Initial impressions:

- Interior lacks my CL-S' refinement, seems somewhat 'cheaper'
- Noisier cabin, they use less insulation material.
- Harsher ride, the multibeam suspension in the back transmit more bumps than the double wishbone suspension.
- the 6-speed is fun to shift, pretty speed and not as 'notchy' imho as what i've read. Compares to the 5-speed in my previous 98 Type-R
- The increased displacement is felt off the line, even though I haven't launched aggresively, the difference is noticeable (from STOCK CL-S -- feels about the same as my CL-S with headers + intake).


That's it for now, I drove it 20 minutes only to stereo shop where it is getting it's goodies, tint, etc. More impressions as I continue to break it in

 

i cant wait for a WOT acceleration test.

 

Told you so. It will only get much worse.

The Max guys call it a minima.....not a Maxima.

 

did you opt for the LSD

 

Awesome! Sounds good. It's definitely not luxury inside like the Ac', but it has at least as good performance, and more potential in that area as well.

 

Heheheh, you're in for quite a few surprises with your new baby too :P CL-S is not a Bentley, all cars have their problems

 

Hey buddy, long time no talk

Yep, mine is equipped with the helical-LSD although, with my granny driving for break-in, no chance it'll actiivate

 

congrats crippen and good luck w/the car.

 

Going to test drive one on saturday.

What color did u get?


You made a good choice. Don't mind us, we are just biased because we have ac's still.

 

Read my reply on max.org. You are saying that as well, but your problems, at least some of them were caused by you. The CL-S has much less problems and better build quality than the Maxima. I owned 4 Maximas I defintely know.

 

excelent....if i end up with a 6mt cl...we'll have great comparrisons...you gonna look into one of those b pipes or y pipes stillen advertises 25 hp...

 

Black on black

 

I've owned 3 Acuras :p
I'll take my chance with Nissan. Either way, I won't be disappointed because I don't expect much. Acura didn't give me anything special, neither will Nissan, status-quo I just think your expecations of your new Acura are a bit high.

 

I'm TRYING to stay away from mods this time :p
Besides, no y-pipe for the 2k2 yet ... but if they come out .. argh, I might just well do it :p

 

You migh be out of luck since hte design of the exhaust of the 2k2 is completely different. Suposely it would be useless to even make a downpipe. BTW, the ypipes on 2001 and under only gave 12hp or so....

 

i thought there was some talk over at max.org that the y pipe for the 01's might fit...either way...good luck...i like the max better than the tl...but i want a 2 door...now if nissan had the 240 with 3.5 6 than i might be interested...good luck my brother...KIT...

 

I still feel my '96 Integra was built much better than my CL-S. It is about the same build quality as my mom's '01 Accord 6cyl. Not that honda is bad, but I did expect some more from a higher-end Acura as far as fit/finish/quality goes. My teg definitely had a better fit/finish.