Need advice on a 98 Acura 2.3 CL
#1
Need advice on a 98 Acura 2.3 CL
Hi, I found a 1998 Acuara 2.3 CL and it really cought my eye. The only thing that bothers me is the mileages. It has 218000 km (135 500 miles) but the car runs great, the body is in excellent shape and the interior is clean. There's some customisation done to it such as intake, exhaust, lowering springs and upragded 17" alloys. My question is what can i expect from this car with this much mileage? Does it still have lots of life in it? Will I need to make big, expensive repairs on it?
Tell my what you think please.
Thank you.
p.s. if you have a 98 or 99 2.3 CL for sale in Barrie/Toronto area(Canada) please let me know i might be interested.
Tell my what you think please.
Thank you.
p.s. if you have a 98 or 99 2.3 CL for sale in Barrie/Toronto area(Canada) please let me know i might be interested.
#2
As long as the car has been regularly maintained on time (such having the oil/filter changed when needed, water pump changed, timing belt change,d and etc.), then you shouldn't expect any expensive repairs. With that mileage, just make sure that the water pump and timing belt have been changed already. And if it's an auto transmission make sure it's working properly and not slipping. I hear those auto's can be problematic, but it's more common with the 3.0's. Basically, if the car has been taken care of and not abused then it should last you a while. I hope this helps and good luck.
#3
Anything over 200 will usually run you into EGR territory. I had to clean/replace mine (clean out the carbon/replace the egr valve) at 240,000kms. I wouldn't let that hold you back though. Check out the front end suspension too - make sure your cv joints/ball joints...etc - all that kinda stuff is in good shape too (no rips in boots, no clicking noice when turning...)
#5
shit i bought my 2.3 cl for 4 grand with 145k on it.. and now it like 155 i think LOL run great! all i need to do now is replace the radiator and i want to hook up one of those transmission cooler since am ganna replace the radiator. SO ANYONE SELLING ONE CHEAP PM ME! =] thx
another thing is i live in michigan NO ONE HAS THIS CAR in my city LOL! which is great =] GET ONE MAN!!!
With the mod in the car. ask if he/she could lower the price =D make up some BS like saying you dont like aftermarket parts and you want yoru car stock etc. maybe he/she can lower the price for you lolz. good luck on the buy.
another thing is i live in michigan NO ONE HAS THIS CAR in my city LOL! which is great =] GET ONE MAN!!!
With the mod in the car. ask if he/she could lower the price =D make up some BS like saying you dont like aftermarket parts and you want yoru car stock etc. maybe he/she can lower the price for you lolz. good luck on the buy.
#6
Before you decide to buy it, check the spark plugs and make sure they are not fouled with oil. I bought my 99 CL with 121k miles on it and it turns out 1 plug was oil fouled. Consequently, the car burns alot of oil and spews alot of black smoke. Good luck with your buy.
#7
thanks alot guys for the info, the car has manual transmision so i'm good for the trany problem. But I just moved in the area and I dont know anyone that works in a garage that could check the spark plugs, the water pump and the timing belt. What should I do in order to see the condition of these parts without any mechanic or tools? I also fond a 99 3.0 CL with 120000 km(75000 miles) which looks in great shape but I dont know if it a manual or auto yet. If its an Auto i wont buy it cuz of the problems. But can you tell me if it's a good choice if i consider buying this one?
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#8
Can you explain? My car burns oil but I have no reason to believe it's anything to do with the plugs.
Originally Posted by twizy
Before you decide to buy it, check the spark plugs and make sure they are not fouled with oil. I bought my 99 CL with 121k miles on it and it turns out 1 plug was oil fouled. Consequently, the car burns alot of oil and spews alot of black smoke. Good luck with your buy.
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Originally Posted by TMO
thanks alot guys for the info, the car has manual transmision so i'm good for the trany problem. But I just moved in the area and I dont know anyone that works in a garage that could check the spark plugs, the water pump and the timing belt. What should I do in order to see the condition of these parts without any mechanic or tools? I also fond a 99 3.0 CL with 120000 km(75000 miles) which looks in great shape but I dont know if it a manual or auto yet. If its an Auto i wont buy it cuz of the problems. But can you tell me if it's a good choice if i consider buying this one?
#10
Originally Posted by Dan3952
Can you explain? My car burns oil but I have no reason to believe it's anything to do with the plugs.
#11
Ok at least i know now that 218 000 km (135 000 miles) is not that much for an Acura CL, but the only thing is b/c of the mods, it make me think that the car was driven by a young driver who would did alot of beating to it. With that in mind I think the car might not be as reliable as I expect. But I found another one completly stock, lady driven, one owner, regular maintanace but 220 000 km (137000 miles). Do you think this is a good choice if I decide to buy?
#14
If I buy this car what should I know about things that can wear or break? Such as rust spots, anything in the steering part, anything in the engine, anything that usually breaks on all the cars.
#15
Originally Posted by TMO
If I buy this car what should I know about things that can wear or break? Such as rust spots, anything in the steering part, anything in the engine, anything that usually breaks on all the cars.
#17
not really. V-tec doesn't engage when you have a dent in your oil pan. Ask PimpCL23 for more questions. Sometimes i can't engage v-tec since i have a problem with the cat converter.
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Originally Posted by TMO
Does the first gen cars have any problem with the VTEC? Like somekind of failure to it?
#20
Originally Posted by asianspec
that too
ok... I'm seriously starting to get a headache from that "VTEC" engages thing.
I drive a 99 2.3CL with 74k. I don't 'feel' any VTEC... is my car supposed to act different if the VTEC engages? How could I know if my VTEC works or not?
God knows how much I searched for this answer....
Thanks guys.
#21
Originally Posted by Salemgh
ok... I'm seriously starting to get a headache from that "VTEC" engages thing.
I drive a 99 2.3CL with 74k. I don't 'feel' any VTEC... is my car supposed to act different if the VTEC engages? How could I know if my VTEC works or not?
God knows how much I searched for this answer....
Thanks guys.
I drive a 99 2.3CL with 74k. I don't 'feel' any VTEC... is my car supposed to act different if the VTEC engages? How could I know if my VTEC works or not?
God knows how much I searched for this answer....
Thanks guys.
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From: ShitsBurgh
Originally Posted by 5-speed
in our cars, you wont feel or hear VTEC.
#23
Originally Posted by Salemgh
ok... I'm seriously starting to get a headache from that "VTEC" engages thing.
I drive a 99 2.3CL with 74k. I don't 'feel' any VTEC... is my car supposed to act different if the VTEC engages? How could I know if my VTEC works or not?
God knows how much I searched for this answer....
Thanks guys.
I drive a 99 2.3CL with 74k. I don't 'feel' any VTEC... is my car supposed to act different if the VTEC engages? How could I know if my VTEC works or not?
God knows how much I searched for this answer....
Thanks guys.
#24
Ask if it burns oil (nobody is going to admit it unless you ask), I think it's putting extra carbon on my egr valve
Also ask how many inches it's been lowered, it could help prevent the bump steer that I get with the car but if it's been overdone it could need a rear camber kit
Also ask how many inches it's been lowered, it could help prevent the bump steer that I get with the car but if it's been overdone it could need a rear camber kit
Originally Posted by TMO
If I buy this car what should I know about things that can wear or break? Such as rust spots, anything in the steering part, anything in the engine, anything that usually breaks on all the cars.
#25
Hey thanks alot for the intel, now that ived purchased a 98 2.3 CL. I need some info. I read the Noob Guide completely but I don't completely understand de specs of the wheels and suspension. I would like to know by how much I need to lower my suspension (front an back) so that it's not too low to hit the bumps and that it's not to high? and which particular springs and struts will allow me to do this in a way that is ajustable?
Also, what is the perfect size of wheels and tires, so that it looks really nice and that can drive realy smooth?
Thanks.
Also, what is the perfect size of wheels and tires, so that it looks really nice and that can drive realy smooth?
Thanks.
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