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This 1997 Acura RL spent time in Florida and Maryland before the selling dealer acquired it in summer 2021. Now showing 59k miles, the car is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a four-speed automatic transaxle and is finished in Heather Mist Metallic over Parchment leather. Equipment includes 16″ wheels, a glass sunroof, cruise control, power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, and a factory cassette stereo. Work in preparation for the sale included a timing belt service and replacement of the rear window regulators and rear shocks. This Acura RL is now offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, a spare key, a Carfax report, and a clean Florida title.

No Reserve: 1997 Acura RL

The car is finished in Heather Mist Metallic and features automatic headlights, a glass sunroof, and speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers. The Carfax report indicates damage to the right-rear of the car in a September 2021 entry. Blemishes including dents on the passenger-side rear quarter panel, scrapes on the front-right corner of the front bumper cover, and scuffs on the passenger mirror are shown up close in the image gallery below.

No Reserve: 1997 Acura RL

Alloy 16″ wheels wear 215/60 Michelin Pilot Exalto tires up front and Windforce Catchgre GP100 rubber out back. Standard equipment includes four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension with gas-pressurized shock absorbers, front and rear stabilizer bars, and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. The front and rear struts were reportedly replaced in October 2021.

No Reserve: 1997 Acura RL

The cabin features seating surfaces upholstered in Parchment leather with matching door panel inserts and a contrasting gray dashboard. Acura-branded floor mats line the footwells, and additional amenities include automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats with driver position memory, cruise control, and a factory cassette stereo. The rear window regulators are said to have been replaced under current ownership.

No Reserve: 1997 Acura RL

The leather-wrapped steering wheel sits ahead of an 8k-rpm tachometer and a 160-mph speedometer along with gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The seller reports that the tilt function of the tilting and telescoping steering column is non-functional. The digital odometer indicates 59k miles.

No Reserve: 1997 Acura RL

The longitudinally-mounted 3.5-liter V6 produced 210 horsepower and 224 lb-ft of torque when new, which is sent to the front wheels via a four-speed automatic transaxle. The timing belt and water pump were replaced in October 2021, and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.

No Reserve: 1997 Acura RL

Additional photos of the underbody can be seen in the gallery.

No Reserve: 1997 Acura RL

Manufacturer’s literature and a spare key are included in the sale.

The Carfax report shows the aforementioned damage report and lists registration history in Florida and Maryland.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $7,401 by Chris3999
Auction Ended March 3, 2022 at 2:58PM PT
Bids 31
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BaT Essentials

Seller: garaged
Location: Cape Coral, Florida 33914
Listing Details
  • Chassis: JH4KA9646VC002876
  • 59k Miles
  • 3.5-Liter V6
  • Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle
  • Heather Mist Metallic
  • Parchment Leather Upholstery
  • Alloy 16" Wheels
  • Cruise Control
  • Glass Sunroof
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Factory Cassette Stereo
  • Timing Belt Service October 2021
  • Manufacturer's Literature
  • Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #67165