How to better appreciate your TL
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How to better appreciate your TL
I had to drive from the interior of BC to Vancouver for the holidays ( around 430 miles) and with the bad roads , snow and the rocks they us to sand the roads here I decided to rent a car for a week at $299 and 1200 miles included ..
I got a 2006 Taurus v6 auto with cruise and tilt and thats about it .. talk about crap for a car .. noisey ( roads were washboard with ice ) ... underpowered.... super cheap on quality. Gas milage was about the same as my TL. Only 2 pluses .. 1) Cup holders were better and the arm rests actually conformed to me a lot better than the TL ...
I got a 2006 Taurus v6 auto with cruise and tilt and thats about it .. talk about crap for a car .. noisey ( roads were washboard with ice ) ... underpowered.... super cheap on quality. Gas milage was about the same as my TL. Only 2 pluses .. 1) Cup holders were better and the arm rests actually conformed to me a lot better than the TL ...
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Nah .. so I didn't have to beat the crap out of mine on the trip .. which it would have .. so far in 2 winters I have 3 very small rock chips and I want to keep it that way.
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I drove a Ford Taurus rental when I had some work between Oakland and Napa in NoCal- it wasn't as comfy, quiet or fast as the TL, but it wasn't as underpowered or noisy as the Chrysler Cirrus or PT Cruisers, and seemed to feel/respond better than the 4 cylinder Camry rentals. Gas mileage in the Taurus was worse than the TL for the 200 or so mixed miles. The PT Cruiser I had earlier this year only got 22 mpg during the week I had it.
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Yes-- you'll appreciate the TL a lot after driving most rental cars for a couple of days or more.
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I had to drive from the interior of BC to Vancouver for the holidays ( around 430 miles) and with the bad roads , snow and the rocks they us to sand the roads here I decided to rent a car for a week at $299 and 1200 miles included ..
I got a 2006 Taurus v6 auto with cruise and tilt and thats about it .. talk about crap for a car .. noisey ( roads were washboard with ice ) ... underpowered.... super cheap on quality. Gas milage was about the same as my TL. Only 2 pluses .. 1) Cup holders were better and the arm rests actually conformed to me a lot better than the TL ...
I got a 2006 Taurus v6 auto with cruise and tilt and thats about it .. talk about crap for a car .. noisey ( roads were washboard with ice ) ... underpowered.... super cheap on quality. Gas milage was about the same as my TL. Only 2 pluses .. 1) Cup holders were better and the arm rests actually conformed to me a lot better than the TL ...
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my TL got stuck in front of my house...thus, i used my mom's rx350 for 3 weeks. finally got my child out today - took her for a long drive. oh how i missed her...
lol reunited NEVERTHELESS!!!
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Three and a half years ago, my wife and I were invited to a family wedding which was in Alexandria with the reception being in the Old Town section. Rather than take either one of my 3G TL's into that area, I rented a brand new Volkswagon Pissant.. err, Pissat. Nothing about that car came close to comparing with the TL, especially mine since mine's a manual. The sound system, the A/C, handling and road feel, roominess.. nothing was as good as the 3G TL. It was a very nice looking car, but I found myself itching to tell people that it was just a rental and our real cars were home safe in our garage. The only thing really good about the Passat was the fact that it kept our TL's from getting damaged or stolen. The $60 was well spent for that kind of peace of mind.
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Three and a half years ago, my wife and I were invited to a family wedding which was in Alexandria with the reception being in the Old Town section. Rather than take either one of my 3G TL's into that area, I rented a brand new Volkswagon Pissant.. err, Pissat. Nothing about that car came close to comparing with the TL, especially mine since mine's a manual. The sound system, the A/C, handling and road feel, roominess.. nothing was as good as the 3G TL. It was a very nice looking car, but I found myself itching to tell people that it was just a rental and our real cars were home safe in our garage. The only thing really good about the Passat was the fact that it kept our TL's from getting damaged or stolen. The $60 was well spent for that kind of peace of mind.
If it was an entry level Passat then some of your comments are valid.. I came from an 03 Passat GLX and I'll tell you .. the TL falls short in a few areas compared to it. 5 levels of heated seats that actually worked quickly... rain sensing wipers.... leather that was heads above the TL for quality... body fit and finish was far superior ... better paint quality and body parts color match. Climatronic that is far superior to the TL... no rattles ...
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I had to drive from the interior of BC to Vancouver for the holidays ( around 430 miles) and with the bad roads , snow and the rocks they us to sand the roads here I decided to rent a car for a week at $299 and 1200 miles included ..
I got a 2006 Taurus v6 auto with cruise and tilt and thats about it .. talk about crap for a car .. noisey ( roads were washboard with ice ) ... underpowered.... super cheap on quality. Gas milage was about the same as my TL. Only 2 pluses .. 1) Cup holders were better and the arm rests actually conformed to me a lot better than the TL ...
I got a 2006 Taurus v6 auto with cruise and tilt and thats about it .. talk about crap for a car .. noisey ( roads were washboard with ice ) ... underpowered.... super cheap on quality. Gas milage was about the same as my TL. Only 2 pluses .. 1) Cup holders were better and the arm rests actually conformed to me a lot better than the TL ...
I was so happy to get my girl back
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If it was an entry level Passat then some of your comments are valid.. I came from an 03 Passat GLX and I'll tell you .. the TL falls short in a few areas compared to it. 5 levels of heated seats that actually worked quickly... rain sensing wipers.... leather that was heads above the TL for quality... body fit and finish was far superior ... better paint quality and body parts color match. Climatronic that is far superior to the TL... no rattles ...
Anyway, the rental Passat mentioned above was not even in the same league as my '04 manual TL.
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It's a little odd that people are renting cars and paying extra money instead of driving their TL.
C'mon people...the TL is a 30k car. Not a 300k car.
Unless you are on business or vacation in another State where you flew there.
C'mon people...the TL is a 30k car. Not a 300k car.
Unless you are on business or vacation in another State where you flew there.
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Besides, cars don't heal.
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i had my car in for service and Acura was out of loaners, so enterprise gave me A PT Cruiser, then a Colbalt with crank windows
. talk about crap, couldnt wait to get back into mine
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To each his own, my friend. My car, be it $20K or $40K or more is my car. That means no valet parking, care taking where she sits, and my decision to take as to how I treat her and own her. Whether or not I rent a car to save my car from any potential harm and gain me peace of mind is my business and mine alone. The price has absolutely little or nothing to do with it. The fact that it's my property has everything to do with it.
Besides, cars don't heal.
Besides, cars don't heal.
I'm not saying don't take care of your car. But to rent a car seems a tad bit too much.
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Took my TL up the mountains yesterday for some fun in the snow. The TL was lowered and it didn't stop me from the elements. The car is filthy from all the snow and salt. So this gives me time to baby her again. Also I have been getting 18mpg/city so it was good to see it getting low-hi of 27-40mpg/highway from the trip.
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I was *thrilled* to drive an 08 Mitsubishi Galant for a couple days while on a trip. A few things I couldn't believe: the shifter had a screw hole placed such that I felt it every time I touched the shifter, the engine sounded like it had rocks in it, i felt like i was sitting in a fishbowl because all of the glass is so big.
Love my TL
-edit- just configured a galant on the mitsubishicars.com website. Fully loaded, it's 30 grand. I bought my TL for 30.5
LOVE MY TL!!!
Love my TL
-edit- just configured a galant on the mitsubishicars.com website. Fully loaded, it's 30 grand. I bought my TL for 30.5
LOVE MY TL!!!
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I rented a Nissan Armada during a recent trip, and it was actually nice for a big SUV. I was the first to rent it, so when people were eyeing it's newness, I wanted to tell them "my real car is much nicer"
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LOL. So I guess you don't drive anywhere where there are other people to avoid parking in the street where it might get dinged or bumper scraped? Or maybe just leave your car in the garage so that there is no wear and tear as well?
I'm not saying don't take care of your car. But to rent a car seems a tad bit too much.![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
I'm not saying don't take care of your car. But to rent a car seems a tad bit too much.
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Renting a car to save my car is not one bit "too much" in my opinion. I love my property and want to take care of it. Be it my cars or my guns or my boats (when I have a boat) or my house. Property is sacrosanct.
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$300 bucks to save the winter wear & tear on your car for this road trip seems reasonable to me.
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I fly from time to time for my job. I was in Arkansas for a week two weeks ago and got a Chrysler Sebring. After five days with that car, it is clear to me why they are going out of business. I always try to get a Toyota camry. The car is plain and all but it sure is a nice driving car. American car builders need to step it up.
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I drive my moms 01 Accord and it makes me appreciate my TL. Hell I drive my dads 07 RX400H and it still makes me appreciate my TL. I'm very attached to my car.
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I had to drive from the interior of BC to Vancouver for the holidays ( around 430 miles) and with the bad roads , snow and the rocks they us to sand the roads here I decided to rent a car for a week at $299 and 1200 miles included ..
I got a 2006 Taurus v6 auto with cruise and tilt and thats about it .. talk about crap for a car .. noisey ( roads were washboard with ice ) ... underpowered.... super cheap on quality. Gas milage was about the same as my TL. Only 2 pluses .. 1) Cup holders were better and the arm rests actually conformed to me a lot better than the TL ...
I got a 2006 Taurus v6 auto with cruise and tilt and thats about it .. talk about crap for a car .. noisey ( roads were washboard with ice ) ... underpowered.... super cheap on quality. Gas milage was about the same as my TL. Only 2 pluses .. 1) Cup holders were better and the arm rests actually conformed to me a lot better than the TL ...
By the way, I dunno how you managed the drive. How were the Highways? You take Coquihalla? I couldn't even get out of my driveway!!!
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I left Last thursday to Delaware from New york on my TL. about 300 miles round trip. Saturday, I drove my TL from New York to Richmond, VA, stayed for a day, drove around with a friend and drove back, around 800 miles.
All good, On the way back to new york, when i was on I95 in NJ, I think, I saw another TL driver and I could tell he was checking me out, so he got up behind me and i popped my hazards, he drove in front of me and popped his hazards as well and i flashed my lights, we followed each other for a few miles zipping through traffic and parted ways when he had to get off at the exit![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Was a fun drive!
All good, On the way back to new york, when i was on I95 in NJ, I think, I saw another TL driver and I could tell he was checking me out, so he got up behind me and i popped my hazards, he drove in front of me and popped his hazards as well and i flashed my lights, we followed each other for a few miles zipping through traffic and parted ways when he had to get off at the exit
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Was a fun drive!
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I rented a 2008 Dodge Caliber for a week. The A-Pillars in that thing are like oak tree trunks. It was slow, and it was quiet until you put the pedal all the way down.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Only thing good, I'm growing fond of CVT's. I wouldn't want one for my "toy car" or anything to have fun in. But as an everyday driver, or a highway cruiser, I love the smooth feel. It like flows through intersections. Otherwise, car really blowed.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Only thing good, I'm growing fond of CVT's. I wouldn't want one for my "toy car" or anything to have fun in. But as an everyday driver, or a highway cruiser, I love the smooth feel. It like flows through intersections. Otherwise, car really blowed.