how many of u still own a cls..from very beginning

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Oct 4, 2003 | 06:05 PM

Type S

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how many of u still own a cls..from very beginning

i bought my cls at aug 2000
and now it has about 22000 miles on it
so..between the time..2nd gen cls was released till now...
how many of u still own a cls or cl....
i know some of our members traded cls...

Oct 4, 2003 | 06:06 PM

Nashua_Night_Hawk

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From: Nashua, NH, USA

June 16 2000, 48kmiles.

Oct 4, 2003 | 06:16 PM

TypeSAddict

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From: Rochester, NY

April 23, 2000, 45k even.

Oct 4, 2003 | 06:19 PM

DRM600

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i guess i'm in the august 2000 club.

08/16/2003, 58,4xx mi. and i didn't drive it for 8 mo.

Oct 4, 2003 | 06:22 PM

Nashua_Night_Hawk

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my understanding that those that were built prior to the 03/00 has the Japanese Transmission, mine is holding just fine.

Oct 4, 2003 | 06:25 PM

scalbert

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From: Woodstock, GA

My first CL-S was purchased 03/17/00. It was traded in for the '03 6-Speed in July of '02.

Oct 4, 2003 | 06:26 PM

TypeSAddict

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Quote:

Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
my understanding that those that were built prior to the 03/00 has the Japanese Transmission, mine is holding just fine.

It seems that way, doesn't it? All of us original guys seem to have stronger trannies...*KNOCKS ON WOOD REPEATEDLY*

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Oct 4, 2003 | 06:39 PM

Nashua_Night_Hawk

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From: Nashua, NH, USA

Mine is built in 03/00

Oct 4, 2003 | 06:46 PM

TypeSAddict

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Quote:

Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
Mine is built in 03/00

Is that in your VIN? How do you find that out?

Oct 4, 2003 | 06:52 PM

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Nashua_Night_Hawk

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From: Nashua, NH, USA

I guess it is on the door jab.

Oct 4, 2003 | 07:01 PM

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Zapata

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From: burbs of philly

had an auto....sold it for the 6speed...

Oct 4, 2003 | 07:11 PM

#12

typeR

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From: Port Richey, FL

dec 00 40K

Oct 4, 2003 | 07:16 PM

#13

kensteele

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From: Overland Park, Kansas

2001 CLS purchased on March 31, 2000. Today I have nearly 80,000 miles on it.

Oct 4, 2003 | 07:21 PM

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typeSb00st

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From: bay area

parents bought the car in june 00. 13,8xx miles. a lot of mishaps already.

tranny is ok for now......

Oct 4, 2003 | 08:02 PM

#15

Satin Slayer

aka gimmesomesugar

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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada

July 06 2000...original tranny...just turned 50,000 miles

Oct 4, 2003 | 08:59 PM

#16

beestea

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From: Centreville, VA

Oct 2000 -- 44000 miles 2nd transmission (original made in Japan)

Oct 4, 2003 | 09:01 PM

#17

phatpat

Three Wheelin'

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From: Las Vegas/Reno, NV

purchased 12/00
tranny replaced at 23k
approaching 50k soon

Oct 4, 2003 | 09:09 PM

#18

darrinb

///M POWER

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From: West Bloomfield, MI

08/15/02 16k miles

Oct 4, 2003 | 09:33 PM

#19

sgmotoring

Bleed Honda Blue

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From: Diamond Bar

June 2000, Sundance gold, would have traded it for a 6sp if I have not spend so much time and money on it.

Oct 4, 2003 | 09:38 PM

#20

CCType-S

The anti-misshift

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From: Canton, Michigan

6/4/02 16k miles

Oct 4, 2003 | 09:40 PM

#21

YuppieCL

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From: NY

Purchased- April 29, 2000

ACURA CLS # 006487

52,500 miles

one tranny replacement

Oct 4, 2003 | 09:57 PM

#22

alcourts

4th Gear

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From: Portland OR

Manuf. 04/00 Purchased 5/29/00 Now have 19500 mi on it with no problems yet.

Oct 4, 2003 | 10:56 PM

#23

Bulldog01

Masshole

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From: #1 in all the land!!

02-13-01
86k
3rd Tranny

Oct 4, 2003 | 11:19 PM

#24

BoostedM3

Bagged hybrid

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From: da bay

8/2000
40k
original tranny w/ headers on @ 200miles

Oct 4, 2003 | 11:26 PM

#25

mattg

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From: OR

1/2001
42k
tranny went @ 37k

Oct 5, 2003 | 12:01 AM

#26

Blazer

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May 30 2000
built 3/00
original tranny with 24000 miles

Oct 5, 2003 | 12:57 AM

#27

bullaculla

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From: Honolulu, Hawaii

Re: how many of u still own a cls..from very beginning

Quote:

Originally posted by Type S
i bought my cls at aug 2000
and now it has about 22000 miles on it
so..between the time..2nd gen cls was released till now...
how many of u still own a cls or cl....
i know some of our members traded cls...

22,000 mi???
I got 20k on my 6 speed already!!!
BTW,
This is my 3rd CL and my fifth acura.

Oct 5, 2003 | 12:59 AM

#28

Loseit

Changin bulbs since '73

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From: Chi-town burbs

12/01 40K miles. First tranny
i dunno the build date. But i know i have a japanese transmission. I thought they all did

Oct 5, 2003 | 06:01 AM

#29

mcdanjw

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From: Austin, TX

Bought 3/19/2000. First White/Ebony w/Navi delivered to Austin.

Now has 55k... been a GREAT car so far!

Oct 5, 2003 | 06:02 AM

#30

mantis23

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From: Carrollton, Texas

3/2001
43.5K

tranny went @ 12K

Oct 5, 2003 | 06:04 AM

#31

1killercls

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From: Dunedin, Fla.

2002 Year model, 30k NOW! second trans @ 22k. I still LOVE the car!

Oct 5, 2003 | 06:38 AM

#32

Jayhawk1

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From: Downingtown, PA,USA

silver cls bought in april 2000, kept for 42k miles, no tranny problems; traded for 6spd in march 03, now have 8k on that one; both cars have been flawless

Oct 5, 2003 | 07:08 AM

#33

JSuppi

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From: Houston, Tx, USA

Well..

March 29, 2000 - 86k miles

Unfortunately I wish it was true (all cars built before 3/2K have Japanese transmissions), but I am either a fluke, or that's not the case.

On third transmission

Oct 5, 2003 | 07:30 AM

#34

Doc.Booty

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From: Myrtle Beach

Quote:

Originally posted by darrinb
08/15/02 16k miles

Heh, you bought yours on my birthday.

I'm spring/2000, don't know the exact date.

Oct 5, 2003 | 07:42 AM

#35

RR32CLS

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From: NORTHEAST FLORIDA

11/01 cls
26,4xx

tranny #2

Oct 5, 2003 | 08:05 AM

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zamo

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From: Weston, FL

Quote:

Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
my understanding that those that were built prior to the 03/00 has the Japanese Transmission, mine is holding just fine.

I thought all the trannys came from Japan