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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 22, 2005 9:17 pm) 
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Replying to: delmar1 (Jul 23, 2005 5:52 am) I am a true believer in frequent oil changes, especially when you pay so much for a nice car. |
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wiper noise -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just got back from dealer's service. I purchased my RL one month ago. I took it in this morning for a "sit in" appointment for the wiper. The driver side wiper is squeeking loudly over the windshield (louder when the windshield is wet). They replaced blade but same problem. They washed windshield with solvent but same problem. They asked me if I wanted to wait while they replaced the entire assembly but same problem. (they thought the angle of the current blades to the windshield might be out of spec causing the vibration). The service manager is going to research with Acura engineering. I told him the blade noise is unacceptable. I have put nothing on the windshield (raindance etc) I have only cleaned with Invisible Glass cleaner Any ideas on what may be the cause. |
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| I'm sick of Consumer Reports always bashing the RL. The RL was rated 9th of 13 in its class, with comments suggesting it is bland and that the controls are confusing. About the worst comment they could muster was that the turning radius was too wide. So what? If you look at the stats given for several cars side by side in the article, you can see that the RL was the fastest in the group (0 to 60 reported in the article at 6.9 seconds), the safest in the group, and was "recommended" by Consumer Reports. But despite the lack of any basis, they still claim it fails to rank with the other tested models. Consumer Reports has said the same things for every year it has tested the RL, yet the RL has nearly the highest resale value in the tested models. Consumer Reports is biased against the six cylinder engine, yet they barely comment now that AWD is out, and with 300HP and 0 to 60 in 6.9 seconds, why is the 8 cylinder engine needed? I love the car. This is my third Acura, following 2 Hondas. Consumer Reports has lost credibility with me. | |
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Replying to: steveinindy (Aug 02, 2005 5:40 pm) I have also owned three Acura's (two MDX's and a TL-S). I am in the market for a new sedan and have been researching for a while and been on numerous test drives. I find the RL styling bland and the control layout to be less than optimal. One of the things I disliked the most about my TL-S was its large turning radius; it was way larger than my MDX  Turning radius matters to me. Regarding CR, I value their objective measurements as well as their subjective opinion - its just another research tool. Also I do not understand your comment about V8s - the entire comparison was V6s (all the cars were V6s) 
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Replying to: msu79gt82 (Aug 02, 2005 5:57 pm) |
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Replying to: msu79gt82 (Aug 02, 2005 5:57 pm)
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Replying to: frisconick (Aug 02, 2005 6:38 pm) You can put my Celestial Silver RL in the middle of a plethora rainbow pack of M35's and to me the styling of that RL blows away the bunch (Inside and out)! IMHO
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If one is looking for justification for what they bought then of course they will like the magazines that echo their own opinions and blow off the magazines that offfer a differing perspective For those who are seeking information, ALL the magazines offer that. Car & Driver, Edmunds, CR, etc are all useful information sources for those who are looking for information. Of course M lovers wanting their egos stroked will pan Edmunds and RL owners wanting an attaboy will pan CR  
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