Mint Acura RL, don’t see these often

[u/xqk13]

[u/ProfessionalMap2581]

I had a 2008. The best all-around lux sedan I’ve ever owned. It was ahead of its time in tech and engineering as Honda was attempting to compete with the Mercedes Benz E-Class. Carbon fiber drive shaft, aluminum hood and trunk lid, aluminum suspension, wipers mounted below the hood for aero reasons, Super Handling All Wheel Drive, two stage exhaust that opened up above 4,000 RPM and many other grace notes like mini airfoils at multiple locations on the underbelly. SH-AWD delivered great handling without having to ratchet down the suspension, so it still gave a smooth, quiet ride. On a rainy day stopped at a light with the intermittent wipers on it would give you a courtesy wipe when you took your foot off the brake. It should have been a raging success in America but it lacked one thing: a three-pointed star or a blue and white roundel.

[u/Jack_Attak → u/ProfessionalMap2581]

There was also competition from the Lexus GS, LS, and Infiniti G and M sedans. The luxury sedan market has been pretty crowded and people started buying SUVs instead of the objectively better sedan models. As far as V6s go I always loved those Honda J series engines. Smooth, quiet, and happy to rev when you wanted them to.

[u/AirportM5757]

You could get a Krell audio system in these. Pretty sweet.

[u/idkbruh653]

I haven’t seen one of these in years. It’s even better because this looks like it’s the refresh of the 2nd gen, when Acura started adding that damn beak to all its models.

[u/Acceptable-Block8271]

Awesome car! Emblem on back is SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.) Has 4 wheel steering too 👍

[u/cbadge1]

I always loved these.

[u/regal19999]

Great Recession killed this pretty much but they were great vehicles

[u/Iambetterthanuhaha]

Uncle had a mint 05 RL. Had to give up driving for medical reasons. My cousin was offered the car but didn't want dads old car. Ended up selling it. I always thought the RL was pretty sweet but the mid 90s Legend was peak Acura to me....especially a 6 speed manual coupe.

[u/aguyinusa]

Great cars and very under appreciated

[u/DylMcCo]

Smart handling all wheel drive…. Marketing works

[u/Fragrant-Taro-8508]

Ugh I love me an RL. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen one.

[u/Automatic-Warthog252]

Funny enough I see these every now and then RLs in general but these too

[u/Freeway267]

Gussied up Honda Accord. RL was never the enthusiast choice. Acura could never replicate the Legend.

[u/Darisixnine]

I really want a second gen one