Acura RL.... Hyundai Sonata???
09-07-2007, 06:09 PM
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Acura RL.... Hyundai Sonata???
Is it just me, or does the rear end of the 03ish Hyundai Sonata and the new Acura RL look the same?
09-07-2007, 08:44 PM
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Yep, I definitely see the resemblance. No doubt.
09-08-2007, 01:21 AM
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It looks as close as Jessica Alba is to Oprah Winfrey.
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09-08-2007, 08:33 AM
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What.... you guys are nuts! Those taillights look like they came out of the daewoo junk box, and the body style is almost identical to the Sonata. The only thing that looks different are the rims and the tailpipes.
The new RL = Not sexy at all.
The new RL = Not sexy at all.
09-08-2007, 01:06 PM
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Rear windows look the same. 
09-08-2007, 01:25 PM
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I don't see the resemblence except they are both sedans 
09-08-2007, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by calgary2800
The RL looks pretty damm good to me except who is buying those things? Its very overpriced.
09-08-2007, 07:45 PM
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They both have wheels...
09-08-2007, 08:46 PM
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i guess the both of them having red taillights does make them resemble each other.
09-08-2007, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DevilDogge
What.... you guys are nuts! Those taillights look like they came out of the daewoo junk box, and the body style is almost identical to the Sonata. The only thing that looks different are the rims and the tailpipes.
The new RL = Not sexy at all.
The new RL = Not sexy at all.
09-09-2007, 07:27 AM
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If anything, the 7G Accord and RL have a stronger resemblance.....which is understandable to some degree.
09-09-2007, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
If anything, the 7G Accord and RL have a stronger resemblance.....which is understandable to some degree.
09-09-2007, 08:23 AM
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Is it me or is there a lot of superiority amongst 3G TL owners? e.g. 3G TL owners making threads about how the 2G is an ugly cow, the 3G is so much better than the TSX, and now this. The OP's first post just was an innocent question, then his next completely trashed the RL.
Not saying the OP thinks the TL is superior to the RL in any way, except perhaps in looks, but this is an example of the same narrow-minded thinking from people who say "I'll never buy a Ford" or "I'll never buy a Honda"
Not saying the OP thinks the TL is superior to the RL in any way, except perhaps in looks, but this is an example of the same narrow-minded thinking from people who say "I'll never buy a Ford" or "I'll never buy a Honda"
09-09-2007, 10:56 AM
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The side mirrors. Yes. The side mirrors are exact copies.
09-09-2007, 03:37 PM
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^^ The only thing they have in common is vanilla, and they both don't look like a premium or flagship car.
09-09-2007, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Is it me or is there a lot of superiority amongst 3G TL owners? e.g. 3G TL owners making threads about how the 2G is an ugly cow, the 3G is so much better than the TSX, and now this. The OP's first post just was an innocent question, then his next completely trashed the RL.
Not saying the OP thinks the TL is superior to the RL in any way, except perhaps in looks, but this is an example of the same narrow-minded thinking from people who say "I'll never buy a Ford" or "I'll never buy a Honda"
Not saying the OP thinks the TL is superior to the RL in any way, except perhaps in looks, but this is an example of the same narrow-minded thinking from people who say "I'll never buy a Ford" or "I'll never buy a Honda"
09-09-2007, 05:00 PM
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I get the concept but I find them to be completely different. I'm probably among the few ones to still have mad love for the RL and find it attractive.I want one in the future for sure. ACURA FTW!!
09-09-2007, 05:05 PM
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I've been an Acura fan boy for the longest, but the RL fails completely on exterior design. It looks like a bloated Accord instead of a 50k luxury car. I really think if Acura would have gone with a better/more daring design, it would be a hit. I love everything else about the RL though, beautiful interior, great features, nice V6 etc etc
09-09-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
I've been an Acura fan boy for the longest, but the RL fails completely on exterior design. It looks like a bloated Accord instead of a 50k luxury car. I really think if Acura would have gone with a better/more daring design, it would be a hit. I love everything else about the RL though, beautiful interior, great features, nice V6 etc etc
THESE PICTURES ARE PROPERTY OF TOUGE
09-10-2007, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
Mugen does a very good job on finishing where acura left off. Touge;s car from the RL forums made me love the RL:
THESE PICTURES ARE PROPERTY OF TOUGE
THESE PICTURES ARE PROPERTY OF TOUGE
09-10-2007, 10:46 AM
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I like the RL, a LOT. But aesthetically: Infiniti M FTW. (<---particularly with the OEM body kit)
Back on topic and just to recap: RL, Sonata, zero resemblance.
Back on topic and just to recap: RL, Sonata, zero resemblance.
09-10-2007, 10:59 AM
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It's all good man. 
09-10-2007, 01:43 PM
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i see more of a resemblance between the rears of the sonata and pre-refresh accord and the fronts of the sonata and 2008 accord.
so take the rear of the pre-refresh accord and the front of the 2008 accord, and you nearly have a sonata.
but the sonata still looks better.
so take the rear of the pre-refresh accord and the front of the 2008 accord, and you nearly have a sonata.
but the sonata still looks better.
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