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Re: Prospective RL V-8
by acuraphile
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Aug 11, 2005 (11:33 am)
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 10, 2005 6:45 am)
A while back, I was in contact with one of the AutoWeek columnists. He said that the Honda engineers were adamant about turning out a V-8 because of its fundamental imbalance. The rumored V-8 is no surprise however, considering the enormous pressure generated by the snide comments of the auto mag writers. I can't help but note the negative bias of a writer who lauds the RL and then, parenthetically, asks: "So where's the V-8?" It's like a tic. They can't contain this dig!
My RL's V-6 is just purring along - never asking why it hasn't got two more sisters 
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Re: Prospective RL V-8 [acuraphile]
by jjacura
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Aug 11, 2005 (12:38 pm)
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Replying to: acuraphile (Aug 11, 2005 11:33 am)
My friend Acuraphile...I will no doubt replace the RL before 2011 and have no problems with the VTec 6. It is a great engine. I'm wondering though, in light of what I paid for a full tank of gas about 1 hour ago, whether or not Acura will bring to us a Hybrid Luxury Performance sedan? (Or does the term "Performance" necessarily negate a Hybrid potential.) Any thoughts on that subject? I believe Lexus has some hybrids coming soon.
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Paint Problem with the 05RL?
by larry6
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Aug 11, 2005 (2:30 pm)
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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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Re: A Long-time Subscriber, But Not A Worshipper [washdcguy]
by frisconick
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Aug 11, 2005 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: washdcguy (Aug 11, 2005 1:06 am)
CR recommends the RL, and puts the TL in top of it's class. I think that is reasonable. CR does not say the Navi is bad just not intuitive. What's wrong with that? They also put the Accord top of it's class, so they are not anti-Honda or Acura. Just an unbiased good mag.
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Re: Dealers [mamika]
by jhuton
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Aug 11, 2005 (9:38 pm)
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Replying to: mamika (Sep 08, 2000 9:11 pm)
I too have found repeatedly that customer service at Lexus and Toyota dealers is better than Acura. I drive an 04 LS430 and recently was in the market for a similar sized 2nd car that would cost less but have the same features. I made several trips back to Acura and test drove the RL twice. A friend recommended I look at the Avalon Limited instead, which was a great suggestion. The Avalon is larger, faster, and less "plasticy" than the RL interior. Also, cooling front seats, reclining rear seats and 360watt JBL 12 speaker w/ voice controlled Navigation blew away the RL standard equipment. The only feature RL has not in Avalon is Bluetooth; easily resolved with an aftermarked BT kit. Either way I found both Toyota and Lexus dealer to be incredibly helpful. Easy to do w/ good cars I suppose...
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Sorry, But I Disagree
by washdcguy
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Aug 12, 2005 (12:06 am)
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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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Re: Dealers [jhuton]
by jjacura
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Aug 12, 2005 (5:17 am)
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Replying to: jhuton (Aug 11, 2005 9:38 pm)
Interesting that you would take the time to post in this forum to tell us about your discovery. It would be like an Acura RL owner considering purchasing another less expensive car and going to the Lexus LS430 forum to tell the folks that you drove their flagship but instead spent far less and bought a TL instead....???? Enjoy your Toyota with the aftermarket BT kit because that is exactly what you got. It's no Lexus! Also how is it that you were able to compare service at Lexus and Toyota compared to Acura. What Acura do you own?
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Re: Prospective RL V-8 [jjacura]
by acuraphile
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Aug 12, 2005 (7:19 am)
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Replying to: jjacura (Aug 11, 2005 12:38 pm)
JJ:
Essentially, a hybrid benefits the ecology but damages the pocketbook. If Acura was to turn out a hybrid luxury performance sedan, imagine the implied cost. You and I particularly, would desire the new technology package, the cost of which, in combination with the added hybrid technology, would by 2011 no doubt exceed $65K or even $70K. Conceivable? The added MPG savings would recede far into the background, ground to dust by the enormity of the 2011 price.
Having concern for the ecology is laudable, but in consideration of the price of fuel and the cost of going hybrid, there woiuld be no $$$ saved, IMHO.
One thing is certain: if Acura went to a Luxury Performance V-8, rhe CD writer would probably write: "So, why no hybrid?"
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Re: Prospective RL V-8 [acuraphile]
by jjacura
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Aug 12, 2005 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: acuraphile (Aug 12, 2005 7:19 am)
George,
Thanks for the reminder ...my thinking was .....pennywise and dollar foolish! 
Jake
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Re: Dealers [jhuton]
by delmar1
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Aug 12, 2005 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: jhuton (Aug 11, 2005 9:38 pm)
If you were looking for a similar sized 2nd car that wold cost less but have the same features as your LS430...and interested in staying in the Lexus / Toyota family....you should have consider the Lexus ES.
You are selling yourself short by going with Avalon...poor decision while maintaining brand loyalty.
BTW...which Acura did you own to have established your customer service viewpoint? Enjoy the Toyota dealership care experience which is surely as fine as Lexus.
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