gavriil

Our '99 Acura TL was one of the most popular One-Year-Test fleet vehicles we've ever had. It was great to drive, trouble-free, well-constructed, and a superb value. When we heard Acura was packaging the same goodness into a handsome coupe and offering a 260-hp Type-S variant, we said, "Send one-now! Black over black. (Please.)" You get a lot for the Type-S' base of $30,330, including the aforementioned high output V-6, five-speed SportShift sequential automatic, leather-trimmed interior, power moonroof/windows/doors/locks/seats, Xenon headlights, ABS, sport suspension, and 17-in. wheels. The CL is offered with one option, a DVD-based Nav system, which is included on our car, plus destination and delivery of $480. The only complaint is a shortage of space between the seat cushion and headliner for longwaisted drivers. Otherwise, the engine wails, the car handles beautifully, and there have been no early mechanical problems.

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Gabriel
CL Type S
Mag Racer #1

moomaster_99

The only good report about our car....

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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!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....

Ashburner

At least Motortrend realizes it sux to be tall!

-Ash

4thGSi

Hay, gavrill i think you miss one more complaint for the CL-S " rims are prone to curb" just to add for my post status

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1990Si
2001CL-S

BigPimp

Not enough head room is deffinetly a problem. Had I paid attention to it during my purchasing process, I would have deffinetly gave much more thought to buying a cl.

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'01 CLS Satin Silver w/Black, Navi-less, spoiler,
Tint 15%, Polarqs M6s, Desired Mods: 18" Wheels/tires, Springs/Sways, CAI, subwoofer.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...513&a=12224080
The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.

spiroh

Not a problem for me..im only 5"7"!!

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Black/Black 2001 CL-S
Random Technology Cat
RED AEM CAI
Polarg M6 Roadlamps

Ashburner

Me too Big Pimp... I am 6'4" and I got the CL-S after trading in my 01 Mitsu Galant LS... The Mitsubishi was giving me horrible knee problems from the bend I had to accomplish to fit in the car. After deciding to get rid of it, I test drove a 330i, IS300, I30t, and then the CL-S... Somehow, of all those cars, I still ended up with the one with the most uncomfortable driving position. I liked the Acura the best and I thought it was the best deal but not everyone is 5'7" (no offense Spiroh). I fit best in the I30t, then the Beemer...

I don't understand why they make a tilt steering wheel that only tilts like 3 inches... Also, I have never used the power driver seat in my car because I have to keep it all the way back and all the way down. I sure would like to play with all those buttons and gadgets one day!

-Ash

HellaWhat

How tall are you? I'm about 6'0".. think it will be uncomfy for me?

Thanks.

blazerbob1

I am 6' and just fit satisfactorily but if were any taller...Love my CL-S!

HellaWhat

I wish more cars had telescoping steering wheel, it'd make it easier to sit back

blazerbob1

Telescoping steering would be great. I have also felt the gas pedal is way to close as my right leg feels cramped!

[This message has been edited by blazerbob1 (edited 05-23-2001).]

KavexTrax

What do you guys do..sit with the seats perpendicular? They're called power reclining seats

Adjust the lumbar while youre at it too...
makes it a lot more comfy (the lever on the side)

Telescopic wheel would have been nice, but
it's not a biggie.

oh and another thing about room..its a luxo coupe, not an SUV big-waste-of-space hog


.02

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- Kvit -
2001 CL-P Monterey Blue, Parchment interior
• Polarg BlHybrid M-6 Road lamps
• Polarg/PIAA super white interior lights *bling bling*
• HP Quantum 28 -- 31% metallic tint all around
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JZ

I'm 6'1" and have no problem whatsoever. Obvious question, but do you have your seat as low as it can go?

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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
Polarg M6 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
Denso Iridium plugs
35% metallic tint

Ashburner

My seat is as low as it can go... I may be closer to 6'5" now as I haven't measured myself in a long time.

For the person that is 6', you should fit fine. Like I said, I fit, but just not as well as I would like to.

-Ash

fast_daddy_car

Put the seat to its lowest position, then try raising just the front of the seat. The back will sink down a bit further. Will also give you a bit of a recline and give you a bit more headroom.

You could also move the seat all the way to the front and keep the sunroof open

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