What I genuinely appreciate about this channel is that you feature cars from all years, unlike other channels like Winding Road, which almost always showcase the newest cars on their POV drives. While it's cool to see the latest models, I really enjoy watching these lol!
The Acura RL was really an underrated car tbh ~~ I mean the 3.5L J35 V6, we all know it sounds beautiful and Acura’s SH-AWD works so well too. Sad that this didn’t sell as well as Acura hoped.
Love these cars. After so many years, there are no rattles in the interior and I agree with the door feel. Super heavy and doesn’t feel like it should belong on a Honda/Acura when most of the other offerings have pretty light doors. That SH-AWD is amazing when you’re cornering hard and the J35 sounds so good and has a lot of low end torque to make everyday driving manoeuvres super easy too. Really well made car for the era. Thank you for the video 👍
KB1/KB2 (05-12) RL by far is the car that Honda show the world they could build a luxury sedan. I had a 06 as daily for 6 years before sold it. Over all it a nice car inside and out, comfy to drive, A/C is coldest of all Acura/Honda car even produced. Build quality also the best Acura ever leaving the factory (as it made in Japan), zero interior rattles, creaks that put my TL to shame. I half joking call this is Honda wanna be BMW. Fun facts. Bose audio offer full DTS 5.1 surround sound (when play with DVD-Audio 5.1 DTS format) the sound quality actually better than ELS of the same era. Hood, fenders, trunk are made of Aluminum for weight saving. Drive shaft is made of aluminum with carbon fiber reinforce (if you look under the car, the entire drive shaft color is black). 1st Acura/Honda beside the NSX to have full forge aluminum suspension component. SH-AWD up to date is the most unique only found on the RL as they have a set of planetary that allow the rear axles to rotate faster more than 5% than the front (this allow the car to have a momentary RWD). On light throttle it FWD, moderate throttle it AWD and off the gas for coasting it RWD. JDM/EDM model came with hood pop up feature similar to the Lexus LC500, night vision, ventilated front seat and lane keep assist. The model you drove is the highest trim that offered as they have Adaptive Cruise Control (auto cruise) and run flat tires (special wheel design). The car didn't sale so well because the class that they compete in. (MB E350, BMW 5 series, Audi A6, Lexus LS430/460) unlike the competition the RL does not offer V8 options. Badge prestige and brand name is unknown to most luxury shopper. Another problem is within Acura themselves, the TL Type S and later on TL SH-AWD on specs sheet they offer similar performance and option however they were about $15,000 cheaper on sticker price. Acura buyer was like "why I would want to spend $15k more for the same car?" between this and the market transition to SUV slowly kill the RL sale. On the used car market the RL value depreciate the fastest within Acura line up, it a bless and curse. It bless to buy used and it a curse when you trying to sell privately. OEM parts are hard to come by, when they have it in stock it is expensive. E.G 3 motor mounts cost up to $850 part only.
Still have this car. Honestly drives better than any $65k+ car available today. Also I think your tester has been abused with regular gas. Car isnt sluggish as it is in this review
Amazing video! But I have a recommendation for the next video to be a Lincoln Town Car and maybe later on it can be on the Mercury Grand Marquis, and Ford Crown Victoria. And possibly in the future review each of the panther platform of each generation. Which all of theses cars I mention are panther platforms. I would love to see theses cars be reviewed by you since their aren't many videos on theses cars nowadays, and it's a vehicle you haven't reviewed on the channel!
This was a cool car, don't get me wrong. But i remember when the first generation RL came out and especially with the upgrades by the Late 90s it said "Boss Status". When this body style came out alot of people said " what happened ". And it was almost the same size as it's younger sibling the TL. But i would definitely drive this as a daily Cruiser.
I think this Generation RL only came in all wheel drive. I wish Acura had offered front wheel drive only as an option since the 0-60 times would likely be improved due to less weight and less drive train drag. (Mileage would be slightly better too).
What I genuinely appreciate about this channel is that you feature cars from all years, unlike other channels like Winding Road, which almost always showcase the newest cars on their POV drives. While it's cool to see the latest models, I really enjoy watching these lol!
Thank you so much! I love filming older cars😎
that’s why I follow this channel
Yes appreciate the gems 💎 of old model cars
Exactly why I subscribed!
@@DMCarReviews Older cars have so much more character!
My dad had one in 2006-2011 great car
Amazing car!
The Acura RL was really an underrated car tbh ~~ I mean the 3.5L J35 V6, we all know it sounds beautiful and Acura’s SH-AWD works so well too. Sad that this didn’t sell as well as Acura hoped.
It was a great car!
And this one had Adaptive Cruise Control!
My 09 just hit 70k miles.
It’s such a treat to drive.
They are great!
Love these cars. After so many years, there are no rattles in the interior and I agree with the door feel. Super heavy and doesn’t feel like it should belong on a Honda/Acura when most of the other offerings have pretty light doors. That SH-AWD is amazing when you’re cornering hard and the J35 sounds so good and has a lot of low end torque to make everyday driving manoeuvres super easy too. Really well made car for the era. Thank you for the video 👍
I agree! Thank you for watching!
Greatest car I've owned.
They are nice!
This is the best review I have seen of this car yet. I daily the rl 08 and love it.
I appreciate you watching! It is great.
I love this channel now.
Thank you for watching!
How are these cars overall?
KB1/KB2 (05-12) RL by far is the car that Honda show the world they could build a luxury sedan. I had a 06 as daily for 6 years before sold it. Over all it a nice car inside and out, comfy to drive, A/C is coldest of all Acura/Honda car even produced.
Build quality also the best Acura ever leaving the factory (as it made in Japan), zero interior rattles, creaks that put my TL to shame. I half joking call this is Honda wanna be BMW.
Fun facts.
Bose audio offer full DTS 5.1 surround sound (when play with DVD-Audio 5.1 DTS format) the sound quality actually better than ELS of the same era.
Hood, fenders, trunk are made of Aluminum for weight saving. Drive shaft is made of aluminum with carbon fiber reinforce (if you look under the car, the entire drive shaft color is black).
1st Acura/Honda beside the NSX to have full forge aluminum suspension component.
SH-AWD up to date is the most unique only found on the RL as they have a set of planetary that allow the rear axles to rotate faster more than 5% than the front (this allow the car to have a momentary RWD).
On light throttle it FWD, moderate throttle it AWD and off the gas for coasting it RWD.
JDM/EDM model came with hood pop up feature similar to the Lexus LC500, night vision, ventilated front seat and lane keep assist.
The model you drove is the highest trim that offered as they have Adaptive Cruise Control (auto cruise) and run flat tires (special wheel design).
The car didn't sale so well because the class that they compete in. (MB E350, BMW 5 series, Audi A6, Lexus LS430/460) unlike the competition the RL does not offer V8 options. Badge prestige and brand name is unknown to most luxury shopper.
Another problem is within Acura themselves, the TL Type S and later on TL SH-AWD on specs sheet they offer similar performance and option however they were about $15,000 cheaper on sticker price.
Acura buyer was like "why I would want to spend $15k more for the same car?" between this and the market transition to SUV slowly kill the RL sale.
On the used car market the RL value depreciate the fastest within Acura line up, it a bless and curse. It bless to buy used and it a curse when you trying to sell privately. OEM parts are hard to come by, when they have it in stock it is expensive.
E.G 3 motor mounts cost up to $850 part only.
Wow, that is really cool! I appreciate you sharing. I did not know that. Really interesting car.
If I owned one of these I would have the urge to floor it often because that engine sounds great.
It sounds magnificent!
Had one of these for my first car it was a blast the engine does sounds amazing but the best part is definitely the sh-awd
I have that problem with my TL 😅
@@bigmangozg2677 Who doesn't 😅
Another good video man! Wish Honda would put in half the effort they put into their vehicles 15-20 years ago…
Thank you! I agree.
Still have this car. Honestly drives better than any $65k+ car available today. Also I think your tester has been abused with regular gas. Car isnt sluggish as it is in this review
agreed
90+ degree weather really plays a role in that aspect.
wow the noise is so quiet inside, as you described it, it rides like an S class which is profound
For sure!
Amazing video! But I have a recommendation for the next video to be a Lincoln Town Car and maybe later on it can be on the Mercury Grand Marquis, and Ford Crown Victoria. And possibly in the future review each of the panther platform of each generation. Which all of theses cars I mention are panther platforms. I would love to see theses cars be reviewed by you since their aren't many videos on theses cars nowadays, and it's a vehicle you haven't reviewed on the channel!
Great idea! I'll have to film those.
This was a cool car, don't get me wrong. But i remember when the first generation RL came out and especially with the upgrades by the Late 90s it said "Boss Status". When this body style came out alot of people said " what happened ". And it was almost the same size as it's younger sibling the TL. But i would definitely drive this as a daily Cruiser.
Checking out an AWD later this week🎉
Nice!
I loved this video, I'd love if you could do a Jeep Grand Cherokee and see how you like it!
Thank you! I'll have to film one.
I would love if you found a KA9 model, the model before this one. Those seem to be more common than the second gen. At least in my area.
I'll have to look for one!
I think this Generation RL only came in all wheel drive. I wish Acura had offered front wheel drive only as an option since the 0-60 times would likely be improved due to less weight and less drive train drag. (Mileage would be slightly better too).
This car isn't about 0-60😎
All wheel drive is better
Rwd would be AMAZING,
Sh-awd is simply awesome though.
It’s a shame these don’t hold up well especially compared to its infiniti m35 competitor
Didn't hold up well?
That's all they do well lol.
I spanked an m35 on the way to work this morning 😂
what's your personal car bro should do a review on that
A Volvo S60. I've already done a few of them.
It will last longer than any benz or bmw junk audi junkkk..
What happened to your UA-cam shorts? I noticed they’re gone now.
Had to delete them due to copyright issues.
@@DMCarReviews ooof. That sucks. Don’t record with the music on next time
@@charlesrodriguez7984 I don't plan on recording any at all! Too much hassle.
Can you drive the 4th gen acura tl?
Sure
Why do I fell Mercedes was in this
Who knows!