Hi all,
I have a dilemma that I'm trying to think through and would welcome any opinions.
I currently have a 2006 RL Tech with CMBS/ACC. I've been thinking about upgrading to a 2011 or 2012 RL with Advance package. (I don't want to give up the CMBS/ACC!). Just trying to decide if it's worth the approx. $10K difference in cost to sell my 06 and buy a 2011/2012.
I know there aren't a lot of differences, but there are enough to make a difference. In particular, the 3.7L, 6-speed, cooled seats, power folding mirrors, and USB audio. I'm fine with the refreshed look too. It distinguishes itself from the older RLs just enough and makes it a little more upscale.
But another MAJOR reason I want the upgrade is that the 2011/2012 looks like it may be the LAST J-series V6 I can get WITHOUT VCM. I really do not like all the issues arising from VCM and I don't want a VCM engine. It's not worth the measly MPG it supposedly gives you. Unfortunately, it appears that Honda is all-in on VCM and every V6 model since then has VCM. To me, this may be the last chance to get a non-VCM Honda V6.
What do you guys think? Am I nuts in wanting to do this to avoid VCM? Or to get the other features? Do you think it's worth doing?
Any opinions/feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I have a dilemma that I'm trying to think through and would welcome any opinions.
I currently have a 2006 RL Tech with CMBS/ACC. I've been thinking about upgrading to a 2011 or 2012 RL with Advance package. (I don't want to give up the CMBS/ACC!). Just trying to decide if it's worth the approx. $10K difference in cost to sell my 06 and buy a 2011/2012.
I know there aren't a lot of differences, but there are enough to make a difference. In particular, the 3.7L, 6-speed, cooled seats, power folding mirrors, and USB audio. I'm fine with the refreshed look too. It distinguishes itself from the older RLs just enough and makes it a little more upscale.
But another MAJOR reason I want the upgrade is that the 2011/2012 looks like it may be the LAST J-series V6 I can get WITHOUT VCM. I really do not like all the issues arising from VCM and I don't want a VCM engine. It's not worth the measly MPG it supposedly gives you. Unfortunately, it appears that Honda is all-in on VCM and every V6 model since then has VCM. To me, this may be the last chance to get a non-VCM Honda V6.
What do you guys think? Am I nuts in wanting to do this to avoid VCM? Or to get the other features? Do you think it's worth doing?
Any opinions/feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks!