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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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Replying to: satire (Aug 10, 2005 2:06 pm) |
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 10, 2005 6:45 am) My RL's V-6 is just purring along - never asking why it hasn't got two more sisters 
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Replying to: acuraphile (Aug 11, 2005 11:33 am)
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Have others of you encountered a strange problem with the paint on the 05RL i.e., getting tacky in spots? We noticed a spot on the driver's side right front panel that looked sticky - but we were not sure whether it was the paint - or something else. After trying to remove it with a spray McGuires product that claims to remove different types of spots... we were convinced it was the paint.... not something else. We are wondering if this is a general problem...or just one confined to our vehicle...which in every other way has been quite wonderful.
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Replying to: washdcguy (Aug 11, 2005 1:06 am) |
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Replying to: mamika (Sep 08, 2000 9:11 pm) |
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Tried the new Avalon and found it quite different than was just described. (But then, people will differ.) I thought the interior was a BIG step down from that offered in the RL, materials-wise (fit and finish were fine). The sound system, for all its power was not nearly as clear as the system in the RL. And the handling...whoa! It drove like a big fat boat. But personal taste is what picking a car is all about. Enjoy your Avalon. I hope you have many happy years with the car. It's just not an automobile I'd ever drive, let alone purchase. |
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