Tommy H

Hey all, I dropped in this discussion group about a month or so ago, thinking I was going to buy my CLS right away. Now it looks like I'll be holding off until about July or August, which gives me enough time to ask a few more questions.

Right now, my biggest concerns are the minor defects that everyone is complaining about. Things like the paint quality and the cracking/peeling/wrinkling in the leather. So here are my questions:

1. Is everyone experiencing these problems? (the leather problem and the paint chips)

2. Would you consider these problems to be serious, or are you just obsessing over very small issues?

3. Are there any other problems you've had with your CLP or CLS that you would consider major?

I don't mean to offend anyone with question #2, I just really want to know if these are serious quality issues, or if everyone just expected a $30,000 car to be absolutely perfect. If I'm going to have to get my car re-upholstered and painted every 2-3 years, I might just have to consider some more options...

Thanks a bunch...

NOVAwhiteTypeS

Hey I live right in springfield, right off hill side near rolling and old knee mill.
I'll let ya check out my car and show u all the defects and all the good parts too. if you want u can test drive it.

shoot me an email if ya want to hook up.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter.Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

tel1sps

The minor problems we have are the same as most other cars. I don't sweat the small stuff... Buy the car if you like it... I think it's the best value in the class.

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X8 Competition Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

Chinaman38

CL's are really good cars and even though I drive a TL I can sorta relate. Probs peeps having is just typical wear and tear stuff. If you take care of your car properly then you wont run into any of these probs. I wish I would have gotten the CL but then again theres mores stuff outhere for the TL such as kits and..............stuff.

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2001 Acura TL
20% Mirror tint
WW kit
WW flush mount spoiler
Just checking out the cl forum

PhilRmd

No major problems here. I think folks on this BB are pretty anal.
Minor gripes all fixed at 1st service (squeeky sunroof, bad wipers, sticky gas door).
Paint and leather are fine.

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2001 CL-S; Red/Parchment