2004 Acura RL review from North America
"Too much motor, not enough handling"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not too many problems, per se. Just unhappy with the performance.
Largest turning radius of any car I have ever driven.
Large, overblown motor; can't seem to get out of its own way.
Lots of fuel.
Harsh ride; maybe that's the high performance tires. Feels like you're going 100 mph and you're only doing 70.
I'd rather drive my old Volvo 240, or even a Hyundai Sonata. Or really, my Dad's Lexus 300 ES is infinitely better mannered.
General comments?
Wouldn't buy one again; just plain didn't like it. I'm sure it's a nice car, and the reliability is good. It's just like they decided to use this obnoxious motor, so they put a car around it. I thought it was a poor example of a car made by Honda.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 240 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2007 |