Acura RL thread(new pics, A-Spec) $49,479
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09-01-04, 01:24 PM
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The new RL is not particularly a bad car, but it should be Acuras mid-level car not their flagship. Their whole sedan line should be moved down one spot(<--TSX-near Luxury, <---- TL-entry level luxury, <-----RL-mid-level luxury, _____-V8 RWD Flagship).
09-01-04, 01:52 PM
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IMHO, it's an absolutely beauliful car.
09-01-04, 05:15 PM
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Yeah - I really like the RL's interior ... but it's always been pretty good if memory serves correctly. I've been in all kinds of Acuras and the interior was always impressive to me.
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09-01-04, 07:09 PM
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Originally posted by JAC JZS
The new RL is not particularly a bad car, but it should be Acuras mid-level car not their flagship. Their whole sedan line should be moved down one spot(<--TSX-near Luxury, <---- TL-entry level luxury, <-----RL-mid-level luxury, _____-V8 RWD Flagship).
The new RL is not particularly a bad car, but it should be Acuras mid-level car not their flagship. Their whole sedan line should be moved down one spot(<--TSX-near Luxury, <---- TL-entry level luxury, <-----RL-mid-level luxury, _____-V8 RWD Flagship).
This is undoubtably a great car, however, it shouldn't wear the flagship title. It doesn't even look like
a large sedan. If you park this near a Chrylser 300C, which one looks like the premium car? The 300C
of course. Yet, the RL will cost significantly more with less power and FWD.
09-01-04, 07:34 PM
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Originally posted by JLSC4
Agreed.
This is undoubtably a great car, however, it shouldn't wear the flagship title. It doesn't even look like
a large sedan. If you park this near a Chrylser 300C, which one looks like the premium car? The 300C
of course. Yet, the RL will cost significantly more with less power and FWD.
Agreed.
This is undoubtably a great car, however, it shouldn't wear the flagship title. It doesn't even look like
a large sedan. If you park this near a Chrylser 300C, which one looks like the premium car? The 300C
of course. Yet, the RL will cost significantly more with less power and FWD.
09-01-04, 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by XeroK00L
The new RL is gonna be AWD.
The new RL is gonna be AWD.
Sorry, my bad.
09-01-04, 09:19 PM
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Great set of pics sick!
Again, the new RL looks like a mid-luxury sedan no matter from which angle.
The fact that they put it next to a 5-series (what is it doing here?) is just one more proof.
Again, the new RL looks like a mid-luxury sedan no matter from which angle.
The fact that they put it next to a 5-series (what is it doing here?) is just one more proof.
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09-02-04, 01:27 AM
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Originally posted by XeroK00L
Great set of pics sick!
Again, the new RL looks like a mid-luxury sedan no matter from which angle.
The fact that they put it next to a 5-series (what is it doing here?) is just one more proof.
Great set of pics sick!
Again, the new RL looks like a mid-luxury sedan no matter from which angle.
The fact that they put it next to a 5-series (what is it doing here?) is just one more proof.
09-02-04, 01:28 AM
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The car looks really good in my opinion. Hey sick...did you get to test drive one or something? Were you the one who took the pics?
09-02-04, 03:46 AM
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Sorry .. 
... not much of a FLAGSHIP sedan at all.
... not much of a FLAGSHIP sedan at all.
09-02-04, 06:37 AM
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Originally posted by JAC JZS
The new RL is not particularly a bad car, but it should be Acuras mid-level car not their flagship. Their whole sedan line should be moved down one spot(<--TSX-near Luxury, <---- TL-entry level luxury, <-----RL-mid-level luxury, _____-V8 RWD Flagship).
The new RL is not particularly a bad car, but it should be Acuras mid-level car not their flagship. Their whole sedan line should be moved down one spot(<--TSX-near Luxury, <---- TL-entry level luxury, <-----RL-mid-level luxury, _____-V8 RWD Flagship).
they haven't done it yet, and I don't think they plan to either. Their V6's although gutless off the line, provide adequate highway passing and are quite efficient.