I was just wondering if anyone had actually driven both cars before they decided on their purchase. I for one knew I wanted the Type S because of more HP so I didn't even test the CL-P. I kind of wish I did just so I would know the difference in the two cars.

Anyways, let me know if tried both cars or just went for the CL-S.

-Ash

 

Nope, didn't even look at it, except for the blue color. went straight for the cl-s w/ navi. But I do want to drive a cl-p one time to see the differance.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter.Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

Never bothered.....I knew I had to go “S” after reading the first report of it on the NET.

Shawn S


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Make me an offer….It’s FOR SALE when the 6-Speed MANUAL comes out !!!

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
For Photos see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

 

I did, but liked the 'S' more for many reasons!

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01' Acura CL Type-S
Piaa 19169 Bulbs
Valentine1 Pig Detector
CompTech Exhaust
Xephyr Cold Air Intake
Really Cool Mesh Grill
Custom BASS by <A HREF="http://www.streeteffectz.com

01'Acura" TARGET=_blank>www.streeteffectz.com

01'Acura</A> Integra GSR

 

Yeah I did, and noticed a lot more pull in the top-end of the RPM range, not to mention that addicting sound of the intake plenum opening which is now almost unoticable with my new favorite sound from the CAI/VTEC combo!

Also, I really preferred the perforated seats and shift knob, and those CLP rims are disgusting.

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CoMpTeCh HeAdErS
eIbAcH sPrInGs
AeM cAi

 

I drove a TL.... does that count??

The "S" just has a little more edge to it. The engine sound is the only thing I found significantly more sporty.

 

I guess a TL counts... Why not a TL-S? Were they not out yet? My dealership had a Blue TL-S with the body kit, Comptech Exaust, springs, sways, and headers.. and the AEM CAI... It also had some sweet 18 inch rims. I would have liked to test it but it was inside the showroom and they wanted 41K for it... OUCH!

-Ash

 

Nope..... I've had my car for over a year now

$41K....
That's like the MDX I saw at my local dealer the first week they were out... had every accessory tacked on with a price of $46K.... ummm.. no thanks! can you say HUGE MARKUP?

 

Didn't bother, but I did get to drive one for a loner while work was being done to mine, couldn't push down on the pedal hard enough, just doesn't get up and go like the S, Goldtype, I've been talking to sharkroy on here, us AZs need to stick together, because the heat is a comming!

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'01 Black CL S, Spoiler, Tint,Comptech Headers, Sways, Exhaust& Springs, AEM CAI w/ Bypass,Denso Iridium Plugs

 

BUY THE S!!!

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.
I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!

 

Didn't bother to look at the CL-P I saw the Extra power on the Type S and went straight to that one.

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Acura CL Type S
Silver W/ Navi
Spoiler
Piaa Solitare 001 Plasma Ion Yellow With Upgraded 55W Bulbs
Eibach Pro Kit
Tokico Illumina Shocks
AEM Cold Air Intake
Comptech Sway Bars
Polarg M6
Dual 10"Infinity Kappa Series
MTX Amp Audio Thunder 302
My Type S

 

Didn't bother to look at the CL-P I saw the Extra power on the Type S and went straight to that one.

Bessides like SJ Silver Type-S says..I like the perforated leather seats too.

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Acura CL Type S
Silver W/ Navi
Spoiler
Piaa Solitare 001 Plasma Ion Yellow With Upgraded 55W Bulbs
Eibach Pro Kit
Tokico Illumina Shocks
AEM Cold Air Intake
Comptech Sway Bars
Polarg M6
Dual 10"Infinity Kappa Series
MTX Amp Audio Thunder 302
My Type S

 

Didn't bother to look at the CL-P I saw the Extra power on the Type S and went straight to that one.

Bessides like SJ Silver Type-S says..I like the perforated leather seats too.

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Acura CL Type S
Silver W/ Navi
Spoiler
Piaa Solitare 001 Plasma Ion Yellow With Upgraded 55W Bulbs
Eibach Pro Kit
Tokico Illumina Shocks
AEM Cold Air Intake
Comptech Sway Bars
Polarg M6
Dual 10"Infinity Kappa Series
MTX Amp Audio Thunder 302
My Type S

 

I drove both. CL-P first, then the CL-S immediately thereafter. The difference was noticeable and I really like the CL-S gauges. CL-S ride was stiffer but more powerful.

 

I knew I wanted the S too, so I didn't even bother with premium either, but I would like to drive one too, to see how much you can actually feel the difference.

 

Wanted the power of the S. NO looking back...




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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 10 coats of Zaino magic

 

If I hadn't gotten a CL-S, I probably would have gotten a Honda Accord EX V6.

I wonder how the EX V6 compares to a CL-P...

-J

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2001 CL-S Aegean Blue/black interior spoiler, wheel locks, no-navi
Stock for now.

 

i think the accord ex v6 has no sportshift. i may be wrong.



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CL-P....icy white!
moon roof visor
mud guards
genuine acura nose mask
genuine acura burlwood shift knob
polarg m-12 on blinkers
m-4s on internal lamps
m-4 on rear plate lamp
piaa bulbs on road lamps
K&N drop in filter
Catz XLO Driving lights
zaino polish
"i drive it like my grandma....j/k"

 

I've driven all 3. Drove the -S first and really liked it, probably a bit too much. Then went to the -P, and didn't notice much of a difference, except in the handling and power off the line. It just wasn't worth the extra cash for me, because it definitely would have lead to speeding tickets in the long run.

The Accord EX V6 has a much more "mushy" ride than the -P, and the power and acceleration are subpar for a 200 hp engine. In my mind the extra touches and the wealth of standard features in the Acura made it worth it. I just couldn't see spending $25K for an Accord when I could get a -P for a few $$ more.

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2001 Satin Silver 3.2 CL (no S because of the lead foot)

 

I really liked the S and was set on getting it too. My dad made me get a TL instead because 2-door's are a hassle sometimes. Oh well. I still love my TL.

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Y2K SaTiN SiLvEr 3.2TL
-AEM Short Ram intake
-AEM Tru-power pulleys
-Magnaflow exhaust
-Ground Control coil overs
-BLITZ 1.3 kg radiator cap
-BOSCH platinum+4 plugs
-Factory underbody kit and Wing
-Mesh grill
-Body color door handles
-20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint
-Räzo Shifter
-2 Rockford 10" XLC subs/Boss Audio CLR60 amp

 

after reading the comparisons of the cl-s to the 328/330, it was a no brainer for me. i needed fwd and performance.

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01 BLK/BLK CL-S, FACTORY SPOILER, K/N DROP IN
98 INFINITI I30T
99 MAXIMA SE

 

Yes, I test drove both on my first dealer visit. I drove the Type-S first, then the P. Although the power of the Type-S was more significant than that of the P, I really liked the Type-S interior and rims a lot better.

I ended up testing driving the Type-S two more times before buying one.

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi/No Spoiler
Competch springs
35% tint
PIAA 19169 bulbs
K&N 33-2178 air filter

The Aviation Zone

 

I placed a (refundable) deposit on a Type S in February 2000. Drove the first CL-P in March 2000 and awaited the first CL-S in March 2000 in Kentucky. I drove the CL-P after driving my car (92 Legend) and my brother's 2000 Passat VR6. I figured that the CL-P was nice so more hp= better. Bought the CL-S without even driving one. Actually, my dealer ordered both a silver and a gold one 'cause I told him I'd take which ever one I like better. And then, I got pulled over 4 days after I got it doing 75 on some Ky back roads. Cop kinda laughed and told me to enjoy my new car a little slower.

 

I did, type-s first then a p with navi. The suspension in the P was way too soft and mushy. The P has a good engine, but the S has more of a 'get out of my way' feel and pull. Seats where more comfortable in the S.
In almost a year I only had 2 occasions where I may have used the navi, but every day I use all the S's amenities. Even more so with the sway bars.


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2001 Satin Silver CL Type S.
No Navi, PIAA 19169, Comptech Sways, Century Childseat, Mudguards.

 

I drove the CL-P version when they first came out before the "S" version was available. (March 2000). I liked it and decided to wait until I could drive a Type "S". Once I drove one, that was it. Bye bye Maxima, hello CL-S! The only thing I miss is the 5 speed manual and the stereo (and the payment).

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior
Xephyr CAI
Polarg M6
Solaris 9005
Cupholder Ver 2.0 Part#77237-SOK-A02


gto2050 - The voice of absolutely no reason whatsoever!

 

Blah, Blah, Blah.

Is that all you got? "I'm a half-second faster. I like the wheels better. My engine sounds better." I guess spending an extra $2,350 for what amounts to an eye-blink advantage to 60 is well worth it.

Whaddaya gonna do? I guess I gotta take my lumps for rationalizing my decision.

I'll bow down to the Type-S now, but I'll also be there when you guys catch shit from the Manual CL-S'ers.

BTW, it's all good....so there's no need to flame.



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Ken
'01 Satin Silver CL-P
Performance: Headers, K&N Drop-In, Comptech Springs/Sways, 17" Borbet T's & Eagle RS-A's.
Other: Flaps, X-Pel Clear Bra, Cannon Mats, & Burlwood Shift Knob.

Worst Stock GTech: 7.15
Current G-Tech (2/11): 6.33

 

Hey Ken... where you been hiding? Don't see you much anymore!

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior
Xephyr CAI
Polarg M6
Solaris 9005
Cupholder Ver 2.0 Part#77237-SOK-A02


gto2050 - The voice of absolutely no reason whatsoever!

 

You guys have been well behaved......I've been hanging out in Ramblings where things get interesting!


BTW, weren't we supposed to get together.?


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Ken
'01 Satin Silver CL-P
Performance: Headers, K&N Drop-In, Comptech Springs/Sways, 17" Borbet T's & Eagle RS-A's.
Other: Flaps, X-Pel Clear Bra, Cannon Mats, & Burlwood Shift Knob.

Worst Stock GTech: 7.15
Current G-Tech (2/11): 6.33

 

Yes, we were. Ol' Mahwah bar and Grill. We were even gonna try and get Tom involved but he never committed. I did buy a digital camera though. I bought a Fuji Finepix 2400. Great camera.

Oops, sorry Ashburner, I'm bastardizing your thread. Now you own me.

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior
Xephyr CAI
Polarg M6
Solaris 9005
Cupholder Ver 2.0 Part#77237-SOK-A02


gto2050 - The voice of absolutely no reason whatsoever!

 

Hee hee. Um. Yup.

Before my test drive, I didn't think I'd like the size of the car. I was actually going to wait around for the RSX. But once I drove it, there was no turning back. I did get to drive a CL-P for a day while they inspected my Integra trade-in, but it just didn't feel the same. 'Course, you mod that sucker up and I'm sure it's just as good.

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Sypher (www.sypher.com)
'01 Black CL Type-S
Valentine-1