HI. I am a new member and looking to buy a 1st gen CL. Anyone have any adivce what to look for. Wanting a 3.0 but will settle for 2.2. What is the best? What problems should I look for? Found decent 98 3.0 for 6g and a 97 2.2 for 5.

 

ALWAYS with the 3.0, look out for the transmission. make sure u get a good test drive before you buy it.

 

werd, def watch that tranny, and check the recalls list through Acura for whichever one you get

 

the 3.0 is a fun car to have man, but ya, the tranny slips and many are on the 2nd or even 3rd tranny.. so try to do some reserearch on em, some people go 100k+ on 1st tranny.. some dont..

 

oh and weight out which of the 2 cl's you are looking for.. speed vs color or options.. really thikn about what you want out of the car, if the v6 is going to matter that much to you

 

Thanks for the heads up on the tranny issues. I have test drove about 3 2.2 and 3 3.0. All have high miles though. 120-140k. I know this is not a lot for the honda engines, but dont want to spend 6 to 7g and have to put another grand into it right after I get it. I am from OH. 97 and 98 3.0 going for about $6500 for premium versions.

 

Thanks for the heads up on the tranny issues. I have test drove about 3 2.2 and 3 3.0. All have high miles though. 120-140k. I know this is not a lot for the honda engines, but dont want to spend 6 to 7g and have to put another grand into it right after I get it. I am from OH. 97 and 98 3.0 going for about $6500 for premium versions.

 

go with 2.2 5spd you'll have much more fun. Lots of potential too

 

I agree but
This could get ugly

 

2 POINT 2 Is the better more mods no tranny garbage and please please get a 5 spiz its so much fun on back roads