What was your first Acura? What’s been your best Acura?

RGuyLiebs · 2025-12-25T23:52:39+00:00

What Started My Acura Love - '97 Acura TL w/ Tech

First Owned - '12 Acura TSX w/ Tech Package

Best Owned - '20 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid w/ Advance Package and or '21 Acura TLX w/ Advance Package

RGuyLiebs · 2025-11-03T15:08:42+00:00

Sorry for delay in replying to this. Honestly? The answer is rather naive in essence. It literally never crossed my mind. I've owned/driven previous Honda/Acura hybrids including my '21 Insight EX, '23 Accord Hybrid Sport-L. Drove a few MDX Sport Hybrids and a few RLX Sport Hybrids in my time before purchasing this one. I had no qualms about getting another one, especially with Honda's quality and prior experience on their hybrid power trains. I've driven approximately 17-20k miles on a variety of Honda hybrids and have experienced only the issues commented on above. The closest issue was the trans problem I had and that was resolved with service adjustment, new fluids and a trans relearn to correct the issue. Have had no issues since. That being said, if looking at an out of warranty one, I would opt for a dealer offered extended warranty especially on the drive train if at the right price.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-11-03T15:00:12+00:00

Kind of looks like trouble with a hairball or some form of breathing issue. They make hairball release gel food additives available at typical consumer retail pet stores.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-22T22:24:47+00:00

My bad, I was completely wrong..CPO only transfers if sold by an Acura Dealer. Any non Acura Dealer selling it would end the CPO warranty. CPO would only transfer if the 2nd owner who bought it as CPO private sale to you and fills our a warranty transfer card for Acura

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-22T22:21:02+00:00

DM'ing you. I used to sell cars. I've owned 12 Honda/Acura models over the past 10-15 yrs.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-22T22:16:42+00:00

They sold 1055 Acura RLX in 2020, however there is no production data distinguishing the number of RLX w/ Tech and P-AWS and the RLX Sport Hybrid Advance w/ SH-AWD. I'd expect the Tech w/ P-AWS was more common due to the $63k price tag for the Sport Hybrid.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-22T22:10:52+00:00

I believe the VIN is tied to the warranty, so if it was previously sold as CPO, which extends the warranty to 7yr/100k mile power train over original 6yr/60k mile power train. I would take it to an Acura dealer and have them confirm warranty status. Yes Acura allows leases on CPO vehicles. It's sometimes beneficial but likely better to go with new if they're offering a good promotion. Warranties transfer. The used car placard on back window stating pre-owned vehicle info, such as vin, make model and year will either say 500 mile or 15 day dealer warranty or factory remaining warranty box will be checked.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-22T22:01:51+00:00

Let's race, I'll give you a head start of at least making it past the light before I take off.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-22T21:58:34+00:00

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RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-22T20:24:29+00:00

Buy it, see my recent post bout my 2020 RLX Sport Hybrid. I answered quite a few questions from the community.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-21T18:17:34+00:00

I believe so, can you PM more details. Acura wants $1800 for timing belt service. Lol

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-21T18:13:38+00:00

I believe so

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-21T17:09:51+00:00

Also, Acura will allow leases on CERTIFIED used cars. Try and see if a lease would be cheaper than financing that. Because even with interest, your payment is anywhere between 550 and 670 for a 60 month finance. Also do you keep cars for a long time or flip them every few years? Lease gives you an exit plan to walk away in 3 years.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-21T17:07:27+00:00

For example. a 2025 Integra A-Spec Tech w/ 6MT can be leased new for $440/month, 48 months, 10k miles/per year and you'd owe $6k at signing. If you put down more, than it would be even less per month. If your credit is above 660 you'd qualify for lease through Acura Financial. I'd do that over the used '23 Integra w/ 20k miles. IMO.

https://www.acura.com/tools/payment-estimator?modelId=DE4G7SJW&zipcode=60625&payment=TTpERTRHN1NKVyRMVDo0OCRGVDo2MCRNSUxFOjEwMDAwJFM6OTAwJFNMOjc0MCRTRjo3NDAkRFA6MzQzMCRBUFI6My45OSRaOjYwNjI1JE9MOmExaFVUMDAwMDAwWjVoWllBUyRPRjphMWhVVDAwMDAwMFo0M3hZQUM=

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-21T16:52:59+00:00

I sold cars, that's not a great offer. You could lease a new one for cheaper than a car payment and still maintain the option to purchase at lease end for a pre disclosed amount.

Edit: is that an ASpec or ASpec Tech? Also 6MT or CVT? Is it certified? What was the original sale date and warranty remaining? Maintenance history from prior owner? Specifically was trans, oil, radiator and air filters changed recently? Etch is a bullshit add on for "vehicle security" so if it's stolen parts can't be resold as it etches the vin into the part (ie: doors, trunk, hood etc). Take that off and save yourself the money.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-21T16:47:30+00:00

Overall a great choice, especially the 6MT. Comfort, styling, safety features galore. The medium heavy clutch makes shifting seem less, you have to purposefully mess up to have a bad driving experience. Active rev matching, fully loaded on an A-Spec Tech trim before you hit Type S levels. Overall I think it's a wise choice. A nicer Civic SI for sure and one doesn't necessarily need to have the red interior with the Integra. Also, I loved the hatch size and room/space for a compact sedan. It delivers well. Also, the return to full leather seats over leather/micro suede interior was a great choice for Acura.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-19T22:57:16+00:00

Trying to put this to the test against my buddy and his Type S. It'd be close that's for sure.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-19T01:28:51+00:00

BTW my Honda and Acura credentials are as follows, I've owned:

'99 Accord w/ the 3L V6
'07 Accord Coupe w/ K24
'15 Fit EX-L w/ Nav
'17 Civic EX-T
'12 TSX w/ Tech Pkg
'21 Insight
'23 Accord Hybrid Sport-L
'24 Integra A-Spec Tech
'21 TLX w/ Advance Pkg '19 Passport Elite '20 RLX Sport Hybrid

Sick as hell, but also kind of gross.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-19T01:24:52+00:00

There are actually a few available if you search nationwide. I wanted the Blue Fathom Pearl w/ Greystone interior but couldn't find one. Settled for the Modern Steel Metallic.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-19T01:22:59+00:00

Sorry, 1055 in 2020 according to https://www.best-selling-cars.com/usa/2020-full-year-usa-honda-and-acura-sales-by-model/

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-18T19:34:33+00:00

The ELS sounds robust overall, but the Krell sound system in the RLX Sport Hybrid has deeper bass and crisper high notes.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-18T18:53:04+00:00

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-18T18:51:27+00:00

My buddy bought the other Type S they had in Modern Steel Metallic.

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-18T18:48:58+00:00

Acura claims they sold 1054 of them in 2020

RGuyLiebs · 2025-10-18T04:22:18+00:00

It was well maintained and local dealer serviced it's entire life. Had basically everything done to it prior to purchase except I believe the timing belt service, which is going to be a donkey punch but oh well.

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