Okay guys It's time again....
02-14-2002, 07:49 PM
#45
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Purchased: April 2000
Mileage: 27400
Problems: brake rotors at 16000; had em turned--seems like its coming back again. Moonroof rattle---hope to have it fixed at 30K service
Wish I'd kept my 95 Max SE till they announced the 6spd.....oh, well
Mileage: 27400
Problems: brake rotors at 16000; had em turned--seems like its coming back again. Moonroof rattle---hope to have it fixed at 30K service
Wish I'd kept my 95 Max SE till they announced the 6spd.....oh, well
02-14-2002, 09:46 PM
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I'm at 33K miles. Purchased May of 1999. 
PROBLEMS:
ROTORS: Replaced TWICE now.
Brake Pads: Also replaced twice when rotors were replaced.
Transmission: Replaced over this past weekend.
Horrible squeaks and rattles.
PROBLEMS:
ROTORS: Replaced TWICE now.
Brake Pads: Also replaced twice when rotors were replaced.
Transmission: Replaced over this past weekend.
Horrible squeaks and rattles.
02-14-2002, 11:45 PM
#51
May '01
20k miles
Replaced: A/C pulley, Right front knuckle joint.
Current Issues:
*Hard to start in cold weather
*Seat belt doesn't retract properly a lot of the time
*Sunroof starting to rattle on bumps
*Odd clanking rattle in the front when going over any type of bump at low speed - but currently not consistent enough to determine source on my own.
*A/C fan makes faint rattle sound passengerside at low (fan) rpm
*Transmission starting to piss me off with its silly shift and torque-lockup patterns.
(None of which are currently worth my time/effort to bring the car in for.)
20k miles
Replaced: A/C pulley, Right front knuckle joint.
Current Issues:
*Hard to start in cold weather
*Seat belt doesn't retract properly a lot of the time
*Sunroof starting to rattle on bumps
*Odd clanking rattle in the front when going over any type of bump at low speed - but currently not consistent enough to determine source on my own.
*A/C fan makes faint rattle sound passengerside at low (fan) rpm
*Transmission starting to piss me off with its silly shift and torque-lockup patterns.
(None of which are currently worth my time/effort to bring the car in for.)
02-15-2002, 03:24 AM
#52
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cl-s 13,850 mi. purchased 12-31-00
problems - replaced both side mirrors, drivers seat belt not retracting.
problems - replaced both side mirrors, drivers seat belt not retracting.
02-15-2002, 08:10 AM
#53
Purchased PDG Aug 1st 2000....................17,600 miles and ok. When new replaced auto climate control thermostat and rear seat back on driver's side. Early models tended to fall off! Mufflers repainted twice (Honda chipping/flaking problem!). Car still has hard to find rattles when going over rough streets in cold weather.
02-15-2002, 03:08 PM
#56
Coming to a city near you
Date of purchase -9/30/00
31k miles
Major problem free
little problems
had a rear speaker rattle fixed
dealer scratched rims pulling it on lift, but had them buffed out
Replaced front rotors and brake pads under warranty at 29k miles
issues I haven't fixed
battery dies really easy
lost the that little flap door in the gas tank right where you place the nozzle into.
Sometimes in the summer it is hard to start.
31k miles
Major problem free
little problems
had a rear speaker rattle fixed
dealer scratched rims pulling it on lift, but had them buffed out
Replaced front rotors and brake pads under warranty at 29k miles
issues I haven't fixed
battery dies really easy
lost the that little flap door in the gas tank right where you place the nozzle into.
Sometimes in the summer it is hard to start.
02-15-2002, 04:59 PM
#59
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Drove my CL-S off the lot on March 10th, 2001 with 2 miles on it...
Today..i just hit the 9,000 mile marker....
No problems at all...I love this car!!
Today..i just hit the 9,000 mile marker....
No problems at all...I love this car!!
02-15-2002, 06:25 PM
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dom 4/00
leased 5/00
21k miles
problems:
shitty handling (bmw at low speeds, buick at high)
crappy resale/tradein value
waiting for the rx8/evo7 to come out then dumping the turkey
leased 5/00
21k miles
problems:
shitty handling (bmw at low speeds, buick at high)
crappy resale/tradein value
waiting for the rx8/evo7 to come out then dumping the turkey
02-15-2002, 07:24 PM
#61
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Bought July 00.
Miles: 37,000
Problems:
Warped Brake Rotors - Fixed
Sunroof Rattle - Fixed
Drivers Seat rocks back and forth a little - not fixed (yet)
Foglight - 1 new bulb
1 Side Airbag sensor replaced
2 Scratched Rims (just scratched the second one yesterday @ the airport)
Need 4 new tires now too....
Already thinking about my next car (NSX maybe...if I get a JOB!!!)
Miles: 37,000
Problems:
Warped Brake Rotors - Fixed
Sunroof Rattle - Fixed
Drivers Seat rocks back and forth a little - not fixed (yet)
Foglight - 1 new bulb
1 Side Airbag sensor replaced
2 Scratched Rims (just scratched the second one yesterday @ the airport)
Need 4 new tires now too....
Already thinking about my next car (NSX maybe...if I get a JOB!!!)
02-15-2002, 09:36 PM
#62
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Date of Purchase: 04-May-00
Purchse Mileage: 6
Current Mileage: 17,800
(Of course, for the last 1-1/2 months AND for the next 1-1/2 months it is sleeping (stored) in the heated garage under a nice warm blanket (car cover)!!)
Problems;
Warper rotors: Re-surfaced under warranty.
Squeaky Roof: Repaired under warranty.
Other than that, nooooo problems.
I'm looking forward to 'waking her up.'
Purchse Mileage: 6
Current Mileage: 17,800
(Of course, for the last 1-1/2 months AND for the next 1-1/2 months it is sleeping (stored) in the heated garage under a nice warm blanket (car cover)!!)
Problems;
Warper rotors: Re-surfaced under warranty.
Squeaky Roof: Repaired under warranty.
Other than that, nooooo problems.
I'm looking forward to 'waking her up.'
02-16-2002, 07:21 PM
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May 2000
29,700 mi
Bad O2 sensor at 15,000 mi, o/w no major problems so far; dreading the inevitable (read: tranny failure).
Going in for 30k mi servicing next week.
Next on wish list:
S2000 (to complement, not replace, the Type S
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29,700 mi
Bad O2 sensor at 15,000 mi, o/w no major problems so far; dreading the inevitable (read: tranny failure).
Going in for 30k mi servicing next week.
Next on wish list:
S2000 (to complement, not replace, the Type S
)
02-16-2002, 07:57 PM
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bought mine....1/16/02.....no problems except for rattles in sunroof, the back rear speaker i think seems to be rattling... i really dont know where its coming from....i do know the sunroof rattles when the inner flap is open even if the roof is closed. i have approx 2800 miles on it....i love it !!!
2k2 CL-S Black non/navi
still stock....new fog lights 35% tint all the way around
2k2 CL-S Black non/navi
still stock....new fog lights 35% tint all the way around
02-18-2002, 05:17 AM
#67
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Not too happy
Bought it May 22nd, 2000
32,000 Miles
Problems:
1) Gas pedal getting stuck
2) Broken Air Filter Box
3) Engine pully squeaking, fixed twice!
4) Sunroof Rattle
5) Rear Deck rattle
6) Fuel lid wouldn't open
7) Torn seatbelt when I bought the car
8) Burnt out passenger side road lamp
Hopefully the engine pully would start sqeaking again and that would make it 3 times, Lemon Law Buy Back Baby!!!
I like the way the car drives but I don't understand the problems. This is supposed to be a sports coupe not a $15,000 Sentra. Acura's service also sucks, I have had nothing but trouble dealing with them. If this car is giving me problems already just imagine what's going to happen once I get over 50,000k and the warranty is no longer valid? I thought that Acura made good cars and had good resale value. They clearly missed it with the CL. I think the rushed production and didn't make a complete product.
I should have bought a Lexus!!!!!!!!!!!
2 more years and then I'm selling this piece
32,000 Miles
Problems:
1) Gas pedal getting stuck
2) Broken Air Filter Box
3) Engine pully squeaking, fixed twice!
4) Sunroof Rattle
5) Rear Deck rattle
6) Fuel lid wouldn't open
7) Torn seatbelt when I bought the car
8) Burnt out passenger side road lamp
Hopefully the engine pully would start sqeaking again and that would make it 3 times, Lemon Law Buy Back Baby!!!
I like the way the car drives but I don't understand the problems. This is supposed to be a sports coupe not a $15,000 Sentra. Acura's service also sucks, I have had nothing but trouble dealing with them. If this car is giving me problems already just imagine what's going to happen once I get over 50,000k and the warranty is no longer valid? I thought that Acura made good cars and had good resale value. They clearly missed it with the CL. I think the rushed production and didn't make a complete product.
I should have bought a Lexus!!!!!!!!!!!
2 more years and then I'm selling this piece
02-18-2002, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by Jayhawk1
Purchased: April 2000
Mileage: 27400
Moonroof rattle---hope to have it fixed at 30K service
Purchased: April 2000
Mileage: 27400
Moonroof rattle---hope to have it fixed at 30K service
02-18-2002, 01:03 PM
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Re: Okay guys It's time again....
1998 Mustang Cobra
Date of purchase: May 28, 1998
Mileage: 41,2xx miles
Problems: Faulty ABS Sensor at 4k miles (replaced by dealer under warranty), stock clutch out after 39k and ~100 quarter mile passes (upgraded to aftermarket clutch)
Date of purchase: May 28, 1998
Mileage: 41,2xx miles
Problems: Faulty ABS Sensor at 4k miles (replaced by dealer under warranty), stock clutch out after 39k and ~100 quarter mile passes (upgraded to aftermarket clutch)
02-22-2002, 03:00 AM
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very disappointed
Date of Purchase: 1/19/2002
Mileage: 2800 mi
Problems:
*moonroof rattle
*quarter panel rattle
*head console unit rattle
*underneath the glove box rattle
*tapping rattle underneath the dashboard - this one by far is the worst. they had to take apart the dashboard and everything that's attached to it to work on the rattle
I just can't believe all these rattles are generated from a brand new Acura.
knowing the dashboard and all of the attached parts have been taken apart, this car doesn't feel like a new car at all.
it's not the matter of fixing the problems anymore after taking apart the dashboard....I'd driven the car for about 2 weeks since the purchase and it's been at the shop for more than a week now....not acceptable on a brand new car IMO.
most likely the rattle/squeak/creak problem will be still there and I'm going to find out if this can qualify for the lemon law (after 3-4 visits to the shop for the same problem, you can qualify it says).
all I want is a brand new CL Type S with no rattles that I paid a lot of money for.
Mileage: 2800 mi
Problems:
*moonroof rattle
*quarter panel rattle
*head console unit rattle
*underneath the glove box rattle
*tapping rattle underneath the dashboard - this one by far is the worst. they had to take apart the dashboard and everything that's attached to it to work on the rattle
I just can't believe all these rattles are generated from a brand new Acura.
knowing the dashboard and all of the attached parts have been taken apart, this car doesn't feel like a new car at all.
it's not the matter of fixing the problems anymore after taking apart the dashboard....I'd driven the car for about 2 weeks since the purchase and it's been at the shop for more than a week now....not acceptable on a brand new car IMO.
most likely the rattle/squeak/creak problem will be still there and I'm going to find out if this can qualify for the lemon law (after 3-4 visits to the shop for the same problem, you can qualify it says).
all I want is a brand new CL Type S with no rattles that I paid a lot of money for.
02-22-2002, 04:24 AM
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bought at aug,2000 and how it has about 15000 miles.has the 15000 miles tranny fluid changed.my cls is all stock... enjoy driving it since the first day i bought it..still like it..a very nice car
and the only problem is the speaker cover on the door ..it is not cover perfectly..that is the only problem on my cls so far..and hopeful it will not have any problem afterever..
enjoy driving it since the first day i bought it..still like it..a very nice car and the only problem is the speaker cover on the door ..it is not cover perfectly..that is the only problem on my cls so far..and hopeful it will not have any problem afterever..
02-22-2002, 02:01 PM
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Woe is me
Bought: March 14, 2001
Miles: 13,450
Mechanical Problems: sqweaky springs, SRS light stays on but thats it
Other Problems: Super many; keyed car TWICE, door ding that got fixed, one accident, one crack in windshield, hole in leather thanks to little bro and his sharp pencil garage window fell on top of my car as i was closing it and glass shattered all over the trunk rescratching it after it was JUST painted after being keyed for the first time. Yes i still love my car even though everthing else in the world may not 
:P
Miles: 13,450
Mechanical Problems: sqweaky springs, SRS light stays on but thats it
Other Problems: Super many; keyed car TWICE, door ding that got fixed, one accident, one crack in windshield, hole in leather thanks to little bro and his sharp pencil
garage window fell on top of my car as i was closing it and glass shattered all over the trunk rescratching it after it was JUST painted after being keyed for the first time. Yes i still love my car even though everthing else in the world may not :P
02-22-2002, 03:16 PM
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01 CL Type S purchased July 2000
25,000 kms (approx 15000 miles)
no problems whatsoever
Same as Shawn S: 03 6-speed in many pieces expected early March
25,000 kms (approx 15000 miles)
no problems whatsoever
Same as Shawn S: 03 6-speed in many pieces expected early March