F23CL757

Will this work for 2.3?

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

yes, like I said they are universal

F23CL757

But I see many versions.. Some smaller, some bigger. Which would be best?

F23CL757

NVM that, ill go with the one in the DIY. Thankx though. BTW, does this effect anything in the winter?

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Nope, your tranny fluid still heats up

F23CL757

Good deal, you would think they would include these stock on cars now a days.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

They do, your CL has one, in the radiator, it's just not strong enough Your tranny lines run through the radiator, that's the line you tap off for the external cooler

F23CL757

See, I learn something new everyday lol.

Diplomat2387

Hey guys whats going on..I need your help again lol...Here are the 2 cars I looked at today..The car above fell through...So here are 2 more I checked out..


- 1997 Acura 2.2CL
- $6995
- Kelly Blue Book Value $7060
- 96,986 Miles
- 4 Cylinder/Automatic Transmission
- Gray Leather Interior
- Primrose Metallic Exterior
- CD/Radio
- Power Windows/Locks
- Looked great cosmetically..Didn't get to test drive it yet, I will on Wednesday probably.


- 1997 Acura 3.0CL
- $6996
- Kelly Blue Book Value $8385
- 73,405 Miles
- V6 Cylinder/Automatic Transmission
- Gray Cloth Interior
- Dark Green Exterior
- CD/Radio
- Power Windows/Locks
- Looked okay cosmetically..They started it up and it sounded kind of loud..I think it was because of the muffler..They said they were going to be doing work on it (i.e. brakes,stuff like that I think)...I will be test driving this Wednesday also if it is ready.

I just want your guys advice on these cars...Tell me what you think..I don't have experience with cars or anything like that...Let me know please..Thank you guys again..And can a mod maybe change the title to this thread to something like (Acura CL car help/buy question)...Thank you again

97BlackAckCL

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Title changed per request

Diplomat2387

Thank you...Any advice on these cars 97BLACKACKCL..?

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

I like the green one better, cuz I like the color it's rare, and it's a 3.0. Check the tranny shifts carefully and try to get an extended warranty, or get the 2.2 and drop an h22 prelude motor in it

Danil ACE

The bumper on the tanish silver cl looks misaligned?

I used to have a 97 3.0 in that green color. Nice color, looks great when clean

The prices listed are a bit much though.

Also, since I sold my cl a little over a month ago, maybe I can give you some advice. Make sure you test drive it with the car being cold!!! I cannot stress this enough. One of the reasons that I sold my car was because when it wasn't yet warmed up, it would jerk at a stop and sometime when I gave it gas, rev up to 4,000 something RPM then engage 1st gear, which resulted in me spinning the wheels. However, once it was all warmed up, everything was buttery smooth.

gotguinness?

Where do you live?? Zip code? Autotrader usually is very helpful, i found my CL there...you can def. talk them down BTW.

Diplomat2387

06706...I look almost everyday..I'm going to finance right now because I don't have all the cash at the moment..

Diplomat2387

I like the green 1 too because it had lower mileage...It has cloth but I don't really care about leather that much...I will test drive both and see how they drive...They offer extended warranties on their cars so I will definitely be getting 1 for sure no ifs ands or buts...The green 1 didn't look as cosmetically good as the primrose 1 but I will be getting it painted a different color anyway..

gotguinness?

The last few listed look pretty good both mielage and price wise.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=&keywordsfyc=

Diplomat2387

Yeah those are closer to NY..I'm trying to stay away from the 1s far from me though because if something goes wrong with the car then I would have to drive it all the way out there or tow it..I want to try to get 1 closer to where I live...The 1st car is the 1 I actually am going to look at tomorrow hopefully..Pray that they fix everything on it guys..

Diplomat2387

Hey guys whats going on..I think I am going to get this car...I went today and test drove and it drove very good..And I am going in on Monday to finalize it...I am going with this car because I am still young and don't have the money to buy a car flat out right now..So I am going to finance it...It is a 1998 2.3CL Automatic..The car is $7995...It has about 93K miles on it..It is blue-green with tan leather..The car looked very good cosmetically also and the interior is perfect..Tell me what you guys think of it..

saiko_cl_duck

if you're gonna get a 2.x, get a manual, the auto in that is not fun.

Diplomat2387

Well I don't know how to drive manual and won't be able to learn on a new car I buy...

DoubleSh0t

iTrader: (1)

Just makes sure it shifts smoothly, the CL auto transmissions have a tendency to, well, die. There's a number of threads about it around here. It looks like the car is in good shape though. It looks like the premium edition though, which is a nice upgrade.

Diplomat2387

Yes I believe it is the premium edition..It shifted smoothly to me..And I didn't let it warm or anything..Had it started for about 2 minutes then cut it off and then took it for a test drive..It was pretty smooth...I plan on getting an extended warranty anyway...I had another question as well, where do you guys suggest I get a keyless entry remote from, it doesn't come with 1 I don't think?...I seen 1 online on ebay for about $46 shipped brand new...

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Clean, hope u get it. I love the green

Diplomat2387

Thank you man...I appreciate all the help you and the other people gave...I will be back for more..LoL..

Diplomat2387

Hey guys I should be going to pick the car up today..They detailed it and did an inspection I was told..I was wondering the '98 2.3CL have a chip(transponder) in the key..?...I was thinking of maybe getting 1 of those switchblade keys or something and was wondering..

Dicorp

i think the 98/99 have transpoders...not 100% on that

Diplomat2387

I thought I read somewhere that they did too..If anyone can come in and let me know that would be great..

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

They do have an imobilizer in the 98-99 yes

Diplomat2387

OK..I seen a switchblade key on ebay...It doesn't have a transponder in it..Do any of you have switchblade keys that you have bought or something..?..Its just a thought I had about them because I seen them on ebay..

JStoops

i've seen people take the switchblade bodies from newer cars and put in the cut key blade and the remote guts into the new unit.

sorry if that doesn't make sense but i'll find a pic

Diplomat2387

I would rather just buy...I need an extra anyway since my car didn't come with 1..Does anyone know how much Acura charges for an extra key...I think I need to get it done because the '98 and up have chips in them I believe..

underst8

Dealer charged me $40 for my 01 CL key. I like the car a lot, the green does look nice. Just clear corners, a slight drop, and tints and your set!. Just curious - what color do you plan on painting it?

Diplomat2387

IDK I have a few colors in mind..Maybe a blue or like grayish blue..Not sure yet..And was the $40 for cutting and everything(i.e. using the computer to make the key recognize your car)...?

underst8

anyone notice that civi in the background of the second pic up there? looks clean. Si?

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

u can get tl switchblades i heard, but u have to get them programmed

Diplomat2387

Does anyone know how much Acura would charge to cut and program them..?

Diplomat2387

Just called Acura and the guy told me about $37 to cut and program a extra key...And I also asked him about the keyless entry remote and he said about $52...I think I may get 1 off ebay...Save like $10 bucks..I couldn't find the FCC ID under my seat though on the box...I'm sure the '98 have keyless fobs right..?

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

they all do

Diplomat2387

OK kool...I really wanted a switchblade key..I'm sure the Acura dealership would bitch if I bought a blank switchblade key with transponder..