gsrblack

How do you guys like your '03 CL-S six speed? Any gripes or complaints? Considering getting one but don't know what I'm getting into. Also, from the posts on the '03 Accords...sounds like there will no longer be a place for the CL. I wonder what Honda's thinking was?

Slimey

Do a search - there are a number of comprehensive reviews on the six speed.

I love this car. It's a nice cross-breed -- a true luxury sports coupe. The six speed manual transmission adds some control and aggressiveness. The clutch is nice and tight, but easy to get used to. The shifter has a nice short throw. Good gear ratios. The appointments are quality for the price range. The OnStar/Navi/Radio integration is fantastic.

Personally, I've never owned a automatic car and wouldn't have seriously considered the CL-S without the stick.

The gripes/complaints for the manual are no different from previous 2nd generation CL's. They seemed to have fixed some minor things (like the rattles - see Shawn S post).

As to comparisons with a new Accord - the Accord will always be an Accord. It's not a luxury car - I don't care what engine/tranny you put in it, it is not in the same class as the Acura line.

And yes, it's been heavily rumored that the CL line will end next year, and Acura has outright said that only 2700 manual transmission CL-S's will be made.

Shawn S

I got one….I love it.

If you look around this place, you may just find a few posts by me talking about it.

Shawn S

Klamalama

I wrote a somewhat lengthy review a short while ago.

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=74785

Smitty

Don't do it.... I want to buy another 6-speed and they only produced 1700.... stay away till i buy my second one...LOL..

No seriously.. I love my ride and you will find out that there are alot of serious car owners on this board... So welcome to the board and enjoy, but don't sit on your hands too long because they are selling quick and for sticker price..


Smitty

Shawn S

2,700 actually.

Shawn S

Smitty

Smitty

scalbert

I love mine more and more everyday I drive it. Now I am really getting use to the limited slip and learning how to really exploit it in the turns. It is amazing and takes a little getting use to when you feel the car pulling its self through a turn when a little extra throttle is applied.

NOLACLS

I LOVE THE 6SPD!!!!!!

Like Shawn S I went from the slush box to this and it does not compair...I would recomend this car to anyone that wanted a nice car with a lot of nice things and a little kick when you hit the gas!!

joedokes28

This car rock's. The only problems I've had is finding deserted twisty roads to let it all hang out.

cnatra

That's been confirmed ??

So no '04 6spd ?? (or any '04's for that matter?)

gsrblack

Yup, sounds like you all love your 6 speed. My '98 GSR was wrecked and I need to find something fast. I'm still trying to see if anyone has had any problems with their '03 model CL or CL-S, particularly the 6-speed. I love cars and am weighting my option of getting the fun car, or the Accord EX-V6 which everyone has, but they are discounting those like crazy. Definitely, the CL-S needs the spoiler though...that will run me another $800 from the dealer...

Any tranny problems reported with the 6-speed? How about paint chipping? Or moonroof squeaks?

NOLACLS

I had a 96 GSR that I totald as well...a dodge ram smashed into the side of it going about 50...I have pics at home. The paint on the CL is the same...so so. The moonroof still squeaks but is fixable...and thats about all the problems...my actuator went out but thats easy to get fixed as well...so nothing major yet...I have 5600 on it.

Kalin

One more owner who loves his 6-sp.

I had a problem with the tranny popping out of first, of which the car seems to have corrected itself. (see this article).

I also had some paint peeling off the front grill where it meets the hood. It was caused by the grill being at a slight angle when installed. Acura replaced the whole grill assy. under warranty.

Even something like the first gear pop-out did not detract from how much I enjoy looking at and driving the car.

fentanyl

I love mine. Fast. Comfotable.

I've had two problems:

1) Defective wheel with a pinhole leak from day one. That was a pain in the ass to try to get Acura to replace. It was a real slow leak.

2) Memory seat broke on the first day.

Otherwise great car. Big bang for the buck

Klamalama

MTX units are usually bullet proof and this one seems to be perfect. I did have a moonroof squeak that was taken care of by Acura's application of anti-squeak tape.

bullaculla

Welcome! I also switch from the 5spd to the stick. Honestly this is the first M/T i have ever owned! it was very easy to get used to. I already knew how to drive stick, just not everyday. The trans is great, and the LSD really helps around slow corners. You can feel it working all the time!