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Not really...I've had it 3 months and was considering selling it because of the persistent vibration at 55+ mph, numerous rattles, and a ride so rough I thought I had cracked a tooth. However, thanks to the information in these forums and a receptive, straightforward, no nonsense service rep and manager at Palm Beach Acura, I'm driving what seems like a totally different vehicle.

All was fixed in one overnight visit to the service department. Told them the issues, the car was evaluated and when I picked it up the next day...I left 100% rattle free and riding much smoother thanks to a new rear strut and one new rim. Both of which were defective and covered under warranty.

The steering wheel vibe was now barely noticeable and the handling was much improved. The service rep acknowledged the EL42 tire issue and admitted these tires, in his opinion, "were a mistake at the factory for this car". Considering all the info on the forums, I wasn't even going to try to approach the topic of replacing the tires. I just got rid of those OEM POS tires, and put on some Falken 512's and WOW, what a difference!!! Now rides like it's on rails and NOT A VIBE TO BE FOUND!!!

rets

So what they do?? What issues did you have before??? Could you list them...

04AcuraTL

u got my hopes up bout the 700$ dollar bit

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Issues:

1. Excessive vibration in steering wheel and up through floorboard starting at 55 mph and intensifying w/acceleration.
2. Constant rattle coming from R & L rear cabin, which I could not actually pinpoint.

Dealer action(s):

1. Replaced broken/defective R rear strut.
2. Replaced out-of-round L rear rim.

My action(s)...the $700:

1. Falken XE 512's
2. One full tank of Sunoco premium

Result:

Sweet ride!

rets

Thanks for listing all the info here...


Btw, $700 seems a little pricey for 512s. Do you buy the road hazard insurance, too?

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Here's actual breakdown:

Falken XE 512's $594.74

Road Hazard $54.24

One tank Sunoco $28.32

Total $672.30

...I rounded up