Ventilated seats?
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Start crying now. Only Canada got the cooled/heated seats in North America. The American edition carries heated seats only.
I don't mind though. The car drives and handles so extraordinarily well, I'm smiling every second I'm behind the wheel. And all the "toys" on my RL work perfectly. I'm totally satisfied with my investment.
I don't mind though. The car drives and handles so extraordinarily well, I'm smiling every second I'm behind the wheel. And all the "toys" on my RL work perfectly. I'm totally satisfied with my investment.
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yeah us Canucks get AC front seats and they work damn well too.
Our seats also have 3 stage heating/cooling rather than the hi/low heat for the U.S.
I am sure in 2006 they'll add the AC option to the seats in the U.S.
I have no idea why we only got them other than maybe to make up for the fact we don't get xm (apparently xm isn't in service here yet) or onstar/acuralink.
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I am sure in 2006 they'll add the AC option to the seats in the U.S.
I have no idea why we only got them other than maybe to make up for the fact we don't get xm (apparently xm isn't in service here yet) or onstar/acuralink.
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Originally Posted by Rob L
yeah us Canucks get AC front seats and they work damn well too.
Our seats also have 3 stage heating/cooling rather than the hi/low heat for the U.S.
I am sure in 2006 they'll add the AC option to the seats in the U.S.
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I am sure in 2006 they'll add the AC option to the seats in the U.S.
thanks for rubbing it in!
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My guess is Acura wants to give the RL new features each year.
'06 with the intelligent crash system, A/C seats
'07 Hybrid option (?) Maybe a 6 speed auto?
'08 More HP?
How knows? Pure speculation on my part but the previous RL went for years in between new features. I hope Acura learned its lesson.
'06 with the intelligent crash system, A/C seats
'07 Hybrid option (?) Maybe a 6 speed auto?
'08 More HP?
How knows? Pure speculation on my part but the previous RL went for years in between new features. I hope Acura learned its lesson.
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I suppose there's no way to special order ventilated seats from the factory for US models?
I guess Acura wanted to stay under $50k, but ventilated seats are so nice in the summer... the new M and GS have 'em.
Also, no rain-sensing wipers?
I really like this car but there are a few features that should at least be optional and it's making my decision that much harder.
I guess Acura wanted to stay under $50k, but ventilated seats are so nice in the summer... the new M and GS have 'em.
Also, no rain-sensing wipers?
I really like this car but there are a few features that should at least be optional and it's making my decision that much harder.
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have you used rain sensing wipers? I have on the 2001 Lexus LS430...unless they have fine tweaked the wipers since then (or other brands have better ones) then they are pretty much useless other than the "cool" factor.
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Originally Posted by Rob L
have you used rain sensing wipers? I have on the 2001 Lexus LS430...unless they have fine tweaked the wipers since then (or other brands have better ones) then they are pretty much useless other than the "cool" factor.
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Originally Posted by larryka
I agree, the rain sensing wipers on two Passats that I have owned didn't work well at all. Maybe I didn't keep my windshield clean enough or they weren't the best rain sensing systems out there, but I find the speed sensing wipers of the RL to work better for me.
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cool...guess the system works well on MB models.
I like the idea of rain sensing wipers and if they worked well I would want them but if they dont seem to do much (like on the LS430) then I am glad I dont have to pay for the feature.
The main problem I noticed with the system I have used is that it was slow in the sensing of rain. The windshield would be pretty covered in water before it would do its thing.
I like the idea of rain sensing wipers and if they worked well I would want them but if they dont seem to do much (like on the LS430) then I am glad I dont have to pay for the feature.
The main problem I noticed with the system I have used is that it was slow in the sensing of rain. The windshield would be pretty covered in water before it would do its thing.
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My only experience was with a loaner Volvo V70 XC AWD while mine was in the shop. I didn't realize it had the feature until it started operating the wipers - it worked surprisingly well. I had to use the loaner to drive from Chicago to Atlanta and back and we had some nasty weather spots along the way. I guess there's a quite a range of how well these systems are implemented.
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I've only experienced the rain sensing wipers in the MDX. They were excellent. I'm sure the RL will get them soon.
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have you used rain sensing wipers? I have on the 2001 Lexus LS430...unless they have fine tweaked the wipers since then (or other brands have better ones) then they are pretty much useless other than the "cool" factor.
So, perhaps by having to calibrate it each time, the Saab system works better for normal rainy driving, while the others work better for unexpected water 'events.'
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yeah...it is the sensor that bugs me about the system in the LS430. I dont think it is sensitive enough or maybe it is in a poor location.
I need to try out other systems to see how they work.
I need to try out other systems to see how they work.
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What are the chances of ordering an RL from Canada to have the AC option on the seats? I wouldn't get the car without that. For 50K it better have AC seats.
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Originally Posted by 340HP
What are the chances of ordering an RL from Canada to have the AC option on the seats? I wouldn't get the car without that. For 50K it better have AC seats.
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Originally Posted by 340HP
What are the chances of ordering an RL from Canada to have the AC option on the seats? I wouldn't get the car without that. For 50K it better have AC seats.
I am pretty sure they'll add the a/c option to the seats for the 06 model RL there in the u.S.
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What are the chances of ordering an RL from Canada to have the AC option on the seats? I wouldn't get the car without that. For 50K it better have AC seats.
if u need em that bad (i can sorta undertand ur point...you are paying 50K) .. wait until 06 rolls out.
oh, and get an A-SPEC - it looks HOT
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