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08-31-2006, 11:42 AM
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Hey Acura lovers,
I'm looking at purchasing a 1999 CL 3.0 with auto transmission and 74K mi. The car is in bangin' condition and drives pretty smoothly. I did notice that the transmission seems to hold on a little too long and shift a little rougher than most. It's not really bad but it was noticeable to me. Do you think this is a sign that the tranny is about to peter out? I don't want to buy something and then have to drop $2500 into a new transmission.
Also, is there no chirp/beep/horn sound when you lock the car with keyless entry?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
I'm looking at purchasing a 1999 CL 3.0 with auto transmission and 74K mi. The car is in bangin' condition and drives pretty smoothly. I did notice that the transmission seems to hold on a little too long and shift a little rougher than most. It's not really bad but it was noticeable to me. Do you think this is a sign that the tranny is about to peter out? I don't want to buy something and then have to drop $2500 into a new transmission.
Also, is there no chirp/beep/horn sound when you lock the car with keyless entry?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
08-31-2006, 11:53 AM
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i would take it to a shop you trust and have them give you an opinion on the tranny
you can turn the chirp on and off by holding the Lock and Option buttons.
i think you can only change it when the car is unlocked, or at least that's what mine seems like.
you can turn the chirp on and off by holding the Lock and Option buttons.
i think you can only change it when the car is unlocked, or at least that's what mine seems like.
08-31-2006, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by AznX TL
yeah.........the transmission is probably about to take a shit.
Don't buy it, unless they give you a warranty. These trannines are known to go bad, i'd tell em i want it rebuilt b4 i bought it if i were u
08-31-2006, 12:24 PM
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Dont buy it, the guy is prolly selling it because he knows the tranny is done.
Get a warrantee thats will cover it, I wouldnt even trust a mechanic if its doesnt go now, it will go at some point soon.
If you do buy it the chirp is east to turn on/off.
Get a warrantee thats will cover it, I wouldnt even trust a mechanic if its doesnt go now, it will go at some point soon.
If you do buy it the chirp is east to turn on/off.
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08-31-2006, 02:54 PM
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Yeah, I'm just not sure about that right now.... Yeah.....
08-31-2006, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by STL+3.0CL
Ummmm, yeah.... Okay?.....Grrrreat..... thanks
08-31-2006, 09:11 PM
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if i drive for a while really stomping on it, and then i go back to driving normally, it shifts really erratically for a while and then goes back to normal
did that make sense?
did that make sense?
08-31-2006, 09:56 PM
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Thanks for the responses .. I'm a new member and I'm surprised at how willing people are to help. I didn't end up buying the car after all because the asshole had "or best offer" in his ad but refused to come down a single dollar on the price. Then he tells me that "retail price is over $12K" - but retail is what a dealer would charge. He was just blowing smoke up my ass so I walked away. Thanks anyways, crew..
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08-31-2006, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CNDC
funny retail on kbb is like 7500 max
this is from a dealership near me
08-31-2006, 11:52 PM
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if the tranny is slippin,get to dippin........mine slipped for almost a year other people's blew after a couple weeks.you feeling lucky????
don't do it, look elsewhere. thats the one big thing to look at when buying one of these cars(3.0 tranny sucks).just paid $1800 to get mine done 
good luck either way
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