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#3870 of 9978 Re: gas prices go up [jjacura] by lexusguy Sep 07, 2005 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: jjacura (Sep 07, 2005 6:30 pm) Speaking of which, I just read that the RL has a monsterous 43 foot turning circle. Is that true? Do you have trouble getting in to tight spots? The old car was something like 37 feet, so its definitely not an improvement. Replies to this message: jjacura (Sep 07, 2005 8:40 pm) nebraskaguy (Sep 08, 2005 4:36 am)
#3871 of 9978 RL turning circle by bartalk3 Sep 07, 2005 (8:17 pm)
Yes, I believe the RL has a 43-foot turning circle, as does the TL, I believe. Honda is putting larger wheels on the Accord this year and its turning circle will be about the same.
#3872 of 9978 Re: gas prices go up [lexusguy] by jjacura Sep 07, 2005 (8:40 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Sep 07, 2005 7:30 pm) Ha...I usually avoid tight spots and back into most parking slots using the automatic drop focus side mirrors. The 2005 RL specs show a turning circle of 39.7 feet about 3.5 ft larger than the 2004. Yes close-quarters maneuverability is not the strong suite of the RL but I am used to it because my previous car was a TL with the same turning circle. Replies to this message: nebraskaguy (Sep 08, 2005 4:36 am)
#3873 of 9978 Re: gas prices go up [jjacura] by nebraskaguy Sep 08, 2005 (4:36 am)
Replying to: jjacura (Sep 07, 2005 8:40 pm) The 2005 RL specs show a turning circle of 39.7 feet about 3.5 ft larger than the 2004.   I miss the tighter turning radius of my 99RL - harder to maneuver in my office parking garage. However, it's not a big disadvantage and is more than made up by the other benefits of the 05RL.
#3874 of 9978 Real world (CR) mileage (some LPS included) by jrock65 Sep 08, 2005 (9:58 am)
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/content/display_report.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=77276- 3&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=389451&bmUID=1126202086364
#3875 of 9978 What is the best LPS? by frisconick Sep 08, 2005 (10:32 am)
I have recently become very interested in MB because of the exterior styling. However, I am very concerned about reliablity, I don't want do spend a down payment on a house, and have a car in the shop all the time.   Any MB owners out there to help me with thier experiences? Replies to this message: docnukem (Sep 08, 2005 10:35 am) jjacura (Sep 08, 2005 1:26 pm) lexusguy (Sep 08, 2005 7:53 pm) hendjaz (Sep 08, 2005 9:05 pm) lexusguy (Sep 09, 2005 1:23 am) and 1 more... bigrobnh (Sep 09, 2005 7:32 am) bw45sport (Sep 09, 2005 1:20 pm)
#3876 of 9978 Re: What is the best LPS? [frisconick] by docnukem Sep 08, 2005 (10:35 am)
Replying to: frisconick (Sep 08, 2005 10:32 am) Hey, if it breaks down, you could always live in the car rather than the house you didn't buy for the sake of the car. Of course, you might have to have it towed to a state park or the local Y if you want to use the rest rooms/showers.   Economics 101: Opportunity costs.
#3877 of 9978 Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year by drtravel Sep 08, 2005 (11:54 am)
Some candidates   BMW 3-series Infiniti M Lexus GS Lexus IS M-B CLS Toyota Avalon   What other autos to include and who will win? Replies to this message: bdr127 (Sep 08, 2005 12:45 pm) kyfdx (Sep 08, 2005 5:26 pm) lexusguy (Sep 08, 2005 1:22 pm) kfhmail (Sep 08, 2005 2:17 pm) lexusguy (Sep 08, 2005 3:20 pm)
#3878 of 9978 Re: Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year [drtravel] by bdr127 Sep 08, 2005 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: drtravel (Sep 08, 2005 11:54 am) I guess it all depends on what the criteria for "winning" is, and how the criteria is weighted. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Sep 08, 2005 5:26 pm)
#3879 of 9978 Re: Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year [drtravel] by lexusguy Sep 08, 2005 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: drtravel (Sep 08, 2005 11:54 am) I thought MT didnt do an "import of the year" anymore? I admit I havent read the magazine in a few years though. Replies to this message: kfhmail (Sep 08, 2005 2:17 pm) lexusguy (Sep 08, 2005 3:20 pm)

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