Any notable problems with 03 cl-s?
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Any notable problems with 03 cl-s?
After reading the post on about tranny issues on who is not on their 1st tranny, a lot of the members had 01 and 02 cars. Did Acura change the trannys in the 03's?
Also how good is the 6-speed in the 03's compared to the 5-AT?
Is the 6-MT the way to go?
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Dan
Also how good is the 6-speed in the 03's compared to the 5-AT?
Is the 6-MT the way to go?
Thanks
Dan
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Definitely. but I'm biased. I've driven my current 6 speed and a previous one for a total of 2 years and they are fun filled pain free. I never considered an 01 or an 02 CLS because I wanted a manual shifter anyway.
good luck if you join the small 6 speed club, I recommend it.
about 3000 sold, 800 with the Navi.
have the brakes checked the rotors tend to warp early
good luck if you join the small 6 speed club, I recommend it.
about 3000 sold, 800 with the Navi.
have the brakes checked the rotors tend to warp early
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Yep, for me, the 6spd was the only way to go. After reading about the auto tranny problems here, I only considered buying a 6spd. If acura hadn't made a 6spd CLS, I'd be driving something else now
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And if Acura doesn't come out with a new killer coupe within the next 2 years I may be shopping other brands for the first time in 15 years.
The new 3 series BMW coupe, new Lexus IS coupe, redesigned Infiniti G35 coupe all should be here by about 2007. Where's the Acura coupe?
The new 3 series BMW coupe, new Lexus IS coupe, redesigned Infiniti G35 coupe all should be here by about 2007. Where's the Acura coupe?
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I can give you my opinion on your second and third questions since I have owned a 2001 CLS auto and currently have a 2003 CLS six speed. The CLS is a great car with a good blend of performance and luxury. The six speed is obviously different and in my mind a better performer than the automatic. I also believe the six speed is very reliable.
Bottom line; get the six speed to take full advantage of the great engine.
2003 CLS six speed
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Bottom line; get the six speed to take full advantage of the great engine.
2003 CLS six speed
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Well hopefully by this upcoming summer's end, I will be buying an 03 cl-s with the 6MT. I want the ageaian (sp?) Blue with NAVI. Any idea on how rare that color and NAVI combo is?
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Originally Posted by 123456SPEED
Blue 6 speeds - 296.
230 Non Navi. 66 w/Navi.
about 3479 Total 6 speeds, 788 had Navi. Only offered in 03.
data from previous poster, do search for production.
230 Non Navi. 66 w/Navi.
about 3479 Total 6 speeds, 788 had Navi. Only offered in 03.
data from previous poster, do search for production.
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Originally Posted by FLYINLOW
After reading the post on about tranny issues on who is not on their 1st tranny, a lot of the members had 01 and 02 cars. Did Acura change the trannys in the 03's?
Also how good is the 6-speed in the 03's compared to the 5-AT?
Is the 6-MT the way to go?
Thanks
Dan
Also how good is the 6-speed in the 03's compared to the 5-AT?
Is the 6-MT the way to go?
Thanks
Dan
But your right aparently in the 03 trannies they have resolved some issues, i have an 03 5at and they told me i dont have the extention of a 100mile warranty because i have an improved tranny, unless i run into problems in the future
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