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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Thinking of buying a CL-S

I have a 2G TL-S but my g/f is thinking of buying a CL-S (mostly due to my nagging )

What kinda issues should i look for. this will most likely be an auto. im gonna assume they have same tranny issues as mine. they were also covered up to 109k right? what other small issues should i look out for?

is there a difference in parts between the 6spd and the auto. such as CAI, headers, thermo spacers?

Thanks for your help, hope to be on this end of the boards soon
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Yea same tranny problem

And for all your other questions check out the 2nd gen CL info sticky.........a lot of good info there
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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CAI and headers would be different.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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just get a 6 speed and you wont have to worry about tranmission problems
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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I think girls are more into the '03-'07 Accord coupe becuz it "looks prettier" lol the V6 is still a beast and it has more of an aftermarket support, not trying to get her not to get a CL but just saying thats what my girlfriend did -> went from CL to V6 coupe
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Yea but im more of an CL fan so shes going to have live with it lol plus i have some left over parts from my TL that would fit. since ill be driving it 75% of the time, shes going to get what i like lol. this is going to be a good break for my TL, ill just put it in storage.

2Fast...its going to have to be a auto only because she cant drive 6spd and trust me i did my best to convince. i was almost debating just buying the 6spd and doing a tranny swap between my TL and the CL.

thanks for your help guys

how hard is it to fit the 99-01 Lip kit onto the CL i saw a few people having it
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Camy0412
Yea but im more of an CL fan so shes going to have live with it lol plus i have some left over parts from my TL that would fit. since ill be driving it 75% of the time, shes going to get what i like lol. this is going to be a good break for my TL, ill just put it in storage.

2Fast...its going to have to be a auto only because she cant drive 6spd and trust me i did my best to convince. i was almost debating just buying the 6spd and doing a tranny swap between my TL and the CL.

thanks for your help guys

how hard is it to fit the 99-01 Lip kit onto the CL i saw a few people having it
Ron jon has one which is about 800 and some people just have em custom made
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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It's the exact same car minus 2 doors as your TL.

So expect the same problems, and/or quirks.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Fast4you
just get a 6 speed and you wont have to worry about tranmission problems
what she said ...

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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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^ 200000

TOPHERs car
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Congrats Y2K3CL-S !!

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^ 200000

TOPHERs car
Nope, that's his car... we've got several people with 150K plus miles, but not that many with 200K plus...
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Congrats Y2K3CL-S !!



Nope, that's his car... we've got several people with 150K plus miles, but not that many with 200K plus...
Yea im close the 150k club but not there yet
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AnthraciteBeast
Yea im close the 150k club but not there yet
im at 136k on the TL. lets how long the tranny lasts i have a 800 mile trip to PA and back, go i hope it holds lol
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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I am at 112k on my auto. But it was replaced before I got the car.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Congrats Y2K3CL-S !!



Nope, that's his car... we've got several people with 150K plus miles, but not that many with 200K plus...
I'm about to hit 160K!!!
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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I'm still under 50k in your CRAZY imperial system.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 02:15 AM
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and by the way
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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eh i dont really care. im getting a lot of helpful info on this side of the boards anyway
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