Clubnoon

I currently have a Lexus 1992 SC400 with 150K miles on it with all the add-ons, premium wheels, etc., but a/c is broken (cracked), some visible dings and scratches on exterior and interior as well. Work was already done to radiator and already replaced alternator and timing belt. I have a chance to get a 1997 Acura CL 2.2 with 114K miles, but no problems from original owner for way below market value (family friend).

I'm wondering if it's time to spring on this deal because of the Acura's less mileage and 5 years newer. Which car would be more reliable for the next few years? What problems start popping up on the CL at this mileage? Does anyone know how this CL compares with the SC400 as far as performance, power, etc.? Would anyone make this swap?

Any help I could get would be great.

kwelling12

manual or auto?

rajin_2.3cl

man forget the CL

keep the SC400 and throw in a Supra powerplant

crazy sleeper

bostonroads

since when is a stock sc400 a sleeper? coulda sworn it was bad ass enough

Clubnoon

the CL is a manual and SC is automatic.

kwelling12

The biggest problems on the CL have to do with the automatic transmissions but since its a manual thats not a problem. As far as power goes I think you will be disappointed going from the SC to the CL. The V8 in that thing over powers the 4 cyl in the CL by a long way. If the power is a concern for you I would stick with the SC, otherwise I think the 2 are pretty similar as far as features go.

CL Platano

Word..you going backwards eventhough the CL is newer. The only thing you would need to do is the timing belt and probably the control arms. Mine just went on mine at 127K and I drove it like a maniac.

SanJoseRoller

SC > CL


i may get some heat for saying that on a CL forum even tho i own a CL

arstraub

I have all kinds of problems with my 3.0, but my sister has a 2.2 and nothing ever happens to it. The only real difference is that that 2.2, in my opinion, is fairly slow. Don't get me wrong, if you need to pass someone on the highway, it's no big deal, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're used to having V-6 power.

shineynitelite

get teh sc.. my dads friend has 2 of them both with over 300,000 miles on them


they are the greatest cars EVAR

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

SC > CL

The SC400 is one of my dream cars

subbuzz

im am 1st gen 4 ever but in this case

SanJoseRoller

2JZGTE swap + SC300 =

if i had that....:happy:

krazy99cl

Man i was debating if i was going to trade my car in for sc400 too.but i thought about it and parts cost a GRIP!...not worth it unless your race hungry. stick with the CL.

bebop.fey

lexus is more reliable! =)
and it's nicer and faster and it's RWD!! DORIFUTO!!!!

teh CL

iTrader: (1)

keep the SC

lnsyone

parts for the sc cost duckets.

shineynitelite

so do the cls

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Different levels of rapeage

legendaryCL98

Sc > Cl

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

RWD>CL

ShavedH22CL

Keep the SC. the kid that lives next door to me has one and at my shop we are painting it jet black with the same bodykit as the red Votex drift soarer. he is in iraq right now but when he comes home he has a tt supra motor for it with a 6 speed, bored 40 over and a single turbo upgrade. its going to be a beast

97BlackAckCL

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ShavedH22CL

Blackack ill take pic's next time i go down to the shop. problay saturday. I think its just gutted right now. He wanted it done perfect. The whole interior is out all the windors and everything all black. it was forrest green. the body kit is f***** up i'll take some pics of that too. Shits going to screw.to bad hes moving to FL when he gets out of of Iraq. actually he should be home today its the 3rd wahooo

97BlackAckCL

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Cool, I'd love to see pics of it. Hope he makes it back safe, I may be on my way over in a month or 2

Blocked Shots

sc anyday man............i do own a cl...but eh....sc = lexus **** and v8 = ****

Blocked Shots

actually.....im gonna sort of edit the last post......sc's mileage isnt looking too good........but on the other hand the cl isnt far behind, and as we all know about the cl's into the high mileage =

teh CL

iTrader: (1)

your going over to Iraq

ShavedH22CL

Wait your goinf to iraq^^^. i thought they were taking our boys out, and they are sending you in damn that sucks

97BlackAckCL

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I might be, I work for a government contractor, and may be doing a 2-3 month tour over there to support forward command. That all depends if I get salary first or not.

ShavedH22CL

Hazard pay or something

teh CL

iTrader: (1)

that sucks

good luck though

97BlackAckCL

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160% salary, tax free if i go