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Old 01-16-2002, 10:21 AM
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I am undesided as to what to do. I am def. going to get a CL, but i cant decide weather to get a 2002, considering that there is the 1000 dealer insentive, plus being able to talk them down, or put the money down for an 03 6 speed, but have to pay MSRP. I just dont feel right paying the full price for this car, esepcialy when i would not have a chance to test drive it or anything like that. I realy dont care which it is, manual or auto, as i never realy have driven manual, but i know that you have more control over the car and can get more speed from it, but thats realy not that big a deal to me. And plus, if i go with an 02, i can get the car sooner then later if i go with an 03 What would you guys do? As of now, im leaning to an 02.....
Old 01-16-2002, 10:24 AM
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get a 01 if you can and have the $3000 cash back incentive.
Old 01-16-2002, 10:25 AM
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If you want a manual then you wait, if you don't care that much then you buy now..
Old 01-16-2002, 10:26 AM
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It depends on what you like? If you want speed, go for the 6 speed manual. If you want nice rims and a better grill, go for the 2002 CL.
Old 01-16-2002, 10:33 AM
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If you do not really care, then get the auto 2002 and bargain hard. Get the Nav as well. Most who did not get it, regretted it. I did not want it but had to get it since they were clearing the cars and all they had were Navs. But I love it now.

If you have never driven a stick, then getting a 2003 stick CL-S would be overboard. It will take you a long time to learn how to drive a stick properly, especially if you are driving it hard.

I learnt how to drive stick when I started driving over 20 years but will admit, even with all the experience of stick, I am not the best if I had to race a stick.

If you decide you are going to get stick, then find someone to teach you and learn on a rented car.
Old 01-16-2002, 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by Infamuz
It depends on what you like? If you want speed, go for the 6 speed manual. If you want nice rims and a better grill, go for the 2002 CL.
That is one thing, i realy dont like the rims on the 03, the grill isnt that big a deal....now am i correct in assuming that they are no longer making any 02's, so if i want blue, if its not at the dealership, they cant order them, and i just have to look at other dealerships, or are they still making them.

In terms of the speed, in order for me to get the 6 speed, i also have to learn to drive stick, as i have only driven auto with my legend, so that is another factor.
Old 01-16-2002, 11:29 AM
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I think you should buy a slightly used 2001 and save well over 7,000-bucks.
Think of all the CASH you would save that could be used on mods.

How about a RED one ??? CLICK ME

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