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01-06-2003, 08:12 AM
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What's Hot And What's Not About Your Car...
I like 2 things about my car equally; the interior and how peppy it is. What I dislike the most is how easy the paint chips.
01-06-2003, 08:38 AM
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Likes:
speedo color and guage cluster
spoiler
seats
SS
red/black ext/int color scheme
DEFINITELY the engine
2K3 tails
paint after fresh Z
signals do not make loud noises
no body-side moldings
dual exhaust
VTEC
Dislikes:
tranny obviously
4x4 look stock
paint chipping
over/underspray
weight of OEM '01/'02 rims
rattles
damage wind-deflector leaves
no fogs
actuator failures
weight and weight distribution
amp needs more power...Bose won't blow as much
speedo color and guage cluster
spoiler
seats
SS
red/black ext/int color scheme
DEFINITELY the engine
2K3 tails
paint after fresh Z
signals do not make loud noises
no body-side moldings
dual exhaust
VTEC
Dislikes:
tranny obviously
4x4 look stock
paint chipping
over/underspray
weight of OEM '01/'02 rims
rattles
damage wind-deflector leaves
no fogs
actuator failures
weight and weight distribution
amp needs more power...Bose won't blow as much
01-06-2003, 08:39 AM
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Likes
FWD
Interior
Big
Motor (power and sound)
Dislikes
FWD
Navigation (i didn'tget it!!
)
Why is it so hard to get a loaner?
Lack of torque
high offset for rims (i want deepdish baby!!)
FWD
Interior
Big
Motor (power and sound)
Dislikes
FWD
Navigation (i didn'tget it!!
)Why is it so hard to get a loaner?
Lack of torque
high offset for rims (i want deepdish baby!!)
01-06-2003, 08:49 AM
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Hot:
styling
heated memory seats
auto dimming, auto parking mirrors
horsepower!!
trunk space
Not:
Rear seats don't fold down
Nose heavy FWD handling and torque steer
Brakes could use an improvement
styling
heated memory seats
auto dimming, auto parking mirrors
horsepower!!
trunk space
Not:
Rear seats don't fold down
Nose heavy FWD handling and torque steer
Brakes could use an improvement
01-06-2003, 09:01 AM
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Originally posted by Bill Faure
Likes:
Motor
Seats
Navi
Reliability (sorry tranny failure vics)
Dislikes:
FWD handling
Wind noise
Nose styling
No body molding (for parking lot idiot protection)
Likes:
Motor
Seats
Navi
Reliability (sorry tranny failure vics)
Dislikes:
FWD handling
Wind noise
Nose styling
No body molding (for parking lot idiot protection)
01-06-2003, 09:08 AM
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Originally posted by Pappy
Hey Bill, I knew there was something I forgot. I almost didn't buy the car because it didn't have those side moldings. I was told that it would've ruined the styling. Now I park a mile away in the parking lot where ever I go. Drives my wife Crazy!
Hey Bill, I knew there was something I forgot. I almost didn't buy the car because it didn't have those side moldings. I was told that it would've ruined the styling. Now I park a mile away in the parking lot where ever I go. Drives my wife Crazy!
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01-06-2003, 09:11 AM
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Originally posted by Pappy
Hey Bill, I knew there was something I forgot. I almost didn't buy the car because it didn't have those side moldings. I was told that it would've ruined the styling. Now I park a mile away in the parking lot where ever I go. Drives my wife Crazy!
Hey Bill, I knew there was something I forgot. I almost didn't buy the car because it didn't have those side moldings. I was told that it would've ruined the styling. Now I park a mile away in the parking lot where ever I go. Drives my wife Crazy!
01-06-2003, 09:33 AM
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likes:
-motor/power
-overall style of exterior
-overall style of interior
-features such as reverse tilt-down mirror, heated mirrors, heated seats
-FWD for wisconsin winter driving
-14.3 1/4 mile time with just headers
dislikes:
-rattles
-rattles
-car is in dealer once a month for new rattle fixes (latest was this past saturday...hood was loose
-rattles
-stock tires are crap
-stock stereo virtually bass-less (thank god for basslink)
-easy chipping paint
-rattles
-oh and THE FUCKIN RATTLES!!!!
-motor/power
-overall style of exterior
-overall style of interior
-features such as reverse tilt-down mirror, heated mirrors, heated seats
-FWD for wisconsin winter driving
-14.3 1/4 mile time with just headers
dislikes:
-rattles
-rattles
-car is in dealer once a month for new rattle fixes (latest was this past saturday...hood was loose
-rattles
-stock tires are crap
-stock stereo virtually bass-less (thank god for basslink)
-easy chipping paint
-rattles
-oh and THE FUCKIN RATTLES!!!!
01-06-2003, 10:02 AM
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as for the rattles...i dont mind..cuz honestly....alot of cars out there...are rattle gods...mustangs camaros accords...etc etc....
LIKES.
EVERYTHING I GOT FOR I PAID FOR EXCEPT....
DISLIKE.
ONLY ONE
THE FUCKIN GEO PRISM BRAKES
LIKES.
EVERYTHING I GOT FOR I PAID FOR EXCEPT....
DISLIKE.
ONLY ONE
THE FUCKIN GEO PRISM BRAKES
01-06-2003, 11:09 AM
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I have a 99 3.0 CL
HOT:
-Heated Seats
-Sunroof
-Motor Power
-Trunk Space Rocks
-HW Gas Milage
NOT:
-Wind Noise
-Paint Chipping
-Dents easily
-City gas Milage
HOT:
-Heated Seats
-Sunroof
-Motor Power
-Trunk Space Rocks
-HW Gas Milage
NOT:
-Wind Noise
-Paint Chipping
-Dents easily
-City gas Milage
01-06-2003, 11:26 AM
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6 Forward 1 Back
Hot:
Interior
Engine
Navigation
Not:
Being mistaken for an Accord
No foglights
Rear seats don't fold down
Interior
Engine
Navigation
Not:
Being mistaken for an Accord
No foglights
Rear seats don't fold down
01-06-2003, 01:38 PM
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Likes:
Overall Hot Car...
Interior is nice...
Not the fastest car (although some will disagree) but gots pick-up
Dislike:
The Car IS A BOAT!
bunch of little things (rattles, rotors suck...)
Paint is HORRIBLE (i got chips all over, some parts the paint is FADED!) *i'm kinda lucky i got stuck wit a SSM*
Slushbox shifting + Fear of tranny going on higway!!!
Overall Hot Car...
Interior is nice...
Not the fastest car (although some will disagree) but gots pick-up
Dislike:
The Car IS A BOAT!
bunch of little things (rattles, rotors suck...)
Paint is HORRIBLE (i got chips all over, some parts the paint is FADED!) *i'm kinda lucky i got stuck wit a SSM*
Slushbox shifting + Fear of tranny going on higway!!!
01-06-2003, 02:02 PM
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quick question for the '03 Autos.
Do you feel a slight "shutter" of the car when you release the gas pedal around speeds of 40mph? I feel the car kinda lurch forward a tiny bit after letting go of the pedal around that speed. I think the car is in the 3rd gear, which I think was the problematic gear for the tranny issue. I can't figure out what is wrong and some Acura tech said it was the torque converter locking and unlocking. I think its B.S., cuz no other car I've driven (including loaner Acuras) has done that before. It feels so annoying to get lurched forward in your seat after accelerating.
Do you feel a slight "shutter" of the car when you release the gas pedal around speeds of 40mph? I feel the car kinda lurch forward a tiny bit after letting go of the pedal around that speed. I think the car is in the 3rd gear, which I think was the problematic gear for the tranny issue. I can't figure out what is wrong and some Acura tech said it was the torque converter locking and unlocking. I think its B.S., cuz no other car I've driven (including loaner Acuras) has done that before. It feels so annoying to get lurched forward in your seat after accelerating.
01-06-2003, 02:10 PM
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Yeah, I've got a 03' auto and I have noticed what your talking about occasionally on the freeway just before (I think) the tranny is warmed up. The first time it happened I thought it was a early sign of a bad tranny but I've only felt it a handful of times. Definitely not a reassuring feeling 
01-06-2003, 04:11 PM
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Originally posted by AgentDSS
quick question for the '03 Autos.
Do you feel a slight "shutter" of the car when you release the gas pedal around speeds of 40mph? I feel the car kinda lurch forward a tiny bit after letting go of the pedal around that speed. I think the car is in the 3rd gear, which I think was the problematic gear for the tranny issue. I can't figure out what is wrong and some Acura tech said it was the torque converter locking and unlocking. I think its B.S., cuz no other car I've driven (including loaner Acuras) has done that before. It feels so annoying to get lurched forward in your seat after accelerating.
quick question for the '03 Autos.
Do you feel a slight "shutter" of the car when you release the gas pedal around speeds of 40mph? I feel the car kinda lurch forward a tiny bit after letting go of the pedal around that speed. I think the car is in the 3rd gear, which I think was the problematic gear for the tranny issue. I can't figure out what is wrong and some Acura tech said it was the torque converter locking and unlocking. I think its B.S., cuz no other car I've driven (including loaner Acuras) has done that before. It feels so annoying to get lurched forward in your seat after accelerating.
01-07-2003, 07:45 AM
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Yea, its pretty annoying. I think it might have something to do with the beefed up 3rd gear clutch packs possibly. I just always notice my damn car shuttering around speeds of 40mph!
01-07-2003, 09:34 AM
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Revving at 9K...
I have a 2001, and I've experienced the samething..
Right around 40-45mph (which is average posted speed limit around my area). I usually speed up to that speed, and then release the gas pedal. The "shuttering" will occure at least one out of every three times.
Right around 40-45mph (which is average posted speed limit around my area). I usually speed up to that speed, and then release the gas pedal. The "shuttering" will occure at least one out of every three times.
01-07-2003, 12:56 PM
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likes:
it's paid off
it's a accord
dislikes:
it has 205,000 miles on it
it's all she can do to run with the a stock last generation Civic Si
it's paid off
it's a accord
dislikes:
it has 205,000 miles on it
it's all she can do to run with the a stock last generation Civic Si
01-07-2003, 01:45 PM
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LIKES:
Vtech engine
Styling
5-speed
34 MPG
Factory alloys
Moonroof
Climate control
Comfortable front seats
DISLIKES:
Crummy stock stereo
No heated seats (not in a 2.3CL!)
Rear seats don't fold down
Interior lights do not "theater" dim
Unlighted window & door controls
Really cheap and useless light in glovebox
Vtech engine
Styling
5-speed
34 MPG
Factory alloys
Moonroof
Climate control
Comfortable front seats
DISLIKES:
Crummy stock stereo
No heated seats (not in a 2.3CL!)
Rear seats don't fold down
Interior lights do not "theater" dim
Unlighted window & door controls
Really cheap and useless light in glovebox
01-07-2003, 02:29 PM
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Has anyone had problems with their transmission? I have a 2003 CL 'S' with just over 8K on it. I have had no problems. I did, however, meet one fellow who had his car for 3 months and the transmission went out (he had an '02 CL 'S'). He told me that quite a few of the 01's and 02's had transmission problems.
The major reason I went back with Acura (I had a CL 2.3 before) is the reliability and service. Acura makes a good car. The G35 from Infinity and Nissan 350Z are too new (they haven't been field tested sufficiently), so I passed on them.
The major reason I went back with Acura (I had a CL 2.3 before) is the reliability and service. Acura makes a good car. The G35 from Infinity and Nissan 350Z are too new (they haven't been field tested sufficiently), so I passed on them.
01-11-2003, 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by FBarron
Has anyone had problems with their transmission? I have a 2003 CL 'S' with just over 8K on it. I have had no problems. I did, however, meet one fellow who had his car for 3 months and the transmission went out (he had an '02 CL 'S'). He told me that quite a few of the 01's and 02's had transmission problems.
The major reason I went back with Acura (I had a CL 2.3 before) is the reliability and service. Acura makes a good car. The G35 from Infinity and Nissan 350Z are too new (they haven't been field tested sufficiently), so I passed on them.
Has anyone had problems with their transmission? I have a 2003 CL 'S' with just over 8K on it. I have had no problems. I did, however, meet one fellow who had his car for 3 months and the transmission went out (he had an '02 CL 'S'). He told me that quite a few of the 01's and 02's had transmission problems.
The major reason I went back with Acura (I had a CL 2.3 before) is the reliability and service. Acura makes a good car. The G35 from Infinity and Nissan 350Z are too new (they haven't been field tested sufficiently), so I passed on them.
You're new so I'll go easy, go back to the main Forums and you'll see a forum just for tranny issues. Likes:
Styling
Power
Heated Seats
Memory Seats even from the remote
The sound of the exhaust
SS
100k mi warranty
Aftermarket Navi/DVD
Comptech Springs
White Face Guages
Trunk Space
Dislikes:
Tranny
Roadside Assistance only towing your car to nearest Acura instead of your local Acura and expecting you to drive back to get it when it's finished being repaired
01-11-2003, 10:31 AM
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Originally posted by FBarron
Has anyone had problems with their transmission? I have a 2003 CL 'S' with just over 8K on it. I have had no problems. I did, however, meet one fellow who had his car for 3 months and the transmission went out (he had an '02 CL 'S'). He told me that quite a few of the 01's and 02's had transmission problems.
The major reason I went back with Acura (I had a CL 2.3 before) is the reliability and service. Acura makes a good car. The G35 from Infinity and Nissan 350Z are too new (they haven't been field tested sufficiently), so I passed on them.
Has anyone had problems with their transmission? I have a 2003 CL 'S' with just over 8K on it. I have had no problems. I did, however, meet one fellow who had his car for 3 months and the transmission went out (he had an '02 CL 'S'). He told me that quite a few of the 01's and 02's had transmission problems.
The major reason I went back with Acura (I had a CL 2.3 before) is the reliability and service. Acura makes a good car. The G35 from Infinity and Nissan 350Z are too new (they haven't been field tested sufficiently), so I passed on them.
01-11-2003, 04:04 PM
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GEEZER
Only bitch about my Type S is my fault...I am six foot four inches tall and I have to sit in a somewhat reclined position. This makes the steering wheel a tad further away than I would like. But fug it...I dig this car!
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