1997 CL 2.2 or Lexus SC400?
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1997 CL 2.2 or Lexus SC400?
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by rajin_2.3cl
man forget the CL
keep the SC400 and throw in a Supra powerplant
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keep the SC400 and throw in a Supra powerplant
crazy sleeper
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since when is a stock sc400 a sleeper? coulda sworn it was bad ass enough
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SC > CL
The SC400 is one of my dream cars
The SC400 is one of my dream cars
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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.
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
so do the cls
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Originally Posted by legendaryCL98
Sc > Cl
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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
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Originally Posted by 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
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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
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Originally Posted by 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
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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 =
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Originally Posted by SilverCL97
your going over to Iraq ![Scratch](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/scratch.gif)
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Originally Posted by ShavedH22CL
Hazard pay or something
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