pugsly027

Hey everyone, I am new to the site. I just had to sell my '05 TL due to some huge college loans that I have to start paying and I am now interested in a second generation CL Type S. It was extremely difficult for me to sell my TL, but I can't wait to get back into another Acura. I have always been a fan of the site and I have learned a lot from it.

What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for an '01 CL Type S with under 70,000 miles?

Stealth CL

try to get an 03 6 speed

LIPPSTUH

iTrader: (2)

i agree 6-speed or deal with the tranny problems on the autos

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

What's your budget?

Welcome.

miker_types

lol, yea man, if you can't get the 6speed and need to get an auto, check how many trannies its gone through, if it hasnt had its tranny replaced, then stay away

pugsly027

I'm looking to stay under $14,000

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

For that, you should be able to pick up a 6 speed with higher miles or an auto with low miles. Definately one newer than an 01 with less miles.

Keep looking.

DBLOCK1226

what the hell are you talkin about stay away if it hasnt had its tranny changed. yea these cars dont have the best trannys but damn just because the tranny hasnt been replaced doesnt mean it aint worth buying not every cl has bad tranny problems like that. look the best advice is that you when you find one carfax it and if you can take it to a shop you trust to look over the car.

AMGala

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Pat, is that you??? This is Amar. I've got a 2003 TL in WDP.

BigLizard

I was going to say the same thing...

pugsly027

HEYYYY what's up Amar. I never new you had a TL. We'll have to go for a ride some time.

If anyone sees anything worth while in the CT area, let me know. I'm going to try to wait out until the summer to make sure the weather stays nice to pick one up.

pugsly027

how much does a typical tranny go for and after about how many miles?

I found an '01 Type S with 47,000 miles for $13,000. Does that look about right?

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

Maybe you can talk him down a couple bucks. Does it come with a warranty? Navi or not?

Tranny is covered til 100K.

pugsly027

No warranty or navi as far as I can see. I just thought the mileage looked good for and '01. I haven't talked to the dealership yet, its out in NY, so I might give him a call soon. What's a reasonable amount to pay for one like that???

Also, I wouldn't mind picking one up in that burnt orange metallic color. Anyone know what that color is called?

miker_types

the reason i said to "stay away" is to hold out and find another, recently they've been easier to get with people selling theirs, IMO i would try and just go for the 6 spd, if you only have 2 auto cl's to choose from and one has already the new tranny with the tweaked ecu and one with original factory, i would stay away and go with the new tranny, i understand that it's not a gurantee that the new one wont slip, or that the original one wont go, but the numbers would be in your favor,

3.2CLS

If you want an auto, go for it. Worst case scenario is that it ends up having problems and you get it replaced under warranty (I think you have upto 107,000 miles for the warranty on the tranny). I paid $12,000 for an '01 CL-S A/T with 59,000 miles. I'd say offer $12,500 for the 47k one and take it even if he doesn't budge below $13,000, it's still a good deal, especially in the Tri-State area.

chris82079

just dont go anywhere near antonino acura in groton....they suck!

pugsly027

thanks for the tips people, ill have to keep you posted on what I end up doing, I just found an 03 in my area too for a good price so we'll see what happens

RUDE-TL

I just saw a Aegean blue CL-S 6speed for 16k on ebay