thevikas87

iTrader: (2)

wow...i hope you enjoy it....

turbo_911

^^^ just noticed and decided to post that, hahaha nice number...

Today, 2:11 AM
thevikas87
The Indian Guy

Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Cola, SC
Age: 20
Posts: 666

jaysizzlecity

Get a Type-s..........

kassemwy1223

OMG! So I get home today and pull my auto CL in the garage....... i close the sunroof.... no problem...... then i put up my driver window with no problem............ THEN I GET TO THE PASSENGER WINDOW and it would NOTTT roll up!! .... I contact the dealership ... he says sorry! and that he will pay to fix it........ est. $350..... I check the fuse and there was no problem........ all of a sudden I think to myself... why would driver window roll up but passenger window wouldn't?? In my head i am thinking I SHOULDA LISTENED TO EVERYONE!! i was getting quite pissed off... ........ finally I get in the car again and try again and it still doesn't work..... i look down at the power window lock and its off! ..... LMAO! i clicked the button on and roll the window up and call the dealership to cancel claim.....
what a dumb@$$ huh??

kassemwy1223

how did i overpay? you really think i overpay? what should of i paid? i'd really like to know cause i took my car to the bank today to turn title over to them because of the lien on the title and the branch manager said these exact words "wally! wow I do car loans all day long and I honestly can't believe you got this car for that price! I truely believe you got an outstanding deal. next time i buy a car im going to let you help me....*laughter* ;-)" maybe because I live in Arkansas and all you see around here is GM products that are from 1902-1989 and mostly "big" trucks... rarely you see acura's in arkansas..... mostly ford/chevy/hoopties! ;-)

jproy

Thats nuts! I have done that before. $350 is crazy. FYI to those who dont know---I got a new window motor/rail/regulator assembly from acuraoemparts.com for $78.54 and it took 30min to change myself with a 10mm wrench and a phillips head screw driver.

romeo112

yes you overpayed. its a fact. 11k for a non-type s, with 77k miles is not a "steal." everyone on this board has already told you. knowing what you SHOULD have paid isn't going to do anything but hurt your feelings, and even then, you probably won't listen to us.

thesanityannex

Let's just skip right to it........................

















..........they told you so.

kassemwy1223

can i have the last word please? lol ;-)

AznStylez

deff over payed.

my 02 CL-S with 71K miles.....nobody would pay 11k for it still

jaysizzlecity

type s is so much better. Did you really do your homework befor you got a cl?

miker_types

im sorry dude, but that was a bad decision, hopefully it works out for you, shit i got my type s 2 years ago for 9 grand, but thats just me, and you shouldnt mod it performance wise, just get its looks down, most regular mods for the engine will get you to type s level and for that you shoulda just gotten one, for cheaper! regardless enjoy it and barring any trans issues you'll enjoy it way past warranty

e30cabrio

iTrader: (6)

So now that you have had the car for a while how is it? I am picking up my 01 S Nav tomorrow.

It has 150k but also has a new dealer installed trans and I am paying 8k.

kassemwy1223

it's still running great! I did run over a nail and punched the tire , but I went to WalMart and got a kit to patch it.... and it runs great! THANKS FOR ASKING.... I got the windows tinted.... 5% and I also hooked up my 2 12" subs..... oh yeah and I took that ugly @$$ front license plate off! I'll have to upload a recent pic of it..... believe it or not it looks a lot better than it does in the e-bay picture!! nighthawk black pearl is AWESOME when it is freshly waxed! it looks and runs sharp!! .....


MIKE TYPE S
you say"regardless enjoy it and barring any trans issues you'll enjoy it way past warranty"

are you saying it's not covered under warranty anymore? because I think acura extended it to 109,000 miles

kassemwy1223

It's still running without any problems! wish you the best!

kassemwy1223

2003 Acura CL owners!
Do you strictly put premium gas in your tanks? I started off doing that... not I just put regular it..... but it says "PREMIUM UNLEADED ONLY" are they just trying to make us by the expensive gas? is there even a difference in the grades of gas? that would be a great science project!

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

Yes there is. It regulated by the government. It's a LAW.

The CLS should use 91 or 93, but since the CLP engine doesn't make as much power I think 89 will run fine in it. But I'm sure it calls for 91 or 93.

TLy2522

wow.. soo much advice and you still get a cl-p??
good luck my man..

kassemwy1223

it calls for 93 , i run 89
thanks for the luck!

artbran

iTrader: (2)

Just quickly going back to your question on if you over payed...

Well according to KBB, the car in excellent condition (which according to them it means:
* Looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning.
* Never had any paint or body work and is free of rust.
* Clean title history and will pass a smog and safety inspection.
* Engine compartment is clean, with no fluid leaks and is free of any wear or visible defects.
* Complete and verifiable service records.

Less than 5% of all used vehicles fall into this category.)

The car is worth $11,155






The car in good condition (again according to them it means:
* Free of any major defects.
* Clean title history, the paints, body, and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems.
* Little or no rust on this vehicle.
* Tires match and have substantial tread wear left.
* A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail.

Most consumer owned vehicles fall into this category.)

The car is worth $10,375






And Fair (again:
* Some mechanical or cosmetic defects and needs servicing but is still in reasonable running condition.
* Clean title history, the paint, body and/or interior need work performed by a professional.
* Tires may need to be replaced.
* There may be some repairable rust damage.)

Its worth $9,335



So I hope that the car that you bought is in IDEAL condition if you paid $11k for it. However at 77k miles i doubt it. It didnt even have the original mats with it thus me saying that I doubt the "excellent" condition.

Now if you are looking at retail value, then you got it at a "steal" since retail is calling for $14,385.


And never forget that you can always knock about 10-15% off of the dealers asking price. I have done it plenty of times and always came out on top. Especially when buying a brand new car at 1% over dealer invoice.



I still think you could have done better but why beat a dead horse... What matters is that you are happy with the car and its being taken care of and its taking care of you.



BTW, I think that this is my longest post in about a year...

Elijah J

u make me laugh.

kassemwy1223

simple typo... my mistake.

kassemwy1223

You guys told me so. ;-(

So I am driving down the road at about 65-70MPH, the damn tranny downshifts to what feels like 2nd or 3rd gear......... talk about freakin' out! Wow... it's only done it like twice tho...... and somedays it rides perfectly. Nevertheless; I called Riverside Acura in Little Rock, AR, and they told me to bring it in this Monday and Acura will cover it if the tranny is the problem, which I know is the problem. Anyways..... Glad I won't have to pay out of pocket, they also throwing in a Loaner car, most likely a 08 TL. Who knows? If that's not service then what is? THANK YOU ACURA!
I will let you know how everything goes......... for the people following this thread, again I am doing this for informational purposes only, please don't bash me, my car, or this thread! THANKS!!!

;-)

CL-S_undance Gold

too high for milage and the non type s







i agree- go 6 spd or go home. i wish i had held out for a 6mt. you wont regret it

twinbirch

I'm dealing with Adam right now buying a vehicle online.....I'd just like to know if he's an honest business man...His business has two addresses one at 940 Hwy South Houston the other at 9700 Westpark Dr,so which is it? he's the only person ever answering his contact number...His other number is a wrong number...Is this fellow legit..Operates with Expro Collision & Repair Please HELP..anything anyone?? Does someone have other contact numbers for Adam

kassemwy1223

IT WASN'T TRANSMISSION PROBLEM!
THANK GOD!
CEL came on and code came up for Cyclinder 3,4,5,6 and multiple misfire.
Got 6 new spark plugs and put them in and reset light by taking red battery cable off for about 15 seconds. Car doesn't hesitate anymore! Runs great so far!
My next problem isn't huge but it sucks! My passenger window dropped into the door.
I searched this problem.
I:
-took door panel off.
-unpluged the wiring clip for harness.
-peeled white plastic cover off.
-found cables and other parts seems like it was the regulator.
-grabbed the window and duct taped it shut from the inside, you can't see it from the outside because of tint.
-ONLY PROBLEM I couldn't find an answer to is "my motor still works i can hear it, does the regulator come with the motor as one piece? I am confused about that part.
I want to get it fixed, should I just buy assembly from dealership? I read some people just buy like 04-05 honda accord coupe regulator..... any suggestions?

YeuEmMaiMai

goog luck with the car............I have had my 02 TypeS for a few years now and it has pretty much been problem free other than lower ball joints......