[S.R.]

<b>2003 Acura 3.5RL</b><p>This will be the last production year for the current Acura 3.5RL, a new RL will debut in 2004.<p><IMG SRC="http://osx.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2002/09/18/WKA2002091857485_pv.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://osx.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2002/09/18/WKA2002091857450_pv.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://osx.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2002/09/18/WKA2002091857467_pv.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://osx.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2002/09/18/WKA2002091857354_pv.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://osx.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2002/09/18/WKA2002091857258_pv.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG SRC="http://osx.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2002/09/18/WKA2002091857315_pv.jpg" BORDER="0"><p>-Drew

 

[Ari]

Re: 2003 Acura 3.5RL ([email protected])

Any ideas as to what the 2004 will look like? Will it actually have some character or be yet another dressed-up Honda

 

[anony00gt]

Re: 2003 Acura 3.5RL (Ari)

Trying to use a FWD V6 to compete with the Lexus LS, BMW 7-series, and Mercedes S-class? <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthdown.gif" BORDER="0"> <p>Give me a break.

 

[Spearzy]

Re: 2003 Acura 3.5RL (anony00gt)

I have wonder what percentage of Honda Accord is that car for the price tag.

 

[S.R.]

Re: 2003 Acura 3.5RL (anony00gt)

The Acura 3.5RL is a great car on its own merits, but when you compare it to the LS430 & Q45 is it missing key essential's like RWD, a V8 engine, and the high technology factor. Honda has already stated that they are not interested in producing a V8 RWD car so expect the next RL to be some sort of hybrid FWD/AWD with a high-output 3.5 liter V6.<p>-Drew

 

[anony00gt]

Re: 2003 Acura 3.5RL ([email protected])

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Honda has already stated that they are not interested in producing a V8 RWD car so expect the next RL to be some sort of hybrid FWD/AWD with a high-output 3.5 liter V6.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><p>Honda. They'll never learn. My friend used to be a salesman at an Acura dealer, he always said that Honda had their $hit together with suspensions (the cars handled rather well), but he also said "It's a hard job convincing people that Honda engines are powerful" <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emsmile.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[240]

Re: 2003 Acura 3.5RL ([email protected])

I miss the last generation Legend, especially the coupe. That was a much more attractive car, in my opinion.<p>With most of the full size luxury imports being RWD these days, perhaps there is a niche to fill with a large FWD sedan. There are a lot of people out there who distrust rear wheel drive because they believe it is not as safe and secure as front wheel drive.

 

[omega6_virus]

Re: 2003 Acura 3.5RL (anony00gt)

How does it compete with those cars? The Lexus is 55k, the others are 70k plus, how does the 35k Acura compete with these cars? <br>I don't personally like FWD, but it's a nice car nonetheless and it should be a low maintainance car. I think I am beginning to like asain luxary cars. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emcrook.gif" BORDER="0">