I'm going to look at 2001 CLS at lunch today. The ad says that it's an S-Type, but when I drove by the dealer on Sunday, their is no Type S badging on the trunk. What other tell-tale signs will give away it's true identity?
thanks.

 

the 17 inch rims

 

Perf leather on the seats.
Shift knob
White (titanuim) guages

 

Engine cover is different

 

Look at the VIN. If the 8th digit is a 6 or 7 it's a typeS. If it's a 4 or 5, it's a premium.

You should probably spend some time in the FAQ section here and in Chods FAQ page here:
http://www.geocities.com/gamesmgr/chod/acura/

(at least that's what I did before I bought my 6spd... )

The above was Stolen from Mr. Slimeys post in the "How many 6spds" thead:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125628

19U - Honda of America, Acura Division, passenger vehicle (manufacturer code)

YA4 - Acura 3.2 CL with J32A1 or J32A2 engine (model code)

1 or 2 - 6MT or 5EAT Transmission model

4, 5, 6, 7 - Premium, Premium + Navi, Type S, Type S + Navi
(Canada models - 4, 6, 7 - Premium, Type S 6MT, Type S 5EAT for MY2003)

1 - check digit

1, 2, 3 - Model Year 2001, 2002, 2003

A - Factory Code (Marysville, OH)

000001-800001 Serial number

 

Check the redline. CL-P's redline at 6200 and Type S is 6900. also the guages will be black on a CLP and titanium\silver metallic on S.

 

Don't forget the headrests and seats in general (CLS seats are sportier and hug you more and the headrests are triangular not rectangular...at least thats the difference in the TLS vs TLP).

 

gauges, seats, rims, .....

 

Colors

Edit: to be more specific, Agean Blue, San Marino Red, Satin Silver Metalic, Taffetta White, I cant remember what the black is called and I believe if its an '01 Pimp Daddy Gold (Sundance Gold, I think) is also available.

 

VIN # is all you need to check. The chances that they changed some of the cosmetic things is possible. Seriously doubt they went to the trouble of changing out the VIN# plate (plus it's stamped in a bunch of places on the car)

 

Hood should look like this:

 

Colors?? Don't think that is right, I know I've seen silver in both the CLS and thhe CLP. There is a green and a gold that only the CLP has, most colors were offered on both trims.

 

Colors?? Don't think that is right, I know I've seen silver in both the CLS and thhe CLP. There is a green and a gold that only the CLP has, most colors were offered on both trims.
I have the brochures at home, but don't go by the color to determine a Type S. The perforated leather seats and the white gauges are the easiest tip-off.

 

I was waiting for someone to do this, espcially since it is Type-S not S-Type like those jags..

 

I'll take the S-Type R

I think the Type S's leather is perforated and the CLP is not also.

 

LMAO....thats what i was thinkin'

 

nighthawk black is the 'black color'...also you can check carfax if you have the vin, but if you have the vin, you're done...unless it's been pieced together by a chopshop and has a salvage title...

 

Girl at work has a S-type... nice car... She likes it 'cause it's made by Ford

 

The TYPE S HAS:

Air Conditioning
Alarm System

Aluminum/Alloy Wheels
Antilock Brakes
Automatic 5-Speed Transmission
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Automatic Stability Control
Bose Audio System
Bucket Seats
Center Console
Automatic Climate Control
Cruise Control
Digital Clock
Dual Front Airbag Restraints
Garage Door Opener
Heated Front Seats
Power Heated Mirrors
Intermittent Wipers
Keyless Entry System
Leather Seats
Leather Steering Wheel
Lighted Entry System
Power Brakes
Power Door Locks
Power Moonroof
Power Passenger Seat
Power Steering
Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster
Remote Trunk Release
Front Side Airbag Restraints
Steering Wheel Radio Controls
Tachometer
Tilt Steering Wheel
Traction Control System
Wood Interior Trim
Xenon Headlamps
Rear Bucket Seats
AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System
17 Inch Wheels

 

hahaha good call..

 

all but the 17" wheels are standard features. the 17"'s are standard on the S only. Everything else is standard on both models.

 

Yea if your in the car, but driving by one Id have to guess the color or the rims would be the easiest.

Check your brochure again... the colors are definitely unique to the Type-S.

And thanx it was Nighthawk Black I couldnt remember for shit.

... Oh yea, and I also forgot Anthracite thats unique and exclusivly on the Type-S too.

 

actually Anthracite was available on both the S and the P.

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/sp...=95487#trimsel

Aegan Blue was not available on the P...

 

Then anthracite was a Type S color, the green and gold was a CLP color. Most ALL other colors were made for both the CLS and the CLP.

 

^^ Be careful if going by color. If you don't have a Agean Blue to compare it too, the Montery Blue CL-P looks similiar.

 

Correct it is Eternal Blue or something like that, or maybe that is the Accord I'm thinking of
EDIT: Moterey Blue as posted above


Type-S colors, Agean Blue Pearl, San Marino Red , 01's had the Sundance Gold Metallic a.k.a Pimp daddy gold..
@ Chaptorial, that was the first thing that ccame to mind when I saw the thread title

 

 

Perf. leather/sterring wheel, shift knob, 17 inch 5 spoke wheels, gauge cluster, vsa isntead of tcs. some other things.