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Hello everyone
Hey guys (and girls),
This is my first post, I picked up an 03 CL-S a couple of weeks ago. I was doing some searching online and found this site. I previously had a 1994 Camry coupe V6. It wasn't the flashiest or fastest car around, but it did give me 12+ yrs and 150K+ just about trouble free miles so I will never say anything bad about that car. Unfortunately it was totaled a little over a month ago so I went car shopping. I was tempted to buy a Solara but I'm not that crazy about the styling and did want to try something different. Years ago I had a 1987 Monte Carlo SS and an 1989 Iroc-Z 350. I went from the Monte to the Iroc because I wanted more power, but the Iroc was nothing but trouble. I had more electrical problems that I'll mention here. I got disgusted and that's when I bought the Camry. For my new wheels I had it narrowed down to either a new Accord V6 coupe or a slightly used CL. I would have loved to by a new CL but as you all know that isn't an option. I did test drive the RSX and it was ok, but I felt cramped inside. The Accord was very nice, but after driving the CL it was obvious what I wanted. I always liked the look of them, I probalby would have bought one years ago but the Camry was so damn reliable and trouble free I could never justify getting rid of it until that decision was made for me! I guess everything happens for a reason. I loved my old Monte Carlo and it will always have a special place in my heart, but I have to say the CL reminds me of that car on steroids! As you can probably tell from my handle, I got an 03 black CL-S. It has every option except for the navigation system and has 44K on it. I love it so far and I think I get just about or maybe even a little better gas mileage than the Camry got. That's impressive considering I went from a 3L 188hp engine to a 3.2L 260hp engine. I did buy it certified from a dealer and paid for the extra bumper to bumper warranty so I'm covered until Nov 09 or I hit 100K. I hope this post wasn't too long, just wanted to say hello and give everyone a little info.
This is my first post, I picked up an 03 CL-S a couple of weeks ago. I was doing some searching online and found this site. I previously had a 1994 Camry coupe V6. It wasn't the flashiest or fastest car around, but it did give me 12+ yrs and 150K+ just about trouble free miles so I will never say anything bad about that car. Unfortunately it was totaled a little over a month ago so I went car shopping. I was tempted to buy a Solara but I'm not that crazy about the styling and did want to try something different. Years ago I had a 1987 Monte Carlo SS and an 1989 Iroc-Z 350. I went from the Monte to the Iroc because I wanted more power, but the Iroc was nothing but trouble. I had more electrical problems that I'll mention here. I got disgusted and that's when I bought the Camry. For my new wheels I had it narrowed down to either a new Accord V6 coupe or a slightly used CL. I would have loved to by a new CL but as you all know that isn't an option. I did test drive the RSX and it was ok, but I felt cramped inside. The Accord was very nice, but after driving the CL it was obvious what I wanted. I always liked the look of them, I probalby would have bought one years ago but the Camry was so damn reliable and trouble free I could never justify getting rid of it until that decision was made for me! I guess everything happens for a reason. I loved my old Monte Carlo and it will always have a special place in my heart, but I have to say the CL reminds me of that car on steroids! As you can probably tell from my handle, I got an 03 black CL-S. It has every option except for the navigation system and has 44K on it. I love it so far and I think I get just about or maybe even a little better gas mileage than the Camry got. That's impressive considering I went from a 3L 188hp engine to a 3.2L 260hp engine. I did buy it certified from a dealer and paid for the extra bumper to bumper warranty so I'm covered until Nov 09 or I hit 100K. I hope this post wasn't too long, just wanted to say hello and give everyone a little info.
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Thanks. I went with the automatic. If it was going to be a 2nd car I would only be driving for fun on the weekends I would have gotten the 6sp, but for a daily driver I went for the auto.
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Blitz, not quite sure what you're talking about? I think I got quite a bit of car for the money I spent and I'm not planning on doing any customizing other than perhaps some different wheels and tires.
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Originally Posted by Black03CL-S
Blitz, not quite sure what you're talking about? I think I got quite a bit of car for the money I spent and I'm not planning on doing any customizing other than perhaps some different wheels and tires.
With that said, welcome to Acurazine and congrats on your new purchase! 
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Originally Posted by Black03CL-S
Blitz, not quite sure what you're talking about? I think I got quite a bit of car for the money I spent and I'm not planning on doing any customizing other than perhaps some different wheels and tires.
welcome to the site!
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And there you have it. Testimony. I think we all know what good value you got. That's not what I mean. Trying to JUST get wheels will be difficult though. Whatever you do....you'll love the car even more.
welcome to the forum. Have you heard of paragraphs?
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Thanks guys, I understand exactly what you're talking about now. After doing some "research" online I found all kinds of aftermarket ideas, perhaps some headers could be in my future along with the wheels. 
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Transmission?
Thanks for the advice, but I don't think I'll be doing anything for awhile. I do have a question about the transmission. It seems as if quite a few people have had problems. Does anyone know what the failure rate is? I did some looking around online and saw 2% and 7% mentioned. Does anyone know what the real deal is? Are all or most of them going to fail, or are the majority of them going to be ok?
