dbox

my 1996 3.2 is in the shop gettn some things checked out and the timing belt and drive belts changed. they gave me a 2001 cl to drive as a loaner. the car is nice because its brand new but the fit and finish quality on this car sux soooooooo bad. all kinds of rattles and noises, nothing like my 1st gen. i do admit the car hauls a$$ and i love that extra gear , but im just lettn those who dont know...know. the 1st gen is a much better car. but if we could have the tranny and the seats we would have the complete package. i have always felt we got screwed on the audio controls on the steering wheel and the outside temp gauge also . the legend had those y dont we??? make this long story short, we win hands down! GIMMIE MA CAR BACK

redeye

yeah, of course our cars are better
its made in japan

and those controls on the steering wheel can be a hindrance
especially if you get an aftermarket deck...

i'm thinking about changing the deck in my 99 odyssey but then the steering wheel controls would just sit there dead....

but i gotta admit they are extremely useful

just drive the cl like crazy before you have to give it back

dbox

CURRENTLY DOGGING THE SHEAT OUT OF IT!!!!!!!!!!

2.5TL96

Dbox, how much did they charge you for the timing belt replace on
parts and labor. My dealer in Honolulu told me it is close to $1,000. Thanks

BobbysTL

My timing belt, drive belts and water pump cost me $920 total from Acura of Valley Stream in Long Island Queens. Now I have to change my exhaust and b-pipe and they want like $875 for the factory system. I am currently looking into a Remus System and maybe see if I can get a Dual Muffler system with Dual Outlets on each muffler.

dbox

timing belt and drive belts is 500, they said my water pump is ok. also under warranty they are replacing my throttle body and NOT COVERED IS A FUKD UP CV JOINT THAT WILL COST 600 AT THE DEALER 2 FIX. thank god my friend can do it 4 half that but still ma 1st gen hasent been so gr8. when ma warranty is gone this car is gonna have to find a new home. since i got the car at 55k now has 74k, the starter,cvjoint,left front cam seal,master cylinder,throttle body and a rear seal on the tranny have been replaced. i have only had to pay for the timing belt and drive belts and now cv joint but the way this car is goin im not gonna want it after the warranty. or has so much been done to the car that it should b ok now??? u guys lemme kno what u think. i do love my car... if i was gonna but new i guess id go 4 a 325 bmw sedan. i have a baby due in jan. and we own our townhome so i have no rent. should i just get a new car? only wanna spend around 30 and im not that big on the new tl if i did...IF I DID it would have 2 be a type s with navi. but the bmw is kinda small, im thinking it is??? its been a while since i have been in one. well u guys lemme kno i need some views!

TLBaller

hey 2.5TL96...What is a hks flow thingy that you have?? let me know... your car looks dope too but it needs some clear bumper lights. Its a good and cheap way to start changing the looks of our beautiful car hehe

ACTUP

I'm due for my 45K check up...guess I'd better get out my warranty info.

2.5TL96

The HKS power flow is the mushroom shape air filter, and I had just put in the clear corner 2 days ago with all the hyper white bulbs on the front-end, he he.