the CL done
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From: Anna,OH(home of the honda/acura motors)
the CL done
my dad works for Honda if you guys don't know (at the Anna engine plant) anyhow he gets e-mails and things about upcoming events(as far as future builds and drops and stuff like that). According to this paper he brought home. the Last CL will be built in June. 
So bottom line if your thinking about another CL or trading your CL do it fast cause you only got 3.5 months
So bottom line if your thinking about another CL or trading your CL do it fast cause you only got 3.5 months
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From: Anna,OH(home of the honda/acura motors)
i'm not even suppose to know this cause everything dad get he's suppose to keep at work. so you guys aren't even suppose to know this. so no offence I don't want to chance dad's job. but I promise you it's true because i was first to know about 100,000 mile warrenty on your trannys cause of this same announcement thing.
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Hmmm... I'm really surprised that Acura is giving up on the coupe market. Other competitors are gearing up (G35c, etc, etc) and Acura is just gonna pack it up and admit defeat ??
I guess that Acura doesn't want a coupe in it's lineup (the RSX doesn't count as a coupe 'cause it's a hatchback).
Oh well, I was planning on owning my CLS for awhile ....
I guess that Acura doesn't want a coupe in it's lineup (the RSX doesn't count as a coupe 'cause it's a hatchback).
Oh well, I was planning on owning my CLS for awhile ....
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Originally posted by Water-S
but I promise you it's true because i was first to know about 100,000 mile warrenty on your trannys cause of this same announcement thing.
but I promise you it's true because i was first to know about 100,000 mile warrenty on your trannys cause of this same announcement thing.
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I feel so SPECIAL.
I’ve got an OOP (out of print) CLASSIC AUTOMOBILE.
One of only 2,700 6-Speeds built.
I’m ordering my classic plates tomorrow.
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I feel so SPECIAL.
I’ve got an OOP (out of print) CLASSIC AUTOMOBILE.
One of only 2,700 6-Speeds built.
I’m ordering my classic plates tomorrow.
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Originally posted by Water-S
nope according to the paper they aren't even replacing it with another model. the closest thing is the TL
nope according to the paper they aren't even replacing it with another model. the closest thing is the TL
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According to the paper they have through the 05 model year(it's kind of a production car road map) there's no new models other than the new Honda pickup which is suppose to drop late 04 as a 05 model. so the soonest is 06 i'd say
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Originally posted by Water-S
According to the paper they have through the 05 model year(it's kind of a production car road map) there's no new models other than the new Honda pickup which is suppose to drop late 04 as a 05 model. so the soonest is 06 i'd say
According to the paper they have through the 05 model year(it's kind of a production car road map) there's no new models other than the new Honda pickup which is suppose to drop late 04 as a 05 model. so the soonest is 06 i'd say
there not much competion for the coupe market.
its turning out to be a 4dr market. to many older people having kids.
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From: Anna,OH(home of the honda/acura motors)
what happened was (this is my own 2 cents) Honda got concerned about sales dropping said we might as well cut our loses and cut the CL. then if they want the sporty coupe they can get a Accord coupe v-6 stick but i admit the CL is a sweet car. but sorry guys the cards have been dealt
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Originally posted by Water-S
According to the paper they have through the 05 model year(it's kind of a production car road map) there's no new models other than the new Honda pickup which is suppose to drop late 04 as a 05 model. so the soonest is 06 i'd say
According to the paper they have through the 05 model year(it's kind of a production car road map) there's no new models other than the new Honda pickup which is suppose to drop late 04 as a 05 model. so the soonest is 06 i'd say
let's hope they get it right this time.
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From: Anna,OH(home of the honda/acura motors)
Originally posted by ItalianStallion
im sure they'll be back when nissan and toyota sales run a train on them. (more than they already are)
im sure they'll be back when nissan and toyota sales run a train on them. (more than they already are)
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From: kamloops, british columbia ,Canada
Originally posted by Water-S
what happened was (this is my own 2 cents) Honda got concerned about sales dropping said we might as well cut our loses and cut the CL. then if they want the sporty coupe they can get a Accord coupe v-6 stick but i admit the CL is a sweet car. but sorry guys the cards have been dealt
what happened was (this is my own 2 cents) Honda got concerned about sales dropping said we might as well cut our loses and cut the CL. then if they want the sporty coupe they can get a Accord coupe v-6 stick but i admit the CL is a sweet car. but sorry guys the cards have been dealt
your probably right i heard toyota is planning to drop their solara
because of declining sales.
the 2dr market i read is not doing well. the market is the 30-50 age range and their going after the 4drs a lot is that people are having kids later in life. at one time a 4dr never had the performance of a 2dr. not any more.
the problem is the accord is no subsitute for the Cl you might as well drive a hyundai pony.
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Don't know about you guys, but as far as I am concerned, this is good news!!! I personally hate it when you get a car that gets updated until all you think about is the 'new' one. No issue now!!! If this pans out, I will keep this car for the long run. (which for me is > 3 years).
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From: Anna,OH(home of the honda/acura motors)
Originally posted by goldcltype-s
your probably right i heard toyota is planning to drop their solara
because of declining sales.
the 2dr market i read is not doing well. the market is the 30-50 age range and their going after the 4drs a lot is that people are having kids later in life. at one time a 4dr never had the performance of a 2dr. not any more.
the problem is the accord is no subsitute for the Cl you might as well drive a hyundai pony.
your probably right i heard toyota is planning to drop their solara
because of declining sales.
the 2dr market i read is not doing well. the market is the 30-50 age range and their going after the 4drs a lot is that people are having kids later in life. at one time a 4dr never had the performance of a 2dr. not any more.
the problem is the accord is no subsitute for the Cl you might as well drive a hyundai pony.
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Originally posted by goldcltype-s
the problem is the accord is no subsitute for the Cl you might as well drive a hyundai pony.
the problem is the accord is no subsitute for the Cl you might as well drive a hyundai pony.
Matter of fact, I think the Accord coupe 6spd with the optional rear spoiler, Aero kit, and fog lights will be quite a hot car.
Throw on some nice bigger wheels/tires, drop it a bit and you're set.
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From: Anna,OH(home of the honda/acura motors)
Originally posted by Beltfed
Are you kidding, of course it is......the car has everything the CL has (except Xenon's).
Matter of fact, I think the Accord coupe 6spd with the optional rear spoiler, Aero kit, and fog lights will be quite a hot car.
Throw on some nice bigger wheels/tires, drop it a bit and you're set.
Are you kidding, of course it is......the car has everything the CL has (except Xenon's).
Matter of fact, I think the Accord coupe 6spd with the optional rear spoiler, Aero kit, and fog lights will be quite a hot car.
Throw on some nice bigger wheels/tires, drop it a bit and you're set.
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They can all have their BORING 4 DOOR SEDANS OR SPORT SEDANS.................WHAT EVER. I too plan to keep my CLS for a long time. In fact, I'm going to wrap it up and get back into my 98 Accord coupe and let the CLS sit for a couple of years. I'm looking at either a 2003 RL (ONLY if priced at a bargin to make way for the newer revised 04 models rumor or not) or a MDX. If I can get a loaded RL with Navi or $38K, I "may" be interested. I'M NOT INTERESTED IN A "SPORTS" 4 door car and the TSX 4 banger they can keep !
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
If I can get a loaded RL with Navi or $38K, I "may" be interested.
If I can get a loaded RL with Navi or $38K, I "may" be interested.
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If Water-S' information about the end of production is true, then I think he is only half correct. I GUARANTEE everyone here that the CL will be replaced. The coupe market is bad only in certain sectors. The next CL or its replacement will know its market....more sport than luxury....just wait....the coupe market is just too hot to leave...
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I don't see how anyone can compare the accord 6 sp to the cl-s in the same breath. All of the reviews I read of the accord said it had "edgy" handling, scrubbed the tires, etc etc. Sure it is fast in a straight line, but it looked like there were a BUNCH of mods to be made for it to handle as well as the CL-S out of the box.
but what do I know.
but what do I know.
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thats old news
Ask any salesperson that question... Its old news... They told me that like a month ago.. they said b/c CL hasnt done as well as they suspected in the sales... but there gonna keep going on with the TL's (new models) and CL is discontinued for next semester of car sales
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Re: the CL done
Originally posted by Water-S
my dad works for Honda if you guys don't know (at the Anna engine plant) anyhow he gets e-mails and things about upcoming events(as far as future builds and drops and stuff like that). According to this paper he brought home. the Last CL will be built in June.
So bottom line if your thinking about another CL or trading your CL do it fast cause you only got 3.5 months
my dad works for Honda if you guys don't know (at the Anna engine plant) anyhow he gets e-mails and things about upcoming events(as far as future builds and drops and stuff like that). According to this paper he brought home. the Last CL will be built in June.
So bottom line if your thinking about another CL or trading your CL do it fast cause you only got 3.5 months
I know I really enjoyed my 5AT 01' CLS and almost stepped in to the 6MT - soooo close.I am surprised to see Acura get out of the market for so long, but I guess times are tight right now and they are focusing on new TSX, new TL, new RL, new NSX (busy trying to reclaim 4-dr market is key to Acura's future).
So I don't wanna hijack the thread, but was there any info on the TSX that you can share? MSRP would be a key one
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From: Chicago Burbs
Originally posted by Fabvsix
They can all have their BORING 4 DOOR SEDANS OR SPORT SEDANS.................WHAT EVER. I too plan to keep my CLS for a long time. In fact, I'm going to wrap it up and get back into my 98 Accord coupe and let the CLS sit for a couple of years. I'm looking at either a 2003 RL (ONLY if priced at a bargin to make way for the newer revised 04 models rumor or not) or a MDX. If I can get a loaded RL with Navi or $38K, I "may" be interested. I'M NOT INTERESTED IN A "SPORTS" 4 door car and the TSX 4 banger they can keep !
They can all have their BORING 4 DOOR SEDANS OR SPORT SEDANS.................WHAT EVER. I too plan to keep my CLS for a long time. In fact, I'm going to wrap it up and get back into my 98 Accord coupe and let the CLS sit for a couple of years. I'm looking at either a 2003 RL (ONLY if priced at a bargin to make way for the newer revised 04 models rumor or not) or a MDX. If I can get a loaded RL with Navi or $38K, I "may" be interested. I'M NOT INTERESTED IN A "SPORTS" 4 door car and the TSX 4 banger they can keep !
you can easily get the RL with navi for 38k... thats what my dad paid few months ago for it.
