I've had my new car for a few days now and I thought I would share my impressions for those of you who are considering the purchase of one.
Yesterday I had the opportunity of driving it on the Oakville Grade which connects Sonoma Valley with Napa Valley. This road is 10 to 15 miles long with large grade slopes, hairpin turns (both ascending and descending) and many curves in sequence that require a smooth and a quick transition.
The SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) is all that I was hoping it would be - and then some! The handling on this car is just plain FANTASTIC!! I've driven that same road in my '99 NSX on numerous occasions so I know it well - and I dare to say (on this forum) that I had as much fun driving the road on my new RL as I have on my NSX. My RL has the standard 17 inch wheels and all season tires that come standard with the car.
Do you remember the feeling of solidity you felt when you drove your first Mercedes or BMW after driving lesser cars? Let me tell you - the chassis on this car is so solid that again, I dare to say, it feels better to me than all the Mercedes and BMWs I've ever driven put together. This car is a jewel!
I already ordered my 18 inch wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport tires - I can't believe that these will improve the handling I already experienced- but we'll see.
I paid $46,000 for the car including the trunk tray, the color matched mud guards and the wheel locks. Most dealers are discounting them 1K or 2K but here in CA they are now discounting them up to $3.000. This car is absolutely, definitely, a huge bargain!!
Yesterday I had the opportunity of driving it on the Oakville Grade which connects Sonoma Valley with Napa Valley. This road is 10 to 15 miles long with large grade slopes, hairpin turns (both ascending and descending) and many curves in sequence that require a smooth and a quick transition.
The SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) is all that I was hoping it would be - and then some! The handling on this car is just plain FANTASTIC!! I've driven that same road in my '99 NSX on numerous occasions so I know it well - and I dare to say (on this forum) that I had as much fun driving the road on my new RL as I have on my NSX. My RL has the standard 17 inch wheels and all season tires that come standard with the car.
Do you remember the feeling of solidity you felt when you drove your first Mercedes or BMW after driving lesser cars? Let me tell you - the chassis on this car is so solid that again, I dare to say, it feels better to me than all the Mercedes and BMWs I've ever driven put together. This car is a jewel!
I already ordered my 18 inch wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport tires - I can't believe that these will improve the handling I already experienced- but we'll see.
I paid $46,000 for the car including the trunk tray, the color matched mud guards and the wheel locks. Most dealers are discounting them 1K or 2K but here in CA they are now discounting them up to $3.000. This car is absolutely, definitely, a huge bargain!!
