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Oct 10, 2004 | 10:58 PM

#31

Lexy GS430

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Yes, the new RL looks really sharp,I hope the new GS well look even better!!

Oct 11, 2004 | 05:06 PM

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bitkahuna

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Originally posted by biker
Is it me or does there seem to be a bit of pessimism after the initial euphoria over the new mid sized luxury sedans? People complaining that the RL is overpriced and bland styling, the new GS underpowered and no wow factor, the new M great looking but only from a second tier maker, I'm not sure what's wrong with the new A6. I'd venture to guess that all of these models will see a healthy increase in sales - it's only a year or two after the launch when they start to tank like the 5 series can one even start talking about a failure.
Acura is doing their usual low balling the sales forecast (1000/mo) to look good when then the real numbers come in (1500/mo).

I agree. And a lot of people moaning on here about prices have either never of have no chance of buying a new one of any of these vehicles. The much praised M5 (which I think is ugly, plus it's slower than the E55) will probably be over $90K. I doubt many CL regulars will be jumping out to buy one!

LexusLuver, you say the RL, equipped with RWD and no options for $45K would be the V6 class leader. Are you kidding? How would it then be better than the forthcoming GS300? You say it should be offered without nav, but nav is required for a luxury car. You may not like it, but that's the way it is. I believe you can't get a GS430 now without nav and ML.

After driving a TL this weekend on a parking lot cone course this weekend, I'm looking forward to driving the RL some day. The TL interior was miles better than the BMW 545!

Oct 11, 2004 | 07:46 PM

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kirby122

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Oct 11, 2004 | 11:03 PM

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LexusLuver

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Originally posted by bitkahuna

LexusLuver, you say the RL, equipped with RWD and no options for $45K would be the V6 class leader. Are you kidding?

I forgot what I wrote.

Oct 12, 2004 | 02:13 AM

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CK6Speed

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Originally posted by bitkahuna

I believe you can't get a GS430 now without nav and ML.

You can get all Lexus cars without navigation. In Hawaii no car manufacturer offered navigation. This new 05 Acura RL will be the first manufacturer to offer a navigation system that works in Hawaii. Keep in mind, we can use portable navigation systems as we can see the GPS, but up until this point no manufacturer that provided maps for OEM navigation systems had maps of Hawaii and Alaska I believe. Not Lexus, Acura, BMW, Mercedes, or any car came equiped with navigation in our state

I guess that meant that we don't have any luxury car in Hawaii

Just Kidding

Oct 14, 2004 | 01:34 AM

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Xenthar

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i went to the acura dealership today and i got to see the new RL. Overall, its a really nice car. The leather, and all the parts in the interior are really high quality. Very nice. The car also comes with many cool gizmos. I didnt get to test drive it because there were so many people in line to test drive it. They only had one rl and it was a demo. You guys should check it out.

Oct 14, 2004 | 07:11 PM

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Lexy GS430

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From: Ohio

Hey Kirby122 the pics of the Legend M1 looks awesome man good job on getting it dude.The legend had a huge change but the only question remains where's the V8 that was being rumored about.Now days I'm not too crazy about V6's,and the Legend needs a V8 NOW!!!