Hi everyone,
I'm new to the post and just purchased a Silver 2001 CL-S w/o NAVI. Been driving Acuras for 7 years now and love them. For info, I test drove the TL-S back to back with the CL-S. The CL-S handled much better and felt better on the road, power wise. As for the price: $28,127 (destination, mud flaps, wheel locks included). $3600.00 less than what I could of purchased the TL-S for, if I liked it. Dealers up hear in Northern California will not budge anyways. So, I figure they can keep their TL-S's on the lot. They are not selling as well as I think Acura forecast. Anyways glad to be on board with the Forum.

 

Welcome to the immediate family

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~Phil~!
2K1 satin silver CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia! ~#10,029!!~ ~Navi!~ ~XEPHYR PERFORMANCE CAI~ ~Quantum tint~ ~Hiper Hibrid Plasma Xenon road lamps AND high-beams~ ~spoiler, baby!!~ ~Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector~ ~Shine by Meguiar's Gold Wax~ ~Member of the Scratched Rims Club~ ~Getting a red Acura badge shortly.~
Former post count : Over 500!! FREAK!

 

welcome to the family and thanks for the unbiased opinion of the CL-S and TL-S something we haven't gotten yet



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Astroboy out...
2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, goodridge braided brake lines, full kicker system
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks

 

i agree with u bladerunner, acura is not having the turn out like they thought they would w/ the TLS, part of the problem i think is no 1 really knows about it except car people.

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

Exactly Type S Smokes all. I called 3 dealers nearby and they all quoted MSRP on the TL-S or no sale as there is a buying frenzy for the TL-S. I drove to two of the dealers and they had 5-7 TL-S vehicles sitting in the lot. I know the stock market and economy has some play in it too, especially since California PG&E bills are almost like a monthly car payment.

 

acura of augsta told me acura is cutting type s (cl, and tl) producton 30-40% for 2002, it may be he was trting to get me to purchase right then

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2001 acura cl type-s
comming soon
2000 accord v6 sedan
1997 4runner
1992 camaro
1993 volvo 850
"Tell me kid, have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light"

 

Bladerunner,
Congrats on your purchase of the CLS and welcome to the family. I purchased my silver CLS Aug 2000 and found it to be a great driving machine. Looking for excuses to drive it. Silver CLS on LI.

 

Welcome to our CL addiction.

One tip I gotta give you is try not to read this fourm more than 10 times a day or you'll soon join me and other members to the CL fourm addiction group.

We are seeking group therapy but no one wants to help.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

Welcome neighbor ! And YES, our CLS is a better car in many ways ! Besides, who wants a boring 4 door sedan ???????????????

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2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, otherwise pure stock
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock !

 

Regarding TL-S sales.... the car has only been available for 2 weeks! Give it a chance. Once the public becomes more aware it's out there (e.g. - commercials, mag ads, mag reviews) and when more '99 TL leases start to expire, sales will definitely pick up!

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
No Badges

Competch springs/35% tint/Wheel locks/Splash guards/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter/Mobil-1 5W-30 oil & filter/Shine by Meguiar's/One scratched rim

 

yes, ditto for this Acura fan, I sat in a '2002 TL-S and agree that the CL-S is more of a driver's machine. I am ordering a CL-S in a metallic blue (sorry folks this color is only avail up here !) We don't have the nav option. Lots of black & silver on the road up here.

current drive: '99 TL.
previous - BMW 318is black/black; Celica GTS - blue/black; Integra sedan LS 5sp

 

NYREP1,

Never believe a car(scum of the earth) salesman. I doubt that Acura would cut sales of the Type S. I glad to see someone got a good deal on the CL-S, $28,100 is alot better than my deal. But I did buy CL almost a year ago when it was a "hot new car." Damn I hate salesmen.

No offense, just my opinion.

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Silver Type S '01

 

MikeN,
Yes you are right, the TL-S will probably pick up as car enthusiasts catch on. It's just funny how the dealers are saying that it is such a hot seller. If they are such a hot seller why are there an average of 5 vehicles sitting on the lot at all the dealers? Gotta love those car salesman, most of them just looked at me with a blank look on their face when I asked them that.

 

Hey Bladerunner, as already said, Welcome to our addiction.

As far as TL sales numbers goes, here is my opinion as I am looking to purchase a 02 TL soon. The dealer I went to here in Philly had a lot more TLSes than TL base models, which surprised me somewhat. As he told me, a TL is a very popular car and I can understand why, just look at the sales of the honda accord. Since the TL is based on the accord, those accord customers looking to step up will choose TL for numerous reasons such bang for the buck, class leader, low insurance and maintenance fees. However, the price is the most important because even if you purchase a tl with 225hp at the sticker of 29,300, you are still some 3000 dollars below the invoice of a lexus es300, BMW and infinity i30. Although consumer confidence is rising, many are still very aware of their spending depending on the condition of the economy. Anyway, as far as TL or TLS meeting the Acura sales predictions, I would like to disagree. Its still very early in the game and very few people know about these new models but I am sure as word-of-mouth gets around and ads spread in media, the numbers will be better than expected.
Also, it will be nearly impossible to buy a TL or TLS at invoice this early in the release cycle. CLS is a different game though, plus CLs have not been selling as well as TLs. Just my .02 on the subject.

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'01 Satin Silver w/Black, Navi_less, spoiler, mud guards, wind deflector.
Tint 15%, Polarqs M6s, Things to come: sub, air kit (if exists), maybe headers, CAI, and spring/sway combo.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1603513&a=12224080

 

I must say this too.... I first heard about the CL-S when I visited the Acura web site in June 2000. The car had already been out for 3 months by then. Acura just doesn't seem to be able to reach the masses like Lexus and BMW.



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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
No Badges

Competch springs/35% tint/Wheel locks/Splash guards/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter/Mobil-1 5W-30 oil & filter/Shine by Meguiar's/One scratched rim