Acura RLX
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I just hate that new Acura nose...
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That would increase the price significantly, as they don't have the engineering/components ready to make that happen. The engine/transmission is FWD ONLY for all models. The Sport Hybrid is AWD because there are two motors directly driving each rear wheel. No transfer case, no driveshaft. All of that stuff would have to be designed and implemented in the base model, thus increasing the price. And then discarded and not used in the Hybrid, eliminating any hope of economy of scale.
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That would increase the price significantly, as they don't have the engineering/components ready to make that happen. The engine/transmission is FWD ONLY for all models. The Sport Hybrid is AWD because there are two motors directly driving each rear wheel. No transfer case, no driveshaft. All of that stuff would have to be designed and implemented in the base model, thus increasing the price. And then discarded and not used in the Hybrid, eliminating any hope of economy of scale.
I think they should have just saved the money instead of this mmc and put it towards a new model above the RLX with a new fully premium platform and new engine.
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Strange. Not too impressed thus far, especially with all the chrome. It comes across as lipstick styling. Looks like dated Chrysler 200n taillights and a center stack that is choked by excessive plastic framing instead of important operating surfaces. The childish Hot Wheels rims are particular tacky.
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They gave me an RLX once when I had my NSX in for service.
I said I never want one of those pigs again and have been taking the crappy but reasonably sized for the city ILX model since then.
I said I never want one of those pigs again and have been taking the crappy but reasonably sized for the city ILX model since then.
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I can understand you maybe not liking the car (each to his own), but did you actually use that term when speaking to them? Sounds rather rude to me...after all, they were giving you a (presumably) free-loaner, which is considered a customer perk.
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I am from MA and we are generally rude (I call it direct but many consider it rude. I make up for it by my remarkable PC presence at work).
They know the car sucks and just laugh when I tell them how lousy it is. They didn't take anything personally. I am appreciative of their excellent service. They are just happy to have a few NSX owners to take care of.
The owner of the dealership is trying to get into some other luxury brands because the current Acura car line up is hopeless
You should hear the service guys complain about the stuff that goes wrong with brand new MDX vehicles
They know the car sucks and just laugh when I tell them how lousy it is. They didn't take anything personally. I am appreciative of their excellent service. They are just happy to have a few NSX owners to take care of.
The owner of the dealership is trying to get into some other luxury brands because the current Acura car line up is hopeless
You should hear the service guys complain about the stuff that goes wrong with brand new MDX vehicles