Purchaseing an 01 cls
09-20-2006, 01:37 PM
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Purchaseing an 01 cls
today i am going to purchase an 01 cl type s. But i am considered with the tranny issues. This car has already had the recall performed and the car has 45k. Will i have a problem or is it just luck of the draw. (meaning some cars are fine some have problems?) Also the car kinda shakes while driving it feels like it needs to have the tires rotated and balance wich the dealer said he will do. Any input would be appreciated.
09-20-2006, 02:01 PM
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Luck of the draw with the trannies. Since it only has 45K, I say go for it. I got my tranny swapped at about 45K and now I have 86K. Still strong.
The shaking could be balancing. It could also be a bent rim or the control arms, so get the dealership to balance the tires to see if it goes away. If it only happens while braking, the rotors are warped.
The shaking could be balancing. It could also be a bent rim or the control arms, so get the dealership to balance the tires to see if it goes away. If it only happens while braking, the rotors are warped.
09-20-2006, 02:03 PM
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Make sure the front rotors aren't warped (they are crap). As for the transmisson, from what I've read it seems like more like luck of the draw. I had mine replaced at 53kish (bought the car at 46k)...been good so far, I'm at 60k miles.
09-20-2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
dont waste your time with the auto tranny. save your money and get something you dont have to worry about down the road.
09-21-2006, 03:10 PM
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well i am picking up the car on saturday. I got the automatic so my girl can drive when i have had a little too much to drink. (does that mean i am an acoholic?) Also my buddy has an 01 330xi auto will my new acura take his in a race?
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09-25-2006, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 01clsstock
well i am picking up the car on saturday. I got the automatic so my girl can drive when i have had a little too much to drink. (does that mean i am an acoholic?) Also my buddy has an 01 330xi auto will my new acura take his in a race?
09-25-2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 01clsstock
today i am going to purchase an 01 cl type s. But i am considered with the tranny issues. This car has already had the recall performed and the car has 45k. Will i have a problem or is it just luck of the draw. (meaning some cars are fine some have problems?) Also the car kinda shakes while driving it feels like it needs to have the tires rotated and balance wich the dealer said he will do. Any input would be appreciated.
09-27-2006, 09:07 PM
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so far the car is great except that the fog lights are out or i dont know how to turn them on and the brakes squeak like my bed when i am giving to cltypeslow's sister.
09-27-2006, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 01clsstock
so far the car is great except that the fog lights are out or i dont know how to turn them on and the brakes squeak like my bed when i am giving to cltypeslow's sister.
o ya i have no sister so there's idiot move #2 and like i said...have fun with the glass tranny you piece of shit noob.
09-27-2006, 09:19 PM
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hopefully you can keep being a fuckin retarded noob and making "new threads" inside your own original thread. that way we dont have to see anymore of you. 
hmmm, this thread's starting to get interesting
09-28-2006, 11:12 AM
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for someone that doesnt have a sister that really pissed you off hunh? Look if it makes you feel better i promise i will tell you when my tranny brakes so you can laugh and say i told you so. Is there a switch on the car for fog lights? or do they come on automatically when you put on your head lights?
09-28-2006, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
dont come crying when ur tranny breaks...we are just gonna say...TOLD YOU SO.
I believe that when this comment was said, the thread started the flush down the toilet...............
09-28-2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 609CLTYPES
honestly i dont mind this 01clsstock guy... he doesnt let the other members abuse him
09-28-2006, 04:37 PM
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i believe it all depends on your driving habbits, if you race on each read light, floor it constantly, then you are most likely in deep shit. but if you drive half normal you should be fine. i got 134k and i am pretty sure its on the first tranny.phu phu phu knock knock knock.
09-28-2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by exxtraa
i believe it all depends on your driving habbits, if you race on each read light, floor it constantly, then you are most likely in deep shit. but if you drive half normal you should be fine. i got 134k and i am pretty sure its on the first tranny.phu phu phu knock knock knock.
09-28-2006, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 01clsstock
i searched and everyone says that the brakes suck but due they squeak really loud?
09-29-2006, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
its a flaw in design. it has little..to almost nothing to do with how you drive the car. old grandmas are out there with broken trannys at 26k miles/
09-29-2006, 08:21 AM
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Never had brake squeak... Did have the rotors turned and pads replaced due to warping at 22K miles, but they've been good for the last 30K miles...
10-08-2006, 10:39 PM
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sumthin that happens alot of dis forum is that People Sell their automatic CLS and get other cars.... many such as my self... we even downgrade just to avoid the problem... and there are others tryin all they can to sell theirs... but its jus not happenin because of the resell value and not wantin to trade in cuz dealers is low ballin the fuck outta them... well good luck to u no matter what.. but cltypeslow was tryna help i believe...
PS: the thing about the fog lights... lets jus say u got jipped
PS: the thing about the fog lights... lets jus say u got jipped
10-08-2006, 10:49 PM
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so mang give us an update on your new purchase...lol.....I love my car.......
10-13-2006, 12:10 PM
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loving the cl
with the exception of squeaking breaks i love the cl. I called excelerateperformance and plan on stopping down their soon to order the ct icebox and possibly dc sport headers depending on how my commision goes this month.
