Acura, its worth it!!
#2453
The sizzle in the Steak
I remember when threads in Automotive news were about the cars......
#2455
#2457
#2458
Senior Moderator
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#2460
#2461
Senior Moderator
Truth hurts doesnt it. Just go look at BMWs site, i guess they are lying since the 5 series starts out at just a little over 3800lbs which makes the data correct!
#2462
hail to the victors
not my data.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/c...k-status-from/
look at the difference between strength to weight ratio of E & RL. ouch...
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/c...k-status-from/
look at the difference between strength to weight ratio of E & RL. ouch...
#2464
Really now.... if SSFTSX didn't have anyone to respond to or anyone responding to him, do you guys really think he'd just talk to himself? ![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
What a waste of bandwidth.... normally I'd read everything in Auto News but now I find myself skimming over multiple posts when I read that someone quoted SSFTSX.
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What a waste of bandwidth.... normally I'd read everything in Auto News but now I find myself skimming over multiple posts when I read that someone quoted SSFTSX.
#2465
how handsome I am
Really now.... if SSFTSX didn't have anyone to respond to or anyone responding to him, do you guys really think he'd just talk to himself? ![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
What a waste of bandwidth.... normally I'd read everything in Auto News but now I find myself skimming over multiple posts when I read that someone quoted SSFTSX.
![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
What a waste of bandwidth.... normally I'd read everything in Auto News but now I find myself skimming over multiple posts when I read that someone quoted SSFTSX.
Auto news isnt as fun to come to that much these days with all the bullshit that goes on in here. Too bad too, a majority of the info here used to be insightful or at least factual. Every other post by that fucking clown is straight up bullshit and everyone knows it. and every other post that ISNT him is a RESPONSE to him. You'd think after a while he'd get the clue?
And where are the moderators while this is going on? Oh he hasn't offended anyone or gone and name called. He's insulting my (and every other member on this boards') intelligence with every post he makes, and wasting my time.
#2466
^
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#2468
not my data.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/c...k-status-from/
look at the difference between strength to weight ratio of E & RL. ouch...
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/16/c...k-status-from/
look at the difference between strength to weight ratio of E & RL. ouch...
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx
Unladen weight – Manual transmission 4056 lbs
Unladen weight – Automatic transmission 4090 lbs
Unladen weight – Manual transmission 4056 lbs
Unladen weight – Automatic transmission 4090 lbs
#2469
Go Big Blue!
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#2470
All this plush interior contributes to weight as car is fully loaded from the start.
http://www.edmunds.com/acura/rl/2009/testdrive.html
Although the Hyundai Genesis has an attractive interior, too, the Acura's execution is far better, far classier. In fact, the RL's interior is more inviting and has a warmer feel than both the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series. Even the plastic bits in the Acura look nice and fit well.
Although the Hyundai Genesis has an attractive interior, too, the Acura's execution is far better, far classier. In fact, the RL's interior is more inviting and has a warmer feel than both the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series. Even the plastic bits in the Acura look nice and fit well.
#2471
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
According to the BMW website, the 2011 535i Sedan comes in at 4,090lbs (automatic). Thats a whopping 7lbs heavier then the 2010 RL which is 4,083lbs. I chose the 535 as its the closest comparison to the RL, even though it performs better. And look at the weight distribution on it, its damn near perfect. But Im sure we cant trust the BMW USA site as laden with propaganda. The BMW truly weighs 6,943lbs and costs twice as much (according to your sources of course). Dont get me started on the ground clearance or those unsightly side view mirrors!
Might I interest you in a nice tall glass of this:
![](http://www.therentables.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Drano.jpg)
PS - Not one single 5 series comes with anything other then leather. Your information is invalid. Your posts are laughable. You reasoning is beyond questionable.
And back on mute you go.
#2472
As much as I want to, I made a bad decision and clicked View Post. So I have to reply to this one.
You question their sources then source Edmunds? Edmunds is riding Hondas dick just as much as Car and Driver is BMWs. Instead of taking someone elses personal standpoint on a vehicle, try to look at the actual specs and make an informed decision instead of repeating the same dry rhetoric that these "car pundits" state as "fact".
According to the BMW website, the 2011 535i Sedan comes in at 4,090lbs (automatic). Thats a whopping 7lbs heavier then the 2010 RL which is 4,083lbs. I chose the 535 as its the closest comparison to the RL, even though it performs better. And look at the weight distribution on it, its damn near perfect. But Im sure we cant trust the BMW USA site as laden with propaganda. The BMW truly weighs 6,943lbs and costs twice as much (according to your sources of course). Dont get me started on the ground clearance or those unsightly side view mirrors!
Might I interest you in a nice tall glass of this:
- Not one single 5 series comes with anything other then leather. Your information is invalid. Your posts are laughable. You reasoning is beyond questionable.
And back on mute you go.
You question their sources then source Edmunds? Edmunds is riding Hondas dick just as much as Car and Driver is BMWs. Instead of taking someone elses personal standpoint on a vehicle, try to look at the actual specs and make an informed decision instead of repeating the same dry rhetoric that these "car pundits" state as "fact".
According to the BMW website, the 2011 535i Sedan comes in at 4,090lbs (automatic). Thats a whopping 7lbs heavier then the 2010 RL which is 4,083lbs. I chose the 535 as its the closest comparison to the RL, even though it performs better. And look at the weight distribution on it, its damn near perfect. But Im sure we cant trust the BMW USA site as laden with propaganda. The BMW truly weighs 6,943lbs and costs twice as much (according to your sources of course). Dont get me started on the ground clearance or those unsightly side view mirrors!
Might I interest you in a nice tall glass of this:
- Not one single 5 series comes with anything other then leather. Your information is invalid. Your posts are laughable. You reasoning is beyond questionable.
And back on mute you go.
Edmunds is right.
RL superior fit and finish enable it to have superior resale values. and those resale values are going to increase. compare 2005-2006 RL resale values with 2005-2006 BMW 5.
#2473
agreed. Im almost convinced someone is posting as him to fuck with different members and keep egging everyone on.
Auto news isnt as fun to come to that much these days with all the bullshit that goes on in here. Too bad too, a majority of the info here used to be insightful or at least factual. Every other post by that fucking clown is straight up bullshit and everyone knows it. and every other post that ISNT him is a RESPONSE to him. You'd think after a while he'd get the clue?
And where are the moderators while this is going on? Oh he hasn't offended anyone or gone and name called. He's insulting my (and every other member on this boards') intelligence with every post he makes, and wasting my time.
Auto news isnt as fun to come to that much these days with all the bullshit that goes on in here. Too bad too, a majority of the info here used to be insightful or at least factual. Every other post by that fucking clown is straight up bullshit and everyone knows it. and every other post that ISNT him is a RESPONSE to him. You'd think after a while he'd get the clue?
And where are the moderators while this is going on? Oh he hasn't offended anyone or gone and name called. He's insulting my (and every other member on this boards') intelligence with every post he makes, and wasting my time.
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#2474
Senior Moderator
manufacturer weight calculation is done on base configuration and it is leatherate. seats are just not comfortable on RL scale for standard car.
Edmunds is right.
RL superior fit and finish enable it to have superior resale values. and those resale values are going to increase. compare 2005-2006 RL resale values with 2005-2006 BMW 5.
Edmunds is right.
RL superior fit and finish enable it to have superior resale values. and those resale values are going to increase. compare 2005-2006 RL resale values with 2005-2006 BMW 5.
#2475
hail to the victors
anyway, I swear I saw Acura TV ads about they are the only automaker with entire lineup having the top safety rating... i honestly didn't know RL had a such a poor rating.. it's ok to be ugly, but it's not ok to be unsafe.
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#2476
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
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Once again, thats opinion and not fact.
And regarding your claims for better resale value, here are some screenshots of various appraisal websites. Vehicles chosen were a 2006 RL (w/o tech) and a 2006 BMW 530i. I didn't add a single option to either of these vehicles. And I used 50,000 miles for both of them.
KBB -
![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/civicdrivr/SSFTSXISAFUCKINGRETARD/rlkbb.png)
![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/civicdrivr/SSFTSXISAFUCKINGRETARD/530kbb.png)
NADA -
![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/civicdrivr/SSFTSXISAFUCKINGRETARD/rlnada.png)
![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/civicdrivr/SSFTSXISAFUCKINGRETARD/530nada.png)
Im sure you think KBB and NADA is biased so lets look at Edmunds since they are never wrong:
![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/civicdrivr/SSFTSXISAFUCKINGRETARD/rledmunds.png)
![](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/civicdrivr/SSFTSXISAFUCKINGRETARD/530edmunds.png)
WHAT!! How does Edmunds say the 530i is worth more then the RL!?!?!?!? Blasphemy!!! That site must not be correct anymore. Lets move on to your next source that "supports" your claim that Honda is the Super-Best-Most-Awesomest-Carmaker-From-The-Land-Of-The-Rising-Sun.
#2477
Go Big Blue!
Its true. OVERALL IIHS safety rating. Evidently the rollover test must not be the RL'ls strong point. To be honest, this particular subject makes me want to say "so what". Even if the guy who made the graph used the weight of a 528 instead of a 535, it's not a big issue to most people as a sedan is not likely to flip over
#2478
Let's get the facts straight. The Acura ads are talking about gov't crash test ratings. IIHS stands for " insurance institute for highway safety". This is a private entity. The RL receives full five stars in every gov't test, including resistance to roll over. In fact, the RL was the first vehicle in the history of gov't crash testing to achieve five stars on every test.
The IIHS introduced a new test for roof strength (in 2009) that says "To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of four times the vehicle weight before reaching 5 inches of crush. This is called a strength-to-weight ratio. For an acceptable rating, the minimum required strength-to-weight ratio is 3.25. A marginal rating value is 2.5. Anything lower than that is poor."
So the RL, which hit the road in 2005 is expected to meet a new standard introduced four years after the car debuted and probably close to eight years from when work on the car began (at the design stages). Yet it can still withstand a crush of ~10,000 lbs.
So what is it going to be Acurazine? Shall we keep complaining about vehicle weight? Or complain about safety? Or maybe they should make the cars unobtanium and then we can complain about the cost?
The IIHS introduced a new test for roof strength (in 2009) that says "To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of four times the vehicle weight before reaching 5 inches of crush. This is called a strength-to-weight ratio. For an acceptable rating, the minimum required strength-to-weight ratio is 3.25. A marginal rating value is 2.5. Anything lower than that is poor."
So the RL, which hit the road in 2005 is expected to meet a new standard introduced four years after the car debuted and probably close to eight years from when work on the car began (at the design stages). Yet it can still withstand a crush of ~10,000 lbs.
So what is it going to be Acurazine? Shall we keep complaining about vehicle weight? Or complain about safety? Or maybe they should make the cars unobtanium and then we can complain about the cost?
#2479
Go Big Blue!
^^ Thanks for pointing out the different ratings. I honestly don't think I ever made the distinction in my mind until now.
Regarding the test itself. Very true, its an old car and I had heard (before you mentioned it) that they had introduced a new standard for roof testing at IIHS. As i said before, for me, its just not something to focus on too much. The RL has so many other things to whine about why bother with this
Regarding the test itself. Very true, its an old car and I had heard (before you mentioned it) that they had introduced a new standard for roof testing at IIHS. As i said before, for me, its just not something to focus on too much. The RL has so many other things to whine about why bother with this
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#2480
AZ Community Team
Do you honestly think the RL is bathed in supple swaths of fine leather? Heres a little tidbit, MOST OF THE "LEATHER" IN HONDA/ACURA PRODUCTS IS VINYL!!! The only parts that are leather are the main seating surfaces - aka everything between the bolsters. The door cards - vinyl. The back of the seats - vinyl. The armrest - you guessed it, vinyl. OH!!! Dont forget the faux "wood" trim. That really adds some class to any interior. ![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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