2003 Accord EX Coupe 6MT....cheaper....faster?
06-10-2005, 08:31 PM
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Both are 6MT by the way. The accord has a 240hp 3.0 VTEC, and we know what the CL-S has.
Accord V-6 Coupe 6MT Curb Weight: 3294
CL-S 6MT Curb Weight: 3446
Accord V-6 Coupe 6MT Curb Weight: 3294
CL-S 6MT Curb Weight: 3446
accords suck, every wanna be acura owner owns a honda.
there are 4 accords for every cls.
leave the acurazine and find a honda accord web site who will lick your a** when you say you want to buy an accord.
HA HA
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Originally Posted by Chopper
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Great! A fellow Lousianian w/ a CL-S. I just bought mine in late april, are there ever any meets out here? I'm all stock, but i'd love to see what you guys have
06-10-2005, 08:37 PM
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oh also, the center armrest slides forward for more support.....DEFINITELY worth the extra $3,000!
On a serious note, they're both very similar cars. However, the CL will have a more luxury feel to it, and if you get the 6spd, you get the LSD, which is phatty. Given the same driver, the CLS6sp should edge out the A6sp, but are VERY close. The CL is more responsive to power in modifying, and in my opinion, looks better than the accord. The accord looks TOO generic, where the CL has more of it's own unique look. It really comes down to you man and if you're willing to spend the extra $3,000. Good luck. Either way, you can't go wrong, both are great cars.
On a serious note, they're both very similar cars. However, the CL will have a more luxury feel to it, and if you get the 6spd, you get the LSD, which is phatty. Given the same driver, the CLS6sp should edge out the A6sp, but are VERY close. The CL is more responsive to power in modifying, and in my opinion, looks better than the accord. The accord looks TOO generic, where the CL has more of it's own unique look. It really comes down to you man and if you're willing to spend the extra $3,000. Good luck. Either way, you can't go wrong, both are great cars.
06-10-2005, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
The accord looks TOO generic, where the CL has more of it's own unique look.
Kidding. That's just my opinion.
Have you decided yet? I've been hitting this thread all day.
Whatcha leanin' towards? 
06-10-2005, 08:53 PM
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It is definately a matter of taste. I know because I was just shopping for a car, and I just bought my CL about 2 weeks ago.
Test drive both of them. See which one shifts smoother, rides smoother and most importantly makes you feel smooother
When I am behind the wheel of my CL I feel like a million bucks, if you can get that feeling from an accord buy it. They are obv both great cars, and comparably simliar. So sit in them, drive them around and see which one just feels right. The one where u can get into the seat and its just the perfect position. When it comes down to it, if the CL feels that much better than the accord, then the $3000 is def worth it.
If the money is a big factor, than save the $3000, I am sure you will def still be happy with the accord. I got a CL and i still like them, but I def think our CL's are much more luxorious.
Either way Im sure you'll pop outside a couplke times a day to look at it, at least thats what i do, its becoming an obsession!
Test drive both of them. See which one shifts smoother, rides smoother and most importantly makes you feel smooother
When I am behind the wheel of my CL I feel like a million bucks, if you can get that feeling from an accord buy it. They are obv both great cars, and comparably simliar. So sit in them, drive them around and see which one just feels right. The one where u can get into the seat and its just the perfect position. When it comes down to it, if the CL feels that much better than the accord, then the $3000 is def worth it.
If the money is a big factor, than save the $3000, I am sure you will def still be happy with the accord. I got a CL and i still like them, but I def think our CL's are much more luxorious.
Either way Im sure you'll pop outside a couplke times a day to look at it, at least thats what i do, its becoming an obsession!
06-10-2005, 09:22 PM
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lol whuts w/ all the hating...
I got an Accord coupe EX V6 w/ navi and I WAS lookin at buyin a new CL S back then, but they stopped making them so I jus bought the accord instead. People on the V6P forum look up to the CLs, cars basically like cousins
Both car got same auto tranny, so shouldn't be hatin on that one :P *jus that accords dont have Eshift but they still blowin*
I got an Accord coupe EX V6 w/ navi and I WAS lookin at buyin a new CL S back then, but they stopped making them so I jus bought the accord instead. People on the V6P forum look up to the CLs, cars basically like cousins
Both car got same auto tranny, so shouldn't be hatin on that one :P *jus that accords dont have Eshift but they still blowin*
06-10-2005, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by skgarach
(Sorry to go off topic here, but...)
Great! A fellow Lousianian w/ a CL-S. I just bought mine in late april, are there ever any meets out here? I'm all stock, but i'd love to see what you guys have
Great! A fellow Lousianian w/ a CL-S. I just bought mine in late april, are there ever any meets out here? I'm all stock, but i'd love to see what you guys have
I bought his CL-S last year but he is still the know all of louisiana
. Most the meets are in HOUSTON
06-11-2005, 01:08 AM
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from whut I see... majority of CL and Accord coupe drivers ARE FEMALES....
so its not jus an Accord thing. U can't go wrong either way... both cars are technically Hondas... so stop the hating! Yes Honda leather sux! But the Acura ones aren't that much better either. These cars aren't that high end.
so its not jus an Accord thing. U can't go wrong either way... both cars are technically Hondas... so stop the hating! Yes Honda leather sux! But the Acura ones aren't that much better either. These cars aren't that high end.
06-11-2005, 04:29 PM
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To make a long story short, I Had an Accord coupe in school, after graduating I wanted to buy myself a car that was nicer, to let people know I was doing things with my life. The CL-s is classier, more unique, and most important chicks dig a sexey CL-S way more then an Accord they see 20 times a day!
oh yeah, IT'S AN ACURA DAMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [B]
oh yeah, IT'S AN ACURA DAMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [B]
06-11-2005, 05:09 PM
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Did you decide anything yet? This debate can go on forever.
And yes... the CL seats are worlds better than the 7th gen accord coupe seats.
And yes... the CL seats are worlds better than the 7th gen accord coupe seats.
06-11-2005, 07:52 PM
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black accord w/ stock bodykit > CL (look wise)
but a CL is classy and the accord is like the most popular car on the road. although i dont see many of the newer gen coupes on the road. did accord sales go down?
but yes, the accord really is a watered down CL. buying an accord would probably drive me nuts. whenever i would be sitting in it, i'd regret not getting the cl.
its like buying a decked out Jetta instead of a nicer A4.
get the CL. most ppl dont even know the CL ever came in a 6speed, go for it and be unique
but a CL is classy and the accord is like the most popular car on the road. although i dont see many of the newer gen coupes on the road. did accord sales go down?
but yes, the accord really is a watered down CL. buying an accord would probably drive me nuts. whenever i would be sitting in it, i'd regret not getting the cl.
its like buying a decked out Jetta instead of a nicer A4.
get the CL. most ppl dont even know the CL ever came in a 6speed, go for it and be unique
06-12-2005, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by XSNRGSR
I know most of you hate accords, but come on...they are less expensive and have some of the same features.
I am currently looking at an Accord coupe 6MT, and a CLS 6MT. They are both blue, and are within 2000 miles of eachother on the odometer.
From what I can tell, the accord is missing only two features: A LSD, and HID headlights. I am ignoring style since they are two different cars. Both cars have leather, heated seats, moonroof, etc...
The accord is selling for over $3000 less.
Oh, and the accord is faster...........feel free to yell at me for that.
So why buy the CL-S?
I am currently looking at an Accord coupe 6MT, and a CLS 6MT. They are both blue, and are within 2000 miles of eachother on the odometer.
From what I can tell, the accord is missing only two features: A LSD, and HID headlights. I am ignoring style since they are two different cars. Both cars have leather, heated seats, moonroof, etc...
The accord is selling for over $3000 less.
Oh, and the accord is faster...........feel free to yell at me for that.
So why buy the CL-S?
LEXUS is not TOYOTA
INFINITY is not NISSAN
SAME CARS COST and LOOKS THE SAME
Buy accord and find out yourself why it is cheaper ....
06-12-2005, 02:59 PM
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'nother factor. Are you going to be driving this car into the ground, or are you going to resell relatively soon... big... big... BIG concern if the latter case.
06-12-2005, 11:22 PM
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Thanks for the input.
I floated the river (New Braunfels, TX) with a bunch of people on Saturday, and my plan was to drive back to Austin to probably buy the CLS. However, fate had different plans for me. The chick who was supposed to hold our IDs and car keys got drunk and threw the bag away. Needless to say, by the time this ordeal was over, the dealership was closed. I'm back in Houston now, so I might have to wait another week to buy it, if it's still there.
The last few cars I have had (2 GSRs and a F150), I have kept for about 2 years, 1 year for the truck. How do the resale values for the CLS 6MT look?
I floated the river (New Braunfels, TX) with a bunch of people on Saturday, and my plan was to drive back to Austin to probably buy the CLS. However, fate had different plans for me. The chick who was supposed to hold our IDs and car keys got drunk and threw the bag away. Needless to say, by the time this ordeal was over, the dealership was closed. I'm back in Houston now, so I might have to wait another week to buy it, if it's still there.
The last few cars I have had (2 GSRs and a F150), I have kept for about 2 years, 1 year for the truck. How do the resale values for the CLS 6MT look?
06-13-2005, 12:38 AM
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BTW: Not sure where C&D is getting its 0-60 times but here's a site I use: http://www.car-videos.com/performanc...d1=0&Speed2=60
Looks like the Accord v-6 is more like 7.14 secs. Where as the Cls is 5.8. Even the stock Cl 2001 + appears to be faster....
Just food for thought, take it for what's it's worth...
Looks like the Accord v-6 is more like 7.14 secs. Where as the Cls is 5.8. Even the stock Cl 2001 + appears to be faster....
Just food for thought, take it for what's it's worth...
06-13-2005, 01:01 AM
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In reference to the "do the chicks dig the car" question, I had a female friend who actualyl said to me... "i love your cl. It's such a mom's car though."
06-13-2005, 02:01 AM
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The newer accords are pretty quick, but I think the CLS should take them easily. I've raced the newer accords plenty of times, and they have yet to have smoked me like a CLS. Most the times they only took me by half a car or by a bumper. The CLS just hands my ass to me (this is all without the 125 shot).
But you guys just wait and see, I'll have my revenge
But you guys just wait and see, I'll have my revenge
06-13-2005, 03:42 AM
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Simple test: Do the chicks dig the Accord or the CL? If you don't care, buy the Accord, save your $ and spend on the chicks.
06-13-2005, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by tommypenguin
In reference to this thread and to this quote especially, I have a 99 accord and I get plenty of attention. I had women flashing me two nights ago downtown after leaving a club. As for my opion on what to choose, the acura is more classy but it doesn't look as sporty IMO. I would buy a cl-s over an accord because of the 25 more ponies and the and the limited slip. But I am looking for a car to perform more than looks. But if looks were the deciding factor, I would definitely take an accord with oem body kit and those tight 6 speed wheels and the honda factory performance kit any day over the cl-s. Which would be comparably priced because of the added features.
Pictures of the accord please.
Not that I don't believe you. But you gotta have one hell of an accord.
06-13-2005, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by tommypenguin
In reference to this thread and to this quote especially, I have a 99 accord and I get plenty of attention. I had women flashing me two nights ago downtown after leaving a club. As for my opion on what to choose, the acura is more classy but it doesn't look as sporty IMO. I would buy a cl-s over an accord because of the 25 more ponies and the and the limited slip. But I am looking for a car to perform more than looks. But if looks were the deciding factor, I would definitely take an accord with oem body kit and those tight 6 speed wheels and the honda factory performance kit any day over the cl-s. Which would be comparably priced because of the added features.
Are you sure that those females that flashed you weren't prostitutes?
Yeah let's see some pics if you can post. If that car is as tight as you say it is, then I'm doing this car stuff all wrong.
06-13-2005, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Drewster
Simple test: Do the chicks dig the Accord or the CL? If you don't care, buy the Accord, save your $ and spend on the chicks.
if you're worried about the resale value, an 03 is ALMOST flattening out on the depreciation curve...you will lose about the same on both cars.
one more thing, the accord will be outdated very soon. CL is timeless (since it's discontinued).
and to reference on the other post: i dont think a CL is a "mom's car"...wish my mom had one.
however, i'm not overly impressed w/the CL features. my girl's 330ci has many more features that i love compared to my CL (swiveling headlights, rain sensing wipers, lil window thing it does to allow doors to shut more easily, rear sensor, etc), but the bmw was more expensive.
i do like the power of my cl vs the bmw though...
06-13-2005, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by andre
i'd go w/the car...chicks will just WASTE your cash...
if you're worried about the resale value, an 03 is ALMOST flattening out on the depreciation curve...you will lose about the same on both cars.
one more thing, the accord will be outdated very soon. CL is timeless (since it's discontinued).
and to reference on the other post: i dont think a CL is a "mom's car"...wish my mom had one.
however, i'm not overly impressed w/the CL features. my girl's 330ci has many more features that i love compared to my CL (swiveling headlights, rain sensing wipers, lil window thing it does to allow doors to shut more easily, rear sensor, etc), but the bmw was more expensive.
i do like the power of my cl vs the bmw though...
if you're worried about the resale value, an 03 is ALMOST flattening out on the depreciation curve...you will lose about the same on both cars.
one more thing, the accord will be outdated very soon. CL is timeless (since it's discontinued).
and to reference on the other post: i dont think a CL is a "mom's car"...wish my mom had one.
however, i'm not overly impressed w/the CL features. my girl's 330ci has many more features that i love compared to my CL (swiveling headlights, rain sensing wipers, lil window thing it does to allow doors to shut more easily, rear sensor, etc), but the bmw was more expensive.
i do like the power of my cl vs the bmw though...
and does she have the automatic side mirror for reverse?
^Can you tell that's my absolute favorite part of the CL-S? Even better than the 3.2 engine itself.
06-13-2005, 05:19 PM
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Yeah, the tilting passenger mirror is da shit for parallel parking. I don't know how I lived without one!
Best part of the car is the engine though, if only the tranny has closer ratios and RWD... ahhh...
Best part of the car is the engine though, if only the tranny has closer ratios and RWD... ahhh...
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Originally Posted by 03silvertypeS
First off, I only have one problem with accords; it's the same problem I have with civics, cavaliers, and camry's, they're EVERYWHERE! You can't go anywhere without seein a bunch of them. If it weren't for that fact, I'd probably have one, but you don't see THAT many CL's out there. I love having a different car than anyone else. If you want to be like everyone else, by the accord, civic, or camry. If you want to stand out from the crowd, buy the CL. If you don't, I guarantee someone else will and they'll love every minute behind the wheel of it.
06-13-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 03 CL TypeS
Yeah, the tilting passenger mirror is da shit for parallel parking. I don't know how I lived without one!
Best part of the car is the engine though, if only the tranny has closer ratios and RWD... ahhh...
Best part of the car is the engine though, if only the tranny has closer ratios and RWD... ahhh...
06-13-2005, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by treyster
I hear you, I see Accords everywhere!!
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I don't know if this was said b/c i started to skip thru the respones but i think the name itself helps..i mean what sounds better to you i drive an Acura or I drive a Honda. Though Honda makes Acura you couldn't tell a Lexus owner he was driving an expensive Toyota
but i think the name itself helps..i mean what sounds better to you i drive an Acura or I drive a Honda. Though Honda makes Acura you couldn't tell a Lexus owner he was driving an expensive Toyota
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Originally Posted by Drewster
BTW: Not sure where C&D is getting its 0-60 times but here's a site I use: http://www.car-videos.com/performanc...d1=0&Speed2=60
Looks like the Accord v-6 is more like 7.14 secs. Where as the Cls is 5.8. Even the stock Cl 2001 + appears to be faster....
Just food for thought, take it for what's it's worth...
Looks like the Accord v-6 is more like 7.14 secs. Where as the Cls is 5.8. Even the stock Cl 2001 + appears to be faster....
Just food for thought, take it for what's it's worth...
Please stop using that website, it is a joke...... 6.5 seconds for a 2002 subaru wrx? 2004 dodge neon srt-4 5.3 seconds? Those are way off. And an accord v6 is not 7.14 seconds, more around 6.0-6.3. Sounds like uninformed car owners making up their own 0-60 times.
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
don't we have some sort of speed sensor on the windshield wipers?
and does she have the automatic side mirror for reverse?
^Can you tell that's my absolute favorite part of the CL-S? Even better than the 3.2 engine itself.
and does she have the automatic side mirror for reverse?
^Can you tell that's my absolute favorite part of the CL-S? Even better than the 3.2 engine itself.
LOL, I'd take our engines over the side mirror tilting in reverse any day
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Originally Posted by XSNRGSR
The accord ran a 5.9 0-60 and a 14.5 ET at 98mph. This is from the "crappy" drivers at C&D. They also managed to get a CLS to run a 6.0 and 14.8 (I have also seen 6.2/14.9 quite a bit), so if the accord is not faster, it is at least equal.
Just got these numbers from the TV show "Motorweek." Check out the site and look at the write-ups.
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http://www.pbs.org/mpt/motorweek/search.shtml
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Originally Posted by cl-smooth
Hey Dude,
Just got these numbers from the TV show "Motorweek." Check out the site and look at the write-ups.
CL-Smooth
http://www.pbs.org/mpt/motorweek/search.shtml
Just got these numbers from the TV show "Motorweek." Check out the site and look at the write-ups.
CL-Smooth
http://www.pbs.org/mpt/motorweek/search.shtml
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Originally Posted by cl-smooth
Hey Dude,
Just got these numbers from the TV show "Motorweek." Check out the site and look at the write-ups.
CL-Smooth
http://www.pbs.org/mpt/motorweek/search.shtml
Just got these numbers from the TV show "Motorweek." Check out the site and look at the write-ups.
CL-Smooth
http://www.pbs.org/mpt/motorweek/search.shtml
