Acura CL car help/buy question
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Acura CL car help/buy question
Hey guys what's going on...I might be financing a 1999 Acura 3.0 CL Coupe at a dealership....The price on it is $7,988...It has 91,429 miles on..I looked at it the other day and test drove it...Drove very smooth with a V6 in it and looked great...Just had a few blemishes on it but didn't bother me since I'm going to paint it anyway after the new year..The inside was almost perfect...Has the premium package and overall I liked it alot...The car only had 1 owner and I like that about it..I went for 3.0CL because my 2 cousins have the 3.2 TLs and my brother has a 3.2CL...I had to go the other direction and be different and I really liked the car alot..Here are some pics of the car so tell me what you guys think about it..Feel free to post your experience with your cars and if anybody knows where I can get different lights for it then post it up..Thanks in advance..You guys are always great when someone needs an opinion... 
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Originally Posted by Diplomat2387
Hey guys what's going on...I might be financing a 1999 Acura 3.0 CL Coupe at a dealership....The price on it is $7,988...It has 91,429 miles on..I looked at it the other day and test drove it...Drove very smooth with a V6 in it and looked great...Just had a few blemishes on it but didn't bother me since I'm going to paint it anyway after the new year..The inside was almost perfect...Has the premium package and overall I liked it alot...The car only had 1 owner and I like that about it..I went for 3.0CL because my 2 cousins have the 3.2 TLs and my brother has a 3.2CL...I had to go the other direction and be different and I really liked the car alot..Here are some pics of the car so tell me what you guys think about it..Feel free to post your experience with your cars and if anybody knows where I can get different lights for it then post it up..Thanks in advance..You guys are always great when someone needs an opinion...
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Sounds a bit high on the price side, considering by Sept. the prices traditionally will drop a bit more since the model year becomes older.
Keep in mind I've got the '99 2.3CL with the Prelude manual short shift mod, so I do enjoy the 1st-gen CL.
The 2.3L 4-cyl is strong enough for most daily usage, especially when adding a few mods like UR underdrive crank pulley, exhaust and other tweaks.
I would suggest staying away from the 3.0L 6-cyl with Auto -- since so many others have had problems with the Auto tranny dying out.
If you can swing it, consider buying a newer gen CL, and by all means go for manual tranny-- nothing beats stick.
Just my $0.02
Keep in mind I've got the '99 2.3CL with the Prelude manual short shift mod, so I do enjoy the 1st-gen CL.
The 2.3L 4-cyl is strong enough for most daily usage, especially when adding a few mods like UR underdrive crank pulley, exhaust and other tweaks.
I would suggest staying away from the 3.0L 6-cyl with Auto -- since so many others have had problems with the Auto tranny dying out.
If you can swing it, consider buying a newer gen CL, and by all means go for manual tranny-- nothing beats stick.
Just my $0.02
08-31-2007, 10:55 PM
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I have never seen a 1st-gen CL go for that price anywhere. But you seem to be very impressed, but as diplomat and zguy said, the auto tranny on 1st- and 2nd-gen CLs (and TLs) are very prone to transmission problems. At 91K, the Tranny must have had at least one tranny replacement or rebuild, apparently very recently judging by the price and the smoothness of the car. get a manual if you can, but if you really like the car, go for it.
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09-01-2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Type-Superman
I have never seen a 1st-gen CL go for that price anywhere. But you seem to be very impressed, but as diplomat and zguy said, the auto tranny on 1st- and 2nd-gen CLs (and TLs) are very prone to transmission problems. At 91K, the Tranny must have had at least one tranny replacement or rebuild, apparently very recently judging by the price and the smoothness of the car. get a manual if you can, but if you really like the car, go for it.
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Originally Posted by Diplomat2387
I seen the carfax and it said nothing about it being replaced...I never knew they had transmission problems...I know the 01' CLs have transmission problems because my brother had to get his done a little while after he bought his...I will definitely be getting a warranty on the transmission,engine,& water pump...I am already in the process of submitting a credit application and everything and just thought it was a good car..Ughhh I hate that I heard this stuff about this car..I though they were good cars because my brother had 1 before and he didn't have to do anything with his car and he drives his a lot more aggressive then I would..Anybody else who has transmission stories please chime in and tell me at what mileage and whatever info u have..
09-01-2007, 02:49 PM
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Doesn't matter if you take it easy or drive it crazy, the just like to go out on their own. I would highely suggest a tranny cooler install as soon as you purchase.
09-01-2007, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by saiko_cl_duck
Doesn't matter if you take it easy or drive it crazy, the just like to go out on their own. I would highely suggest a tranny cooler install as soon as you purchase.
09-01-2007, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Type-Superman
I have never seen a 1st-gen CL go for that price anywhere. But you seem to be very impressed, but as diplomat and zguy said, the auto tranny on 1st- and 2nd-gen CLs (and TLs) are very prone to transmission problems. At 91K, the Tranny must have had at least one tranny replacement or rebuild, apparently very recently judging by the price and the smoothness of the car. get a manual if you can, but if you really like the car, go for it.
BTW. If you get rid of the wheels anytime soon I got first dibs. And no dont listen to people saying blaa blaa blaa 91K blaa tranny rebuilt once blaa blaa. There are people on here with 200K+ still on the first tranny.
09-01-2007, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SupraManAG
Ok. Listen. You like the car? Does it drive nice? Take it. In my opinion its a little expensive but then again it depends on your location. As long as you are aware of the tranny issues and H22s beating the J30 then you are fine. Its a clean wip.
BTW. If you get rid of the wheels anytime soon I got first dibs. And no dont listen to people saying blaa blaa blaa 91K blaa tranny rebuilt once blaa blaa. There are people on here with 200K+ still on the first tranny.
BTW. If you get rid of the wheels anytime soon I got first dibs. And no dont listen to people saying blaa blaa blaa 91K blaa tranny rebuilt once blaa blaa. There are people on here with 200K+ still on the first tranny.
09-02-2007, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Diplomat2387
Where would I get that and how much does it cost to get and put in..?..And I don't know much about cars but what exactly does it do..?..Does it cool the transmission or certain parts in the transmission..?
It mounts to the front of your radiator. You take off the return line on the transmission, run it to the cooler, and run the new hose back the the return plug on the radiator. It further cools the tranny fluid after it comes out of the the radiator, thus keeping your tranny from becoming too warm.
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Originally Posted by saiko_cl_duck
It mounts to the front of your radiator. You take off the return line on the transmission, run it to the cooler, and run the new hose back the the return plug on the radiator. It further cools the tranny fluid after it comes out of the the radiator, thus keeping your tranny from becoming too warm.
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09-03-2007, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Congrats, don't be a stranger
09-04-2007, 01:19 PM
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Oh I won't...I'm sure you will be seeing alot of threads made by me asking questions...I'm sure I will use the search button first though..Thanks
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Originally Posted by Diplomat2387
Oh I know..I will look at those spots 1st...
09-04-2007, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
n00b guide and search will help a lot, but we're still here to help as well
09-05-2007, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AcAttAcK98
Yeah man talk them down!!.. I paid 1500 for my 98 3.0 CL it had 94,6##. well considering all this stuff I have (had) to fix on it I guess it was a win,win.. to eaches own brother... goodluck..
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Someone is selling their '97 CL 2.2 for $4500 w/ 45K on it in the Black Market Forum, check it out:
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-97-acura-cl-2-2-a-373301/
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-97-acura-cl-2-2-a-373301/
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Originally Posted by gotguinness?
Someone is selling their '97 CL 2.2 for $4500 w/ 45K on it in the Black Market Forum, check it out:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373301
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373301
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I got my hayden off ebay, it's a great tranny cooler, and I installed it myself 
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I got my hayden off ebay, it's a great tranny cooler, and I installed it myself
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Originally Posted by gotguinness?
Can you use these on Manual trannys as well and how easy adnhow long do they take to install??
What model should I be looking at for a 2.3 5 spd???
What model should I be looking at for a 2.3 5 spd???
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Originally Posted by Diplomat2387
I would like to know what model also for a 3.0CL Automatic...?
They are universal, you can use them on manuals too as far as I know, all they do is connect to the 2 tranny lines, coming in and out of the radiator and tranny. I used this diy guide to do mine.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171841
Install is very simple, remove tranny line, route to front of rad, mount cooler, connect line from tranny to cooler, use line provided, cut to length and run from cooler to line on radiator. Don't need to mess with return lines.
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I got the Hayden model #OC-1677 Race Transmission Oil Cooler.
They are universal, you can use them on manuals too as far as I know, all they do is connect to the 2 tranny lines, coming in and out of the radiator and tranny. I used this diy guide to do mine.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171841
Install is very simple, remove tranny line, route to front of rad, mount cooler, connect line from tranny to cooler, use line provided, cut to length and run from cooler to line on radiator. Don't need to mess with return lines.
They are universal, you can use them on manuals too as far as I know, all they do is connect to the 2 tranny lines, coming in and out of the radiator and tranny. I used this diy guide to do mine.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171841
Install is very simple, remove tranny line, route to front of rad, mount cooler, connect line from tranny to cooler, use line provided, cut to length and run from cooler to line on radiator. Don't need to mess with return lines.
..And how much would that model cost..Like a price range??
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Originally Posted by Diplomat2387
That Hayden model is still good even if I don't race correct.?..I just drive and stuff lol..If that makes sense lol....And how much would that model cost..Like a price range??
..And how much would that model cost..Like a price range??
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Originally Posted by Diplomat2387
That Hayden model is still good even if I don't race correct.?..I just drive and stuff lol..If that makes sense lol....And how much would that model cost..Like a price range??
..And how much would that model cost..Like a price range??http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=...yden+transaver
And it's just a more heavy duty version it doesn't have to be for racing. It looks nicer too.
The cheaper "tubulur" design just looks
in my opinion. And doesn't cool as well
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
$30-50
http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=...yden+transaver
And it's just a more heavy duty version it doesn't have to be for racing. It looks nicer too.
The cheaper "tubulur" design just looks in my opinion. And doesn't cool as well
http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=...yden+transaver
And it's just a more heavy duty version it doesn't have to be for racing. It looks nicer too.
The cheaper "tubulur" design just looks
in my opinion. And doesn't cool as well
09-06-2007, 02:33 PM
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I have a CL 3.0 Flamenco Blk w blk leather clean as a pin with 92K. It is a clean car inside and out. It is currently 4 sale. If you are interested in viewing pics let me know.
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