2005 Acura RL

Magnificent Auto

By Ashegal (NC) on Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 137,000

Pros: "Loce the 6 CD player"

Cons: "exterior paint job should have been better"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Purchased new in 2006-ours is white-exterior paint job is my only complaint- not a quality job as an Audi or Benz- the interior is lush and roomy- ours has 137,000 miles on it all road as we travel for a living. Purchased with the wood interior-on geer shift-sides and front-very classy. Not one moments worth of problem!! We service it like all our autos at the dealership- put great tires on it and it is a complete joy for all our long distance travels. Only complaint is Acura itself- only coming out with a new RL this fall after 3 years or so. What are they thinking so changing from it=not the cars fault the manufacturers!"

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My favorite car- just edging out my 73 Torino

By 5underafter3 (CA) on Monday, April 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 95,000

Pros: "Tops in class in ride, noise, and reliability"

Cons: "Looks too much like accord."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Would have never paid the price for an RL, but got the deal of a lifetime for one in 2007 and now I really doubt I could ever buy anything but an Acura. My main goals were smooth, quiet and reliable. My friends with BMW's and Mercedes all say mine is the nicest ride and quietest. 95K miles and so far it has cost me about 12 oil changes and a set of tires and still drives like new. 2 suggestions- redesign body a bit and scrap the manual paddle shifters-car is too quiet so I drive my 65 mustang for that."

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I'm having a hard time justifying a new ride

By Casual (PA) on Sunday, January 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 96,300

Pros: "SH-AWD, build quality, runs like a champ"

Cons: "19 mpg, console components wearing"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I bought my 05 RL certified used almost 6 years ago for a reasonable price relative to all that it has. Now close to 100k miles I face the dillema of putting $3k into it for the tune up and new tires or trading it in. Thing is, I'm having a hard time finding a new car out there that matches what this car offers, particularly as I'd likely get another 100k miles out of it. The combination of 300hp, SH-AWD (why this system is not in every Acura including the upcoming RLX is a mystery, it works like magic), roominess, and bullet proof reliability is practically impossible to find out there. My one dissapointment is the failing of some of the interior trim pieces around the console including bubbled leather on the arm rests. This is a minor inconvenience when everything else looks as good as the day I bought the car. The greatest complement I can give is that I have considered just buying another used RL with fewer miles, assuming I can find one that is. Honda hasn't sold that many. Too bad, it's a great product."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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Love this car.

By Susan (TX) on Tuesday, August 07, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 80,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"If you travel a lot then this is the car for you. Great handling, comfort and fair gas mileage for how you feel at the end of the trip. This car has all the bells and whistles so pay attention to the person who talks you through the ownership process. Down side of owning this car is high maintenance and low MPG on city driving."

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Beautiful car. Best value of the Luxury cars

By JINX (WI) on Thursday, August 02, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 69,000

Pros: "Price, quality, exhaust note, comfortable, fast"

Cons: "Acura does poor job advertising. What's an RL?"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is my third Acura in the past 8 years. Wonderful cars. I traded an 08 Mercedes E350 in for this 07 RL. The Acura RL is superior in everyway to the Mercedes E Class except for the prestige factor. The 09, 10 RL has an ugly front grill piece that looks like a buck tooth. Other than that the lines are beautiful. My 07 is perfect. The only car I would consider as a replacement would be the Lexus LS. If you love quality and value in your car, you will love the Acura RL. If you want to impress the neighbors, pay extra and get Mercedes, BMW, or Lexus. The neighbors will be impressed buy you won't be as satisfied."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Great RL my 3rd!

By Jim (VA) on Thursday, July 05, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 85,000

Pros: "Fast, Fub and very Comfortable"

Cons: "interior room could be better"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I really enjoy this car. The SHAWD is great, poor condiction or great driving condiction it makes its presence known. The AIM headlamps are really good too!"

5 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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