jim2001CL-S

All,

This is my first day on the forum and my first post. I recently bought a 2001 CL Type S in white with Parchment interior. I really had never considered an Acura but when I drove it, wow..

The car has only 10,000 miles and is in perfect condition. It does not have navigation or a spoiler and I paid about $24,000 +TTL for it. I bought it at an Acura dealer so it had been checked out very well. It was a left over 01 purchased new on 11-19-01, so its only about 10 months old.

Is that a good price for a low mileage 01 CL-S?

Please give me any comments. Also, any idea where to get a good deal on a rear spoiler. The dealer wanted $700!!

I saw several on Ebay at pretty good prices. Anyone gone that route?

Thanks in advance..

jim2001CL-S

Nashua_Night_Hawk

not bad i guess

jimcol711

seems a little high, you could have probably got an 2002 with the same mileage and no navi/spoiler for about the same or only a small amount more.

BigPimp

You got a little taken, but its expected when you buy from a dealer. You should be more concerned with the DOM (date of manufacture) rather than purchase date.

Spoilers are available on ahmotor.com. Not sure on the price

gholdin

Hmmm.. seems a little high. I got my 2003 for 28999 +TTL with the same options about 3 weeks ago. But, the CL is a nice car so don't beat yourself up too much

soopa

a little bit high but not so bad. especially from a dealer

Scrib

Don't worry about it...

Get out, drive the car and ENJOY!!!

jim2001CL-S

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I paid to much, but I do like the car and it was my top color choice, so I guess its alright..

I also noticed some of the other used CL's had alot of mileage and where not as clean as the one I bought..

They did have a black 02 that wasn't that much more, but I hate black especially in the texas sun..

jim2001CL-S

peiqinglong

Hey Jim2001CL-S, get the rear spoiler from AcuraAutomotiveparts.net I think they may have it...

mantis23

don't worry, be happy mon...

AztecRol

iTrader: (2)

First, WELCOME TO THE CL FAMILY!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS on your new baby!!!!!

You did OK. Most important thing is that you go out and enjoy the car!!! It is a BLAST to drive!!! I bought the Acura spoiler from the dealer and had them put it on. It was worth it to me. Save your money for some MODS!!!! Keep reading this forum, you will learn everything you need to know about your new car!!!! If you have a question, do a search, if you can't find it, ask!!!

POST SOME PICS!!!!

mattg

i'd say you did fine. i bought pre-owned also. my car had 8400 mi.

welcome to the forum.

jim2001CL-S

AztecRol and maatg,

thanks for the commenst..you are right, I need to quit worrying about what I paid and go burn up the streets!! I think its funny that my 6 cylinder CL-S will beat my wifes new 2002 V-8 Mustang GT. She is so jeolous of my new car..

jim2001CL-S

bl^5

You did pretty good bud! I am assuming it was Acura Certified (hence a 100K warranty was included). If so that is a fair price, you may have been able to talk them down another grand at most. Do a search for spoilers. I got my from wings west I think (I am only 40% sure I got it along time ago) it comes pre painted and looks exactly like the Acura wing.

gjr2001

24g's w 10k on it ain't to bad from the dealer. I was offered a 2001 CLS with 28k with navi for 23g's two weeks ago from a dealer also.

jim2001CL-S

No 100K warranty was included but it was checked over and certified by the dealer has having no problems. It only had 10K on it with 40k of warranty left. I then bought 2 additional years of warranty for $10 bucks a month meaning its covered bumper to bumper until November 2007..

In hindsight, I think I could have talked them down a grand or so, but I didn't and thats my fault.. I think the low mileage made me think it was worth the extra money..

There are alot of 01's out there with 30-35K miles and I didn't want that..

jim2001CL-S

Red Rider

Welcome, and enjoy the car. Now go get Headers

95LegendCoupe

Enjoy it, I've driven Acuras for many years. Check the car over carefully. I bought a 'Certified Acura' from the dealer and I feel they did not check it over at all. From the ignition sticking badly, the passenger seat stuck in it's track, headlights way out of alignment, ABS sensor acting up, and lots of other things, I feel that so-called Acura 'Certified Checkup' is only a marketing ploy. But your car is newer so hopefully it is as good as it seems. The year warranty I got was good but I had to argue with them everytime I took it in.
I hope you have better luck, I know it was just my local dealer.
Acuras are great (despite the dealer) and that's the important thing.

2001CL

I just got a 2001 cl-p. I paid 20,250 which came out to 22,245 with all the taxes and shit, only thing i regret was not getting a type s and at first gold which was not my choice was pissin me off, but then u get in and you drive the car and it all is worth it. With the money i saved i'm gonna hook it up and take on some s types.

ME WANT HEADERS. you should too.

CCType-S

welcome to the CL family.
Don't think too much about what you paying for your car. as long as you happy with it then everything is worth it.

CCType-S

smackus

Just bought mine also, s-type cl w/navi, 45,000 miles (highway miles) for $19,600. Dealer wanted $24,000 for another one just like it. Mine had a few small problems. The brakes need done and the tires were wore. Told the dealer to stick it

GMAN

Welcome to the forum. Here's another place you can get your spoiler try spoilerdepot.com. $215.00 painted.