Just drove a 2002 RL
02-28-2005, 08:08 PM
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Just drove a 2002 RL
MAN! I think I love this car! It's for my better half (he's actually looking for a 2000), but man was it ever beautiful. The engine and transmission were exceptionally smooth (it wasn't as eager as my 1st gen TL to downshift though), and the cabin was really well insulated from noise. The Bose sound system was amazing too! And the seats were so nice, it was really easy to get a good comfy driving position. The car really felt like it cost over $50000.
02-28-2005, 08:57 PM
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Think of it as a heavier 1st gen 3.2 TL with a (somehow) more excellent highway ride and fancy leather.
What did you think of the steering? Numb? Too much boost?
02-28-2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Think of it as a heavier 1st gen 3.2 TL with a (somehow) more excellent highway ride and fancy leather.
What did you think of the steering? Numb? Too much boost?
03-01-2005, 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by youngTL
It was a little disconnected with regards to road feel through the steering. It didn't "engage" me like my 1st gen TL does. Although the overboosted steering (and yeah it is overboosted), was nice FEELING in my hands, it contributed to the overall smooth feeling of the car. Maybe that's a good thing, maybe not.
Its the steering that kills it for me. I'd probably replace the steering components with 1st gen TL parts for more road feel. I don't like it overboosted.
03-09-2005, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dallison
it def needs to have better steering, mine does not handle well, but it also could be the stock bichelins
Lack of steering feel?
I've noticed both. The steering is a bit overboosted and has NO roadfeel.
The bodyroll I dont mind too much as I do mostly straight-line driving on the freeway.
I wish I could swap my TL's steering into an RL (it IS possible by the way), retain the road feel and have a GREAT cruiser car.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
...I wish I could swap my TL's steering into an RL (it IS possible by the way), retain the road feel and have a GREAT cruiser car.
I agree, the RL's steering is too artificial...though no where near as bad as other vehicles out there. I personally prefer a heavier steering feel, and I wish the suspension was stiffer. But the new RL solves these problems...it's great.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Lots of body roll?
Lack of steering feel?
I've noticed both. The steering is a bit overboosted and has NO roadfeel.
The bodyroll I dont mind too much as I do mostly straight-line driving on the freeway.
I wish I could swap my TL's steering into an RL (it IS possible by the way), retain the road feel and have a GREAT cruiser car.
Lack of steering feel?
I've noticed both. The steering is a bit overboosted and has NO roadfeel.
The bodyroll I dont mind too much as I do mostly straight-line driving on the freeway.
I wish I could swap my TL's steering into an RL (it IS possible by the way), retain the road feel and have a GREAT cruiser car.
on and off ramps i have to slow down more than my other cars, the lack of steering feel is one i miss, and body roll isnt that bad.
i need to get teh wheels rebalanced, it vibrates a little, i had the dealership do em on the last service, but sometimes it seems like they don't do as good a job as other places.
i just started driving it again since the weather broke and roads are pretty clean, and man do i miss it, that baby just pampers you. i have noticed that my mileage is only about 15mpg in town.
i have searched for a k&n filter of some type but no luck
03-19-2005, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dallison
on and off ramps i have to slow down more than my other cars, the lack of steering feel is one i miss, and body roll isnt that bad.
i need to get teh wheels rebalanced, it vibrates a little, i had the dealership do em on the last service, but sometimes it seems like they don't do as good a job as other places.
i just started driving it again since the weather broke and roads are pretty clean, and man do i miss it, that baby just pampers you. i have noticed that my mileage is only about 15mpg in town.
i have searched for a k&n filter of some type but no luck
i need to get teh wheels rebalanced, it vibrates a little, i had the dealership do em on the last service, but sometimes it seems like they don't do as good a job as other places.
i just started driving it again since the weather broke and roads are pretty clean, and man do i miss it, that baby just pampers you. i have noticed that my mileage is only about 15mpg in town.
i have searched for a k&n filter of some type but no luck
03-21-2005, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dallison
on and off ramps i have to slow down more than my other cars, the lack of steering feel is one i miss, and body roll isnt that bad.
i need to get teh wheels rebalanced, it vibrates a little, i had the dealership do em on the last service, but sometimes it seems like they don't do as good a job as other places.
i just started driving it again since the weather broke and roads are pretty clean, and man do i miss it, that baby just pampers you. i have noticed that my mileage is only about 15mpg in town.
i have searched for a k&n filter of some type but no luck
i need to get teh wheels rebalanced, it vibrates a little, i had the dealership do em on the last service, but sometimes it seems like they don't do as good a job as other places.
i just started driving it again since the weather broke and roads are pretty clean, and man do i miss it, that baby just pampers you. i have noticed that my mileage is only about 15mpg in town.
i have searched for a k&n filter of some type but no luck
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I've had RL's as loaners and got around 17 in the city and 25 on the highway, which is consistent with the EPA numbers.
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