hey all,
I am currently looking at a 03 CL auto w/ 87K. it seems to be in a good condition. I just wanted get some answers before I go through w/ the purchase.
1) I know there is an issue w/ the auto tranny but I figure this is common theme for hondas in general (I drive a 99 V6 accord on 2nd tranny), how much is it usually for a new tranny? and did any one notice any trends to how long they last? (say for a daily driver w/ mostly highways driving)
2) how is the mainenance cost? is it higher since the car is discontinued? are the parts hard to come by or are they available through non-oem (auto zone etc.)
3) how would you compare it to a 03 nissan altima? (another car I'm looking at)
thanks in advance...

 

The CL is more of a premium car than the Altima with nicer materials inside, greater power, better handling, and of course 2 fewer doors. Servicing the CL is not higher because its discontinued... Honda uses pretty much the same stuff on all of their cars and the CL is Accord-based.

 

Get a CLS not a base CL.

 

is there that much of a performance difference between CL and the CLS? how about fuel economy?

 

the CLS will pretty much walk a CL without too much effort and the only MAJOR problem is the auto trans

 

how long do the auto tranny tend to last? and how much is the usual cost of replacement?

 

Do you have any problems with driving a manual?

I would highly recommend buying a CL-s with a 6-spd in it, I know manual is not for everyone, but they don't have any known issues.

 

1st tranny 117k.

theres a guy on here with 183k on his 1st as well.


get the CL-S. other wise you'll always wish you had.

 

less than 74K and working on trans #3. this one whines like no tomorrow.........

Ed3013,
Acura may goodwill a replacement if the car has under 109K or so above that you might have to pay something. if you gotta pay for it all, kiss 5 GRAND goodbye...........