Horrible TL Turning Radius
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Horrible TL Turning Radius
I love my TL but hate the turning diameter is terrible when compared to other cars of its size (or even larger). This was quite evident when I tried to make a U-turn and had to do a 3-point turn while others were doing it in a single turn. I thought this can't be right and went back and tried it again a couple of times with the same result. After looking at the turn diameter no I can see why I couldn't do it while other could.
-----------CAR-------Turning diameter in feet
TL and RL............................39.7
BMW 5 series......................37.4
Infiniti G35.........................36.0
Infiniti M35/M45.................36.7
Audi A6...............................39.0
Mercedes E Class...............37.4
Toyota Avalon....................36.9
Volvo S80...........................39.0
-----------CAR-------Turning diameter in feet
TL and RL............................39.7
BMW 5 series......................37.4
Infiniti G35.........................36.0
Infiniti M35/M45.................36.7
Audi A6...............................39.0
Mercedes E Class...............37.4
Toyota Avalon....................36.9
Volvo S80...........................39.0
#2
Originally Posted by rka4570
I love my TL but hate the turning diameter is terrible when compared to other cars of its size (or even larger). This was quite evident when I tried to make a U-turn and had to do a 3-point turn while others were doing it in a single turn. I thought this can't be right and went back and tried it again a couple of times with the same result. After looking at the turn diameter no I can see why I couldn't do it while other could.
-----------CAR-------Turning diameter in feet
TL and RL............................39.7
BMW 5 series......................37.4
Infiniti G35.........................36.0
Infiniti M35/M45.................36.7
Audi A6...............................39.0
Mercedes E Class...............37.4
Toyota Avalon....................36.9
Volvo S80...........................39.0
-----------CAR-------Turning diameter in feet
TL and RL............................39.7
BMW 5 series......................37.4
Infiniti G35.........................36.0
Infiniti M35/M45.................36.7
Audi A6...............................39.0
Mercedes E Class...............37.4
Toyota Avalon....................36.9
Volvo S80...........................39.0
#7
Originally Posted by shodog
welcome to to the world of front wheel drive cars.
TL-------------------------------39.7
Nissan Altima-----------------37.4
Toyota Camry----------------36.7
Passat-------------------------37.4
Lexus ES300-----------------36.8
Audi A4------------------------36.4
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#11
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Tight fender wells and wide tires don't make for small turning radius.
I agree it's a pain when parking.
Our Honda Pilot (wider vehicle with similar size tires and wheelbase but much larger fender wells) turns in 38 ft.
I agree it's a pain when parking.
Our Honda Pilot (wider vehicle with similar size tires and wheelbase but much larger fender wells) turns in 38 ft.
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Thats because...
... you guys must have not owned a 01 Maxima. The TL has beautiful radius compared to the MAXIMA. I loved my car but it was such a boat. On the Contrary I think TL has a really good radius. However I can never centre my self in a parking spot.
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I was concerned about this, seeing how the Acura sedans tend to have large turning radius (if you think the TL's bad, take a look at the TSX!)
But actually, I've had no problem with this at all. My friend, who has an 04 9-3 (which has the passive rear wheel steering), was surprised that the turning radius of the two are more or less the same. For some strange reason, I think the turning radius is huge when I'm turning from a dead stop, but when turning while moving (say, 5-20 mph?), it *feels* smaller. Anyone else think so?
But actually, I've had no problem with this at all. My friend, who has an 04 9-3 (which has the passive rear wheel steering), was surprised that the turning radius of the two are more or less the same. For some strange reason, I think the turning radius is huge when I'm turning from a dead stop, but when turning while moving (say, 5-20 mph?), it *feels* smaller. Anyone else think so?
#16
Originally Posted by jime
I don't agree that it has to do just with FWD.
My 98 RL has a turning diameter of 36.1 feet and it is much larger than my TL - and FWD.
My 98 RL has a turning diameter of 36.1 feet and it is much larger than my TL - and FWD.
#17
2004 SSM/EB/5AT/Navi/RSB
My old Mazda 626 was FWD and had similar tires, but it was far easier to park here at work. I could pull right into the spaces in the parking structure, but I need to do a three-point turn to park my TL in the same spots.
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Originally Posted by CTL52
... you guys must have not owned a 01 Maxima. The TL has beautiful radius compared to the MAXIMA. I loved my car but it was such a boat. On the Contrary I think TL has a really good radius. However I can never centre my self in a parking spot.
Very funny that you mentioned this. I was about to say the exact same thing. My 2000 and 2002 Maxima had a far worse turning radius. I used to feel like I was driving a school bus when it came to tight turns. This makes me really appreciate the "tight" turning radius on my TL.
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Yeah, my '02 Maxima (and my Mom's '00 Maxima) both had a poor turning radius (40 ft.). My TL is only 0.3 ft. better but, believe it or not, I do notice the improvement. This is something that you just have to get used to and anticipate when you have to make u-turns or turn into a parking stall.
Originally Posted by carguyrob
Very funny that you mentioned this. I was about to say the exact same thing. My 2000 and 2002 Maxima had a far worse turning radius. I used to feel like I was driving a school bus when it came to tight turns. This makes me really appreciate the "tight" turning radius on my TL.
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This is the only thing I don't like about the TL...the wide turning radius. It makes parking in cramped lots a real pain.
That said, if that's the worst I can think of, then life with this car must be pretty darn good...
That said, if that's the worst I can think of, then life with this car must be pretty darn good...
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