Hi everyone, i'm new here if you haven't noticed

I am in the market for a used car and was looking for luxury, power and reliability for a decent price.

I came across this: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...or=&cardist=21

And I fell in love. I am going to check it out tonight and see how it is.

I wanted to know if there is anything I shouyd know before going? I have done plenty of research on it already and know about the tranny problems. Are the tranny problems enough that I should stay away? Or are some 01's not affected? I want to know if it is almost a sure bet I will have tranny problems or not.

Otherwise, aside from tranny, should I do it?

Thanks!

 

that is overpriced, especially for a NON Type-S.

if you buy a CL, do yourself a favor and get a Type S, you will have buyers remorse forever if you dont. you should be paying about that same price 15k-17k for a 2001 CL Type S with average mileage.

 

Welcome.

That's a non-Type S CL, so keep that in mind.

For just a couple thousand more, you can find a nice Type S, which will give you a better performing car.

Good luck.

 

the tranny problems were never completely fixed and any 2001, 2002, or 2003 automatic CL or CL-S is exposed to the problem, however you get a 100k warranty on it, so its your risk to take. many many trannys have blown, 2003's have been better but all 2001 and all 2002 are the same.

 

Overpriced really?

I can't find a type s anywhere around here for near that price!

All the 01 type S's i find are at least 19k +

I need to stay below 18k

Thought it was a good deal.

 

Remember there is no 100k warranty on newer 2003 model CL's.

IMO i'd look for a Type S.

 

Didnt know there was that big of a difference between the regular coupe and type-s.

Is it just speed and power? If so, I dont mind...

I am coming from a POS 96 altima LOL. 225 hp is more than enough for me.

 

Also, trying to keep the mileage below 40k for a 01. Not easy.

 

Dang...where were you when I turned my black CL-S in, in July? 37,000 miles.

 

 

I am also looking at Infiniti I30's.

Dunno.

 

Seriously, have you called the Acura dealers around NJ/NY? I have seen a ton of them on lots around northern NJ.

 

I've been scraping autotrader, cars.com

What other sites are good?

 

Auto traders is okay but call Park Avenue and Ramsey Acura and see what they have.

 

there are many differences between the CL-S and CL-P

just to name the most obvious:

better styled seats (perforated)
white face guages
Type-S shift knob
35 horsepower
17 inch, 5 spoke rims
VSA traction control systems different from CL-P

 

You can NEVER have too much power, get a CL-S, they are out there in your price range, believe us