blkak97

love my cl to death but its time for another car.

01 vette or 04 350z roadster soon
idk which one i like more

DoubleSh0t

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01 Vette? Damn, I'm not working the right jobs to be able to afford that apparently.

blkak97

there both $20k and im stuck between the two
btw luv ur avitar

shnee

oh i didn't mean never have another car but the CL, just if you'll keep the CL in addition to other cars you get

7 cars in 10 years is a lot

tman89544

For a while i really hated my car because all of all the shit that was going wrong with it. Now that i got my sub fixed and some other stuff good ive decided to keep it until the end of college. After that its not question a BMW.

97BlackAckCL

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And yeah I plan to have another car and keep the CL, that would make 3, but hey I can't get rid of the CL or the truck. Maybe one day I can afford the ins on 3 cars, that day aint today

DoubleSh0t

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I figured out that I'm one of those people that when I get out on my own, steady job etc, I'd probably lease my cars for 2 years and return them for something new. I get bored really easily.

Although when I do something with the car (like installing brakes myself) or even something trivial and simple (intake), it makes me have a new appreciation for the car again and keeps me satisfied. Now if I could start and finish the subbuzz + doublesh0t hybrid machine, that would really make me appreciate my car.

DaInFaMMuS1

i actually want to have 2 1st gens. one black and a resurrection of my 1st cl, a titanium metallic one, both with extensive motor work, but the T.M. one will be more for show.

'01White3.2CL

...i will keep CL's from now definitely for a while...until i can pick up the 997GT3RS in about 25 years...

my CL will have about 250000 miles by then too lol. the reliability alone matched with rareness, decent speed, etc will keep me in a CL...-->[BTW I just clicked here from the home CL forum screen, just saw its 1st gen...prob doesnt matter tho]

mackmilli

never going to get rid of the cl. I going to put it up like blackack. I just seen a bmw 1 series and they are hot and they might be in my price range starting at just 30,000

phrocker

My 3.0 has cost me a lot of money; however, I only say that because I compare it to friends' cars and thos that my parents have owned. I guess, in the scheme of things, even though I've had a lot of problems ( mostly those that users here experience ), I still love the car. Now that it's having tranny problems and with the previously unfixed problem of leaking coolant.

Most of my problems would have been covered under warranty at the time, if the car were not Canadian. The acura rep at the dealership said it would transfer, but either he didn't know or lied...so, that kinda puts a bad taste in my mouth with Acura. So, might go for a Jetta if the cost of fixing it is over half of the blue book value. But I tell you, it would definitely be bittersweet to get rid of it.

I'm also getting sick of a coupe. I guess, on the up side, when I go on long trips with friends they never want to take my car

DarkSithCL

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2nd busted tranny, 126K on da ODO... clock is ticking... don't know about another Acura y'all...

shnee

Dude, if you are upset with the problems and cost of owning a CL, Jetta should be the last word to come from your mouth!!

732xghost

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my goal is to have a newer Honda or Acura by the time im 21. and just by civics and integras as weekend beasts.

gobias

As much as I love my CL, I know it won't last me forever and eventually I'll have to upgrade. I'm waiting for Alfa Romeo to come back to the US in '09 and I'm buying a Brera. It won't be nearly as reliable as my Ack, but it's a stunningly gorgeous car. Besides, my tranny will probably go out around the time I get my Brera anyways.

jdwilks

Been a great car and loved having mine but I have started looking at getting rid of it pretty soon. Having the 3.0 and 110k miles I feel lucky I havent had tranny issues yet. The CL is the everyday car and I plan on soon having kids so will have to upgrade to a 4 door. Thinking a G8 at the moment but it may be a few more months befire I really start shopping. The legacy GT is also on my list but I need something with more low end power and I havent driven a Legacy yet but I expect with a Turbo for that to be an issue.

AznX TL

:lol: its not a big turbo, and its a 2.5L. so you'll have virtually no turbo lag and more tq than a g8 despite having 2 less cylinders than the g8.

97BlackAckCL

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wtf do u want a gm v8 with gas prices this high?

jdwilks

Gas mileage isnt that bad in a gm v8. The G8 is rated at 17 city/24 highway on the new standards which to me isnt that bad. It wouldnt get that many miles on it anyway so gas milage doesnt bother me all that much. The CL doesnt get much better than that anyway and I cant imagine the Legacy does either and it will take premium fuel (even though that cost is minimal)


Maybe I am wrong but isnt the Legacy GT rated at about 240 hp and torque. I shoud have said I was looking at the v8 version not the V6 version but even the v6 version has almost 300 torque.

duluoz

getting around's no issue with a stock turbo lgt; no lag, low boost threshold, good l/e-mid tq -- staging (2, at least, for ppl who like power) is a must for an enthusiast, but fairly inexpensive, and relatively simple work. a bit larger snail suits the 2.5 better, though, imo -- running out of steam @ 5.5K rpm gets old after a while.

on the other hand, let's consider:

sure, v6 g8 =

but,

g8 gxp = vette powertrain, 402 ft-lbs stock.
that means some bolts, tune, d/r's = living 12s, and hunting 11s on the weekends in your sedan -- add 100 shot and go back in time. for the cost, i think it's well worth a look if power is your thing.
not saying there arent 11 sec lgts, but better bring that checkbook.
most comfortably modded dd lgts live 13s, hunt for 12s.
milage all depends on your foot with a boosted 4 -- i get about 21 avg mpg probably similar to the g8 gt, and a bit better than the gxp.

SwervinCL

I need to retract my post earlier and say that this car may have seen the last of its days under my name....

shnee

why's that? want some extra money? car problems?

AznX TL

really? i saw the 08 g8 V6's have 248tq and 256hp opposed to the l-gt which has 250tq and 250hp.

SwervinCL

I'm just done with the problems. Its one after another.
I had a 98 accord and I liked that car so much better than I do the CL. I think I am going to end up keeping the CL and getting an 02 accord 3.0

hOnU

my original plan is to stay with honda/acuras..prolly gonna get either a 03 cl type-s next, unless things change and i gotta get a 4door, then prolly go with a TL type-s..so doing wat i can to the cl now and hoping it will last me a good while before i make some $$$

97BlackAckCL

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YtseJammer

Just read an article about the new Nissan GT-R in Road and Track mag.

480 bhp / 434 lb.-ft torque
0-60 in 3.4 sec
1/4 mile in 11.8 sec

All for an estimated price that's below a new Z06 Vette (around $73,000).

I'll take one of those.

97BlackAckCL

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Yeah me too, got 74 grand u can loan me?

supaman8118

...0 to 60 in 3 and a half seconds?!?!?!

I will be moving on from the CL...i'm actually tryna sell in now for a G35, WRX, or RSX....sorry

Blazin Si

This EGR valve CEL makes me want to sell the car every time I get in it.

As long as the CL continues to run, I'll keep it around. The car has basically everything you need to make for a comfortable DD. Sometimes I want to lower it with wheels but I like the way the car rides, so it will probably always stay stock.

I have the Civic for HPDE's and now the Turbo Regal for weekend cruising and trips down the 1320.

Germ

id love to keep this car and i will keep this car for the future cause its done so much good for me.

but i cant pay for 60 dollars a tank anymore. its too much. so im getting a bike within the next few months which means i have to hold off on modding. hahahha.

SwervinCL

Are you sure thats what it is. My CEL is on because of "Insufficent EGR flow"... I replaced the EGR.. 114 bucks later and my CEL is still on. Could be your o2 sensors or your cat.

1slo23

I hope to keep mine until i've done everythingi want to it. After that, i'd like to hold on to because nice 1gs are only going to get less commnon. I'm still a turbo, full suspension, lips, and Bride interior away from being done though, lol.

WineRed2.2CL

I love her then hate her and love her again even deeper mannnn.


As you can see I have been on this Forum longer that most you cats and if you have been here as long as me you prolly moved on to a TL.

This car has done so much for me. I have beated this car up so bad and it still throws that back at me strong.

The only major thing i have done is replace the tranny. (2-3 years ago still punching her to 4200 rpms) shifts real good.

Plus its a 2.2 L this shit runs like a hybrid. I drive for miles and the gas meter don't flintch. I guess for you guys with the V6 feel diff.

Thanks for the 97 2.2 premium baby. Oh yeah the other day somebody said thats a 97? NO way !!!!!

97BlackAckCL

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Holy old bump, my feelings are still the same though, had my car for 5 1/2 years and keepin her safe in the garage, great revival

Gnate

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The CL has been great to me, way better than my first car (89 accorx lx-i) The mileage on the CL has been great until I got all of my bolt ons, now because of the sound it makes when I get on it, I waste gas like its my job haha.


However, I, like Honu posted before, would like to get an 03 CLS-6 next, that would be fantastic.
I'd also really like an STI, the sound of that boxer engine with a 3" just gets me everytime.

MoSp33d

yeah imma keep the CL till i graduate...then maybe an Infiniti or Nissan..no more Honda businessesn=/

AznX TL

the repair bills were getting rediculous for me, something was breaking every month. so it went bye-bye.
although i do wish i went with the legacy still.

Gnate

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OH, I also wouldn't mind your car AznX, but with the V6! There were twin royal blue brand new accord parked next to me as I parked here at school today. One with some pretty sick after market wheels, if they're still there i'll snap a pic when I get out at 3.

suremang

yeah i want an lgt too... but i dont have the funds to finance. so in the mean time im gonna run the f23 to the ground and have some fun with it.