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Re: Rattles [laurasdada]
by sbtatter
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Aug 31, 2007 (12:54 pm)
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Replying to: laurasdada (Aug 31, 2007 12:37 pm)
Thanks for the reply, I'll check out both your pieces of advice! As an aside, b/c of our winter conditions I'd like to see the SH-AWD in the next TL.
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Performance in Winter
by kgamarello1
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Sep 02, 2007 (2:53 pm)
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Anyone know how the 07 TL-S performs in the snow? Just curious as I am unsure if I should purchase this or the RDX to commute to work.
Thanks!
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Re: Performance in Winter [kgamarello1]
by laurasdada
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Sep 02, 2007 (5:02 pm)
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Replying to: kgamarello1 (Sep 02, 2007 2:53 pm)
My '05 TL was probably the least effective FWD car I've driven in the snow (I'm in the Boston area) due to, I hope, the OEM Bridgestone tires. I've just replaced them with much quieter and smoother Toyo Versados. I'm looking forward to the first snow to see how the Toyos perform.
I was never stranded, but the TC and ABS engaged much more often than I'm used to. It became a minor challenge getting out of my driveway with more than a couple of inches of the white stuff. But, I always made it. It was just more of a challenge driving the TL in the snow than my prior rides.
The AWD RDX would be better, I'm sure. But I also understand the RDX gets some failry poor MPG. Do you need the power of the RDX or would a CRV/RAV4/Tuscon etc. be a possibility?
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Re: Performance in Winter [laurasdada]
by bodble2
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Sep 02, 2007 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: laurasdada (Sep 02, 2007 5:02 pm)
I've always felt that FWD should get you thru 85% of the situation you may encounter in an urban setting, even though you may have to exercise some skill and caution. When the white stuff starts piling up, ground clearance, rather than FWD traction, may be the limiting factor.
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Re: Performance in Winter [bodble2]
by laurasdada
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Sep 03, 2007 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Sep 02, 2007 7:50 pm)
Agreed re: FWD & ground clearance and the "snow plow" effect. But, not in the case of the TL. I'm no stranger to driving in the snow (as I'm sure you're not either!) as a life-long New Englander and skier. It was the tires, a combo of size, tread and compound probably.
As I said, I always got there on the Turanzas, just with a little more TLC. If I can just get up my driveway with no drama, the Versados will be declared a winner!
I've always driven FWD w/all seasons (without incident, knock wood) so as not to have to purchase/store/rotate snow tires. Lazy and less efficient, well yes. What can I say. But again, no issues.
I am considering a RWD for my next ride, so I will be going the snow tire/separate rims route if I do so. I've just too often seen RWD cars not being able to get there from heah, when my FWD indeed could.
Not quite ready for snow, yet... Hang on, summer!
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Re: Performance in Winter [kgamarello1]
by pv2
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Sep 03, 2007 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: kgamarello1 (Sep 02, 2007 2:53 pm)
Have my 07 TL-S since late Dec. '06 and only had small snowfalls of 2-3" in Jan-Mar and drove with no problem. Also had an '03 CL-S previously and drove in snow with no problem. HOwever, if the roads haven't been plowed and it's 6" or more I'd take my wife's Durango. Also had a 2000 BMW 328 coupe but after a scary ride in snow, I got a set of winter tires/rims.
Jack
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Re: Performance in Winter [kgamarello1]
by habitat1
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Sep 03, 2007 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: kgamarello1 (Sep 02, 2007 2:53 pm)
My 2004 TL 6-speed, with the "high performance" tire package (Bridgestone W rated Potenza's) sucked in the snow. Replacing with a better rated perfomance tire has helped, but it still doesn't handle snow with the confidence of my old 1995 Nissan Maxima. I don't know for a fact, but I would assume the 2007 TL-S tires are likely to be a summer compound, as well, at least with the 6-speed version.
I don't know how much winter driving through the snow you are planning on doing, but an extra set of winter wheels and tires may be adviseable if you expect to encounter 4+ months of snow conditions.
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Re: Auto or 6 speed?? [23109vc]
by duckmantls
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Sep 05, 2007 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: 23109vc (Jul 31, 2007 6:22 am)
Do the 6-speed. Let me repeat - 6-SPEED. It took me about a day to get used to the shifter after having driven an automatic for the last 8 years (I too am 35, kids, etc). I tell you, I wouldn't change a thing in this car. I even like the torque steer. Makes the car feel alive.
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Re: Auto or 6 speed?? [duckmantls]
by willis3
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Sep 20, 2007 (7:46 am)
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Replying to: duckmantls (Sep 05, 2007 6:16 pm)
I concur!
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