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What are they talking about that your A/C is only covered for 12 months? That's false. I'd be reporting the back to Acura Customer Care and let them deal with the dealership. In the interim, I'd take it to another dealer for service.
BTW....the clock is smack dab in the middle of the center stack. Hard to miss!
I remember a few years ago a Volvo dealer was willing to give me a car for the weekend to see how I liked it.
Some issues are easier to forgive during a test drive; even an extended one. I wish I had more headroom. I didn't grow...and the car didn't get smaller, but I now wish my head didn't brush up against the headliner. My next car will have more headroom...like my kids...sometimes the lessons are painful before they are learned
I really believe if the dealership understands their target audience then they will allow people to take a longer drive in the car.
There was nothing wrong with my TSX except for the fact that I inherited it from my wife. I bought it on 8/29/09 on the last day of Cash 4 Clunkers to replace 2 BMWs. My 1990 E30 325i Coupe failed project car that my trusted mechanic declared dead. We were also leasing a 2007 X3 that had 38,000 miles after 2 years. We were allowed 45,000 for the total 3 years. So I bought the TSX with the intention of it being my wife's daily driver that I'd get some seat time in on the weekends.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
So on Thursday night, I traded in my TSX for a 2011 BMW 328xi.
So far I'm completely blown out of the water about how well this car drives. I hate to sound like I've been reading too much Car & Driver, but the steering is perfectly weighted (nice & heavy, how it should be) & telepathic.
I love the chassis' balance. Driving a car with RWD just feels very natural. The inline 6 is just so amazingly smooth. The brakes are strong. Suspension tuning is wonderful. Firm & solid, but nowhere near uncomfortable.
My Acura was a nice car. Excellent fit & finish. The 2.4L 4 banger loves to rev. The transmission is crisp and doesn't struggle keeping the engine in its sweet spot. The suspension is tuned to allow road feel. It's good, until I drove the 3er.
The electric power steering is artificial and lifeless. The brakes are weak.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I've never driven an xi but from what you say, it sounds like it's not much different from the RWD 3er - probably don't really notice the difference day to day.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
The biggest difference I notice between my 328 & my Prelude is weight. My Prelude only weighs a little more than 3000 lbs, the BMW a lot more. The other thing I notice is that my Prelude's cable actuated throttle is much more linear & responsive.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I totally agree with you on throttles. I've never met a FBW throttle I liked. Combined with a turbo (yes, even the 335i quick spooler), it's even worse - like a rubber band between your foot and the engine.
I'll choose a cable every time.
I can't wait to see pictures of your new ride!
v/r
FN
Last week I was in Austin for South-by-southwest, their big music and tech festival, I was out of the loop and was looking forward to hearing about your car when I got back, however now I'm back on Long Guyland I love hearing how you are gushing over the car.. Once again Congrats...
FN
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
The 135 came with a built-in one intalled by the PO. I can't remember the name of it off the top of my head. I know it was expensive. But the damned thing doesn't work. The lights flash and it beeps when I start the car, but that's it. No signals when radar is around. I even emailed the company to ask about it, but they never replied.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I had a newer Beltronics in the van, until we forgot to lock it one day (9a rare day it sat outside) and someone walked off with it. Did not bother to replace it. Just try not to drive the van too fast!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Did you forget what I do for a living?
Seriously though, I'm older and wiser nowadays and I respect and abide by almost all traffic laws whenever it's prudent.
Again, not that I know any of this on a personal basis.....just what I've heard. :P
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Nevertheless, there's some history between the Escort and Valentine. Valentine founder (name escapes me....it might be Valentine) originally worked for Escort as an engineer. I guess they rejected one of his designs, and he left to start his own company. Now, this was a lot of years ago. But, they both emerged as the two titans in the industry.
The downside for Valentine, they only have one product, their detector. Escort has several versions of their detectors, as well as some commercial radar engineering they do for others.
Two really good products in their field (Escort, Valentine) that duke it out. You use either one the way they tell you to use it, you won't get a ticket (unless you get caught with instant one laser when no one is travelling in front of you). Or, they clock you from the air (which is the only time I've been caught speeding).
I've used both. Can't go wrong with either. I like the Escort for the size factor and usability the best, however.
I was in a ride-along with a relative who's a state trooper and before I was able to look up we were going across the median with the lights on.
Much more fun chasing than being chased
Most modern radar detectors will "sniff out" a radar source in over a mile, which can't be seen by the radar operator. Laser is "instant on" (as is some radar devices). The officer has to be relatively close to the vehicle to get their reading (100 yards or so).
She said if there's heavy traffic, you won't know if the officer is "pinging" you or someone else. But, your laser detector will go off and on in short bursts, full laser detection to none in quick succession (telling you that the officer is taking a speed reading of several cars.
She also said that she has to get a lock on your vehicle, of a reflective surface (usually the license plate) and that curvy roads in high traffic areas are the easiest for a "perp" to get away with speeding/using a detector.
Finally, she mentioned that the time to look for radar/laser, especially "instant on" is when you're traveling on roads that offer "cover" for a police vehicle to spy on you....a thicket of trees, a valley in the median, an overpass (which she uses with another officer on the road.
She also said laser guns are way more expensive, and are harder to use, than radar guns. Thus, there are many, many more radar set ups than laser as municipalities can't understand why the same number of tickets (revenue generators) can't be used instead of the more expensive laser guns.
My beautiful, new, BMW 328xi seems to be quite comfortable at speeds that are higher than the posted limit (and I'm strictly following the break-in).
I can't wait to get in it & drive home from work.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Hey, I drive a Malibu M-F. I actually think it's a pretty nice car. Attractive cockpit, compliant ride, quiet cabin, decent handling (for a family car).
I would never own one, but it's a nice car for commuting and a lot of car for the money.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Well, comparing it to my 3, or even my Fiesta, the Sonata feels almost uncontrollable going down the road.
Fed....even those Malibu rentals handle better than the Sonata.
Easy with the generalizations. I spent little more than half that. :P
I think any mid-sized front-driver is lame, I don't care the price.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I currently have a Chrysler 300C, the more I drive this car the more I like it.