CL-S is no more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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All I can say is, damn you guys are cold! I was laughing at all your responses cuz they are pretty damn funny, exactly what I was thinking too though. I see way more mustangs than CL's and I've been in a rental convertible and I could never purchase one. Weird that he'd post that, I wonder if Phin is right and it's a hoax? Phin, what's a mullet again?
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I know that the CL-S and Accord are based off of the same platform, but if someone mistakes one for the other then they don't know anything about cars. Especially from the rear I don't think the cars look similar at all. I wouldn't mind having a mustang to play around in, but only if it was my second car.
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I read that Mustangs are the number one selling coupe (?) With all that demand, I'd think resale values would hold up pretty well. And don't even talk about the availability of aftermarket parts! The market is so flooded that prices are incredibly cheap. Yeah, I like Mustangs but as kuwolde said, only as my second car!
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Originally posted by Dacat:
<STRONG>what's a mullet again?</STRONG>
<STRONG>what's a mullet again?</STRONG>
The site used to be the absolute funniest on the net but I don't know what's happened to it recently.
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Originally posted by tinman:
<STRONG>I read that Mustangs are the number one selling coupe (?) With all that demand, I'd think resale values would hold up pretty well. And don't even talk about the availability of aftermarket parts! The market is so flooded that prices are incredibly cheap. Yeah, I like Mustangs but as kuwolde said, only as my second car!</STRONG>
<STRONG>I read that Mustangs are the number one selling coupe (?) With all that demand, I'd think resale values would hold up pretty well. And don't even talk about the availability of aftermarket parts! The market is so flooded that prices are incredibly cheap. Yeah, I like Mustangs but as kuwolde said, only as my second car!</STRONG>
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Gee, most of you guys are pretty rough. Well I wasn't asking for anyones approval, just posting since we all share personal experiences.
But anyway, I know all the pros and cons of the Stang before I bought it. It all about personal prefernece. I dont give a damn about people looking at me. What I wrote were my personal feelings. Over time, the cl just didnt appeal to me any more. I did all the research before I bought and the longer it was in it, the more I didnt want it anymore. I drove my legend more than the cl. Everybody eles's comments about what the car looked like were just their opinions. Nor did I post to thrash the CL-S. Just my personal experience once again. The cl is not the end all be all and neither is the Stang. They are all just cars in the end. If I get tired of it, then I'll get rid of it.
In terms of quality and reliability, if it has problems then i'll take it to the dealer and get it fixed. Thats what they are for. No car is perfect. My 98 cl 3.0 purchased brand new, was a lemon. From day one, till I got rid of it 60k miles later, there were quality problems. So bad that legal action had to be taken. So it doesn't matter american or foreign. Ford -vs- honda.
And you can get bad service at any dealer ship as many have posted here before.
As for the people who think this is fake, so be it. I wont respond to the other stupid responses either.
As for looks, you really cant tell the difference between a regular cl and a type s. Especially the average person. Once again the Stang aint the end all be all but at least its distinctive. Yea there are similariries between the v6 and v8 models but you can surely tell the difference between the two.
I wanted somthing fun and the cl just wasn't it. Also been there done that with the 98 cl. I can always get another, if I so desire. But i dont see it. Even if and when I do, it will be a BMW. In the mean time, I am enjoying the Stang, and thats what this is all about.
Peace
But anyway, I know all the pros and cons of the Stang before I bought it. It all about personal prefernece. I dont give a damn about people looking at me. What I wrote were my personal feelings. Over time, the cl just didnt appeal to me any more. I did all the research before I bought and the longer it was in it, the more I didnt want it anymore. I drove my legend more than the cl. Everybody eles's comments about what the car looked like were just their opinions. Nor did I post to thrash the CL-S. Just my personal experience once again. The cl is not the end all be all and neither is the Stang. They are all just cars in the end. If I get tired of it, then I'll get rid of it.
In terms of quality and reliability, if it has problems then i'll take it to the dealer and get it fixed. Thats what they are for. No car is perfect. My 98 cl 3.0 purchased brand new, was a lemon. From day one, till I got rid of it 60k miles later, there were quality problems. So bad that legal action had to be taken. So it doesn't matter american or foreign. Ford -vs- honda.
And you can get bad service at any dealer ship as many have posted here before.
As for the people who think this is fake, so be it. I wont respond to the other stupid responses either.
As for looks, you really cant tell the difference between a regular cl and a type s. Especially the average person. Once again the Stang aint the end all be all but at least its distinctive. Yea there are similariries between the v6 and v8 models but you can surely tell the difference between the two.
I wanted somthing fun and the cl just wasn't it. Also been there done that with the 98 cl. I can always get another, if I so desire. But i dont see it. Even if and when I do, it will be a BMW. In the mean time, I am enjoying the Stang, and thats what this is all about.
Peace
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Originally posted by friendlydacat:
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The Kelley Blue Book (KBB) of a 98 Mustang GT is $15380 with an original price of $19950, for a loss of 22.9%. A 1998 Acura CL 3.0 sold for approx $25300, and the current KBB is approx $18770, for a loss of 25.8% off the original price. What the hell? I thought Acura's held their value?</STRONG>
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The Kelley Blue Book (KBB) of a 98 Mustang GT is $15380 with an original price of $19950, for a loss of 22.9%. A 1998 Acura CL 3.0 sold for approx $25300, and the current KBB is approx $18770, for a loss of 25.8% off the original price. What the hell? I thought Acura's held their value?</STRONG>
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Originally posted by OLSKOOLAC88:
<STRONG>I wanted somthing fun and the cl just wasn't it.</STRONG>
<STRONG>I wanted somthing fun and the cl just wasn't it.</STRONG>
It's interesting to see the huge difference in people's reactions when driving the cars. The CL-S pretty much blends in with most of the other cars on the road with not much response (at least in a negative manner) from other drivers. I can merge into traffic with no problems in the Acura. When I drive the Mustang though, people are constantly cutting me off, pulling up next to me trying to race, revving their engines and it's always more challenging to merge into traffic. I think it's all hilarious since it is purely people's seemingly negative connotations regarding Mustangs. It's a very similar situation to the difference in people's perceptions/reactions when I'm dressed in a suit in public compared to my preferred shorts and t-shirts. People respond differently to you just based on perception. Some of the negative connotations and feelings regarding the Mustang are showing in a couple posts above. The bottom line is that the Mustang and the CL are both just cars (as you said) and you’ve gotta drive what makes *you* happy. Obviously, you've found your nirvana in your new choice for the time being... Good luck with it and don't look back!
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Hey, someone has to buy the UAW built trash.
BTW the HONDA/ACURA plant is NON UAW by employee choice...
I am sure you will know your service advisor on a first name basis. He will also know your spouse , Mom and friends when they have to pick you up at the dealer on a regular basis.
You don't list your age, my guess is < 25, as you grow older you will learn to appreciate the finer things in life.....
PS Dont forget to get a dash cover to prevent the dash from cracking in the UV sunlight. Black undercoating would be a nice addition-more pleasing to the eyes....
BTW the HONDA/ACURA plant is NON UAW by employee choice...
I am sure you will know your service advisor on a first name basis. He will also know your spouse , Mom and friends when they have to pick you up at the dealer on a regular basis.
You don't list your age, my guess is < 25, as you grow older you will learn to appreciate the finer things in life.....
PS Dont forget to get a dash cover to prevent the dash from cracking in the UV sunlight. Black undercoating would be a nice addition-more pleasing to the eyes....
#60
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Sounds as though you bought your rustang for others to approve. Hmmm, too bad, just like personalities, it's all about what you like, who cares what others think. Mustangs are far more common than a CL/CL-S, I guess you just like to conform to everyone else.
Have fun with your new boat.
Sounds as though you bought your rustang for others to approve. Hmmm, too bad, just like personalities, it's all about what you like, who cares what others think. Mustangs are far more common than a CL/CL-S, I guess you just like to conform to everyone else.
Have fun with your new boat.
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Good for you! Each to his own.
I got to drive my buddy's 2000 GT with same
mods as cobra which turns 4.5
Talk about a fast car. When I see people talking about 6.4 or even 5.7 I think slow.
null4.5, now that is what I call fast!
Have fun!
I got to drive my buddy's 2000 GT with same
mods as cobra which turns 4.5
Talk about a fast car. When I see people talking about 6.4 or even 5.7 I think slow.
null4.5, now that is what I call fast!
Have fun!
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