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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pittsburgh,Pa
Age: 70
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2005 RL (used)
Name or Screen Name: John
Country/State/City of purchase: W Palm Beach FL, reside in PA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 079xx
Color Ext/Int: Desert Mist w/parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/07
Price paid before tax/lic: 30k
2005 std eqpt
Bought used in FL w/38k miles, drove back to Pa
Name or Screen Name: John
Country/State/City of purchase: W Palm Beach FL, reside in PA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 079xx
Color Ext/Int: Desert Mist w/parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/07
Price paid before tax/lic: 30k
2005 std eqpt
Bought used in FL w/38k miles, drove back to Pa
#322
07 RL (non-tech)w/06 Nav
Name or Screen Name:
Country/State/City of purchase:Annapolis, MD
Last 5 digit of Vin:01228
Color Ext/Int: Pearl White Premium
Month/Yr of purchase:6/07
Price paid before tax/lic: 38k
non-tech
added 05RL Navagation unit for full factory navagation (except acuralink & realtime traffic)
Country/State/City of purchase:Annapolis, MD
Last 5 digit of Vin:01228
Color Ext/Int: Pearl White Premium
Month/Yr of purchase:6/07
Price paid before tax/lic: 38k
non-tech
added 05RL Navagation unit for full factory navagation (except acuralink & realtime traffic)
#323
Randy is the Future
2005 RL
Name or Screen Name: Randy
Country/State/City of purchase: Denville, NJ
Last 5 digit of Vin: 011XX
Color Ext/Int: Nighthawk w/parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/09
Price paid before tax/lic: 30k
2005 std eqpt
Name or Screen Name: Randy
Country/State/City of purchase: Denville, NJ
Last 5 digit of Vin: 011XX
Color Ext/Int: Nighthawk w/parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/09
Price paid before tax/lic: 30k
2005 std eqpt
#324
10th Gear
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Washington DC - Metro
Age: 67
Posts: 13
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2006 RL Tech Package
Name or Screen Name: geek316
Country/State/City of purchase: Herndon, VA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 008537
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore Silver Metallic
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/06
Price paid before tax/lic: $41,400 (ACC/CMBS/PAX)
Mileage: 20
Name or Screen Name: geek316
Country/State/City of purchase: Herndon, VA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 008537
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore Silver Metallic
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/06
Price paid before tax/lic: $41,400 (ACC/CMBS/PAX)
Mileage: 20
#325
2005 RL
Name or Screen Name: PDX05RL
Country/State/City of purchase: Portland, OR
Last 5 digit of Vin: 12898
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Gray Pearl/Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/07
Price paid before tax/lic: 36k w/100k BtoB warranty. Cert Pre-owned with 23k miles
Name or Screen Name: PDX05RL
Country/State/City of purchase: Portland, OR
Last 5 digit of Vin: 12898
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Gray Pearl/Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/07
Price paid before tax/lic: 36k w/100k BtoB warranty. Cert Pre-owned with 23k miles
#326
Cruisin'
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Roseville/Sacramento, Ca
Age: 36
Posts: 15
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2005 RL
Name or Screen Name: Jeremy
Country/State/City of purchase: Roseville, Ca
Last 5 digit of Vin: not sure
Color Ext/Int: The maroon ext. color/tan interior (sorry, i know nothing about the RL's yet)
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/07
Price paid before tax/lic: 42k
2005 RL
Name or Screen Name: Jeremy
Country/State/City of purchase: Roseville, Ca
Last 5 digit of Vin: not sure
Color Ext/Int: The maroon ext. color/tan interior (sorry, i know nothing about the RL's yet)
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/07
Price paid before tax/lic: 42k
2005 RL
#327
2007 RL w/Tech Pkg
Name or Screen Name: rettenhu
Country/State/City of purchase: Bridgewater, NJ
Last 5 digit of Vin: 4591
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Gray Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 07/2007
Price paid before tax/lic: $42,000
Name or Screen Name: rettenhu
Country/State/City of purchase: Bridgewater, NJ
Last 5 digit of Vin: 4591
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Gray Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 07/2007
Price paid before tax/lic: $42,000
#328
2005 RL w/ Nav.
Name or Screen Name: Sherwin/ G0DF8THE12
Country/State/City of purchase: Bay Area, CA
Last 5 digit of Vin: xxxx
Color Ext/Int: Premium White Pearl/ Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: Nov. 5th 2007
Price paid before tax/lic: 29,000
Name or Screen Name: Sherwin/ G0DF8THE12
Country/State/City of purchase: Bay Area, CA
Last 5 digit of Vin: xxxx
Color Ext/Int: Premium White Pearl/ Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: Nov. 5th 2007
Price paid before tax/lic: 29,000
#330
Name or Screen Name: mad dog
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/Texas/El Paso
Last 5 digit of Vin:05026
Color Ext/Int: Metallic Burgundy/Tan Leather
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/07
Price paid before tax/lic:[/B] $9,000
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/Texas/El Paso
Last 5 digit of Vin:05026
Color Ext/Int: Metallic Burgundy/Tan Leather
Month/Yr of purchase: 10/07
Price paid before tax/lic:[/B] $9,000
#331
A Saitama Garage
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Aldie, VA
Age: 44
Posts: 207
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2006 RL Technology Package/Rearview Camera
Name: Chuck091279
Last 5 digit: XXXX
Purchase Date: 12/4/07
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/VA/Chantilly
Price paid before tax/lic: 33,800 / 22k miles
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore Silver Metallic/Ebony
Name: Chuck091279
Last 5 digit: XXXX
Purchase Date: 12/4/07
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/VA/Chantilly
Price paid before tax/lic: 33,800 / 22k miles
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore Silver Metallic/Ebony
#332
ACURA RL 2008 Tech
Name or Screen Name: UASAV
Country/State/City of purchase: USA VA Lynchburg
Last 5 digit of Vin: 02317
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore Silver
Month/Yr of purchase: 11/30/2007
Price paid before tax/lic: $42,220
Name or Screen Name: UASAV
Country/State/City of purchase: USA VA Lynchburg
Last 5 digit of Vin: 02317
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore Silver
Month/Yr of purchase: 11/30/2007
Price paid before tax/lic: $42,220
#333
Name or Screen Name: Robarsan
Country/State/City of purchase: Portsmouth, NH
Last 5 digit of Vin: 03080
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore / Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 4/07
Price paid before tax/lic: $39,000
2006 Acura RL w/o Tech Pkg.
Country/State/City of purchase: Portsmouth, NH
Last 5 digit of Vin: 03080
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore / Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 4/07
Price paid before tax/lic: $39,000
2006 Acura RL w/o Tech Pkg.
#334
Originally Posted by justinjsw
Welcome to the RL forum of AcuraZine.com...
***Sign in here only if you have already purchased the vehicle***
***List the options you purchased with the RL if any when posting your price in the...Price paid before tax/lic section***
If you bought a 2006 RL, please note if you ordered with or without the tech package.
Name or Screen Name:
Country/State/City of purchase:
Last 5 digit of Vin:
Color Ext/Int:
Month/Yr of purchase:
Price paid before tax/lic:
Enjoy your site!
Please do not ask any questions or PW this thread! Thank You
For additional information on your RL check here >>> RL offical info and here
***Sign in here only if you have already purchased the vehicle***
***List the options you purchased with the RL if any when posting your price in the...Price paid before tax/lic section***
If you bought a 2006 RL, please note if you ordered with or without the tech package.
Name or Screen Name:
Country/State/City of purchase:
Last 5 digit of Vin:
Color Ext/Int:
Month/Yr of purchase:
Price paid before tax/lic:
Enjoy your site!
Please do not ask any questions or PW this thread! Thank You
For additional information on your RL check here >>> RL offical info and here
#335
dmaster3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Name or Screen Name: Seth
Country/State/City of purchase: San Antonio, TX
Last 5 digit of Vin: 02817
Color Ext/Int:Celestial Silver/Black
Month/Yr of purchase:01/07
Price paid before tax/lic: $39,910.00
Country/State/City of purchase: San Antonio, TX
Last 5 digit of Vin: 02817
Color Ext/Int:Celestial Silver/Black
Month/Yr of purchase:01/07
Price paid before tax/lic: $39,910.00
#336
2005 Acura RL
I just bought a 2005 Acura RL with 26000 miles on it. I previously owned a TSX. I paid $31,400 for the car. I am glad I found this website because I have the same squeeky brake issue and now have an appointment to inquire about TSB05-021.
#337
Name or Screen Name: JStevens53
Country/State/City of purchase:Springfield, Il.
Last 5 digit of Vin: 03641
Color Ext/Int: Pearl White, Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: 12/24/07
Price paid before tax/lic: $38,200 w/18,000 miles
Country/State/City of purchase:Springfield, Il.
Last 5 digit of Vin: 03641
Color Ext/Int: Pearl White, Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: 12/24/07
Price paid before tax/lic: $38,200 w/18,000 miles
#338
Intermediate
Name or Screen Name: fafpak
Country/State/City of purchase: MD/Baltimore
Last 5 digit of Vin: XXXXX
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Grey Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 11/28/2007
Price paid before tax/lic: $27,900 w/ 65,080 miles
2005 Acura RL
Country/State/City of purchase: MD/Baltimore
Last 5 digit of Vin: XXXXX
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Grey Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 11/28/2007
Price paid before tax/lic: $27,900 w/ 65,080 miles
2005 Acura RL
#339
Cruisin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Connecticut
Age: 75
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From TL to RL
Name or Screen Name: JIJR
Country/State/City of purchase: CT/Manchester
Last 5 digit of Vin: 03024
Color Ext/Int: Nighthawk Black Pearl/Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: 12/2007
Price paid before tax/lic: $44,180
2008 Acura RL(Tech)
Wheel locks
All season mats
Country/State/City of purchase: CT/Manchester
Last 5 digit of Vin: 03024
Color Ext/Int: Nighthawk Black Pearl/Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase: 12/2007
Price paid before tax/lic: $44,180
2008 Acura RL(Tech)
Wheel locks
All season mats
#340
Instructor
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Springfield, VA
Age: 68
Posts: 130
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Name or Screen Name: MDs1
Country/State/City of purchase: US/VA/Fairfax
Last 5 digit of Vin: 00873
Color Ext/Int: Silver/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 01/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $42,500
2008 Acura RL(Tech)
Country/State/City of purchase: US/VA/Fairfax
Last 5 digit of Vin: 00873
Color Ext/Int: Silver/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 01/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $42,500
2008 Acura RL(Tech)
#341
Name- Ryan
State- Canal Winchester,Ohio
Color- Carbon pearl Grey/Black
age-23
purchase date -2/20/2008
year-2005 RL
purchase price before Taxes- $21,800 w\80,000 miles but i got the 4 year extended warr.
Just traded in my 02 Tl non type s and im in love with this car. first day driving to work and still learning new shit out about this car.
State- Canal Winchester,Ohio
Color- Carbon pearl Grey/Black
age-23
purchase date -2/20/2008
year-2005 RL
purchase price before Taxes- $21,800 w\80,000 miles but i got the 4 year extended warr.
Just traded in my 02 Tl non type s and im in love with this car. first day driving to work and still learning new shit out about this car.
#342
Name or Screen Name: bgreene3
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/PA/Ardmore (philly area)
Last 5 digit of Vin: 01245
Color Ext/Int: Desert Mist Metallic/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 2/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $30,999 w/ 27,000 miles
2005 Acura RL
Also traded in a 2002 TL Type S. It's like night & day
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/PA/Ardmore (philly area)
Last 5 digit of Vin: 01245
Color Ext/Int: Desert Mist Metallic/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 2/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $30,999 w/ 27,000 miles
2005 Acura RL
Also traded in a 2002 TL Type S. It's like night & day
#343
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2005 RL with 37K miles
wcimo
USA/NV/Las Vegas
Last 5 digit of Vin: 17XXX
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Grey Pearl - Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $27,800 - no tax because I bought it from a private party and in Nevada if you buy from a private party, you do not pay sales tax.
This car has the factory rims chromed too and the trunk tray.
USA/NV/Las Vegas
Last 5 digit of Vin: 17XXX
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Grey Pearl - Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $27,800 - no tax because I bought it from a private party and in Nevada if you buy from a private party, you do not pay sales tax.
This car has the factory rims chromed too and the trunk tray.
#344
2020 Acura RLX Advance
2006 Cmbs-rl
Name or Screen Name: CadiGTi
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/VA/Woodbridge
Last 5 digit of Vin: 09543
Color Ext/Int: Celestial Silver/Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/2008
Price paid before tax/lic: $36.000
Certified Pre-Owned CMBS-Pax / 4700 miles
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/VA/Woodbridge
Last 5 digit of Vin: 09543
Color Ext/Int: Celestial Silver/Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/2008
Price paid before tax/lic: $36.000
Certified Pre-Owned CMBS-Pax / 4700 miles
#345
From 04 TL to 05RL.....Night to Day
Screen Name: 4bearhug
State/City of Purchase: Chicago
Last 5 Digits of VIN: 06472
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore Silver/Ebony
Mo/Yr of Purchase: 03/08
Price Paid before Tax/Lic: $21,100 before trade in of 04 TL, 05 RL w/ 71k mi.
Screen Name: 4bearhug
State/City of Purchase: Chicago
Last 5 Digits of VIN: 06472
Color Ext/Int: Lakeshore Silver/Ebony
Mo/Yr of Purchase: 03/08
Price Paid before Tax/Lic: $21,100 before trade in of 04 TL, 05 RL w/ 71k mi.
#346
3rd Gear
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Georgia
Age: 50
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Name or Screen Name:JRios
Country/State/City of purchase:Atlanta
Last 5 digit of Vin:03939
Color Ext/Int:Premium White Pearl, Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase:03/08
Price paid before tax/lic:$28K Certified Acura 05 RL w/ 52,300 miles
Country/State/City of purchase:Atlanta
Last 5 digit of Vin:03939
Color Ext/Int:Premium White Pearl, Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase:03/08
Price paid before tax/lic:$28K Certified Acura 05 RL w/ 52,300 miles
#347
Name/Screen Name: Jeff/jaw1858
Country/State/City of Purchase: purchased in Akron, OH; I'm in Fairview Park, OH
Color Ext/Int: Nighthawk Black Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr Purchase: 3/08
Price before Tax/Lic: $28,400 -- '05 RL, Certified, 34K miles
(has wood steering wheel, wood shift knob, all-season mats)
Upgraded from a '98 CL 3.0. My software engineering background is going to be helpful in figuring out the nav/climate control/audio controls.
Country/State/City of Purchase: purchased in Akron, OH; I'm in Fairview Park, OH
Color Ext/Int: Nighthawk Black Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr Purchase: 3/08
Price before Tax/Lic: $28,400 -- '05 RL, Certified, 34K miles
(has wood steering wheel, wood shift knob, all-season mats)
Upgraded from a '98 CL 3.0. My software engineering background is going to be helpful in figuring out the nav/climate control/audio controls.
#348
'08 Tech
Name or Screen Name: derbyr
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/MA/Framingham
Last 5 digit of Vin: xxxxx
Color Ext/Int: Black/tan
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/2008
Price paid before tax/lic: $43,000
Including wheel locks, mud flaps and all-season mats
Name or Screen Name: derbyr
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/MA/Framingham
Last 5 digit of Vin: xxxxx
Color Ext/Int: Black/tan
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/2008
Price paid before tax/lic: $43,000
Including wheel locks, mud flaps and all-season mats
#349
Instructor
Name or Screen Name: DrOlds
Country/State/City of purchase:Bloomington, MN
Last 5 digit of Vin:?
Color Ext/Int:White/Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase:3/08
Price paid before tax/lic: 30k for a 2005 RL with 26k miles/certified + extended bumper to bumper warranty
Country/State/City of purchase:Bloomington, MN
Last 5 digit of Vin:?
Color Ext/Int:White/Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase:3/08
Price paid before tax/lic: 30k for a 2005 RL with 26k miles/certified + extended bumper to bumper warranty
#350
08 Tech
Name or Screen name: vladfrenkel
Last 5 Digit of Vin: ?
Color Ext/Int: Platinum Frost Metallic/Ebony
Month/Yr of purcase: 12/07
Price paid before tax/lic : $43000
Included: wheel lock, 7 year TOC (touch of class) interior/exterior protection
Aftermath: bought and installed (separately) wooden know and dealer installed parking sensors. Extended warranty was bought separately 96K mo/100k mi from Bernardi
Future plans: A-spec suspension and rims/ 18'' tires
Name or Screen name: vladfrenkel
Last 5 Digit of Vin: ?
Color Ext/Int: Platinum Frost Metallic/Ebony
Month/Yr of purcase: 12/07
Price paid before tax/lic : $43000
Included: wheel lock, 7 year TOC (touch of class) interior/exterior protection
Aftermath: bought and installed (separately) wooden know and dealer installed parking sensors. Extended warranty was bought separately 96K mo/100k mi from Bernardi
Future plans: A-spec suspension and rims/ 18'' tires
#351
Name or Screen Name: Fasst1
Country/State/City of purchase:Northwest Illinois
Last 5 digit of Vin:?
Color Ext/Int:Grey/Black
Month/Yr of purchase:3/08
Price paid before tax/lic: 28.9k for a 2005 RL with 28k miles/certified
Country/State/City of purchase:Northwest Illinois
Last 5 digit of Vin:?
Color Ext/Int:Grey/Black
Month/Yr of purchase:3/08
Price paid before tax/lic: 28.9k for a 2005 RL with 28k miles/certified
#352
Name or Screen Name: pluntdd
Country/State/City of purchase: Westchester, PA
Last 5 digit of Vin: -
Color Ext/Int: Blue Pearl / Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $18,800
Year: 2005 with 103k miles
Country/State/City of purchase: Westchester, PA
Last 5 digit of Vin: -
Color Ext/Int: Blue Pearl / Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $18,800
Year: 2005 with 103k miles
#353
2005 R L - 47,000 Mi
Name or Screen Name: LENEXA
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/MO/LEES SUMMIT
Last 5 digit of Vin:06657
Color Ext/Int:Redondo Red Pearl/Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase:03/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $26,000
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/MO/LEES SUMMIT
Last 5 digit of Vin:06657
Color Ext/Int:Redondo Red Pearl/Parchment
Month/Yr of purchase:03/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $26,000
#354
Instructor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Maine
Age: 78
Posts: 211
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2006 RL 24000 miles
Name or Screen Name: foam4me
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/NH/N Hampton
Last 5 digit of Vin:08724
Color Ext/Int:Redondo Nighthawk/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase:04/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $32,000
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/NH/N Hampton
Last 5 digit of Vin:08724
Color Ext/Int:Redondo Nighthawk/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase:04/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $32,000
#355
2008 Rl
Name or Screen Name: IamLengend
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/NJ/NEWARK
Last 5 digit of Vin: 04157
Color Ext/Int: Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/08
Price paid before tax/lic: 53,000
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/NJ/NEWARK
Last 5 digit of Vin: 04157
Color Ext/Int: Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/08
Price paid before tax/lic: 53,000
#356
Thrilled new Ac RL owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
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New Acura / new RL owner for 3 weeks!
Greetings all!
Totally new here..... totally new to ACURA!
I've always been a Honda Driver:
'95 - '98 drove a 4 cylinder '88 Accord LX
'98 - '08 (3 weeks ago!) drove a 6 cyl Accord EX..... which I loved,
But NOTHING I've ever DRIVEN, let alone anything I've ever owned compares to the:
- 2005 Acura RL
- Black ext /black interior
- 32K miles @ acquisition
.... that I started driving 3 weeks ago!!
I've always appreciated style/speed/sportiness over "stodgy-ness", if you follow me.... I like my vehicles "low to the ground", but not so low I bottom out, DESPISE SUVs & Trucks, like good pick-up & good hangling, etc.
And I ran a music distribution for many years, so I have over 1500 CDs & DO like an assortment of musical genres @ ear-challenging volumes.... So, stereo quality is important too.
But, I've been a Realtor for the last 11 years, so I need something presentable, etc...
And this vehicle has suited everything I need PERFECTLY... this is not only the slickest LOOKING car I've ever driven, but is just SMOOTH beyond belief. 80-90 is smoother than 60-65 was in my 95 Accord EX.
The stereo system rules.... Everything ABOUT the 2005 RL I've found rules.
Still, it DOES have it's quirks..... AND I feel I'm still "learning the car".
Which is why I'm here...
1 problem I'm experiencing now:
- back window on drivers side won't go down
Also (not that it's mega-important) but I can't get all the windows to open when holding down Unlock for a 2nd Time on the key-fob.
I've got 2 of these weird little black Teardrop thing that say "low battery" & have a red LCD on them that came w/ each of the 2 keyfobs. CarMax (place I got the RL) didn't know what they were. Acura didn't know what they were other than to say "They weren't made by Acura." AutoZone store didn't know what they were..... DO ANY OF YOU GUYS KNOW what they might be?
Finally, voice recognition is a CHALLENGE. I try to speak "accent free" & clearly, yet street name recognition is often hilariously confused by the Nav, as can different commands ("AC OFF", get interpreted as "AC ON", "FM 91.9", misinterpreted ax "XM Radio 1", etc.) Any tips on voice recognition enhancement?
Glad to be here. Thanks in advance for the help!
Totally new here..... totally new to ACURA!
I've always been a Honda Driver:
'95 - '98 drove a 4 cylinder '88 Accord LX
'98 - '08 (3 weeks ago!) drove a 6 cyl Accord EX..... which I loved,
But NOTHING I've ever DRIVEN, let alone anything I've ever owned compares to the:
- 2005 Acura RL
- Black ext /black interior
- 32K miles @ acquisition
.... that I started driving 3 weeks ago!!
I've always appreciated style/speed/sportiness over "stodgy-ness", if you follow me.... I like my vehicles "low to the ground", but not so low I bottom out, DESPISE SUVs & Trucks, like good pick-up & good hangling, etc.
And I ran a music distribution for many years, so I have over 1500 CDs & DO like an assortment of musical genres @ ear-challenging volumes.... So, stereo quality is important too.
But, I've been a Realtor for the last 11 years, so I need something presentable, etc...
And this vehicle has suited everything I need PERFECTLY... this is not only the slickest LOOKING car I've ever driven, but is just SMOOTH beyond belief. 80-90 is smoother than 60-65 was in my 95 Accord EX.
The stereo system rules.... Everything ABOUT the 2005 RL I've found rules.
Still, it DOES have it's quirks..... AND I feel I'm still "learning the car".
Which is why I'm here...
1 problem I'm experiencing now:
- back window on drivers side won't go down
Also (not that it's mega-important) but I can't get all the windows to open when holding down Unlock for a 2nd Time on the key-fob.
I've got 2 of these weird little black Teardrop thing that say "low battery" & have a red LCD on them that came w/ each of the 2 keyfobs. CarMax (place I got the RL) didn't know what they were. Acura didn't know what they were other than to say "They weren't made by Acura." AutoZone store didn't know what they were..... DO ANY OF YOU GUYS KNOW what they might be?
Finally, voice recognition is a CHALLENGE. I try to speak "accent free" & clearly, yet street name recognition is often hilariously confused by the Nav, as can different commands ("AC OFF", get interpreted as "AC ON", "FM 91.9", misinterpreted ax "XM Radio 1", etc.) Any tips on voice recognition enhancement?
Glad to be here. Thanks in advance for the help!
#357
Thrilled new Ac RL owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
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2005 Acura RL - 34K miles - happy new owner!
Name or Screen Name: KYRltr-RLspdFrk
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/KY/LOUISVILLE
Last 5 digit of Vin: 07172
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/08
Price paid before tax/lic: 31,147
Greetings all!
Totally new here..... totally new to ACURA! Got this vehicle w/ 32,800 miles on it... Racked up over 1300 in a month! Want to take roadtrips like nobody's business!
I've always been a Honda Driver.... up until now! Glad to be here....
And, now excuse me, I've got to find someplace appropriate to post my previous (off-top) post that I made here! :-p
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/KY/LOUISVILLE
Last 5 digit of Vin: 07172
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/08
Price paid before tax/lic: 31,147
Greetings all!
Totally new here..... totally new to ACURA! Got this vehicle w/ 32,800 miles on it... Racked up over 1300 in a month! Want to take roadtrips like nobody's business!
I've always been a Honda Driver.... up until now! Glad to be here....
And, now excuse me, I've got to find someplace appropriate to post my previous (off-top) post that I made here! :-p
#358
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Welcome to the RL Family :p
Unlike you, I have never owned a Honda or an Acura. I've always owned American cars. I was tired of the problems and repairs. I wanted something new and exciting. Well my 2005 RL delivers that and more
#359
Finally made the plunge. Have owned 3 TL's previously.
I traded it on a new '08 RL non-tech silver/taupe. I bought it in Jacksonville, Fl for just under 40K. I just made the purchase last night, but I absolutely love the way this car drives. Not quite as quick as my TL-S but I can't imagine any vehicle driving better.
I want to add some RonJohns & window tint and thats about the only mods I'm considering at this time.
Name or Screen Name: mrpickem
Country/State/City of purchase: Jacksonville, Fl
Last 5 digit of Vin: - 01240
Color Ext/Int: Silver / Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 05/29/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $39,950
Year: 2008 with 13 miles
I traded it on a new '08 RL non-tech silver/taupe. I bought it in Jacksonville, Fl for just under 40K. I just made the purchase last night, but I absolutely love the way this car drives. Not quite as quick as my TL-S but I can't imagine any vehicle driving better.
I want to add some RonJohns & window tint and thats about the only mods I'm considering at this time.
Name or Screen Name: mrpickem
Country/State/City of purchase: Jacksonville, Fl
Last 5 digit of Vin: - 01240
Color Ext/Int: Silver / Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: 05/29/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $39,950
Year: 2008 with 13 miles
#360
Name or Screen Name: Gabe15
Country/State/City of purchase: Chicago, Il
Last 5 digit of Vin:08019
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 05/17/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $28,200
Year: 2005
Country/State/City of purchase: Chicago, Il
Last 5 digit of Vin:08019
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 05/17/08
Price paid before tax/lic: $28,200
Year: 2005