Turbo OX

I just wanted to find out what cars we can realistically compare the CL type S to. Now I know there are some idiots out there that are going to list outrageous cars like an M5 540i, or Z28. Let's keep this as realistic as possible. I'll start it out.

*Integra Type R
*IS 300
*BMW 330ci
*95-98 Mustang GT (at least form the number I have seen)
*A4 possibly the S4
*some of the more modified 4cyl. rice burners

And if anyone objects to some of my beliefs, please feel free to challenge me or anyone listing on this topic.
(In regards to all performance aspects including but not limited to acceleration, suspension, HP, torque, etc.)


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aLeX123

CELICA..i dont know,,,r they fast...??

aLeX123

heyy i gotta Question...u said 540i is faster than the cl-s...r u sure about that

Tom2

Compare in what way exactly?

Are you talking speed?

More specifically, 0-60 or 1/4 mile or top speed?

Or are you talking about comparing the cars in general?

My vote for the closest overall competition for the Type-S is the Pontiac Grand Prix

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dead CL-S and M3

Tom2

No doubt about it......especially if the 540 is a manual tranny car.......



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dead CL-S and M3

aLeX123

cool

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ALeX RamireZ

DtEW

Volvo S60 T5 (stretching a little)
Volvo C70 HT
Saab 9-3 Viggen

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daddyo

5 speed maxima are cool cars, performance is simular

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type-s
silver/ebony
35% tint
jl audio 2 10w3's, jl audio 500/1 amp
honda vtx 1800
106hp & 120 ft torque. soon!!!

PimpGold

I traded a CL-S in on my Type R, and I can tell you that the only similarities between the two is 0-60 and 1/4 mile acceleration, I'd say they're very close. In every other aspect performance-wise, the Type R is just miles ahead, while on the flip side the CL-S has the Type R beat in every single imaginable way luxury-wise. I agree with someone who said the Grand Prix GTP is a close match with the CL-S. I've ridden in both and feel they're very similar, tho I did prefer the CL-S in both performance and luxury, of course it also costs a little more. Despite all the animosity between the 2 camps, the IS300 is also a car very close to the CL-S, more performance (handling, rear-wheel drive) and less luxury oriented.
The Maxima is another car I like very much, and compares well to the CL-S.

New cars for the list:
*Mercedes C320 (about the same $ as a 330ci)
*'02 Subaru WRX (I'm a big fan of this car)
*Chrysler 300M (Not too sure about the performance of these, but they seem solid)
*The new Mustangs that are out are decent cars, good performance for a decent price, and comfy compared to older versions.
*Lincoln LS


I'm sure there are more, but I'm just chipping these in.. my .02 cents

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01' Yellow Type R
PIAA Headlights
Comptech Air Filter
replaced an '01 CL-S

Jeckle and Hyde

Type R = nimble but not much room for giants. Don't think you'll see Shaq in one...

GoldTypeS_RENAMED

heh heh... I think you'd see Shaq in a Type R before you'd see him in a CL-S. At least the ITR has no sunroof and hence more headroom than the CL-S. I'm 6'1" and I barely have enough headroom in this car. I fit in the ITR with much room to spare however. This is of course, talking front seats only.

MikeS 18

A total comparison is probably the Maxima. Or may an A4. When I compare, I use price, performance, and luxury features as the major comparisons.

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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 19169 & 9005, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no money!

NOVAwhiteTypeS

If the 540 is auto then 0-80 times are identical.

Raced AC's stock 540. just look for my post.


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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

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

NOVAwhiteTypeS

but after 100 the 540 just takes off like a beast.


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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

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

moomaster_99

You know when you talk about realistic....you should x-out all the rice rockets..(ITR...Celica and any other 4 banger.)
Using a 10K target range of 30K-40K....you would have to say that the cars that are comparable are

Audi A4 2.8
S4<-----no options
C320<----questionable with options
BMW325, 525, or 330<----but very few options.
IS300<---almost fully loaded
S60<----but not a vey refined feel; turbochargered 4s aren't very civilized
I30<---your maxima with refinement

This is more from the point of view that you bought the CL, not as a race car, hence the deletion of rice rockets and muscle cars, but as what one magazine termed..." European GT cars.....fast, luxurious, and pretty good handlers"
Just my thoughts...

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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
(sooner than I thought...)
Comptech Headers

StonedCL

iTrader: (1)

Yes I got smoked twice by them..

Acura S

I feel that to get a true comparison you guys should only list other 2dr coupes, after all, that is what we have......

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Sundance,Navi,
Spoiler, mflaps, wheel well trim, dark dark tint, nose mask, polarg m6's, lead foot
F250 SD 4x4
201 PE STRATOS w/225hp Johnson

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alex2364

IMO what we have is a 4 door sedan with 2 doors chopped off. The CL is exactly like the TL minus 2 doors and other minor things.

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Alex

Type S Smokes All

ya the 540i halls ass. it will probaly beat us. As for the Cellica, i know the GTS is pretty fast but we will win. U forgot about the MR2 and the S2000

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

seglerg

I just finished my car shopping and here are the cars I considered to be comparable:

<u>325ic Coupe</u>, I would say the 330ic but you're talking another 10 grand.

<u>Lexus IS300<u/>, Though it does have four dours, it does have an electronic sport shifter and it is close in quickness.

Other than those two, for my taste I have to say that's it. American cars need about 10 more years to even begin to compete and the Sweedish cars, well let's just say I think they look too much like modern Brady Bunch cars. The Audi's are over-rated VW's and the Mercedes are about as sporty as a station wagon.

Dollar for Dollar, the Acura TL/CL Type S are the best cars to hit these shores. They are worth every penny, they have class and the prowness of a panther. IMO.


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Black/Tan 2001 CL Type-S
No Mods yet but looking