That's why I prefer trying to find the 2011-2012 models even though they're the rarest ones. They have all the bugs worked out and they upgraded the transmission from a 5 speed to a 6 speed auto so you're more likely to see 20+ mpg. I remember the 2009-2010 models got the worst mpg since they upped the engine size to 3.7 and still used that outdated 5 speed.
I’ve had three Acura RLs! I love them. I just wanted to upgrade over time! Honestly one of the best cars that is more older. Replacement parts aren’t that hard to get. It’s really reliable tbh and worth the price.
Great vid man! I have a 2010 RL with 46k miles on it and I absolutely love it. I paid a little over $12k for mine, but it is in mint condition. Absolute steal of a car in 2020.
Did you know you dont have to hold the key turn . just turn the key and release right away it will start. from 2005-2005 kb1 and 2009-2012 kb2. alot hidden thing on that car alot people dont know about. its just like a push start but it not push start its key turn type.
I have an 06 RL with over 230,000 miles and I still love it. I have owned it for 6 years and never had any major issues with it. Interior is so plush and luxurious. I plan on keeping it for 2 more years!!
I am after a 2011 but with so few sold originally they are very tough to find. I have had 6 TLs and a TLX (leased). The RL at least has a spare tire and does not have the goofy push button transmission of my current TLX. I am turning back the current car and hope to replace with an RL.
Be careful of the years 09-12 with the 3.7 V6 some of these motors had oil consumption problem along with TL’s and MDX. I had an 11 RL and it wouldn’t make through a whole oil interval without burning 3 qts of oil and yes it had terrible gas mileage. IMO stay with years 05-08 RL’s with the 3.5 V6 better gas mileage and reliability was bulletproof. I’m a RL enthusiast Love these cars. And to answer your question there great in all weather.
I would recommend to reset the ECU/TCM on the car to bring all of the parameters back to default- and then relearn a new, more peppy driving style. The computers could be working against you simply because they’ve previously adapted to another driving style. I would also drop in a K&N air filter (same size/style as the original one, none of that short air intake stuff unless you want to hear the engine scream). The thing with the upgraded high flow air filters that I’ve noticed, is that you widen your MPG range.. In relation to factory numbers, you can save gas when lighter on the throttle, or use more gas when heavier on the throttle. And you do also notice a more audible VTEC engagement when you step on it. I had an 07 RL that I previously owned and put Redline Transmission Fluid in. Cant say it worked miracles on shift quality, since I did put it in from the start of ownership, but I didn’t really have any shifting issues. There is a tool the transmission manufacturers sell to adjust the shift solenoids. This way you can have quicker shifts per gear- but, I wouldn’t really mess around with that. It’s dialed in pretty good as-is. And I wouldn’t jeopardize the long term health of the transmission for a small change in shift speed. Overall, great car, SHAWD is amazing. Loved the 2007, now looking to get a 2010.
Love me some quality advice 👌 Wish I still had the car. Miss it. Good car. I heard the 2011-2012 are the better years for these RL's and some bugs and issues have been sorted out. Hope you find a good one!
@@themockalove Thank you! Yes definitely good cars. I own a 2011 MDX with the 3.7L V6 6-speed auto that the 11-12 RL’s have, good stuff I’d say. Maybe I’ll opt in for the 11-12 year, we’ll see what I find! All the best 👍
My only concern about owning a 2005-12 Acura RL with over 100,000 miles on it is whether or not the timing belt has been replaced. It would be over $1,000 to replace. I'd still like to have one for under $10,000.
In my experience, timing belt job costs about that or more for every car I've owned. So that's quite standard, I think. It's a big maintenance item and generally is labour intensive
Ive been thinking about wheels for a while now. I have the same color 2011. Average 21mpg highway and like 17mpg in the city. they are super nice to own!
Hey man. I love this video. Couldn’t agree more. Just got a 2009 with 84,000 miles. 😂😳. Seriously like a bank vault. This is the steal of the century right now👍
It’s a great car! But honestly Honda dropped the ball on certain materials, the armrest will break very badly same with the door panels, overall it’s a great car with nice features, for the right price and condition I’d definitely pick one up.
@@themockalove ugh it’s so bad, started happening to my 4G TL, so I started to not use it lol You can always replace it with better leather but, it’s hard to find one without damage 😏
Acura produced over 2K in 2010, just over 1K in 2011 and a little over 300 in 2012 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_RL (youtuber the CAR WIZARD tried to find a new 3.7 engine to put in a customer's car and they are no longer available and not produced )
Indeed, thank you for the info! I believe only a fraction of those came to canada. I saw the Wizard's video. Practically impossible to find a new engine, unless sourced for a salvaged vehicle.
@@themockalove The RL that the Car Wizard was working on was in pristine condition with 40K miles but it looked like it just drove off the lot, and didn't want a salvage engine.....they ended up pulling the engine and having it rebuilt. BTW....a friend of mine has a 2010 RL and loves it. (BTW make sure you change the timing belt per scheduled maintenance.)
This will be my next car! I've been wanting one for the last 10 years! Finally saved up enough money! Just a couple more months....as soon as I can find one!
Don’t buy one there are no available parts. The dealership won’t even put them on the lot they are unreliable and don’t last that’s why you never see any on the road!
@@skidcraft1998 I have one and I’ve had three one 2006, 2008, and 2010. It’s an amazing car. The parts are definitely not hard to get! I’ve just upgraded my car over time. The parts are cheap and great for any driver!
I own 2 Acura RL's an 2007 & a 2011. In your 2010 you have paddle shifters that are always ready so if you want a much quicker response then just grab the gear. You are relying on the transmission to react in it's laziest mode. Put it in Sport and it's a big difference. You're new to the car so you may not have learn these things yet. Also you can command heat/AC, F/R defrost, driver/passenger temperature/fan speed, radio/aux/XM, phone calls, restaurants & navigation all with your voice.
Can you actually do all those things with your voice? The only thing I had to do with my voice was the bluetooth set up and that was more painful than getting my teeth worked on 😂
@@themockalove yes you can do all of that. In my 2007 there is a sync button however in my 2011 you voice command it. Say "climate control seventy two degrees" or desired temperature. The key to using it is to sound like the car. It was developed in Japan so it has a hard time with accents or slang. Say everything as the car would say it
They are very cool cars indeed. I enjoyed having mine. It gave me electrical problems eventually but I was told by an acura specialist that he had never seen those issues before. So i don't believe they are common on these cars
I wouldn't worry too much in your case, since they aren't too common. But I had seemingly radar-related issues. 3 messages would show up always at the same and always randomly (not triggered by anything specific): "Check CMBS, Check ACC and Check Airbags". The messages would go away after a restart and come back either sooner or later. They didn't affect the driving experience though. It was just annoying.
i remember when someone in the comments from a different youtube vid about Acura said that “Acura cars used to be all about futuristic tech & car features that made it ahead of its time and now they kinda lost their touch.” (i can’t remember which video where someone said that) but if it’s true when was the last year Acura was all about futuristic & making things ahead of its time generation w/ any sedan?
@@themockalove say that as a first timer getting an Acura, which one should i get, the TL, RL, or the TSX overall? which generation of the car and why?
I can't tell you such exactly specifics from personal knowledge or experience, but you can't go wrong with a TL or TSX for a daily. They got those card very right
After watching the Car Wizard's video, I bought one with the 3.5 L engine. I'm in Australia and bought a 2006 Honda Legend which is same as Acura RL with 90 000 kms (56 000 Miles. Very nice to drive and the technology waaay ahead of its time in areas. My one gripe is the long gearing. Shorter gearing would have livened it up.
It's an amazing car, I'm enjoying it way more than I thought. Was a bit nervous at first, but I'm very glad I bought. Love the power and sound of the engine
Better off to buy an 05-08 Acura Rl, more appealing exterior and the same interior as the 2013, 2009 + was the ugly face lift, and just over 300 units between 09-13 were sold in Canada my guy 🤷🏻♂️ Good video tho 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the info! I definitely prefer the styling of the 2009+ models, but the interior is indeed pretty much the same. Appreciate the feedback also :)
Styling is subjective. Also, this body style got updated awd + a bigger, more powerful engine. The interior is the same however this one got cooled front seats and heated rear seats. On paper this newer RL is the right choice.
The rebuild would probably be quite extensive mainly due to lack of available parts for these and lack of replacement engines. That's the curse of any niche car
Cool car the only problem is the 3.7 v6 they consume oil like crazy and if you accidentally grenade it from not checking your oil good luck getting a new replacement engine.
Everything you're saying about the 2010 Acura RL is false I own one exactly like the one you are showing and no mind is not take that much gas and it's great in every way possible I've never had a problem with it and it has 81,000 mi on it and it's not worth not $10,000 I've had it checked out and by the way they started that shape in 2009
If your car is going through a gas tank as fast as you say then there is something wrong with your vehicle, I drive the 2005 RL, only difference between the one you drive and mine is the body. Interior is the same, fuel economy is great on my car should be no different in yours.
That could be possible, as I got it 10 years used. But the official combined fuel consumption is around 13L per 100km, so my experience seems to be in tune with the official numbers. The 20-inch wheels worsen the fuel consumption a bit as well, I'm sure.
The engine has a larger displacement which means more fuel went you heavier with the foot. My 2011 drinks a little bit more than my 2007, yet the economy are higher. The 2011 is a more responsive car. Power comes in sooner. But if both are driven like a grandma it is capable of those numbers.
Ok dealer posted online wrong rl posted his 2006 3.5 price on his 3.7 2009 140k 6700 I ran there ! Young 22 kid who dosent kno cars sold it while boss as at auction ! Plus It was a garaged Illinois car no rust what steal compared to these rusted abuse ones out here in Boston all Acura maintained with great car fax
@@themockalove Ez 9k closest example 90 miles north 09 $8k 230kmi or 30miles 2011 $14k 78kmile such a hard car to even find this kid said 300 just in n.america in2012
They're very rare cars. Not popular at all. But that's what makes them unique. Even though if something goes wrong with the electronics, a lot of mechanics and dealers don't know how to work on these computers, I heard.
I was considering them too. Although V8 would be even worse fuel consumption. But because they were still a new brand and the cars weren't proven just yet, I shied away from them for reliability sake and a peace of mind. But I'm sure they're a great bargain as well.
@@themockalove Well...the Hyundai genesis can utilize 87 octane. So the 2-3 MPG you lose would be more than made up with the savings of buying 91 octane fuel They are very reliable cars. There are few on youtube that have over 100K miles and still going strong
@@themockalove Better ride, better reliability, MUCH quieter just an all around better car, unless you are looking for handling, than the Acura is the ride for you.
I would disagree on the quietness. I test drove a few GS350's and the RL is much quieter and a bite comfortable to ride. And a clean GS example is a bit more $.
I had an 05 and it was a complete nightmare.... I practically gave it away for 2500. I was looking at getting an 09 but your comment made me remember the transmission and sensor terrors.
Excerpt from the press kit: "The steering wheel, genuine wood dashboard trim (included with the CMBS™ package) and metal-look accents are fitted to the RL along with a transmission shift knob with simulated wood trim."
@@themockalove CMBS package? Right. See description your words "metal look....simulated wood trim..". I've had an '05, '08 and currently an '11. I've taken this car completely apart and reassembled. There's no wood in the dash, shift knob or wheel. Your right, it's a great value for less than $10K. While the interior is unchanged across all those years, the quality "feel" of later years never matched the level of superiority of the '05. For what it's worth.
Finally a good video on the legend
Thank you, sir ;)
最高の車ですよね！
That's why I prefer trying to find the 2011-2012 models even though they're the rarest ones. They have all the bugs worked out and they upgraded the transmission from a 5 speed to a 6 speed auto so you're more likely to see 20+ mpg. I remember the 2009-2010 models got the worst mpg since they upped the engine size to 3.7 and still used that outdated 5 speed.
The gas mileage is sad ahaha but it is what it is
Exactly.
This guy is trippin
I’ve had three Acura RLs! I love them. I just wanted to upgrade over time! Honestly one of the best cars that is more older. Replacement parts aren’t that hard to get. It’s really reliable tbh and worth the price.
Agreed! Great cars to drive
How the hell did you get so lucky
@@MC-fz9bk bcuz he bought it before the pandemic
@@ochocinco8five despite pandemic or not, the production on this is lower than some Ferraris
Upgraded my 07 RL to a 2011 super stoked to have it. They only made 5,000 KB2 models and only 1,000 of the 2011 year in the US
Got this as my first car a few weeks ago... I’m loving it
That's awesome to hear! Keep up with your maintenance and it will serve you well
I am so glad everyone in the comments are happy with their RLs, I am on my way to purchase one right now!
Inspect it thoroughly to avoid any pitfalls and you'll be a happy RL owner. Look through some comments about burning oil, etc.
Great vid man! I have a 2010 RL with 46k miles on it and I absolutely love it. I paid a little over $12k for mine, but it is in mint condition. Absolute steal of a car in 2020.
Thank you! They're really great daily drivers
Good work. My 10 is just over 140k miles.
46k?! Amazing deal.
@Dill Clinton good on you brother
Did you know you dont have to hold the key turn . just turn the key and release right away it will start. from 2005-2005 kb1 and 2009-2012 kb2. alot hidden thing on that car alot people dont know about. its just like a push start but it not push start its key turn type.
I actually did not know that. Never tried it. Good catch
I have an 06 RL with over 230,000 miles and I still love it. I have owned it for 6 years and never had any major issues with it. Interior is so plush and luxurious. I plan on keeping it for 2 more years!!
Really happy you're enjoying it!
That is great! what kinds of major maintenance (water pump, timing belt, and valve gasket, etc.) have you done so far?
@@themockalove thanks
@@dongjinlee9461 just had valve cover gaskets done 2 weeks ago
@@ktaylor669 was it not needed to replace timing belt, ball joint, or spark plugs?
Just picked up 2014 TL manual with 75,00km love it. Was thinking a Audi s4 but cost Acura just made sense.
Audi's are great under warranty ahah
I am after a 2011 but with so few sold originally they are very tough to find. I have had 6 TLs and a TLX (leased). The RL at least has a spare tire and does not have the goofy push button transmission of my current TLX. I am turning back the current car and hope to replace with an RL.
You probably won't regret the switch ;)
Be careful of the years 09-12 with the 3.7 V6 some of these motors had oil consumption problem along with TL’s and MDX. I had an 11 RL and it wouldn’t make through a whole oil interval without burning 3 qts of oil and yes it had terrible gas mileage. IMO stay with years 05-08 RL’s with the 3.5 V6 better gas mileage and reliability was bulletproof. I’m a RL enthusiast Love these cars. And to answer your question there great in all weather.
So underrated still looks modern these days . Reminds me of a Japanese executives car 😅
I would recommend to reset the ECU/TCM on the car to bring all of the parameters back to default- and then relearn a new, more peppy driving style. The computers could be working against you simply because they’ve previously adapted to another driving style.
I would also drop in a K&N air filter (same size/style as the original one, none of that short air intake stuff unless you want to hear the engine scream). The thing with the upgraded high flow air filters that I’ve noticed, is that you widen your MPG range.. In relation to factory numbers, you can save gas when lighter on the throttle, or use more gas when heavier on the throttle. And you do also notice a more audible VTEC engagement when you step on it.
I had an 07 RL that I previously owned and put Redline Transmission Fluid in. Cant say it worked miracles on shift quality, since I did put it in from the start of ownership, but I didn’t really have any shifting issues.
There is a tool the transmission manufacturers sell to adjust the shift solenoids. This way you can have quicker shifts per gear- but, I wouldn’t really mess around with that. It’s dialed in pretty good as-is. And I wouldn’t jeopardize the long term health of the transmission for a small change in shift speed.
Overall, great car, SHAWD is amazing. Loved the 2007, now looking to get a 2010.
Love me some quality advice 👌
Wish I still had the car. Miss it. Good car. I heard the 2011-2012 are the better years for these RL's and some bugs and issues have been sorted out.
Hope you find a good one!
@@themockalove Thank you! Yes definitely good cars. I own a 2011 MDX with the 3.7L V6 6-speed auto that the 11-12 RL’s have, good stuff I’d say. Maybe I’ll opt in for the 11-12 year, we’ll see what I find! All the best 👍
My only concern about owning a 2005-12 Acura RL with over 100,000 miles on it is whether or not the timing belt has been replaced. It would be over $1,000 to replace. I'd still like to have one for under $10,000.
In my experience, timing belt job costs about that or more for every car I've owned. So that's quite standard, I think. It's a big maintenance item and generally is labour intensive
Ive been thinking about wheels for a while now. I have the same color 2011. Average 21mpg highway and like 17mpg in the city. they are super nice to own!
Hey man. I love this video. Couldn’t agree more. Just got a 2009 with 84,000 miles. 😂😳. Seriously like a bank vault. This is the steal of the century right now👍
Really appreciate it! They're amazing value for the money! Congrats on your RL!
MockALove The wheels make it look like a 55 yr old white mans car instead of a 65 yr old white mans car. 😂😂😂😂I love it!!!
A good set of wheels made a world of difference!
MockALove for sure man. Yours look great. Might have to dress mine up👍
Totally worth it!
The 2004 RL is my favorite model of them RL that old school big body sits nice.
Love my RL I purchased mine about 3 months ago with 33,000 miles on it and it's AWD
That's fresh!
@@themockalove Thank you! I was lucky to find it
Mine is showing 17l/100kms ,got it a week ago
It’s a great car! But honestly Honda dropped the ball on certain materials, the armrest will break very badly same with the door panels, overall it’s a great car with nice features, for the right price and condition I’d definitely pick one up.
I noticed that the armrest caves in fron my elbow on both sides 😄
@@themockalove ugh it’s so bad, started happening to my 4G TL, so I started to not use it lol
You can always replace it with better leather but, it’s hard to find one without damage 😏
Great review! What color were those brake calipers?
Thank you! When I was getting my brakes done, my mechanic painted them gold because he is a gem.
Acura produced over 2K in 2010, just over 1K in 2011 and a little over 300 in 2012
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_RL
(youtuber the CAR WIZARD tried to find a new 3.7 engine to put in a customer's car and they
are no longer available and not produced )
Indeed, thank you for the info! I believe only a fraction of those came to canada. I saw the Wizard's video. Practically impossible to find a new engine, unless sourced for a salvaged vehicle.
@@themockalove The RL that the Car Wizard was working on was in pristine
condition with 40K miles but it looked like it just drove off the lot, and didn't want a salvage engine.....they ended up pulling the engine and having it rebuilt. BTW....a friend of mine has a 2010 RL and loves it. (BTW make sure you change the timing belt per scheduled maintenance.)
I’m looking at one of these for sale. This video convinced me to get it
Do a very thorough inspection before buying and enjoy 👍
@@themockalove will do, thank you!
You think a 6ft driver and front passengers will still leave enough space in the back seats for more passangers
It's a big boat. I'm 99% sure. It's currently being used for an airport limo business but the current 6ft owner 😄
8.63 with big wheels and 2 people isn't terrible. I am sure it would be much better to measure with a dragy.
Slap 2 fat slicks in the back 😂
@@themockalove Dragy is a GPS device used to measure acceleration.
That would be useful as well 😂👍
From Toronto too, I have a 2008 RL Kb1, I love my car too! Definitely one of the best cars, a real bang for the buck!
Agreed! Noticeably cheaper than the Lexus GS but drives just as well 👌
They are insane in the snow
Can't wait to try it out!
0:23 “so circumcise your thoughts” - wait WHAT?!
😂😂😂
This will be my next car! I've been wanting one for the last 10 years! Finally saved up enough money! Just a couple more months....as soon as I can find one!
Can't go wrong with one. Just make sure to find a clean one with no electrical gremlins!
I say go 2007 & up
Don’t buy one there are no available parts. The dealership won’t even put them on the lot they are unreliable and don’t last that’s why you never see any on the road!
@@skidcraft1998 I have one and I’ve had three one 2006, 2008, and 2010. It’s an amazing car. The parts are definitely not hard to get! I’ve just upgraded my car over time. The parts are cheap and great for any driver!
I have uh 2010 Acura RL and my speedometer doesn’t go all the way too 250 ????
Is it in miles? It's in kilometers for canada
I own 2 Acura RL's an 2007 & a 2011. In your 2010 you have paddle shifters that are always ready so if you want a much quicker response then just grab the gear. You are relying on the transmission to react in it's laziest mode. Put it in Sport and it's a big difference. You're new to the car so you may not have learn these things yet. Also you can command heat/AC, F/R defrost, driver/passenger temperature/fan speed, radio/aux/XM, phone calls, restaurants & navigation all with your voice.
Can you actually do all those things with your voice? The only thing I had to do with my voice was the bluetooth set up and that was more painful than getting my teeth worked on 😂
I've been trying to figure out how to sync the driver and passenger climate control? Would you know how to do that?
@@themockalove yes you can do all of that. In my 2007 there is a sync button however in my 2011 you voice command it. Say "climate control seventy two degrees" or desired temperature. The key to using it is to sound like the car. It was developed in Japan so it has a hard time with accents or slang. Say everything as the car would say it
Thanks for the advice! I'll make sure to try that asap! The more you know ahah
Did you install Bluetooth on your 07 RL for music?
Just bought one with 60k on it one of the best cars ive ever bought
They are very cool cars indeed. I enjoyed having mine. It gave me electrical problems eventually but I was told by an acura specialist that he had never seen those issues before. So i don't believe they are common on these cars
@@themockalove what kind if u dont mind me asking
Of electrical issues
I wouldn't worry too much in your case, since they aren't too common. But I had seemingly radar-related issues. 3 messages would show up always at the same and always randomly (not triggered by anything specific): "Check CMBS, Check ACC and Check Airbags". The messages would go away after a restart and come back either sooner or later. They didn't affect the driving experience though. It was just annoying.
@@themockalove oh gotcha that sounds like thatd be annoying
Great video thank you.
What's it compared to Lexus ES 350
Lexus GS, E class, 5 series
I own a 2011 Acura RL. they’re wonderful cars very reliable, but the ride and drive does not measure up to a 5 series or E class.
I'll have to get into those sometime soon ahah
i remember when someone in the comments from a different youtube vid about Acura said that “Acura cars used to be all about futuristic tech & car features that made it ahead of its time and now they kinda lost their touch.” (i can’t remember which video where someone said that) but if it’s true when was the last year Acura was all about futuristic & making things ahead of its time generation w/ any sedan?
I'd say late 90s
@@themockalove say that as a first timer getting an Acura, which one should i get, the TL, RL, or the TSX overall? which generation of the car and why?
I can't tell you such exactly specifics from personal knowledge or experience, but you can't go wrong with a TL or TSX for a daily. They got those card very right
I’ve had my 2005 Acura Rl for 5 years and it’s been great. I’m the second owner and it’s in mint condition. Really nice car and easy on gas
Idk about easy on gas. Mine was eating like a tank 😄
Ohh its so nice car i have one but not acura i have honda legend 2008 its the same one i purchased in 2008 0 mile and now 297000 klm i love this car
That's amazing. They're honda legends outside of North America. Good on you for keeping it running for so long 👏
I love my 07 RL. Damn you guys are getting ripped off on gas up in Canada
Yeah, premium gas is like $1.35/L in Ontario.
Socialists suck.
Do you have Bluetooth audio for music for 07 RL?
My Dad has this car and this car is based on the foreign newer Honda Legend
Same exact interior as my 06 RL
I think the same about car response time
I wish you would of went slowly around the whole car to show it!
I'll keep that in mind and will try to do that in my next videos ;) thanks for the feedback!
I'm in stl and I'm glad I don't see many at all everyone is still on tl and tsx hopefully they don't copycat this car too
It's a beautiful thing when a great car doesn't sell well, so we can feel unique and original in the future 😂
13.5 Kim per l is 31.754 m per gallon .. that’s amazing!! Why you said that is not good ???
13.5L per 100kms, which is about 17.5mpg. Now that its winter time, even worse than that :(
If That 3.7 liter V6 blows up. There are no replacement engines. 3.5 liter different story.
After watching the Car Wizard's video, I bought one with the 3.5 L engine. I'm in Australia and bought a 2006 Honda Legend which is same as Acura RL with 90 000 kms (56 000 Miles. Very nice to drive and the technology waaay ahead of its time in areas. My one gripe is the long gearing. Shorter gearing would have livened it up.
What color have you painted your wheels?
I bought these in bronze. They're 20 inch Niche Gamma wheels in brushed bronze.
@@themockalove Do you know the color code of the wheels?
Not sure. But you can easily find these. I believe the gamma only came in silver, black and bronze. You can find them quite easily in north america.
Heatwave in Canada currently: 74*
Definitely not currently, but when it hits upwards of 32C, it gets rather unpleasant 🥵
I'm buying one tomorrow with 80k miles for 11k tomorrow
Make sure to thoroughly inspect. Enjoy 👍
It's an amazing car, I'm enjoying it way more than I thought. Was a bit nervous at first, but I'm very glad I bought. Love the power and sound of the engine
It does use alot of gas though and these gas prices for premium still worth the purchase
Better off to buy an 05-08 Acura Rl, more appealing exterior and the same interior as the 2013, 2009 + was the ugly face lift, and just over 300 units between 09-13 were sold in Canada my guy 🤷🏻♂️ Good video tho 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the info! I definitely prefer the styling of the 2009+ models, but the interior is indeed pretty much the same. Appreciate the feedback also :)
Styling is subjective. Also, this body style got updated awd + a bigger, more powerful engine. The interior is the same however this one got cooled front seats and heated rear seats. On paper this newer RL is the right choice.
There is Waldo!
LOL that's my Halloween costume of choice
If you have any engine issues you are screwed, pretty much if you got the 3.7 engine
They're very hard to find for sure. But they're decently reliable engines.
They are reliable. Just retards that don’t check the oil enough.
Top 3 most expensive engine to rebuild
The rebuild would probably be quite extensive mainly due to lack of available parts for these and lack of replacement engines. That's the curse of any niche car
@@themockalove 26k for a new engine. Ask me how I know :)
Oh no... I'm sorry to hear that. You can buy 4 of these for 26k!
@@themockalove yes I know. Acura paid for the whole thing.
Wow! Warranty is a beautiful thing!
Cool car the only problem is the 3.7 v6 they consume oil like crazy and if you accidentally grenade it from not checking your oil good luck getting a new replacement engine.
Yeah, I heard about that. Checking the oil is always a good idea!
Everything you're saying about the 2010 Acura RL is false I own one exactly like the one you are showing and no mind is not take that much gas and it's great in every way possible I've never had a problem with it and it has 81,000 mi on it and it's not worth not $10,000 I've had it checked out and by the way they started that shape in 2009
Maybe your driving habits are different. Maybe you're thinking from an imperial system lens (mpg vs L/100km). Cheers
If your car is going through a gas tank as fast as you say then there is something wrong with your vehicle, I drive the 2005 RL, only difference between the one you drive and mine is the body. Interior is the same, fuel economy is great on my car should be no different in yours.
That could be possible, as I got it 10 years used. But the official combined fuel consumption is around 13L per 100km, so my experience seems to be in tune with the official numbers. The 20-inch wheels worsen the fuel consumption a bit as well, I'm sure.
MockALove that’s not bad fuel economy for an RL it has AWD that never turns off and is heavy af
The engine has a larger displacement which means more fuel went you heavier with the foot. My 2011 drinks a little bit more than my 2007, yet the economy are higher. The 2011 is a more responsive car. Power comes in sooner. But if both are driven like a grandma it is capable of those numbers.
I'll have to start driving it like a grandma. Come winter and that $80 gas tank will turn into $100.
Even with fast highway driving i can get 22 mpg.
Ok dealer posted online wrong rl posted his 2006 3.5 price on his 3.7 2009 140k 6700 I ran there ! Young 22 kid who dosent kno cars sold it while boss as at auction ! Plus It was a garaged Illinois car no rust what steal compared to these rusted abuse ones out here in Boston all Acura maintained with great car fax
Now that's a beautiful error! That one would easily go for 9k.
@@themockalove Ez 9k closest example 90 miles north 09 $8k 230kmi or 30miles 2011 $14k 78kmile such a hard car to even find this kid said 300 just in n.america in2012
Ugh I forgot mention the 90 warranty and he had a dealer computer to mass rmv was out the door legal after signing Thank u I am very great full!!
They're very rare cars. Not popular at all. But that's what makes them unique. Even though if something goes wrong with the electronics, a lot of mechanics and dealers don't know how to work on these computers, I heard.
I really like this car but those gas prices are about to be 😬
Tell me about it 😮💨. I remember the fuel economy (plus premium gas) hurt back then. Today, a full tank is probably $130+.
Almost $90. I have this car and live near Chicago so the prices are terrible. Nonetheless I love the car
until you have to find a replacement engine
Ahaha do your maintenance, and you will not have to until into the 300k+ kms
You should test drive a Hyundai Genesis. Preferably one with the available V8. I think its a better value than the Acura RL is
I was considering them too. Although V8 would be even worse fuel consumption. But because they were still a new brand and the cars weren't proven just yet, I shied away from them for reliability sake and a peace of mind. But I'm sure they're a great bargain as well.
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Well...the Hyundai genesis can utilize 87 octane. So the 2-3 MPG you lose would be more than made up with the savings of buying 91 octane fuel
They are very reliable cars. There are few on youtube that have over 100K miles and still going strong
That's a good point. I think for the money, I also didn't find them that pretty lol
Hmm .... the car wizard says you can't find engines
Yes, could be a challenge due to the rarity of these cars. But as long as you take good care of these, they will last you a long time
Lexus!!
Definitely a strong contender. Been looking at them too
@@themockalove Better ride, better reliability, MUCH quieter just an all around better car, unless you are looking for handling, than the Acura is the ride for you.
I would disagree on the quietness. I test drove a few GS350's and the RL is much quieter and a bite comfortable to ride. And a clean GS example is a bit more $.
*a bit more comfortable
@@themockalove The GS is a sports model the ES is much quieter.
Acura TL type s are better sorryy
Very good cars for sure. But not quite as comfy and luxurious. But a great daily nonetheless.
Rare means you can find parts for the car. You will get screwed bigtime.
They're rare but not rare enough that the parts aren't accessible. Unless you're looking for a whole engine 😄
Stay away from these RLs they are incredibly unreliable. Words of wisdom from the dealership 👍🏻
Car Wizard 🧙♂️ did a TH-cam video if you have any engine issues you practically got to get a new car
I had an 05 and it was a complete nightmare.... I practically gave it away for 2500. I was looking at getting an 09 but your comment made me remember the transmission and sensor terrors.
Sorry to hear that! Not common feedback but clearly it happens to some RL's
Had a 06 A-Spec. Most reliable car that I've ever owned. Took it to 175k miles. Picked up a 2011 last year and now over 105k on this one.
What's your assistant's IG? She fine
She fine
Original wheels look best!
I'd have to disagree. Totally in love with the Niche Gamma's.
The original wheels are supposed to make the car quieter on the road 👍🏼
The originals are certainly quieter.
0-60 not right
Lots of factors
It’s a goo video though
*good
Appreciate it ;)
Hate to burst your bubble but there's not an ounce of wood in this car....
The press release states genuine wood. Now I'm 95% sure it's real ahah
Excerpt from the press kit: "The steering wheel, genuine wood dashboard trim (included with the CMBS™ package) and metal-look accents are fitted to the RL along with a transmission shift knob with simulated wood trim."
@@themockalove CMBS package? Right. See description your words "metal look....simulated wood trim..". I've had an '05, '08 and currently an '11. I've taken this car completely apart and reassembled. There's no wood in the dash, shift knob or wheel. Your right, it's a great value for less than $10K. While the interior is unchanged across all those years, the quality "feel" of later years never matched the level of superiority of the '05. For what it's worth.
Fascinating. I feel bamboozled by Acura. It feels very real as well. Kudos to them for making plastic feel great.
@@themockalove agreed. Best simulated wood of all autos.
I had no idea these were such gas guzzlers yikes
Big boat, big appetite 😄
Did he say “circumcise your thoughts”? 🤡🤡🤡🤡
That's the joke 👌
"Sh awd lamest name ive heard" to "i havent break the tires loose unfortunately" 🙄
It's a wonderful awd system. Does a good job of keeping the traction at all times
RL Sucks.
Lies