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Hi all. Calling you G2 RL owners (and other knowledgeable folks) out of the woodwork. I very much want a G2 RL. I think the 21+ body style looks fantastic, it's just the right size and has a ton of awesome storage for the family, and man oh man is it smooth as butter. I dare say there is not another vehicle with a bed that rides like the RL. If you research current Honda quality, you get a very divided response. Many say that Honda is still turning out that legendary Toyota-esque quality that they have been known for. But others say that Honda's quality and customer service has dwindled. Likewise, with the RL specifically, there are those that report 50K+ on G2s with never a wrench turned and those that have had multiple major issues prior to hitting 30K. These issues included electrical issues, HVAC issues, severe paint issues, and the notorious water intrusion issue. I have personally test driven two RLs, a used 2020 and a new 2022, and both of them had water under the rear carpet. Honestly, this has me beyond gun shy. So I ask...
1. What are you thoughts on what Honda is churning out these days? Specifically, is the RL still a quality vehicle that is worth the price of admission?
2. Does anyone have any specific info on the improperly sealed body seams that cause water intrusion? I am wondering if this is a factory defect that does not exist in all vehicles, meaning you could find a RL that doesn't leak? Or is it a problem that can also occur over time, so that your RL doesn't leak when you bring it home but maybe next year, it begins to leak?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts. I think this would be a great vehicle for my family and there is little else out there that compares to it. But I am terrified of dropping that big pile of coin on something that becomes more of a boon than a blessing.
1. What are you thoughts on what Honda is churning out these days? Specifically, is the RL still a quality vehicle that is worth the price of admission?
2. Does anyone have any specific info on the improperly sealed body seams that cause water intrusion? I am wondering if this is a factory defect that does not exist in all vehicles, meaning you could find a RL that doesn't leak? Or is it a problem that can also occur over time, so that your RL doesn't leak when you bring it home but maybe next year, it begins to leak?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts. I think this would be a great vehicle for my family and there is little else out there that compares to it. But I am terrified of dropping that big pile of coin on something that becomes more of a boon than a blessing.