3 month lurker here, and I would like to introduce myself.

I'm buying a 2001 CL this week in beautiful condition and I would like to thank you guys for having such a nice, well maintained and informative forum.

This will be my first Acura after wanting one for a long time.

I am a DJ and really heavy into mobile A/V and clean nice looks to cars. I am definitely NOT a racer.

I absolutely LOVE this vehicle and want to keep it running and looking good for a while and any tip you guys have will be much appreciated.

 

welcome.

 

congrats. show up a pic or 2 once you pick it up. welcome to AZ

 

u do know about the transmission issues correct?

 

Welcome to AZ!

Know your transmission's history... that's the most solid advice I can give man!

Enjoy and God bless!

Rick

 

The car has approx 90k on the dash, and I checked the VIN and also I noticed that the tranny had blue bolts like it had been replaced. I hope to God it doesn't have a bad tranny, but I did pound the hell out of it on a test drive. I'm getting it off an Army vet from FL. Any tips for keeping my tranny in good condition?!?

 

Save up for a transmission

Avoid being harsh on the transmission. Meaning do not use sport shift and downshift hard from 5th to 3rd while doing spirited runs. IMHO, do not even use sport shift, and do the 3 by 3 method.

 

Like they said. Save up for a new tranny. Preferably an odyssey or get 6MT conversion. I'm planning on doing that for my next tranny breakdown if I do have one :P 160km on 2nd replacement

 

Welcome

 

Welcome!

 

Looking for an ody trans as a backup.

I was under the impression that SS was easier on the tranny..

 

Yeah, if you just get the oddy transmission and swap it in, you will have nothing to worry about

 

I am praying with you... just make sure you ask about the tranny and who repaired it and when and what number this is... I am on my 3rd and I have about 156k on my engine and chassis... make sure you have a honda/acura certified tech change your tranny fluid at the proper interval (which is about 20 or 30k)... other than that, I dont know what to tell you... I use 20k to be on the safe side...

 

....and yes, Mike, I agree with all who say that doing a swap is gonna be the most satisfying, esp if you like to do road trips! The CL has great seats for that... my SLK's seat abuse ur rear end!

 

welcome!

 

Welcome to Azine!

 

Welcome and enjoy the car! What color is the beast?

 

It is a dark blue pearl, I don't know the exact color...