DMVsnapshot

i want to buy 2000-2004 acura RL so i can VIP it and turn it into a show car, i talked 1 person and she said 2000-2004 RL have transmission problems, i have a 2004 tl 3.2 and it has a trans problem, if anyone could help me, i dont want to buy it and then have the problem.


thank you

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iTrader: (2)

I have a 96 RL with 195K, no tran. problem so far. I'm not sure about the 00-04. Of course, it is depend on the previous owner. Did you test drive the car yet?

Not_So_Fast_Eddie

The RL has a solid transmission. It's based off the legends and isn't related to the older CLs and TLs transmission.

Fabvsix

Your resource doesn't know jack. the RL's transmissions are bullet proof as are the vehicles!!! Only known issue is the rear windows actuators go out....but that's about it....Consumer Reports give the 04 "all red ratings" (the highest)....now whether it is used and abused that's a whole different story....

Fabvsix

All 5 speed V6 transmisson in Honda's and Acura's are JUNK and prone to fail.....bad design flaw in 3rd gear....The RL has a bullet proof proven 4 speed transmission.....

OhaiOh

I wouldnt say theyre bulletproof, mine gets pretty upset if it doesnt get flushed relatively often, theyre finicky but theyre relatively solid

Fabvsix

Maintenance is REQUIRED on everything.....they don't have a HISTORY of failing like the 5 speed transmission! AND the 1st gen RL is NOT a RACE car!!!! never was intended for that....

Fabvsix

BTW it was marketed and sold in limited supply to OLDER folks 55++++ who didn't intend on racing or didn't give a rats ass about poor gas mileage and didn't give a snitz if they backed into anything (NO REVIEW CAMERA IN NAVI).....05+ RL WAS intended for YUPPIES With an income of $100K plus.....

OhaiOh

Im aware its required, but mine starts pitching a fit way before its due (per acura's recommendation/requirement) for a flush. Im not saying theyre prone to failure, Im just saying theyre not bulletproof and calling it that probably isnt the best idea. I never said I drove my car hard or fast, I dont, even though im relatively young I know precisely what this car was designed for and what type of car it is. I love my car too much to abuse it.

Fabvsix

FLUSH or Transmission oil change? Big difference !!!!! ONLY an authorized Acura dealer should advise on a FLUSH as is not recommended unless they recommend it based on an issue.....Glad to know you don't abuse your RL....She will last you a long time if maintained !
Happy motoring!
Fab

onebadna1nsx

Fabvsix! Not sure if you remember me or not, but you helped me out way back then on .org when I got into my car accident.

Yes, our transmissions are bulletproof. I'd never flush our transmissions. Drain and fill and you're golden. Just a word of advice though, when parts go out they're expensive... way more than your TL, so just be ready to factor that in. And the cars don't like to be lowered much.