rurofan

I don't know about you guys but I sure had enough of this Honda.

Overall the car is good, but since we had all this other minor problems, I think I'll skip Honda/Acura if I were going to buy my next car.

I opened this topic up coz I saw you guys were complaining about this car alot on the "My gripes" topic, and especially I had alot of problems after I bought this car (Check my signature).

any thoughts ?

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2001 Acura CL Type-S. Blk/Blk w/Navi, Spoiler, PIAA Platinum Series Super White High Beams, PIAA 19169 Platinum Super White Wedge Bulbs, 20% / 5% tints.


So far four door dings, two on each side, DVD Navigation System Unit replaced, Both Driver and Passenger side seat back fell off, Metal piece inside of the wiper came out, planning to replace both wipers and wind shield next week.

[DWI]

No clue. I got at least 6 years till I'm out of school.

WebToker

Audi for sure...



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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Nose Mask/Mud Guards/Wheel locks/
Comptech Springs & Filter/PIAA 1969/20% Tint/Acura lettering removed/
12in Sub with AMP/Dynomated Trunk/Sub control under dash/
Clifford G4 Solaris Alarm

NYREP1

after cl (did not get it yet) i never keep car more than 3 years,c6 corvette, or bmw 6 series coupe (yes they are bringing it back motor trend 1-2 months ago)

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2001 acura cl type-s
comming soon
2000 accord v6 sedan
1997 4runner
1992 camaro
1993 volvo 850

uu

right now... *whispering* (don't wanna hurt my type-s' feeling, hahahahah...) i have my eyes on MB CLK as my next car...

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2001 Stock Black/Black CL Type S

[DWI]

You'll get a Audi next or I should get an Audi next?

KyCl-S

MB CLK OR BMW M3.

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2001 White/parchment CL-S
Spoiler,muds,& roof visor

droideka

I sure hope that Audi can get their shit together sometime soon. If you had spent any amount of time over at AudiWorld I think you'd be singing a different tune. Our problems are laughable compared to having to have your tranny or turbos replaced, not to mention the lead time it takes to get into the shop. That's the price you pay for "free" service. Some guys over there have had the turbos fail and the dealer comes back with a time of three to four weeks before they could even get in. Fuck that, I'd rather be able to call the Acura dealer today and take it in tomorrow.

Don't get me wrong though, I love the S4 and wanted one long before I bought the CL. At this point now I'm just not convinced it's the right path to take. Maybe when the 2003 S4 V8 comes...

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2001 CL-S "The Original Pimp Daddy Gold™"
a study in pimp daddy gold

[This message has been edited by droideka (edited 01-20-2001).]

[DWI]

MMMM M3 good

Shawn S

2004 Acura CL-R w/ 325HP, 6-Speed Manual, Underbody Spoiler & Interactive NAV/Traffic report System

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>>> 400+ posts on h/a.net <<< >>> 550+ posts “freak” on the “old” acura-cl.com <<<

2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER ZR-360 w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Shine by ZAINO
For Pictures see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

BoostedM3

I'm hoping the next time I buy a car, I can afford a 911 Porsche.

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2001 Acura CL Type-S Satin Silver/Ebony
Debadged, PIAA Roadlamps, M-11 Turn signals, Comptech Headers, Comptech Springs, custom intake

AndyN aka CLTypeS

MB CLK for wife and/or Dodge Viper R/T 10 for self. Gotta get the Viper before they change the body style.

soopa

Time frame... 1... 2 yrs from now at most.

Assuming I can buy something in the next year...

Optimistically:
Lexus SC430
Porsche 911

Realistically:
Lexus GS430
BMW M3 w/ F1 tranny
BMW X5 4.4i

Imperfect world:
BMW 330Ci

I would go for another Acura if they did like Emeril and "kicked it up a notch" but until I hear Acura say "BAM!" their still just a DAMN GOOD entry level company... and we own a car that cant be beat in its class.

So if and when I get rid of it... Im gonna make sure its for a car of a higher level... cuz like I said... I already have the best damn car in its respective level.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit

rurofan

I would probably go for the Lexus LS 430 or the coming Q45 myself.

but ! that's almost like impossible..

unless I hit a jackpot!

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2001 Acura CL Type-S. Blk/Blk w/Navi, Spoiler, PIAA Platinum Series Super White High Beams, PIAA 19169 Platinum Super White Wedge Bulbs, 20% / 5% tints.


So far four door dings, two on each side, DVD Navigation System Unit replaced, Both Driver and Passenger side seat back fell off, Metal piece inside of the wiper came out, planning to replace both wipers and wind shield next week.

kensteele

Either a BMW 3-series or a vehicle yet to be seen. No one here would have said 5 years ago that they were going to get the 2001 Acura CL or the Lexus IS300. I bet there's going to be something coming out in 2 or 3 years that will generate a least as much excitement as the CL has.

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* 2001 Acura CL Type S * Blk/Blk * Navigator * Spoiler * Moonroof Visor *
* Since 3/31/2000 *
* Road Warrior *

* 500 posts on h/a.net *** 400 posts "insane poster" on the "old" acura-cl.com *

Chief F1 Fan

I'll buy another Honda/Acura product--I've owned 13 so far. Just hope Acura does in fact, build a car that will hold my attention. An absolute top level personal sports coupe, manual tranny, AWD? and of course more power would do it. Just don't make the thing look so damn GMC-ish like they did on this cl-s of mine. This year I'm getting a s2000.

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'01 Satin Silver CL-S, tint, Momo Cobra Carbon, Mobil1

spiroh

Definately something German..like a Porsche.

bc01cls

rurofan..............four door dings, "two on each side" are Honda problems?? I understand your frustration with the navi system replacement, but to put door dings and wipers down as problems seems kind of dumb. Maybe you need to visit Audiworld, Mustang Cobraworld, GM world or BMW world to see some other real problems--like engine or tranny failures!! As for the seat backs, if you read any reviews before buying you would have seen that this was a fairly common, easily fixed early production glitch. My driver's side back did the same and was easily fixed by a new back panel with better clips. No big deal--not like I was stranded or anything. You will be hard pressed to find an auto line with fewer overall mechanical problems than Honda/Acura. That said, I may visit BMW M3 world and take my chances, but for now I'm enjoying my CL-S.

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CL-S Sundance Gold, TR Typhoon Wheels, Solaris 9005, guards, nose mask, V-1 & remote.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...493&p=31386570

mrdeeno

i'm still sour from the way my dealer treated me concerning the nav system update and my $100 rebate (i gave up a clk430 for this car, and this is how i'm treated?!?)...so as of right now no more acura for me.


still waiting for the next mb sl-series.

but who knows...in 5 years, i may need a minivan for the wife and kids.

[DWI]

Um VW is german and they own most of Proche but isn't porche italian?

[DWI]

If you have to get a "family car" get a volvo. My mom has a 1998 V70 T5 (the T stands for turbo) that thing will put a smile on your face when you hit the turbo

CLpower

TL-s if things go the way they are going, 993 (if i sell the burban), new m3 if i get the job promotion

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pays to be young and crazy

-99 acura 3.0 CL
-58 Caddy Eldorado Biarritz
-55 chevy suburban (chopped dropped tubbed)

Jayru

My next car will be a pontiac Aztek!


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rurofan

The reason I put it down is because I want people to know the "Good" and also "Bad" about my car. To share my experience with you people.

I didn't blame the dings on Honda, but the wiper blades really IS Honda's fault. you can't believe how far the metal piece stick out and scratched my wind shield.

My last car was a Civic, for its 55,000 miles I've NEVER had a problem with it. compare to our 30K car ? I would've bought another Civic if I knew these would happen.

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2001 Acura CL Type-S. Blk/Blk w/Navi, Spoiler, PIAA Platinum Series Super White High Beams, PIAA 19169 Platinum Super White Wedge Bulbs, 20% / 5% tints.


So far four door dings, two on each side, DVD Navigation System Unit replaced, Both Driver and Passenger side seat back fell off, Metal piece inside of the wiper came out, planning to replace both wipers and wind shield next week.

NJtype-s

Well the CL was my first car, and I LOVE it.
Rurofan, u think u had problems, i had 5 flats, my radio went, needed new radio which was on back order for 4 months, 2 cracked rims, and a new bumber..75 % was my fault, but the rattles and minor panel off-linement dont even bother me cuz i know the car will be with me for 200,000+ mile, well atleast I hope it does. I got 4 and a half more years to pay it off and got 20K miles on it. My next car is gonna be a honda/acura but gotta be 4wd or rwd and stick, hopefully it will be what shawn s said. I bought the car to have it for awile, and im still happy, It seems like u let too much little $hit bother you, and thats not cool, no car is PERFECT,
just like no HUMAN is perfect so just live with it..

SmoothJyzz

I'm thinking MB CLK. Also, depends on what the CL line is doing then. If the 6 series is coming back, then that's definitely on the radar. Then again the Nissan Z will be here by then also. It's a great time for car enthusiasts...

dee

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PimpDaddy Gold, Deep Tint, BAAAAAD Attitude

LuckyCL

Life after the CL... Well, I'll probably keep this car for seven years or so... so maybe a hardtop convertible like the Mercedes SLK series. I wouldn't mind having a MB V8 under the hood. Who knows what anyone will have out in 2006. Chrysler could clean up their act and start making good cars. Same with GM and Ford. I won't rule out any car as of yet.

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2001 CL Type S.
No spoiler. No NAV either. No fat chics.
no "phat" chics either.

Soichiro

When the stock market settles down, I'd like to see just what the new NSX will be like.(One of the few benefits of becoming an empty-nester.).

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Satin Silver CL-S,Spoiler,Navi.

lead_sled_dog

Depending on my options trading success, I'm either in a GS430 or, if really successful, an M5. But gotta hang on to the CL for at least 4 more years.

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Rex -
'01 CL Type S - Satin Silver, Navi, BBS RK
Lic: THX CBOE
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1362438&a=10155770&p=36712116

LuckyCL

Hmm... Are you a trader? I have some Exxon shares from 1996 (HS graduation gift). I was hoping for some stock in Lockheed for college grad Oh well.
I'm thinking of holding on to these for thirty years or so.
I have a hunch... with all this electrical stuff going on in California, I was thinking about getting ahold of some electric company stock. What do you think? Right now is when I should take risks... not when I have a family. Sorry son, forget about MIT... The electric company blew up.
What about the future of the Lincoln LS? That car has real potential. Stick a full 5.0L, a shifter like the Type S and that would be one heck of a machine. Seriously... something with the power of a Mustang Cobra, and the performance of a BMW. For around $40,000, Ford/Lincoln would have the market cornered.

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2001 CL Type S.
No spoiler. No NAV either. No fat chics.
no "phat" chics either.

URIRx98

Well afte the cl-s, i amy get another if its faster and ofcoures bettrer lookin than it is now. ANd i also may get the tl-s if its as good lookin and as fast as they say I would also like to get a ford expedition. I love big trucks and that is such a phatty one.
WG

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The SILVER STREAKER CL-S no navi, spoiler, tint all around, moonroof visor,
indaglo emblom, ACURA.CL.com stickers, eurolights fog lights, bel 950 radar detector, and 2 chamber flowmaster exaust
coilovers or springs to come soon 501+ posts makes me a freak on the old Cl page.

soopa

Nope, Porsche is german... always have been.

Lamborghini & Ferrari are Italian... among many names you dont hear that often on this side of the pond.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit

PimpGold

I'm unsure, I love cars and I go back and forth a lot about what I want. But, presently I'm very interested in the new BMW M3 coming out.

WebToker

Audi for me S4 to be exact.


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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Nose Mask/Mud Guards/Wheel locks/
Comptech Springs & Filter/PIAA 1969/20% Tint/Acura lettering removed/
12in Sub with AMP/Dynomated Trunk/Sub control under dash/
Clifford G4 Solaris Alarm

Marine1

Definitely another Acura. My CL-S is one of the first made. Pre 3000. Don't remember the exact number off the top of my head. With the exception of the sun roof noise problem, that has been corrected by the factory fix, I have had no other problems. What can I say, I've been blessed. Four or five years from now, I may feel different. I doubt it.

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CL-S
White/Parchment
Gold Emblems
Mud Guards / Wheel Locks
Spoiler
Winter Floor Mats

jojo

I don't know, but it's going to have a manual transmission.

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2001 CL Type S
Silver
Just like it came from the dealer (except an ashtray)

jim-S

V-8 powered RL.

I love the CL-S, but really need something bigger. I'm only 5'8", but my head still touches the roof!

MCHM3

porsche 911 turbo

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2001 cl type s,custom voltage blue paint job, comptech headers, 18 inch ssr agle strusse rims, greddy evo exhaust, cross drilled rotors, pioneer avx 7000 tv, playstation2, iceman cold air intake(custom)paxton fuel pressure regulator, slammed on nex suspension

my old car www.hondatech.org/99acv6ic.html