I got it!!! I got it!!!
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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Richmond, VA, USA
I got it!!! I got it!!!
Hello everyone,
I'm a newbie, but a long time lurker. I've been reading the CL boards(this one, and H-A.net, when it was still hot) for about a year. I decided to keep my mouth shut until the day I actually got the car. That glorious day was yesterday.
So, I just wanted to chime in, say "what's up," and thank everyone for the wealth of information. Hopefully I can contribute to that in the future.
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kix S
2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
Silver/Ebony
Retired: 1995 Mazda Protege LX
I'm a newbie, but a long time lurker. I've been reading the CL boards(this one, and H-A.net, when it was still hot) for about a year. I decided to keep my mouth shut until the day I actually got the car. That glorious day was yesterday.
So, I just wanted to chime in, say "what's up," and thank everyone for the wealth of information. Hopefully I can contribute to that in the future.
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kix S
2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
Silver/Ebony
Retired: 1995 Mazda Protege LX
Kill the Chicken heads
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,058
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From: U of A/ Orange County
congrats man, you'll love it!
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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!
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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!
Suzuka Master
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 7,601
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From: VA
congrats!!!
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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.
gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.
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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.
gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.
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robb m.
robb m.
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 72,841
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From: ON
welcome, congrats on your new ride you're going to love it!
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Astroboy out...
2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, goodridge braided brake lines, full kicker system
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks
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Astroboy out...
2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, goodridge braided brake lines, full kicker system
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks
nItIn
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Live in Philly, Work in New York
Congratulations .. you are gonna love it more everyday!!
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2001 CL - Nighthawk Black ext: Ebony int; Coming soon: '02 TL-S Wood Steering; Tints; Aftermarket Wood Trim
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2001 CL - Nighthawk Black ext: Ebony int; Coming soon: '02 TL-S Wood Steering; Tints; Aftermarket Wood Trim
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Banned
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,104
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From: Fort Washington, PA
What car did you get?
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Red 3.2 CL-S.
"Life is too short not to be Italian." -Paul Sorvino
"How do you expect your date to turn over if your engine doesn't?" -Original
"Too many news programs have become public relations friendly" -Bill Oreilly
"People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives." - J. Michael Straczynski
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Red 3.2 CL-S.
"Life is too short not to be Italian." -Paul Sorvino
"How do you expect your date to turn over if your engine doesn't?" -Original
"Too many news programs have become public relations friendly" -Bill Oreilly
"People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives." - J. Michael Straczynski
I love my CL-S
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Posts: 1,409
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From: canada
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Scorpius:
What car did you get?
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What car did you get?
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didnt you see his sig.??
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01 silver cl-s
k&n air filter
piaa 19169
cannon winter floor mats
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Pennington, NJ, USA
Well, if you just got it, you're probably going to baby it for the first 500 or so miles but let me tell you, when you're finally finished with the break-in, man are you gonna love it. I got mine two weeks ago and I just broke 500 today and let me tell you I had a blast! I can't believe how long the car pulls through the rpm's. I gunned it at a green light and I had to peel my head off of the headrest. I was almost catching up to the cars that left the green light before I caught the red and I looked in the rear view mirror only to see the cars behind me barely crossing the intersection. Whoa! This is one sweet automobile! And to think I actually thought about getting a Volvo C70. What was I thinking?
I gotta tell ya, it sure is nice to drive the CL first thing in the morning. The perfect way to start and end a day. I never went out for lunch until I bought this car.
Anyhow, congratulations and I look forward to your posts!
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Black/Tan 2001 CL Type-S
No Mods yet but looking
I gotta tell ya, it sure is nice to drive the CL first thing in the morning. The perfect way to start and end a day. I never went out for lunch until I bought this car.
Anyhow, congratulations and I look forward to your posts!
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Black/Tan 2001 CL Type-S
No Mods yet but looking
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 75
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From: Charleston, WV
Hey Kix S, What dealer did you buy your CL at? I am in Charleston, WV & we don't have an Acura dealer(my closest one is Beckley, WV, but I'm never going that way). I do drive through Canton on a regular basis to visit family in PA., so an Acura dealer in Canton(or close by) might be a better deal for me. Also, how do you rate your dealer that you bought from. Thanks,
CL-S Red, w/spoiler
CL-S Red, w/spoiler
Soon to be, fairly famous
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 421
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From: Tampa, FL
Just got a big dent fixed in my car...when I get in it...it's just like it's a new car. It rides the same, I just feel like it's a new car again. As a matter of fact, it had the dent longer than it didn't.
dee
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PimpDaddy Gold, Deep Tint, BAAAAAD Attitude
dee
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PimpDaddy Gold, Deep Tint, BAAAAAD Attitude
Banned
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,147
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From: Little Elm, TX
congrats! and welcome! 
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avengerjr
2001 CL-S Satin Silver / Ebony Interior / Non-Navi[*] spoiler , wheel locks , 20% tint , fenderwell trim[*] mud guards , winter floor mats , full nose mask[*] Xephyr CAI
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avengerjr
2001 CL-S Satin Silver / Ebony Interior / Non-Navi[*] spoiler , wheel locks , 20% tint , fenderwell trim[*] mud guards , winter floor mats , full nose mask[*] Xephyr CAI
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by avengerjr:
congrats! and welcome!
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congrats! and welcome!
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What he said!!!
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1998 Iced Blue CL 3.0 ** Some mods, but who cares, I want a Type-S!!
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,224
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From: Lafayette, CO USA
Welcome aboard.. Don't get suckered into overpaying for the blinker fluid (some people try to get the newbies with high prices)..
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Eat Safe, Use Condiments
red CL-S, non-Nav, 35% tint, M6 driving lights
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Eat Safe, Use Condiments
red CL-S, non-Nav, 35% tint, M6 driving lights
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 26,225
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From: Haudenosaunee Land
As the Jamaican caddie I had for 18 holes would say "Congrats and all dat" Kixs, that's great you hung in there for a whole year. I imagine you learned quite a bit. Now get out there and kick some Lexus/Beemer/ Audi/Mustang ass!
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'01 Satin Silver CL-S, tint, Momo Cobra Carbon, Mobil1, V1, 19169's
NY Lic.- F1 FAN
Future mods: Comptech springs, sways & headers
17" wheels (Heidfelds, Racing Harts or Volks) with S-02's
aerokit?
1995 Mitsu GSX, no mods
NY Lic.-I LV F1
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'01 Satin Silver CL-S, tint, Momo Cobra Carbon, Mobil1, V1, 19169's
NY Lic.- F1 FAN
Future mods: Comptech springs, sways & headers
17" wheels (Heidfelds, Racing Harts or Volks) with S-02's
aerokit?
1995 Mitsu GSX, no mods
NY Lic.-I LV F1
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 47
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From: Richmond, VA, USA
WV250R,
I purchased the CL at Acura of Boardman, in Boardman, OH, near Youngstown. That is about an hour east of here. There are three dealers "near" here. Park Acura is about 15 min. up I-77 in Akron. Motorcars Acura is about 50 min. north of here in Cleveland.
The first time I visited Boardman, I was apprehensive. They are a smaller dealership with fairly aggressive salesmen. They aren't overly pushy, but you can tell they really want to sell cars. In the end, they gave me the best deal, and turned out to be very professional. Since they're 50 miles away, however, I'll be getting service closer to home.
Motorcars Acura really turned me off. The salespeople were arrogant, and didn't take me seriously when I walked in the dealership. Two days in a row I walked in the dealership, ready to buy a new car that day, and was ignored. Each time, they weren't really busy, and each time it took 15 - 20 minutes for someone to even acknowledge my existence. For some reason, they decided I wasn't worth the effort. I did work with one salesman whom I determined to be an idiot, and he wasn't much help. He kept offering me brochures for some reason. Consequently, Motorcars never got a chance at my business.
Park Acura is closest to me, and was a pretty helpful, professional dealership. Park, which also has an adjacent Honda dealership, has a reputation for not coming down much on price though. The salesman I dealt with there didn't get close enough to my price target. Other than that, he was reasonable. That is, until I informed him that I bought the car at Boardman.
This man went nuts. He called me back at work and began to try to get me to break my deal in Boardman(I hadn't taken delivery yet) and beat me up about "not giving him a chance to make the deal." Then he indirectly tells me that I better not bring the car to Park Acura for service, "because we at Park like to service the cars we sell to our customers. Why should you expect the same kind of service our customers get?" It took every once of restraint to keep from cursing this guy out and/or taking a quick drive up the road to "chat" with him and his sales manager.
I wouldn't attribute this man's actions to the whole dealership, though. Up to that point, my experience there was positive, and I did talk to their service people myself, and they seemed cool. I would still recommend that anyone at least give them a look.
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kix S
2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
Silver/Ebony
Retired: 1995 Mazda Protege LX
I purchased the CL at Acura of Boardman, in Boardman, OH, near Youngstown. That is about an hour east of here. There are three dealers "near" here. Park Acura is about 15 min. up I-77 in Akron. Motorcars Acura is about 50 min. north of here in Cleveland.
The first time I visited Boardman, I was apprehensive. They are a smaller dealership with fairly aggressive salesmen. They aren't overly pushy, but you can tell they really want to sell cars. In the end, they gave me the best deal, and turned out to be very professional. Since they're 50 miles away, however, I'll be getting service closer to home.
Motorcars Acura really turned me off. The salespeople were arrogant, and didn't take me seriously when I walked in the dealership. Two days in a row I walked in the dealership, ready to buy a new car that day, and was ignored. Each time, they weren't really busy, and each time it took 15 - 20 minutes for someone to even acknowledge my existence. For some reason, they decided I wasn't worth the effort. I did work with one salesman whom I determined to be an idiot, and he wasn't much help. He kept offering me brochures for some reason. Consequently, Motorcars never got a chance at my business.
Park Acura is closest to me, and was a pretty helpful, professional dealership. Park, which also has an adjacent Honda dealership, has a reputation for not coming down much on price though. The salesman I dealt with there didn't get close enough to my price target. Other than that, he was reasonable. That is, until I informed him that I bought the car at Boardman.
This man went nuts. He called me back at work and began to try to get me to break my deal in Boardman(I hadn't taken delivery yet) and beat me up about "not giving him a chance to make the deal." Then he indirectly tells me that I better not bring the car to Park Acura for service, "because we at Park like to service the cars we sell to our customers. Why should you expect the same kind of service our customers get?" It took every once of restraint to keep from cursing this guy out and/or taking a quick drive up the road to "chat" with him and his sales manager.
I wouldn't attribute this man's actions to the whole dealership, though. Up to that point, my experience there was positive, and I did talk to their service people myself, and they seemed cool. I would still recommend that anyone at least give them a look.
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kix S
2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
Silver/Ebony
Retired: 1995 Mazda Protege LX