Looking to buy 2003 CL-S
11-03-2009, 03:38 PM
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Looking to buy 2003 CL-S
I am looking to buy 2003 CL-S 6-sp. There is one around here in reasonable shape with 120K miles. The guy wants 9.5K. Does it sounds like a good/reasonable price? Also what specific things I should look out for? I am new to CL and any help will be greatly appreciated.
11-03-2009, 04:51 PM
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I think price is a bit high, check the price on NADA.
and if your buying a CL with miles that high, make sure the 105k service (timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, valve adjustment, etc.) has been performed. That is a big selling point cause the service is like 800-1000 dollars.
check for wraped rotors (pulsing steering wheel when brake is applied) and both heated seats are working.
good choice on the 6 speed though, no tranny problems there.
and if your buying a CL with miles that high, make sure the 105k service (timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, valve adjustment, etc.) has been performed. That is a big selling point cause the service is like 800-1000 dollars.
check for wraped rotors (pulsing steering wheel when brake is applied) and both heated seats are working.
good choice on the 6 speed though, no tranny problems there.
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11-03-2009, 05:39 PM
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I believe timing belt was changed at 105K. I am not sure about other items like water pump, valve adjustments, but will double check. I did not noticed steering wheel pulsation when brakes are applied, but there is some steering wheel "shimming" at ~55 mph. I have seen it before, and normally it's poor balanced front wheel (or lost balance weight). Is there anything specific to CL to produce such "shimming"?
In terms of price, thanks for the advice: NADA gives 5.7K for "trade-in" and 8.4K "retail". What would be fair price for private transaction?
In terms of price, thanks for the advice: NADA gives 5.7K for "trade-in" and 8.4K "retail". What would be fair price for private transaction?
11-03-2009, 06:45 PM
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11-03-2009, 07:06 PM
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I think price is a bit high, check the price on NADA.
and if your buying a CL with miles that high, make sure the 105k service (timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, valve adjustment, etc.) has been performed. That is a big selling point cause the service is like 800-1000 dollars.
check for wraped rotors (pulsing steering wheel when brake is applied) and both heated seats are working.
good choice on the 6 speed though, no tranny problems there.
and if your buying a CL with miles that high, make sure the 105k service (timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, valve adjustment, etc.) has been performed. That is a big selling point cause the service is like 800-1000 dollars.
check for wraped rotors (pulsing steering wheel when brake is applied) and both heated seats are working.
good choice on the 6 speed though, no tranny problems there.
also is it navi???
11-03-2009, 07:31 PM
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6 speed is priced more than an automatic... much more the guy i am work with just told me he wants to buy my CL and he pays 12k cash i said NO! may be im stupid but i love the car btw i have 70k miles on it
also check the clutch how is it
is it stock or moded ?
also check the clutch how is it
is it stock or moded ?
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11-03-2009, 08:17 PM
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My theft recovery CL-S M/T will be going to auction in Kalifornia soon. I took good care of it while I had it. Can't say what the thieves did to it for the 6 weeks they had it...
11-03-2009, 11:31 PM
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I would have gotten stick but I wanted a faster car for that and RWD..
BUT if I were you right now i'd be looking at this CL6
KIJIJI toronto
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ154758785
BUT if I were you right now i'd be looking at this CL6
KIJIJI toronto
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ154758785
11-04-2009, 12:57 AM
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I would have gotten stick but I wanted a faster car for that and RWD..
BUT if I were you right now i'd be looking at this CL6
KIJIJI toronto
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ154758785
BUT if I were you right now i'd be looking at this CL6
KIJIJI toronto
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ154758785
11-04-2009, 09:51 AM
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Thanks, but I am looking for one with manual transmission only, that's why 2003
spec one 
11-09-2009, 03:48 PM
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dont be mad
theres a 6 speed selling in Ottawa for 9000$ with 158 000KM
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_C...ributes=photos,,
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_C...ributes=photos,,
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11-09-2009, 04:09 PM
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theres a 6 speed selling in Ottawa for 9000$ with 158 000KM
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_C...ributes=photos,,
http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_C...ributes=photos,,
11-09-2009, 04:10 PM
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dont be mad
11-09-2009, 09:45 PM
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Guys lets keep all the selling for the Black Market. If you are interested in selling something on this site it must be placed in there.
Good luck on your search Alex.
Good luck on your search Alex.
11-10-2009, 07:25 AM
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I'd try and get that blue ONE i sent the link to....
I was searching for parts and ran into that... and was like FUCK.... that should be mine...
but then i'd have no license cause if i get one more ticket i'm screwed pretty much... hence y i have auto... so I can grandma drive most of the time...
i touch the pedal as little as possible to get places.. these cars got TQ.. love it
I was searching for parts and ran into that... and was like FUCK.... that should be mine...
but then i'd have no license cause if i get one more ticket i'm screwed pretty much... hence y i have auto... so I can grandma drive most of the time...
i touch the pedal as little as possible to get places.. these cars got TQ.. love it
11-10-2009, 08:53 AM
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I'd try and get that blue ONE i sent the link to....
I was searching for parts and ran into that... and was like FUCK.... that should be mine...
but then i'd have no license cause if i get one more ticket i'm screwed pretty much... hence y i have auto... so I can grandma drive most of the time...
i touch the pedal as little as possible to get places.. these cars got TQ.. love it
I was searching for parts and ran into that... and was like FUCK.... that should be mine...
but then i'd have no license cause if i get one more ticket i'm screwed pretty much... hence y i have auto... so I can grandma drive most of the time...
i touch the pedal as little as possible to get places.. these cars got TQ.. love it
11-10-2009, 09:35 AM
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hopefully it's not sold :-(
but they come up here and there all the time.
I check every now and then since I got my CL..
I bought mine in a rush cause of a super long story which i won't bore u with, and chose auto so i wouldn't beat the car up.
but they come up here and there all the time.
I check every now and then since I got my CL..
I bought mine in a rush cause of a super long story which i won't bore u with, and chose auto so i wouldn't beat the car up.
11-10-2009, 09:47 AM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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11-11-2009, 06:15 PM
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11-12-2009, 09:22 AM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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11-12-2009, 10:13 AM
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11-12-2009, 03:39 PM
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oh ur from canada??? fak yea I'd be looking in this country for a car from a private seller, so u don't have to pay taxes(much) or duties.
I bought my car in a rush, from a dlr (WORLD FINE CARS, they are FUCKING LIERS), the price was 10800 b4 taxes. which was 12500, then found out it needed 2500 in matenance and fluid changes etc. then found out my tires were fucked, they threw together 4 random MXM4s and said they were like new tires... right.
not saying I don't love my car to death, it's just I could have gotten a better deal... like 2-3 grand better easily. But I was in a rush and didn't think or care about that shyt and had to bite the bullet.
oh....and the after their warranty expired my trans went. Go figure eh
SO
the moral of the story is, FUCK DLRS. I should have bought it from a private seller. (at least it'd be them with my money and not some slimey grease-ball faketicious DLR)
There should be some deals coming up this month or next, with ppl selling their old CL6 b4 hardcore winter comes.. that's when all the good used cars drop
I bought my car in a rush, from a dlr (WORLD FINE CARS, they are FUCKING LIERS), the price was 10800 b4 taxes. which was 12500, then found out it needed 2500 in matenance and fluid changes etc. then found out my tires were fucked, they threw together 4 random MXM4s and said they were like new tires... right.
not saying I don't love my car to death, it's just I could have gotten a better deal... like 2-3 grand better easily. But I was in a rush and didn't think or care about that shyt and had to bite the bullet.
oh....and the after their warranty expired my trans went. Go figure eh
SO
the moral of the story is, FUCK DLRS. I should have bought it from a private seller. (at least it'd be them with my money and not some slimey grease-ball faketicious DLR)
There should be some deals coming up this month or next, with ppl selling their old CL6 b4 hardcore winter comes.. that's when all the good used cars drop
11-25-2009, 10:13 AM
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Should I go for it?
The guy drop the price to 8000$. This car has ~120K miles on it, which sort of scares me, but the price looks pretty good now. Should I go for it and get this car?
Obviously after the professional inspection. What trouble spots I should look for?
From what I can see from the records, timing belt/water pump were done, both brakes, ball joints... Anything else can be expected to go wrong that this mileage?
Obviously after the professional inspection. What trouble spots I should look for?
From what I can see from the records, timing belt/water pump were done, both brakes, ball joints... Anything else can be expected to go wrong that this mileage?
11-25-2009, 10:19 AM
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120,000 Km or Miles? There is a thread somewhere here about how to see if the clutch is slipping. Were the shocks/springs done ever? Check for the usual Honda rust spots.
The 6speed is a pretty solid and reliable car if all the regular maintenance is done.
The 6speed is a pretty solid and reliable car if all the regular maintenance is done.
11-25-2009, 12:25 PM
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, it's too brutal and unfair to the car), but will ask mechanic to look at it. Don't know about shocks, but they felt OK. Overall car had a nice feel to it, better than some lower mileage ones I've tested.
What are "common Honda rust spots"?
11-25-2009, 12:43 PM
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Common honda rust spots for me are around the wheel wells, exspecially the back ones. And check around the bottom of the doors. Pretty much any place salt would get into from the road, or from someone geting in/out of the car.
we don't get rust like you guys in colorado
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