scv76

What the hell is wrong with these people?

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/news/consu...140000958.html

The list below includes all brands for which Consumer Reports has tested at least three different models recently, thereby excluding Land Rover, Mini, Ram, Smart, and Tesla.

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Acura Acura TSX (4-cyl.) Acura RLX Tech
Audi Audi A7 3.0 TDI Audi A5 Premium Plus (2.0T)*
BMW BMW 328i BMW 750Li*
Buick Buick Regal Premium I* Buick Encore Leather
Cadillac Cadillac XTS Premium Cadillac SRX Luxury
Chevrolet Chevrolet Impala 2LTZ (3.6) Chevrolet Spark 1LT
Chrysler Chrysler 300 (base, V6) Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L
Dodge Dodge Durango Limited (V6) Dodge Journey Limited (V6)
Fiat Fiat 500 Abarth Fiat 500L Easy
Ford Ford Fusion SE Hybrid Ford Fiesta SE sedan
GMC GMC Sierra 1500 SLT (5.3L V8) GMC Terrain SLE1 (4-cyl.)
Honda Honda Accord LX (4-cyl.) Honda Insight EX
Hyundai Hyundai Sonata Limited (2.0T) Hyundai Accent GLS sedan
Infiniti Infiniti Q70 (M37, V6) Infiniti QX80 (QX56)
Jaguar Jaguar XJL Portfolio* Jaguar XK Convertible*
Jeep Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (V6) Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Kia Kia Cadenza Kia Rio EX hatchback
Lexus Lexus LS 460L Lexus IS250 (AWD)
Lincoln Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Lincoln MKS (base, 3.7)
Mazda Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Mazda2 Touring
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec (AWD) Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR Mitsubishi iMiEV SE
Nissan Nissan 370Z Touring coupe Nissan Versa SV sedan
Porsche Porsche Boxster 2.7 Porsche Cayenne (base, V6)
Scion Scion FR-S Scion iQ
Subaru Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium Subaru Tribeca Limited
Toyota Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Toyota FJ Cruiser
Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium (V6) Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L (MT)*
Volvo Volvo S60 T5* Volvo XC90 3.2

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

for one, you're listening to consumer reports.
2)you have an RLX.
3) how long has the RLX been out? Do you think this period accurately represents how well the car does?

use common sense.

George Knighton

As more and more of them hit the road, the surveys that Consumer Reports send out will show that the RLX is extremely reliable, just as it shows for other Acura and Honda even if the reviewers don't like the cars.

Acura probably should not have started putting the RLX on the road in the spring of 2013. They should have waited until they were up to full production and they'd worked out some of the kinks.

As it was, they ended up with a very unfortunate situation in which the first couple of thousand cars that were put into the user's hands, the purchasers felt like they were beta testing.

My car's a few thousand in (6,893) and my car's been great. So far.

I guess I have a couple of questions. The oil level has dropped a little bit, which is suspicious for a car that's supposedly at 50% oil life.

And I have on rare occasions that kind of barely perceivable whine that happens sometimes. It's being blamed on an "injection fan" whatever the hell that is. LOL.....

It's not too annoying, but, still.... :-)

It's not an awesome car at anything. It's just...very nice. And I'm sure that in the end it will be seen to be very, very reliable.

You know, Consumer Reports jumped on the anti-4G TL bandwagon with most of the rest of the automotive journalists, and they ended up with a little egg on their faces when the surveys showed over and over again that the 4G TL is one of the most reliable, trouble free cars you could possibly own.

I'm betting that in the end you'll be glad of having an RLX and never spending much money on anything but maintenance.

My own 4G TL had 86,000 hard driven miles on it when I sold it. And not a penny spent on it other than regular maintenance and a set of tires at 65,000 or so.

Mike_TX

I give Consumer Reports a "Worst" rating for their car reviews.

They should stick to toasters and vacuum cleaners, where their expertise lies.

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CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

As much as I dislike Consumer Reports reviews on cars, they have a strong reputation with the general public. And while many of their initial impressions of a car can be negative, those vehicles that ultimately prove to be solid, reliable, and trouble-free end up doing well in their rankings long term.

The RLX has had its share of initial teething issues, but hopefully in time, that will be resolved and the car can redeem itself.

weather

^^ I am not sure whether the RLX is worst than the MDX.....It seems this puppy is having problems of its own.

Fabvsix

In the long run or the flip side these guys PROMOTE a manufacture to GET THIS PRODUCT RIGHT. so stop complaining.....i've looked at my 2004 RL on consumer report and you can see exactly what YEAR needed toothing so I use them big time....we all know that the RLX and MDX have their issues and I thank CR for pointing them out so future buyers can enjoy their trouble free product....:thumbsup :

When I hired a company to built my pool/deck/retaining wall I was BLESSED to have the city inspectors halt/point out issues so I don't have to deal with shoddy work years later.....

neuronbob

Who cares what CR thinks? You bought an RLX because you like it. Fugheddaboutit. They didn't like the 2G RL either and most of us here bought one, anyway.

johndt

I've owned 5 Acuras previously and my new TLX Tech is at the top of the list, with the possible exception of my Legend 5 spd. coupe. I originally leased the car because my 2010 TL lease expired (after a 1 year extension) and was initially disappointed that the timing was off for the TLX. Not disappointed any longer. The RLX is a BIG upgrade.

atsx1313

Yes! my TSX

Ken1997TL

Do YOU like your RLX?

It's a great vehicle

George Knighton

6,000 miles now, and climbing fast. :-) So far, so good. It's a very nice car.

scv76

Regardless of all the negative press, this car for me is fantastic!! Can't believe the mpg you can get with all that available H.P. Three passengers and all their golf gear and still got 33.5 mpg garage to golf course.
Took some curious neighbors for a ride and they were blown away how the car handles curves.
3 months in and have not had any problems at all

George Knighton

In the exact same kind of driving, I get 2 mpg better with the RLX automatic than I got with the 4G TL 6 speed manual.

And I don't exactly "baby" my commuter cars.

:-)