Good timing - got the perfect 01 CL-S
03-04-2004, 01:05 PM
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Good timing - got the perfect 01 CL-S
New to the forum, and to Acura...
I'm the Internet Manager for Infiniti in Columbus, Ohio - and although I could have gotten a GREAT deal on a G35 Coupe (obviously), we had a customer trade in an 01 CL-S...
Something about it worked for me... so I bought it this morning!! It's black/black - older guy that traded it was a car nut! It has 50k miles, no tranny problems... paid $16k no tax.
The guy did the exact things I would have done anyway... blue driving lights, removed the 3.2 CL badge leaving only the Type-S badge in place on the tail... factory spoiler, K&N filter... black grill.
AND - Thermal R&D mufflers... like the sound, he gave me the stock pipes too - thinking of selling the aftermarket. Quad exhaust tips look cool though...
Anyway - just giving a shout... I have somethings I want to do to the car... will ask questions about that stuff on other posts...
I'm the Internet Manager for Infiniti in Columbus, Ohio - and although I could have gotten a GREAT deal on a G35 Coupe (obviously), we had a customer trade in an 01 CL-S...
Something about it worked for me... so I bought it this morning!! It's black/black - older guy that traded it was a car nut! It has 50k miles, no tranny problems... paid $16k no tax.
The guy did the exact things I would have done anyway... blue driving lights, removed the 3.2 CL badge leaving only the Type-S badge in place on the tail... factory spoiler, K&N filter... black grill.
AND - Thermal R&D mufflers... like the sound, he gave me the stock pipes too - thinking of selling the aftermarket. Quad exhaust tips look cool though...
Anyway - just giving a shout... I have somethings I want to do to the car... will ask questions about that stuff on other posts...
03-04-2004, 01:16 PM
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congrats 
great deal on a great car...now if only all the used CL-S would fall on the right buyer like you...the world would be a better place
by the way black/black looks great with the 03' taillights that are white on top
great deal on a great car...now if only all the used CL-S would fall on the right buyer like you...the world would be a better place
by the way black/black looks great with the 03' taillights that are white on top
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03-04-2004, 01:26 PM
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Originally posted by jriga
Oh sweet god that's hot. Where and how can I get those?????
Oh sweet god that's hot. Where and how can I get those?????
any other help PM me
03-04-2004, 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by G-UNIT
welcome!
welcome!
03-04-2004, 03:44 PM
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Wecome !!
This might be the first member here to switch from the G35 to the CLS
Usually we see people go the other way (from the CLS to the G), but since this is a great forum, they stick around anyways
This might be the first member here to switch from the G35 to the CLS
Usually we see people go the other way (from the CLS to the G), but since this is a great forum, they stick around anyways
03-04-2004, 03:48 PM
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Originally posted by greenmonster
This might be the first member here to switch from the G35 to the CLS
This might be the first member here to switch from the G35 to the CLS
Here's the first person on this board to go from a G to a CL:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...12#post1676012
03-04-2004, 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
This guy never had a G.
This guy never had a G.
I read "could have gotten a GREAT deal " as he actually owned one.
I've got to concentrate on the forum instead of letting work distract me
03-04-2004, 04:20 PM
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Exhaust Pic
I could have a G... but for half the price I bought this CL-S... it was a good move I think.
Anyways - here is the exhaust pic. I'm going to put the stock pipes back on - and no flaming, I like the way the thermal looks and sounds but enjoy the engine sounds more than the exhaust on this particular motor...
Pipes will be for sale soon, if anyone is interested, let me know! Otherwise, they'll be on eBay.
Is it bad form to put something for sale on this board?
The poor guy that traded it in just put brand new Michelin Pilot's on the car for me too - wasn't that nice?
Anyways - here is the exhaust pic. I'm going to put the stock pipes back on - and no flaming, I like the way the thermal looks and sounds but enjoy the engine sounds more than the exhaust on this particular motor...
Pipes will be for sale soon, if anyone is interested, let me know! Otherwise, they'll be on eBay.
Is it bad form to put something for sale on this board?
The poor guy that traded it in just put brand new Michelin Pilot's on the car for me too - wasn't that nice?
03-04-2004, 04:27 PM
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This is the weirdest thing.........I am looking for an M3 Convertible and just noticed you guys have one for sale Can you PM me a CL owners discounted price 
Can you PM me a CL owners discounted price
03-04-2004, 04:47 PM
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Good choice, can't blame you. The G35 coupe just isn't as refined. I drove an automatic G early on, and the 6 speed G a few weeks ago. It's ok if it were under $20k, nowhere near worth what they are asking for it IMO. Felt too small, cheaper materials, small trunk, not as classy as the CL.
Black looks great on the CL too. good luck.
Black looks great on the CL too. good luck.
03-04-2004, 04:49 PM
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Sell those like new tires and get some S03's ! Get some Comtech sway bars and your set.
03-04-2004, 04:53 PM
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Another pic
G35 is nice... very nice even. But no memory seats, no tilt down mirrors - just things I was shocked to find the CL-S had, and as a 2001 no less!!
I was so impressed by the CL-S the guy traded in I just snatched it up... he bought a Copper FX35 for his wife...
Another exhaust pic...
This shot doesn't do the pipes justice... the Thermal tips are beveled and the glare from the lens and plate washed it out...
This shot is better...
The really amusing part is that this CL-S really beat all the other cars I was looking at. I have sitting in my garage right now a 2001 Lexus IS300 that is going back to Lexus Financial in 30 days (over in lease miles)... and EVERYONE around Columbus has a 3-series...
I was bummed cause I like having something a little different. This black CL-S was just what I was looking for.
Now if I can get that turd of an IS300 out of my garage so the CL has a nice place to sleep. With my luck I'd park the Lexus outside and some ass would key it the day before I took it back...
I was so impressed by the CL-S the guy traded in I just snatched it up... he bought a Copper FX35 for his wife...
Another exhaust pic...
This shot doesn't do the pipes justice... the Thermal tips are beveled and the glare from the lens and plate washed it out...
This shot is better...
The really amusing part is that this CL-S really beat all the other cars I was looking at. I have sitting in my garage right now a 2001 Lexus IS300 that is going back to Lexus Financial in 30 days (over in lease miles)... and EVERYONE around Columbus has a 3-series...
I was bummed cause I like having something a little different. This black CL-S was just what I was looking for.
Now if I can get that turd of an IS300 out of my garage so the CL has a nice place to sleep. With my luck I'd park the Lexus outside and some ass would key it the day before I took it back...
03-04-2004, 04:57 PM
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Ok here is my list
Comptech springs
Comptech sways
Koni adjustable yellows
2003' tail lights
get the 2003 exhaust also since it has thicker tips...very inexensive my quess $200 for both and yes they sound different than the 01'
tints at least 50%
Comptech springs
Comptech sways
Koni adjustable yellows
2003' tail lights
get the 2003 exhaust also since it has thicker tips...very inexensive my quess $200 for both and yes they sound different than the 01'
tints at least 50%
03-04-2004, 05:06 PM
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The Audi A4 looks 'ok' - but nothing really impressive. The RX8 was disappointing when I drove it (love the guages.). The new TL doesn't do it for me for whatever reason.
The only real car coming out that I had serious interest in was the new 6 from BMW. But damn if I'm spending that kind of cheese. Business is good, but not THAT good.
Very pleased with this CL-S
Things I'm dying to do,like... now:
The car needs more bass. Considering Infinity Basslink.
Want my fogs to be yellow - hope to find cheap bulbs.
03 tail lights
springs - comptech
clear bra
aluminum door sills
MAYBE install my iPod
Stock Exhaust back on, or new 03 exhaust
tint
The only real car coming out that I had serious interest in was the new 6 from BMW. But damn if I'm spending that kind of cheese. Business is good, but not THAT good.
Very pleased with this CL-S
Things I'm dying to do,like... now:
The car needs more bass. Considering Infinity Basslink.
Want my fogs to be yellow - hope to find cheap bulbs.
03 tail lights
springs - comptech
clear bra
aluminum door sills
MAYBE install my iPod
Stock Exhaust back on, or new 03 exhaust
tint
03-04-2004, 05:09 PM
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OH!! Almost forgot - going to MotorKote the engine, tranny, and wheels too... THAT STUFF IS AMAZING.
Has anyone ever used it?? I live and die by Motorkote.
Has anyone ever used it?? I live and die by Motorkote.
03-04-2004, 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by jriga
That drop looks sweet - how much can I expect to pay for the drop kit??
That drop looks sweet - how much can I expect to pay for the drop kit??
the basslink works perfect with the factory radio and the yellow fogs....mmm...well if you think they are hot I think Piaa 19173 are the model # the yellow ION or Pee yellow
your gonna have fun modding
03-04-2004, 05:17 PM
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Yea, for some reason my IS300 yellow fogs mixed with the 6000K HIDs are just hot to me... I like the look alot, and I don't have to try and match the fogs to the real HIDs...
Thanks for the PrtNmbr on the PIAAs - that's what I need.
Now if I can only find some LED replacements for the other bulbs in the car : plate lights | dome lights | turn signals
I have an LED sickness.
Thanks for the PrtNmbr on the PIAAs - that's what I need.
Now if I can only find some LED replacements for the other bulbs in the car : plate lights | dome lights | turn signals
I have an LED sickness.
03-04-2004, 05:18 PM
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What is motorkote ?