When you own this vehicle for years, you come to a simple realization, this car trumps pretty much anything on the road in any aspect, luxury, reliability, smoothness, plus power considering a fully loaded one weights 4076 lbs. Everytime i pull it out, it turns heads considering the roads are filled with their competitors; audi, bmw, infinity, and lexus. Even though they scrapped the v8, it still produces decent power and it throws its weight around efficiently. Did I mention the most efficient and best awd system in any car brand... people cry about styling but the more you live with this car, the prettier it seems to get. Dont forget, this model is 10 years old now and still looks way better with its rather conservative styling then models that try too hard. At the end of the day its still a honda meaning beautiful power delivery, reliability and above all else, it holds its resell value. 2 years after I bought it, the Acura dealership called wanting to buy it back for the same price...Some people will never learn, if it aint broke, dont fix it...Bmw and Audi are simply crap compared to what they used to be, and when the RL came out, it was in the same class as a E500 benz...i have no idea why people compare a luxury vehicle with ones that are more sporty...
I really want this model! And I can only afford the older model. Your comment reminded me how much i LOVED my 97 CL 3.0, and i Will be looking for this car in my car search... Thank u!
@@diamari91 I'm a big fan of the Lexus brand. Is it similar to the Toyota vs Honda argument? Lexus is more of thr ride car while the Acura is more of the drivers car?
@@chriscornelius2518 you know what? I agree with that, lexus is for the ride, acura is for the driver... Ive only ever ridden in a lexus, never drove it, but i feel the emphasis on ride quality when im in one. My Acura on the other hand was an absolute thrill to drive. But in the argument of toyota vs honda, in all reality its preference based, sometimes people prefer hondas over toyotas because they were raised with one, and vice versa, but in my opinion, in the argument of honda and toyota, i just refer to the accord vs the camry, and imo the camry is way too boring for me, (not considering the newest model which is starting to catch my attn 🤣)
I am the original owner of my 2005 Acura RL that I bought in August of 2005 from a Chicago based dealership. Currently has about 194,000 miles and still drives very smoothly. The best thing I did was to move to South Carolina in 2009 so it didn’t have to endure the harsh winters of Chicago. I’m currently at the point where I’ll probably have to do the timing belt and water pump once again but that is no big deal. When I wash it and wax it it looks like it just came off of a new car lot as a brand-new vehicle. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I bought this car 17 years ago. My son is waiting for the time where I will give it to him and he can enjoy it for more years to come.
Purchased a 05 with 34k . ... 100k miles later it still drives and performs as new. Normal maintenance (oil/filters, plugs) including timing belt change, this car HAS BEEN SOLID AND 100% RELAIBLE. Sleeper Acura.
+Gravitas37 That is NO joke !! This is before all the Honda/Acura designers took LSD and wanted to compete with Chris Bangle in designing the World's ugliest vehicles.
Gravitas37 I got a 2005 rl bout it 2 months ago tranny wasn’t working. I bout a new one and still it doing the same thing. Could someone help me please.😥
I got the 2005 Acura RL and it has 259000 miles and it still handles great...... I have taken it in to get to timing belt done.... Change all the rubber hoses just because of the mileage.... And the radiator ..... I bought it when it had a hundred and fifty thousand miles so yeah they are very reliable
Brought this car a week ago, one of the best cars I have ever had in years. Won't trade it for anything not even a lambo; jokes aside, this vehicle is everything you need but an AUX is missing
This car was never meant to be a major player, not from a sales standpoint that is. It was the real world test for the SH-AWD system that has made Acura a major player in the luxury market. They went from grown up Honda kids to being able to compete for any type of consumer base in the span of 3 years 2005-2008
More accurately, this car is called a Honda Legend everywhere in the world except for USA and Canada. And also, many of the features that are standard equipment in the Honda Legend are either not available or have to be ordered as part of an extra cost upgrade package for the Acura RL.
i dont know why this car is over looked in the used car market, it is the best money can buy. i got one for 16,000$ fully loaded navi heat/cool seat etc...it drives better then an S-class, which i owned 2001 s430. I traded it in towards this RL, and Im very happy with my purchase
Got this car back in December (2019) I flew from VA to NJ to get a blue one. While I love it so much and even replaced the RL badge with a Legend badge, mannnnn why a 5-speed??? That sixth gear would’ve been real nice Honda Update: September 2020 it got totaled by a stupid driver trying to run a red-light. I mourn the days when my recent cars break down and ever since then I haven't been able to find a vehicle as bulletproof as this car was. Started everyday, never leaked, never stopped running after endless hours, hell it was so reliable I would just do preventative maintenance just because I would be bored not working on it for awhile. Nonetheless, enjoy what you have while it's yours because you never know what driver is out there to take it away from you. Haven't been able to find one like it since (especially in this used car market now)
+Rob H It doesn't drive as sporty as the TL due to suspension setup, but that can be fixed with some coilovers. The SH-AWD is amazing, and needs to be driven to truly grasp how great it really is.
I got them both buddy. 3 of them to be exact. 07 TL with Navi 07 TL-S 06 RL Built quality is surpass the TL in interior, however TL did a VERY nice job at mid $30k car as far as interior goes.
@cm18cam This car came out when I was 11 and I fell in love first sight in Car and Driver. I'm probably going to start driving at about 18-20 or so, and if my life goes according to my plan (becoming a car safety engineer, SERIOUSLY looking into working at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) I think I'll pick up one of these when I'm in my late 20s and earning some decent money. Used, of course. I've loved this car for six years, why stop now? March 1, 2011 7:34 pm
Bashar Shalabi Things worked out quite a bit differently. I ended up getting a bachelors in journalism and am beginning work on a masters degree. As for the car, I think these are a bit dated now compared to some of the newer designs. I started driving in 2012 at age 19, now I drive a 2011 Honda Accord EX-L V6 w/Nav sedan (basically a Touring before they called it a Touring) and my next car will probably be a 2023 Accord when those come out, they redesign Accords in years ending in 3 and 8. April 11, 2020 5:27 am
Coming from an 07 Civic Si, I'm thinking about the RL (used). My brother has a TL, and the torque steer and understeer are annoying. I'm over FWD. The TL is faster, but the RL is just great.
only the honda legend here in dubai and in europe and japan have cooled seats. mine was shipped form england. honda legend is exactly same as acura rl. look it up top gear has vids on youtube good luck dude :)
@acuratlnigga Yo man what year did they start with the cooled seats? I just got an 05 (I love it, better than my 2001 Audi S4 I had.) But I'm missing the cooled seats. :/
It isn't blazingly fast (although it isn't slow either) but it sure is a honey to drive. I at first thought the paddle shifters were a gimmick, but you get into the curves and flip them on and you can really get into it.
if you were proud... then you don't have to "dump" on another dude. I get the dude's(ac deto) point, I own an '11 G37S sedan and it is basically a MAXIMA but faster and a lot more dough it cost me. but that extra $9k goes a long way. ac deto was right. and so were you.
ACURA TL, RL, INFINITI G35, G37, Q37 LEXUS IS300 just few cars on top of my head the reason why Japanese cars were and will always be ahead of American cars. If you disagree then please entertain me, tell me what American car is better than Lexus? Or Infiniti.. hell, even Nissan is better than most every American car. I know American cars are improving big time but even so, they're still a mile behind.. now u can only imagine how far behind they were in 90s..
What the hell? I've loved this car for seven years and never ridden in one. Yeah, going to college this fall, there's a wealth of cars. Fridays are free after 11 am. That means, if I know someone with a 2005 or newer Acura RL... can you give me a lift? What's your favorite place to eat around here? June 13, 2011 12:20 am
I seen one for 4 grand but the dude never called back. Looked like a scam. In Cali they are going for about 7 to 8 k in great shape. I've seen high miles salvaged title RLs for about 5K.
I own both cars and I'm massively in love with my RL. My G35 is RWD though so my SHAWD Acura handles a lot more elegantly. Sure it weighs more but it makes up for it in styling, comfort. Both cars are great.
Yea mine has torn leather seats, I believe it’s bc it perforated seats. The armrest are Obliterated. Then the glove box melting. I like the shawd, but I wish they used better materials
Lol it's NOTHING like an accord. I've never seen a 300 HP AWD accord from 2005. And you can buy these in nice shape for like 5 or 6k today. This was a $50,000 car 10 years ago.
When you own this vehicle for years, you come to a simple realization, this car trumps pretty much anything on the road in any aspect, luxury, reliability, smoothness, plus power considering a fully loaded one weights 4076 lbs. Everytime i pull it out, it turns heads considering the roads are filled with their competitors; audi, bmw, infinity, and lexus. Even though they scrapped the v8, it still produces decent power and it throws its weight around efficiently. Did I mention the most efficient and best awd system in any car brand... people cry about styling but the more you live with this car, the prettier it seems to get. Dont forget, this model is 10 years old now and still looks way better with its rather conservative styling then models that try too hard. At the end of the day its still a honda meaning beautiful power delivery, reliability and above all else, it holds its resell value. 2 years after I bought it, the Acura dealership called wanting to buy it back for the same price...Some people will never learn, if it aint broke, dont fix it...Bmw and Audi are simply crap compared to what they used to be, and when the RL came out, it was in the same class as a E500 benz...i have no idea why people compare a luxury vehicle with ones that are more sporty...
I agree with you I own one of these my self and it get supercar level of head turnings and its like its on another level every time I drive it
+joe C
I agree with you 100% Acura /Honda reliability and performance while BMW and Mercedes lacks.
I really want this model! And I can only afford the older model. Your comment reminded me how much i LOVED my 97 CL 3.0, and i Will be looking for this car in my car search... Thank u!
@@diamari91 I'm a big fan of the Lexus brand. Is it similar to the Toyota vs Honda argument? Lexus is more of thr ride car while the Acura is more of the drivers car?
@@chriscornelius2518 you know what? I agree with that, lexus is for the ride, acura is for the driver... Ive only ever ridden in a lexus, never drove it, but i feel the emphasis on ride quality when im in one. My Acura on the other hand was an absolute thrill to drive. But in the argument of toyota vs honda, in all reality its preference based, sometimes people prefer hondas over toyotas because they were raised with one, and vice versa, but in my opinion, in the argument of honda and toyota, i just refer to the accord vs the camry, and imo the camry is way too boring for me, (not considering the newest model which is starting to catch my attn 🤣)
Best car ever!!! I have a 2007 Acura RL with 225,000 miles still runs glass smooth with everything original and every electronic work since new.
I agree, only the RLX is better
@Shndon430 Hurtado keep dreaming 🤣 Maybe the 3rd gen but not 2nd gen.
@Shndon430 Hurtado I agree. Lexus is always hard to beat. I was comparing the Acura with every other car except Lexus 😆 lol
That is great! what kinds of major maintenance (water pump, timing belt, and valve gasket, etc.) have you done so far?
I am the original owner of my 2005 Acura RL that I bought in August of 2005 from a Chicago based dealership. Currently has about 194,000 miles and still drives very smoothly. The best thing I did was to move to South Carolina in 2009 so it didn’t have to endure the harsh winters of Chicago. I’m currently at the point where I’ll probably have to do the timing belt and water pump once again but that is no big deal. When I wash it and wax it it looks like it just came off of a new car lot as a brand-new vehicle. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I bought this car 17 years ago. My son is waiting for the time where I will give it to him and he can enjoy it for more years to come.
Purchased a 05 with 34k . ... 100k miles later it still drives and performs as new. Normal maintenance (oil/filters, plugs) including timing belt change, this car HAS BEEN SOLID AND 100% RELAIBLE. Sleeper Acura.
This version was the last RL/Legend to be proud about.
+Gravitas37 That is NO joke !! This is before all the Honda/Acura designers took LSD and wanted to compete with Chris Bangle in designing the World's ugliest vehicles.
Gravitas37 I got a 2005 rl bout it 2 months ago tranny wasn’t working. I bout a new one and still it doing the same thing. Could someone help me please.😥
Anthony Campbell it’s a recall the computer needs to be reset
I got the 2005 Acura RL and it has 259000 miles and it still handles great...... I have taken it in to get to timing belt done.... Change all the rubber hoses just because of the mileage.... And the radiator ..... I bought it when it had a hundred and fifty thousand miles so yeah they are very reliable
That is great! what kinds of major maintenance (water pump, timing belt, and valve gasket, etc.) have you done so far?
17 years later and this vehicle is Acura last great car that was produced.
ludacris said he keeping his acura forever
Owned quite a few Hondas and Acura’s. This is by far my best investment.
I have an 05. I got it in 2016 with only 34,000 miles. I’m never selling it. No other car is in its league.
Brought this car a week ago, one of the best cars I have ever had in years. Won't trade it for anything not even a lambo; jokes aside, this vehicle is everything you need but an AUX is missing
Where did you bring it?
What?
They get an aux standard in 2007 I believe... haha
Easy to add, look up usa spec, isimple, or PAC interface.
would you recommend
Just purchased one with 190k rides amazing everything in great condition.
This car was never meant to be a major player, not from a sales standpoint that is. It was the real world test for the SH-AWD system that has made Acura a major player in the luxury market. They went from grown up Honda kids to being able to compete for any type of consumer base in the span of 3 years 2005-2008
the acura rl is the successor of the old acura legend. this car is called honda legend in Japan.
More accurately, this car is called a Honda Legend everywhere in the world except for USA and Canada. And also, many of the features that are standard equipment in the Honda Legend are either not available or have to be ordered as part of an extra cost upgrade package for the Acura RL.
i dont know why this car is over looked in the used car market, it is the best money can buy. i got one for 16,000$ fully loaded navi heat/cool seat etc...it drives better then an S-class, which i owned 2001 s430. I traded it in towards this RL, and Im very happy with my purchase
one of the best cars from Acura
Got this car back in December (2019) I flew from VA to NJ to get a blue one. While I love it so much and even replaced the RL badge with a Legend badge, mannnnn why a 5-speed??? That sixth gear would’ve been real nice Honda
Update: September 2020 it got totaled by a stupid driver trying to run a red-light. I mourn the days when my recent cars break down and ever since then I haven't been able to find a vehicle as bulletproof as this car was. Started everyday, never leaked, never stopped running after endless hours, hell it was so reliable I would just do preventative maintenance just because I would be bored not working on it for awhile. Nonetheless, enjoy what you have while it's yours because you never know what driver is out there to take it away from you. Haven't been able to find one like it since (especially in this used car market now)
I have the 2010 Acura RL great car love it
I love my 2006 RL
I love this model so elegantly designed
This car was never really a major player, but I've always liked the styling
I just purchased an 07 type S, but almost wishing Ida shopped around for an 05-06 RL. All Japan built (from what I understand) and AWD
it's Way better than the type s Tl. the Tl of the same year looks alot better. rl is better just for awd. Tl is fwd.
+Rob H It doesn't drive as sporty as the TL due to suspension setup, but that can be fixed with some coilovers.
The SH-AWD is amazing, and needs to be driven to truly grasp how great it really is.
I got them both buddy. 3 of them to be exact.
07 TL with Navi
07 TL-S
06 RL
Built quality is surpass the TL in interior, however TL did a VERY nice job at mid $30k car as far as interior goes.
Still in my type S. Soon as i come across one of these RL’s ill be snagging one
What kind of gasoline I should use for my 2007 RL?
Always use premium, you will notice the difference immediately if you don't! I have an 07 tech.
The last great Acura car to roll off the assembly line.
I am buying this car this week! Can't wait!
I've heard NOTHING BUT great things about this vehicle.
@cm18cam This car came out when I was 11 and I fell in love first sight in Car and Driver. I'm probably going to start driving at about 18-20 or so, and if my life goes according to my plan (becoming a car safety engineer, SERIOUSLY looking into working at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) I think I'll pick up one of these when I'm in my late 20s and earning some decent money. Used, of course. I've loved this car for six years, why stop now?
March 1, 2011 7:34 pm
So, did you get one?
Bashar Shalabi Things worked out quite a bit differently. I ended up getting a bachelors in journalism and am beginning work on a masters degree. As for the car, I think these are a bit dated now compared to some of the newer designs. I started driving in 2012 at age 19, now I drive a 2011 Honda Accord EX-L V6 w/Nav sedan (basically a Touring before they called it a Touring) and my next car will probably be a 2023 Accord when those come out, they redesign Accords in years ending in 3 and 8.
April 11, 2020 5:27 am
I love this car!
Mojo...., the TSX is available with either a 200 horsepower Inline 4 cylinder or 3.5 liter 280 horsepower V6. JSics21, it has been released.
Yeah, if the TSX had SH-AWD it'd be a no-brainer for me, but I don't want that powerful engine routing all the power through only the front wheels.
Coming from an 07 Civic Si, I'm thinking about the RL (used). My brother has a TL, and the torque steer and understeer are annoying. I'm over FWD. The TL is faster, but the RL is just great.
The RL is faster
Great Car..
I like the TSX, the spaceship like styling of the new TL, and I like the RL...u dont see them every 5 secs of everyday...
only the honda legend here in dubai and in europe and japan have cooled seats. mine was shipped form england. honda legend is exactly same as acura rl. look it up top gear has vids on youtube good luck dude :)
@acuratlnigga Yo man what year did they start with the cooled seats? I just got an 05 (I love it, better than my 2001 Audi S4 I had.) But I'm missing the cooled seats. :/
@ONYXS13 the tl looks pretty good
I have this car. where is the 5speed he is talking about? mine only shifts to 4th.
The transmission is a 5 speed auto, in D its on 5 speeds and on D3 it only shifts up to the 3rd gear.
imagine this car with the 09 tl 6 speed. boosted
Ngoc Lai Si si
It is a 5speed automatic
It isn't blazingly fast (although it isn't slow either) but it sure is a honey to drive. I at first thought the paddle shifters were a gimmick, but you get into the curves and flip them on and you can really get into it.
if you were proud... then you don't have to "dump" on another dude. I get the dude's(ac deto) point, I own an '11 G37S sedan and it is basically a MAXIMA but faster and a lot more dough it cost me. but that extra $9k goes a long way. ac deto was right. and so were you.
@whattheheck1000 I agree fully with you
I plan to purchase this car too..it is so damn sexy
best acura, but I wish it was better looking
ACURA TL, RL, INFINITI G35, G37, Q37 LEXUS IS300 just few cars on top of my head the reason why Japanese cars were and will always be ahead of American cars. If you disagree then please entertain me, tell me what American car is better than Lexus? Or Infiniti.. hell, even Nissan is better than most every American car. I know American cars are improving big time but even so, they're still a mile behind.. now u can only imagine how far behind they were in 90s..
@Ge0vone Imagine an RL with V8 twin turbo
seriously? TSX v6?
I thought it was still the i4 with 200 hp engine.
What the hell? I've loved this car for seven years and never ridden in one. Yeah, going to college this fall, there's a wealth of cars. Fridays are free after 11 am. That means, if I know someone with a 2005 or newer Acura RL... can you give me a lift? What's your favorite place to eat around here?
June 13, 2011 12:20 am
You can get these things for about $2k nowadays
No
Umm!....no, you will not be able to find one for that price, unless it's at co-parts/pull-apart!
Yep, not a running one though
Bought mine for 2.9
I seen one for 4 grand but the dude never called back. Looked like a scam. In Cali they are going for about 7 to 8 k in great shape. I've seen high miles salvaged title RLs for about 5K.
I choose My G35 Sedan 05 Over This Because It Was 2 Slow For My Liking But Smooth Car Though
I own both cars and I'm massively in love with my RL. My G35 is RWD though so my SHAWD Acura handles a lot more elegantly. Sure it weighs more but it makes up for it in styling, comfort. Both cars are great.
“Huh” so they could of made a sh-awd type s.
Well the handling and awd really didn't help because it sold terribly
Great looking car! But for $4,000 more I could've bought an M3....hmm, decisions, decisions ;)
Great car but cheap ass interior leather and glovebox
Yea mine has torn leather seats, I believe it’s bc it perforated seats. The armrest are
Obliterated. Then the glove box melting. I like the shawd, but I wish they used better materials
Too expensive for an Acura but still like it alot.
Acura is a luxury brand in other words its gonna be expensive
Love the look, just too huge.
Kaelin Curtsinger I think you need to see one in person. It’s quite comparable to the size of an accord from the year. I love my RL!
stupid car still cost too much today it is literally an accord with AWD
It's allot quieter than an accord. Totally different car...
Lol it's NOTHING like an accord. I've never seen a 300 HP AWD accord from 2005. And you can buy these in nice shape for like 5 or 6k today. This was a $50,000 car 10 years ago.
Wrong
Dont be hating cause you cant afford a luxury car broke ass
lol the 300m is a piece of shit.