So now I am looking at Acura, but can't decide between the RL and the TL. Doubtless the RL is a refined (and fine!) ride, and the Formula-1-ish paddle-shifters are intriguing (might almost make up for having to drive an AT!), but the styling ...

I have a 2005 Acura RL which I am planning to ship to Europe for a few months I am told that the navigation system will not work even if you put the European maps dics in it. That's weird because I know Europe uses the same GPS system and ACura RL exists in Europe under Honda Legend badge and it is an identical car .

As far as RL is concerned, Acura will probably stick with the existing 5-speed gear ratios. In the first, RL will likely carry an overall drive ratio of 11.35-11.55:1 (like it does in TL and MDX). The net thrust at the wheels will likely stay the same because although the car gains in torque by about 10% (compared to TL) it will also gain ...

My 1999 Acura RL (3.5L) recently had a used engine swap and upon reassembly the car developed a gear grinding noise that sort of came and went. It definitely changed with the rotational speed of the car and not the engine RPM. In fact, it even happened when the car was put in neutral when rolling.

I just upgrade my beloved 2004 6 spd TL for an acura RL with tech package. What a car! It preserves all of the TL's dynamics, except for the furious acceleration (the RL is fast but not furious) while providing probably the most comfortable, quiet and refined ride in the industry.

Welcome to the continuation of the Acura 3.5 RL topic. Those of you joining us from that topic are welcome to continue your discussion.

One serious thing to consider with the RL is Acura first-year build quality. Take a look at the Acurazine forum and even after discounting forum whiners, it reveals issues. I have a 2004 TL that is a first year model and had rattles/pops and vibrations from …

I think the RL has gotten a bad rap primarily from those that lean toward more "performance". Learn more about Acura RL at the Edmunds.com Car Forums! Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered.

"RL is a great value but Acura really needs to step up its "flagship" to remain competitive in the market." And, as further evidence of that true-ism, as far as I can tell, there are no other "flagships" so closely priced and directly compared to the sub-flagship model, as is the case of this entire forum.

Acura RL Real World Fuel Economy 2.5K views 20 comments 0 points Most recent by fpsdean December 2015 Acura 01 Acura RL with ABS and VSA lights on - grinding rear brake.