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Also in the magazine they mentioned the lights weren't as good as some of the others. I can't recall exactly, but something like you couldn't see objects in the road at night very well. Anybody out there with a 2005 RL that can comment on night driving and if the lights are good or what? |
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 08, 2005 2:05 pm) Formula, you may have a point about the taupe being more popular since we don't see any of it. Black interiors seem to be plentiful. |
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 06, 2005 5:57 pm)
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Replying to: birdbird (Aug 09, 2005 1:27 pm) CR did not test the TL with the same group of AWD cars that included the RL. CR recently changed the way they score cars; there is now a standard measure that allows for comparisons to other tests. The recent comparo was AWD Luxury Sedans (RL, M35, A6, GS300, and STS). However because of the standardized scoring the final list could include other luxury cars tested earlier (e.g. BMW, LS430, and the TL). BTW, I really disliked the turning radius in my old '02 TL-S. Not sure I can live with the RL's either 
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Replying to: bartalk3 (Aug 09, 2005 8:41 pm)  The low beam headlights. A few of us have mentioned that there should be some kind of adjustment made because it seems that they are not focusing enough light and wondering what can be done about it. Anyone have the low beams adjusted yet? The brights are fine.
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 10, 2005 6:45 am) I actually adjusted mine myself. It was very easy. Under the hood there's a screwdriver hole in the plastic housing just above the headlight unit. It shows which way to turn the screwdriver for up or down. There is a rubber gasket in the hole, so a large shank screwdriver will fit snug enough into the hole to turn the dial. It took about 10 twists and now my low-beam xenons are terrific (without blinding on-coming traffic)! A must for all new RL owners. . |
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Replying to: msu79gt82 (Aug 04, 2005 11:16 am)  This line of BS is pure satire right?" If anything, I'd probably say my comments were sarcastic. But my intent was to make a point and apparently I did. However, do you feel that this forum is an appropriate place to be insulting? "Deluded"??? As I said, for what it's worth, Consumer Reports will play no role in any decision I make regarding a new car. I continue to encourage everyone to seek other opinions as well. After all, how many times has CR been taken to task for making false statements about their test cars? I seem to recall at least two. And while it's fine if Consumer Reports calls a product a piece of crap beware if they give something a glowing review. Why? Because CR refuses to allow anyone to quote them. Do so and CR files a lawsuit. Sorry my dears, I don't have time for such hypocrisy and self-righteousness. Note to Consuder Reports, it's only an opinion, not a divine judgment. Get off the cross, we need the wood. Now, stepping down off my soapbox, y'all can harbor whatever opinion you want about CR. But please don't belittle mine simply because you don't agree.
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| Does or have anyone had a problem with any window in their 05 RL not lowering? My RL has this problem. The car is in service now and the service manager told me he has two other cars with the same problem but different windows. I would love to pass on a solution. I want my car back! Anyone? | |
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Replying to: satire (Aug 10, 2005 2:06 pm) |
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To anyone who believes that CR's opinions on cars is highly worthwhile, you have my unending sympathy. CR's automotive division takes its marching orders from David Champion and Alan Hanks, two rather opinionated individuals, who have long appeared to "guide" the general direction of all CR car reviews that are eventually published. The review of the RL was total hogwash. For example, it's navigation system is much more intelligently laid out than the Infiniti's (as previous CR opinions of Honda systems attest to), is better at recognizing spoken commands, and is accessible while en-route (not just while stopped on the side of the road). But these items were either incorrectly reported or not mentioned in the comparison test. Equally disturbing was the failure to mention the ease of using spoken commands for climate, audio, and essential controls. Instead, the focus was placed on the central layout that Mr. Champion and Hanks appear to dislike. Noise is substantially higher in the Infiniti, especially at idle, but was passed over. Etc. etc. Shame. Because other than its "God-like" opinion of itself, CR is a useful publication when it comes to paints, household products, and the like. However, to take its opinions regarding automobiles, as anything other than just another opinion, is laughable. It's frequency of repair records are tremendously skewed because of its subscriber base (unlike more objective reports than are still available via the internet and other consumer organizations). CR doesn't do objective surveys of the car buying public. It merely sends out "quickie" check off lists to those who already subscribe and buy into the CR mystique. (I know because though I continue to subscribe and get those little check off lists.) But also, over the years, people well acquainted with the publication have told me what sections to view with suspect eyes. If you truly believe CR knows automobiles that well, by all means follow its reports like dogma, like gospel itself. But I strongly recommend that anyone investing in expensive automobiles draw from many sources and in the end, make evaluations based on his/her own personal experiences and preferences. You will be the one sitting in that car, driving on the highway, going to and from work, picking up the kids, and so on. CR's staff will not be in the car with you. CR is just one tool. Nothing more. (Though it is high on CR's agenda that you view it as the only source to go to; an important part of its funding drives and continued existence rests on your assumptions that it is virtually infallible.) But it is not the final source by any means, especially when it comes to automobiles. This little diatribe was, of course, just another opinion.
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