Used 1996 Acura RL
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1996 Acura RL Overview
RL Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Acura RL (1996-2004) a 4.8 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 218 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Acura RL
"Love my car"
"I bought my 2000 RL used, but with only 2,000 miles on it. What a deal! It now has 130,500 miles on it and I have no complaints. It was built both for comfort and longevity! The original tires had 76,000 miles on them when I bought new ones. No kidding! I replaced the back brakes at around 90,000 miles and the front brakes at 120,000 miles. I'm safety minded and did not wait until it "had" to be done. I've had all the work done at the dealer. The only "weird" maintenance issue I've had was in the emissions system where the emitters (?) had to be cleaned (around 90,000mi). That was a $600 service; about $50 in parts and the rest in labor. Otherwise, I've just followed the maintenance schedule. My only complaint is that the plastic piece surrounding the bottom of the driver's seat cracked and then broke, leaving it hanging. Given the sturdiness of the rest of the vehicle, this disappointed me. I'm not that hard on the interior. I'm not sure when I'll trade in. I'm pretty sure that I'll see it roll over 200,000 miles. But, I have been taking a closer look at the MDX. :-)"
"Best car I ever owned"
"135,000 miles, nine years old, and it drives like a new car. Anybody who buys this car used for $5-$7K is stealing it."
"Reliable wheels, luxury car"
"I just bought a used Lexus RX350 and already miss the user-friendly interface. My dad bought this car new in 1998, and I drove it for 10 years. This is a dependable car, rear window raising mechanism failed after 19 years, but that was about it. Great sound system, comfortable leather interior, and exterior that still looks new, there is a lot to love about this car."
Overall 1996 Acura RL Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Acura RL is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Acura RL quality a 4.9 out of 5.
1996 Acura RL Reliability
The 1996 Acura RL receives an average consumer rating of 4.8 overall and a 4.9 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 RL Features
According to drivers of the 1996 RL, here are some of its best features:
- Great price, comfortable leather interior, smooth
- Comfort, reliability, style, price
- Supreme comfort; a perfect road trip car.
- Reliability and good looks
- Great car to drive, super heater/air conditioner
1996 Acura RL MPG by Trim
1996 RL 3.5 Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1996 RL Safety
1996 Acura RL Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Traction Control
1996 Acura RL
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1996 Acura RL Depreciation
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1996 Acura RL Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $2,024 | $1,225 | ||
2022 | $321 | $1,703 | $691 | ||
2023 | + $68 | $1,771 | $805 | ||
2024 | $36 | $1,735 | $744 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Acura RL Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3660 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 96.5 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 110.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 6.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 195.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 14.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 114.6 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 71.3 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 17 mpg | ||
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Highway | 23 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 210 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 224 @ 2800 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |