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#7198 of 7385 Re: 2000 Acura 3.5 RL tire size questions [houdini1] by 10sfan

Oct 15, 2007 (10:36 am)

Replying to: houdini1 (Oct 11, 2007 8:15 pm)
On my 2000 RL, currently with 75,600 miles, I stayed with the 215/60VR16 with my third set last October which are the Michelin Pilot Exalto/AS. Very happy with the performance in a upper midwest area.
 
Have had them inspected and rotated twice at the tire dealer as well as inspected for proper wear at the Acura dealer at oil changes. Better than expected wear and tear. I paid $400.00 plus tax last year.
 
They replaced 4 Continental extreme contact that lasted only 23,000 miles and were cupping and totally out of round.
Obviously the worst tire performance I ever experienced in numerous vehicles over the past 45 + years of car ownership.

#7199 of 7385 Re: 2000 Acura 3.5 RL tire size questions [10sfan] by houdini1

Oct 15, 2007 (2:12 pm)

Replying to: 10sfan (Oct 15, 2007 10:36 am)
I have heard good things about the Michelin Pilots as well. It is amazing the difference a good set of tires can make. I was almost ready to trade my 2002 RL but the new tires will give it a couple more years of life!
 
My Continentals were also terrible. I did not know just how terrible until I got rid of them!

#7200 of 7385 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [golfnut5] by strapper

Nov 15, 2007 (3:52 pm)

Replying to: golfnut5 (Sep 15, 2007 4:39 pm)
Re road noise entering cabin I have a 2000 Lexus Es300 and found the noise in the RL worse, however one should consider that the RL is all wheeldrive so this would account for some of the road and drivetrain noise.I do agree that a car that sells for a lot more than the ES should have better sound insulation .Apart from the noise issue I far prefer the RL to the new ES but am not sure I can tolerate the extra noise on a long trip.Decisions-decisions

#7201 of 7385 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [strapper] by golfnut5

Nov 15, 2007 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: strapper (Nov 15, 2007 3:52 pm)
strapper,
 
I drive approx. 25,000 per year and as my bones get older am not sure I can take the extra noise and firmer ride. I do like the Acura RL's exterior and interior. I am having a hard time taking a decision.

#7202 of 7385 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [strapper] by elibruno

Nov 15, 2007 (5:57 pm)

Replying to: strapper (Nov 15, 2007 3:52 pm)
how can you compare these two cars; one is a Camry with a marshmellow ride and no road fee - really a 58 Buick Super in disguise; RL is a firm handling AWD road car and feedback from this is good - ask all the happy BMW drivers out there!

#7203 of 7385 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [golfnut5] by houdini1

Nov 16, 2007 (7:03 am)

Replying to: golfnut5 (Nov 15, 2007 5:41 pm)
Since you are checking out a few cars I would suggest that you also drive the Avalon.
A friend of mine has one and it is very impressive, especially at the price. It might be a good compromise.

#7204 of 7385 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [strapper] by eclipse2

Nov 16, 2007 (3:44 pm)

Replying to: strapper (Nov 15, 2007 3:52 pm)
Hey Strapper I only paid $39800 for my 06 acura last year my friend got a 07 ES 350 and he paid 42,500 and did you get a good look at the side back windows on the ES!!!

#7205 of 7385 Re: 4 x 4 RL [alexalee1] by golfrski

Nov 18, 2007 (4:46 pm)

Replying to: alexalee1 (Sep 01, 2000 11:02 pm)
The V8 will not happen. Look for a beef'd up V6 in the new design.

#7206 of 7385 2005 Acura RL AFS Light Always On by umoms

Nov 21, 2007 (6:30 pm)

My 2005 Acura RL AFS light is always on. Delaer replaced the AFS Unit and Steering Wheel Sensor under warranty but it didnt help. They said the next thing they can do is replace the headlamp unit which would cost $1500 and its not covered under warranty because it looks like its been in an accident.
 
I asked them why did they even replace the AFS unit and steering wheel sensor if it appeared that it was in accident. They replied we didn't realize it until after installing the parts and doing further investigation.
 
Does this seem legit? If they started it and left the parts in shouldn't they finish the job?
 
It seems pretty dumb to me that they didn't realize it was in accident until after installing the parts.
 
Anyone have any other ideas what it could be before replacing the headlamp unit?

#7207 of 7385 Re: ROAD NOISE AND HARSHNESS [elibruno] by strapper

Nov 27, 2007 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: elibruno (Nov 15, 2007 5:57 pm)
Wow i must have hit a nerve here ;re 58 Buick Super -before my time - guess you just dated yourself.As there are a lot more Camrys sold than BMWs and a lot more Lexus Es sold than RLs one can assume that there are a lot more drivers who prefer a quiet car that does not have a harsh ride.

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