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08-20-2013, 08:24 AM
#201
1st Gear
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About to buy..
I am in the process of purchasing a 2003 RL W/NAVI 101k. Pearl white... I will be the 3rd owner. Private seller, car looks and rides like a newer car.. I fell in love on the test drive. I put it through a few hard riding tests and I performed as well as all the internet researchers said it should.
11-02-2013, 10:30 AM
#203
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Bailey, Colorado
Age: 64
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My '02 RL3.5 w/Nav...
Hey All,
I picked up a 2002 RL w/Nav a couple weeks ago. I'm the 3rd owner. 2nd had it since 25K. It has 207K on it now. Exterior is a bit dinged up and scratched but the interior is perfect. The only major issue is the Nav system is not working. A Phillips screwdriver and 15 minutes took care of the other issues I found.
Mechanically it needs some work. Timing & balancer belts and brakes need replaced, and it has a broken front wheel stud (Had to be a front, of course.
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I've driven it ~1000 miles commuting and it's an awesome car. Having driven nothing but Civics/Integras since the 80's, owning a Honda that actually has some torque is cool.
Looking to replace the stereo head unit with a DVD-MP3 unit. The OEM units are working fine, I just need more capacity than CD's provide.
I picked up a 2002 RL w/Nav a couple weeks ago. I'm the 3rd owner. 2nd had it since 25K. It has 207K on it now. Exterior is a bit dinged up and scratched but the interior is perfect. The only major issue is the Nav system is not working. A Phillips screwdriver and 15 minutes took care of the other issues I found.
Mechanically it needs some work. Timing & balancer belts and brakes need replaced, and it has a broken front wheel stud (Had to be a front, of course.
).I've driven it ~1000 miles commuting and it's an awesome car. Having driven nothing but Civics/Integras since the 80's, owning a Honda that actually has some torque is cool.
Looking to replace the stereo head unit with a DVD-MP3 unit. The OEM units are working fine, I just need more capacity than CD's provide.
11-10-2013, 09:23 AM
#205
Lit 🔥 Lifestyle!
Just got it tinted. About to get remote start installed next week. Rims are in the shop getting painted as we speak. Just bought sheepskin seat covers for the front seats. Pics soon...
01-23-2014, 03:39 PM
#211
I'll help you out with that one.
The onstar system on the RL is before the analog to digital conversion so it won't work.
Xm should work fine though.
Nice pickup by the way.
The onstar system on the RL is before the analog to digital conversion so it won't work.
Xm should work fine though.
Nice pickup by the way.
02-13-2014, 11:21 AM
#212
Me Too
I'm looking to buy a car like that for my wife. Would love to find one with 57K, but will settle on one with a little under or over 100K. We had a 97 but got tired of the bad gas mileage and about to need expensive tires and a timing belt. We can afford that now.
02-13-2014, 11:25 AM
#213
Can a college student afford an RL? Seriously, we had a 97 and got over 20mpg only once on a long trip, full tank. Now we think we can afford that because we won't be driving it a lot. How has yours been for repairs?
02-13-2014, 11:28 AM
#214
Looking for a car like that. We had a 97 RL and loved it, but got scared of the gas consumption, the expensive tires and timing belt coming up. Now think we can afford it. Tough to find one with under 100K, but a little over is OK if it had TB done. How has yours been?
02-13-2014, 01:15 PM
#215
Keeping an RL on the road really isn't that hard. I'm in college and work part time in retail. I've covered nearly everything for gas, insurance, and repairs. I've had it since 112k and its currently at 142k. I plan to hold on to it for quite a while.
02-17-2014, 02:09 PM
#217
Yeah, the only bad problem about this car is the MPG. I'm getting 16mpg combined; i get around 210 miles tank full.
Anyway, if you are getting p0170,p0171, and p0174 (get really bad mpg, idle fluctuation, bank 2 system is too lean). To clear all the codes, I installed a new OEM O2 sensor on the driver side. Hope that's helpful. BTW, if you have CEL please post here and how did you solved it.
Anyway, if you are getting p0170,p0171, and p0174 (get really bad mpg, idle fluctuation, bank 2 system is too lean). To clear all the codes, I installed a new OEM O2 sensor on the driver side. Hope that's helpful. BTW, if you have CEL please post here and how did you solved it.
03-30-2014, 02:52 AM
#219
10th Gear
2004 pearl white with beige interior
155,000 miles
5% tint all around
blacked out headlights (painted beats vinyl)
blacked out tailights (painted beats vinyl)
155,000 miles
5% tint all around
blacked out headlights (painted beats vinyl)
blacked out tailights (painted beats vinyl)
04-07-2014, 02:11 PM
#220
2000 Black Acura RL 230,000 miles still runs like a champ
JSK USA Coilovers, H.i.D's, Fogs,
Tsw kyalami 18x8 +30
these pics are when car was lowered on H&R lowering springs from a legend currently running a different setup now.
JSK USA Coilovers, H.i.D's, Fogs,
Tsw kyalami 18x8 +30
these pics are when car was lowered on H&R lowering springs from a legend currently running a different setup now.
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04-13-2014, 01:08 PM
#221
Intermediate
Picked up a 1998 Acura RL last week, lady owner lived in an apartment, and had on street parking only... the radiator was cracked along the top and leaked coolant when warm. Also the check engine, ABS, and TCS lights are on.
It'll definitely be a little bit of work to get it back running, but I absolutely fell in love with the luxury and the way it drove.
I'm currently in the middle of doing the timing belts & radiator replacement, and took a bunch of photos while doing it. I'll make sure to start a thread on here with my steps to put it back together, I was a bit behind when I realized I should be taking photos of the dismantling.
Anyway here's where I'm at:
It'll definitely be a little bit of work to get it back running, but I absolutely fell in love with the luxury and the way it drove.
I'm currently in the middle of doing the timing belts & radiator replacement, and took a bunch of photos while doing it. I'll make sure to start a thread on here with my steps to put it back together, I was a bit behind when I realized I should be taking photos of the dismantling.
Anyway here's where I'm at:
2002 Pearl White RL
04-25-2014, 02:01 PM
#223
Sign in 1st Gen RL
Hey guys and gals. Im new to Acurazine! I am a proud owner of a 2000 Acura Rl with 225,000 miles. I have researched alot about suspension in these cars. Any experts with ride comfort on the legend springs?
05-17-2014, 02:10 AM
#226
Recently bought a 1998 RL premium with 157,500 miles on it.
Drives like butter. Wow, is the ride S M O O T H E!
Mine needed some immediate work on non-engine issues:
- passenger window motor
- rear view mirror replace
- steering wheel motors were both broken (tilt and in/out)
I was able to get parts cheap from a chop shop and budget labor done. In total, I'm in for $3 grand. So, we're happy with that.
Bought a $10 cassette/mini stereo adapter, so we can play music from our phones. Sound system is great. Cassette/.mp3s are better than I expected. Not bad.
The leather is in great condition. The seats are quite comfortable. Love the recallable driver's positioning.
Hate the gas mileage. Starting a thread about that, and about paint.
Drives like butter. Wow, is the ride S M O O T H E!
Mine needed some immediate work on non-engine issues:
- passenger window motor
- rear view mirror replace
- steering wheel motors were both broken (tilt and in/out)
I was able to get parts cheap from a chop shop and budget labor done. In total, I'm in for $3 grand. So, we're happy with that.
Bought a $10 cassette/mini stereo adapter, so we can play music from our phones. Sound system is great. Cassette/.mp3s are better than I expected. Not bad.
The leather is in great condition. The seats are quite comfortable. Love the recallable driver's positioning.
Hate the gas mileage. Starting a thread about that, and about paint.
09-04-2014, 02:16 PM
#229
2000 RL Silver
K&N Air intake
JDM Front End [Clear lights 5 bulb array]
JDM power folding side mirrors
6k Lows, Fogs
20in Massive Black lip, chrome & tempered glass
Blaupunkt 12in Sub / 2000w Amp
to get done.
Buddy club coil overs
Steel brake lines
04 tail light conversion
android head unit
Top painted black
JDM Front End [Clear lights 5 bulb array]
JDM power folding side mirrors
6k Lows, Fogs
20in Massive Black lip, chrome & tempered glass
Blaupunkt 12in Sub / 2000w Amp
to get done.
Buddy club coil overs
Steel brake lines
04 tail light conversion
android head unit
Top painted black
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Lil_Compton (03-05-2020)
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12-08-2014, 07:58 PM
#236
2004 Acura RL
145k miles
It is still stock
black w/beige interior
In the near future, planning on putting in a sound system,
rims,lowering exct. will be posting pictures with mods done....
145k miles
It is still stock
black w/beige interior
In the near future, planning on putting in a sound system,
rims,lowering exct. will be posting pictures with mods done....
12-24-2014, 07:55 PM
#239
2000 granny gold with navi
got it with 227k, right now has about 229k
navis not working, says the antenna is not able to connect.
yeah you definitely need retros
hey im from SD too!
got it with 227k, right now has about 229k
navis not working, says the antenna is not able to connect.
hey im from SD too!
12-28-2014, 07:12 PM
#240
'96 3.5 RL Premium
138,000 miles
Oil burn/leaks
State inspected until December 2015
Had front end damage which is now repaired
Runs and drives nice except occassional puff of smoke
Clean on the inside and fair on the outside
Oil burn/leaks
State inspected until December 2015
Had front end damage which is now repaired
Runs and drives nice except occassional puff of smoke
Clean on the inside and fair on the outside