2003 Acura CL Type S To Purchase or Not To Purchase
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2003 Acura CL Type S To Purchase or Not To Purchase
Hey guys,
I'm new to acurazine. I came on here to get good feedback from you guys. I'm looking to buy a 2003 Acura CL Type S, with roughly 90,000 miles, maybe a little more. The asking price is $9450.
I've read many things about this car, it's great and all, but the auto trannies are prone to going out. I asked the dealer, and he said that they have rebuilt the transmission on this car, and it comes with a 1 year 12,000 mile warranty, and I also have the option to buy an extended warranty (not sure what it covers). Does this sound like a good buy to you guys? I'm also trying to find out with the dealer if the timing belt and water pump has been replaced since it has pretty high milage.
Any advice would be great before I purchase this car! Thanks you guys
I'm new to acurazine. I came on here to get good feedback from you guys. I'm looking to buy a 2003 Acura CL Type S, with roughly 90,000 miles, maybe a little more. The asking price is $9450.
I've read many things about this car, it's great and all, but the auto trannies are prone to going out. I asked the dealer, and he said that they have rebuilt the transmission on this car, and it comes with a 1 year 12,000 mile warranty, and I also have the option to buy an extended warranty (not sure what it covers). Does this sound like a good buy to you guys? I'm also trying to find out with the dealer if the timing belt and water pump has been replaced since it has pretty high milage.
Any advice would be great before I purchase this car! Thanks you guys
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks you guys. I'd be sharing this car with my girlfriend, she doesn't want to drive stick or even want to learn how to. Haha. Is there anything else I should know about this car you guys?
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TB/Water pump service should've been done. Ask about that. Could be anywhere from $500 to well over a grand for that depending on where you go. It's due at 105k or 7 years. You might need new spark plugs and a valve adjustment at 110k or something like that, but it's pretty much free sailing after that. Aside from the transmission worries, though.
Sucks that your GF doesn't want to learn stick though maybe convince her that a new transmission is more expensive than as many stick lessons as she'll ever need.
Sucks that your GF doesn't want to learn stick though maybe convince her that a new transmission is more expensive than as many stick lessons as she'll ever need.
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I paid 8 K for my pristine 03 cl-s 6spd with just under 100K miles. Interior looked and smelled new even. Leather is immaculate(not all cracked/tore nasty like typical higher mileage leather seats), and the 105k service was just completed(prev owner was a stickler for keeping up with maint). I wouldn't have even considered the car if it had the auto trans after reading all the complaints about it.
Good luck
Good luck
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Chamorro
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Ask the dealer if it was 're-built' with the trans oil cooler bypass fix or if it was the later 'rebuild' where they actually fixed the housing to give the second gear more room for lubrication.
But other than the 100K service they are great!
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They really can be that bad. I'm on number three
Ask the dealer if it was 're-built' with the trans oil cooler bypass fix or if it was the later 'rebuild' where they actually fixed the housing to give the second gear more room for lubrication.
But other than the 100K service they are great!
Ask the dealer if it was 're-built' with the trans oil cooler bypass fix or if it was the later 'rebuild' where they actually fixed the housing to give the second gear more room for lubrication.
But other than the 100K service they are great!
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Trolling Canuckistan
All that said $9400 seems a little steep of a price. 2 door cars depreciate rapidly because they typically aren't as desirable as a 4 door. I'd think between 7-8K would be fair depending on the condition of the car.
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The real world.
Pricing Details for a Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 3.2 Type-S
3.2L V6 6-speed Manual
Customized True Market Value® Prices
Trade-In Private Party Dealer Retail
National Base Price $5,900 $6,921 $8,169
Optional Equipment $0 $0 $0
Color Adjustment - Black $-6 $-7 $-8
Regional Adjustment - for Zip Code 08844 $-18 $-21 $-25
Mileage Adjustment - 90,000 miles $169 $169 $169
Condition Adjustment - Average $-1,239 $-1,426 $-1,634
Total $4,806 $5,636 $6,671
Pricing Details for a Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 3.2 Type-S
3.2L V6 6-speed Manual
Customized True Market Value® Prices
Trade-In Private Party Dealer Retail
National Base Price $5,900 $6,921 $8,169
Optional Equipment $0 $0 $0
Color Adjustment - Black $-6 $-7 $-8
Regional Adjustment - for Zip Code 08844 $-18 $-21 $-25
Mileage Adjustment - 90,000 miles $169 $169 $169
Condition Adjustment - Average $-1,239 $-1,426 $-1,634
Total $4,806 $5,636 $6,671
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Please don't get an automatic CL. Those transmissions are ticking time bombs. Either get a 6-speed CL Type S, a new girlfriend or both.
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Good thing that you are going to pass on it. And like others said it doens't worth $9450, I wouldn't even pay $7k for it.... because it is an AUTO. Run away from them like you are running from a lion or tiger lol.
If you really want auto car, look into 04+ TL or 04+ Accords if you want to be in Honda/Acura family. Also don't get accords from 98-02 that are V6 and auto lol.
If you really want auto car, look into 04+ TL or 04+ Accords if you want to be in Honda/Acura family. Also don't get accords from 98-02 that are V6 and auto lol.
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Three Wheelin'
just a note, i own a 2003 TL since i bought it brand new. never had any tranny issue. i have read many horror stories about transmission problems with TL/CL cars. i figure if they have done 75,000 miles with no tranny issues then chances are they are going to be fine. if they have had rebuilt/replaced tranny then they will proly brake.
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just a note, i own a 2003 TL since i bought it brand new. never had any tranny issue. i have read many horror stories about transmission problems with TL/CL cars. i figure if they have done 75,000 miles with no tranny issues then chances are they are going to be fine. if they have had rebuilt/replaced tranny then they will proly brake.
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Trolling Canuckistan
just a note, i own a 2003 TL since i bought it brand new. never had any tranny issue. i have read many horror stories about transmission problems with TL/CL cars. i figure if they have done 75,000 miles with no tranny issues then chances are they are going to be fine. if they have had rebuilt/replaced tranny then they will proly brake.
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Three Wheelin'
My old 2000 TL made it to 164,000 miles on tranny number one, I sold the car with 272,000 miles on it still on tranny number two. Only changed the fluid now and then.
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Whats with you and that damn test pipe?
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I paid 9300 for my 03 cls with 69,900 miles on it,asking price was 10000..What made me jump on this car was the fact that it was garaged and very clean,it had a clean car fax and full service records from when the car was purchased new.....
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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