Considering Getting A CL-S, Advice?
03-11-2004, 04:42 PM
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Considering Getting A CL-S, Advice?
Right now I have a 1997 Honda Prelude, automatic, and I am thinking about getting an '01 CL-S. I would love to get the '03 CL-S but there's no way I can afford that.
Anyone have any advice? Other cars I am considering are:
- S2000
- RSX-S
- TL-S
- 94-96 Supra TT
I am trying stay around $17-18K or so, give or take. Definitely under $20K for sure.
Anyone have any advice? Other cars I am considering are:
- S2000
- RSX-S
- TL-S
- 94-96 Supra TT
I am trying stay around $17-18K or so, give or take. Definitely under $20K for sure.
03-11-2004, 04:49 PM
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Re: Considering Getting A CL-S, Advice?
Originally posted by MonStar
Right now I have a 1997 Honda Prelude, automatic, and I am thinking about getting an '01 CL-S. I would love to get the '03 CL-S but there's no way I can afford that.
Anyone have any advice? Other cars I am considering are:
- S2000
- RSX-S
- TL-S
- 94-96 Supra TT
I am trying stay around $17-18K or so, give or take. Definitely under $20K for sure.
Right now I have a 1997 Honda Prelude, automatic, and I am thinking about getting an '01 CL-S. I would love to get the '03 CL-S but there's no way I can afford that.
Anyone have any advice? Other cars I am considering are:
- S2000
- RSX-S
- TL-S
- 94-96 Supra TT
I am trying stay around $17-18K or so, give or take. Definitely under $20K for sure.
no way you will find any supra regardless of mileage for under 20k imo
03-11-2004, 04:51 PM
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depends on what you are looking for.
cl-s is a great car, I would take it (and did, obviously) over any of the cars you mentioned.
100% don't get an rsx-s, and I wouldn't get the supra either. Rsx is just a shitty car, supra would be out of warranty.
TL-s is great car too, just depends on the number of doors you want.
cl-s is a great car, I would take it (and did, obviously) over any of the cars you mentioned.
100% don't get an rsx-s, and I wouldn't get the supra either. Rsx is just a shitty car, supra would be out of warranty.
TL-s is great car too, just depends on the number of doors you want.
03-11-2004, 04:57 PM
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oh yeah, s2000 is a good choice....I would be between the cl-s and s2000...depends on if you want a pure sports car, or a semi-luxury semi-sports coupe.
03-11-2004, 05:00 PM
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Yeah, see I really like that CL-S's are more luxury/sports cars, that's definitely a huge plus in my book. Also, what about the CL-S transmission? I have heard some bad things about it, how its about as reliable as the Prelude tiptronic transmission
Some other choices are a Maxima, etc.
I absolutely love TL-S's, but I can't seem to find a Type S for $19K, I am not sure why.
Some other choices are a Maxima, etc.
I absolutely love TL-S's, but I can't seem to find a Type S for $19K, I am not sure why.
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BTW, about the RSX, I like the look of that car a lot. But it's still a smaller engine than what I have now, I can't imagine stepping DOWN, that would kill me. I would prefer to spend less than $17K if possible. And I have found CL-S's in that range as well. Seems like a great idea for the money.
Just a few questions, what is the stock 1/4 mile time for the CL-S? Does Acura make an OEM bodykit for it? Are there any other spoiler options?
Just a few questions, what is the stock 1/4 mile time for the CL-S? Does Acura make an OEM bodykit for it? Are there any other spoiler options?
03-11-2004, 05:19 PM
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TL-S are worth more because more people want 4 doors and TL-S came out in 2002. CL-S has been out since 2000 as a 2001 model. So they are older. Some CL-S have automatic tranny probs but there is a 100k mile warranty on it.
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Originally posted by MonStar
I can't imagine stepping DOWN, that would kill me. I would prefer to spend less than $17K if possible. And I have found CL-S's in that range as well. Seems like a great idea for the money.
Just a few questions, what is the stock 1/4 mile time for the CL-S? Does Acura make an OEM bodykit for it? Are there any other spoiler options?
I can't imagine stepping DOWN, that would kill me. I would prefer to spend less than $17K if possible. And I have found CL-S's in that range as well. Seems like a great idea for the money.
Just a few questions, what is the stock 1/4 mile time for the CL-S? Does Acura make an OEM bodykit for it? Are there any other spoiler options?
What part of DE are you in? Cause I was getting ready to put my 02 CLS on Autotrader for $20,500.
03-11-2004, 10:35 PM
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You guys are right, supras are going for top dollar prices. Look at this modded supra with over 100k miles going for 80k.
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/i...nced=n&color=&
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/i...nced=n&color=&
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Originally posted by Vegeta1
You guys are right, supras are going for top dollar prices. Look at this modded supra with over 100k miles going for 80k.
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/i...nced=n&color=&
You guys are right, supras are going for top dollar prices. Look at this modded supra with over 100k miles going for 80k.
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/i...nced=n&color=&
It better have a spanking new 'worked' engine & a single turbo for $80K.
03-13-2004, 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by chris3240929
No OEM kit, but you can find a Versus kit fairly cheap from time to time on this board. M5 BMW spoiler is a popular option aside from the factory deal.
What part of DE are you in? Cause I was getting ready to put my 02 CLS on Autotrader for $20,500.
No OEM kit, but you can find a Versus kit fairly cheap from time to time on this board. M5 BMW spoiler is a popular option aside from the factory deal.
What part of DE are you in? Cause I was getting ready to put my 02 CLS on Autotrader for $20,500.
03-13-2004, 10:51 PM
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Originally posted by MonStar
Yeah, see I really like that CL-S's are more luxury/sports cars, that's definitely a huge plus in my book. Also, what about the CL-S transmission? I have heard some bad things about it, how its about as reliable as the Prelude tiptronic transmission
Some other choices are a Maxima, etc.
I absolutely love TL-S's, but I can't seem to find a Type S for $19K, I am not sure why.
Yeah, see I really like that CL-S's are more luxury/sports cars, that's definitely a huge plus in my book. Also, what about the CL-S transmission? I have heard some bad things about it, how its about as reliable as the Prelude tiptronic transmission
Some other choices are a Maxima, etc.
I absolutely love TL-S's, but I can't seem to find a Type S for $19K, I am not sure why.
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Originally posted by EZZ
The CLS auto trannies are absolute crap. That is why you get a 100k warranty now for it. Expect the worst with the auto.
The CLS auto trannies are absolute crap. That is why you get a 100k warranty now for it. Expect the worst with the auto.
The percentage of tranny failures is almost nothing comapred to the number of cars built. And, it appears the majority of issues happen to the same vehicles, whether or not that's driver error...who knows.
I've had an 01 & an 02 CLS, never had any problems. Put 22K miles on the 02, the 01 had 36K...no issues.
03-14-2004, 01:41 PM
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Originally posted by chris3240929
I wouldn't say they're 'absolute crap'...
The percentage of tranny failures is almost nothing comapred to the number of cars built. And, it appears the majority of issues happen to the same vehicles, whether or not that's driver error...who knows.
I've had an 01 & an 02 CLS, never had any problems. Put 22K miles on the 02, the 01 had 36K...no issues.
I wouldn't say they're 'absolute crap'...
The percentage of tranny failures is almost nothing comapred to the number of cars built. And, it appears the majority of issues happen to the same vehicles, whether or not that's driver error...who knows.
I've had an 01 & an 02 CLS, never had any problems. Put 22K miles on the 02, the 01 had 36K...no issues.
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Here,
It's a bit more than you want to pay, but it might just be worth it
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=90
It's a bit more than you want to pay, but it might just be worth it
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=90
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Originally posted by CCns24
Here,
It's a bit more than you want to pay, but it might just be worth it
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=90
Here,
It's a bit more than you want to pay, but it might just be worth it
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=90
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Originally posted by TypeSAddict
Chris, you've had an '01, '02, and '03 CLS!?!!?! WTF?!
Chris, you've had an '01, '02, and '03 CLS!?!!?!
WTF?!
Compromised, bought the 03, told the wifey we'd get something diff when the 02 is sold...which should be soon.
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Originally posted by chris3240929
Bought my 02... decided I needed one to mod...bought the 01 used from an aquaintance...sold the 01 after 8 mos cause the wifey wanted something diff.
Compromised, bought the 03, told the wifey we'd get something diff when the 02 is sold...which should be soon.
Bought my 02... decided I needed one to mod...bought the 01 used from an aquaintance...sold the 01 after 8 mos cause the wifey wanted something diff.
Compromised, bought the 03, told the wifey we'd get something diff when the 02 is sold...which should be soon.
I hope to marry a young lady that will let me buy cars like underwear one day 
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i like the cl-s better than my dads MB e430 sport... its the perfect mix of power and luxury... the interior is kickass, it has handeling that seems to be perfect for both a calm cruise or if youre rippen down a snakey road, and the power... mmm, plus that vtech make ALL the right noises when youre usin it. CL-S... of course as G-Unit said... we are all biased
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I know this is a CL-S forum, but when I compare the car to all of the others on the market there isn't really much of a contest. But at the same time, I don't know what to do about the transmission. Are there transmission builds for the '00-'02 automatic transmissions?
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