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RH77 · 08-25-2008, 10:23 PM

In a bit of irony, I'm currently renting a 2008 Avalon Touring for a work trip (a first time rental).

Truthfully, I'm pretty impressed. There's an LCD screen in the dash that displays tank FE, distance to empty, duration of trip, and outside temp (including radio info and climate control).

~200 miles of driving mostly 70 MPH resulted in a 33.2 MPG trip.

Handling is taught but not abusive. It's a nice compromise.

Power is abundant: 268 hp from a 3.5L, V-6. With the 6-speed transmission, the power delivery feels like a V-8. Cruising at 65-70 shows engine speeds of 1700-2000 RPM.

It's slow to downshift through the gears when power is needed, but that's under hard acceleration. So far it's a pretty nice large car.

We'll see how it does around town the next 3 days...

RH77

08-25-2008, 10:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
RH77 Experimental Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas City Area Posts: 1,313 Teggy - '98 Integra LS 90 day: 34.81 mpg (US)	In a bit of irony, I'm currently renting a 2008 Avalon Touring for a work trip (a first time rental). Truthfully, I'm pretty impressed. There's an LCD screen in the dash that displays tank FE, distance to empty, duration of trip, and outside temp (including radio info and climate control). ~200 miles of driving mostly 70 MPH resulted in a 33.2 MPG trip. Handling is taught but not abusive. It's a nice compromise. Power is abundant: 268 hp from a 3.5L, V-6. With the 6-speed transmission, the power delivery feels like a V-8. Cruising at 65-70 shows engine speeds of 1700-2000 RPM. It's slow to downshift through the gears when power is needed, but that's under hard acceleration. So far it's a pretty nice large car. We'll see how it does around town the next 3 days... RH77 __________________ _______1998 Acura Integra 3-Door, Automatic _______