95gt

Well someone did a best features topic so you have to have a worst feature. Most of the thing I don't like about this car are nit picking things, shows you what a great car it is. Here are a couple

1. Center console cupholders : If they could make this a little easier to scratch that would be great.

2. Rear window defroster : by the time it defrosts I am at work.

3. SS : DONT SHIFT TO SECOND GEAR AUTOMATICALLY, please.

4. Rims : Could be a little more aggressive but they sure do scratch well.

5. Leather : Was wearing out the day I drove it home. A little tougher stuff next time Acura. And could there be more little hairs sticking out of those little holes?

6. Sunroof : I like that it opens only 3 inches, doesn't let too much sun in that way.

7. Seatbelts : refuses to retract back in to holder. It does make a good door stop for the drivers door though.

8. Sunroof button: now who was the brain trust that came up with putting the button is such a great spot. Maybe next time they could put it in the trunk and then no one could get to it.

9. Cruise control button : See above



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gto2050

I can think of a few more but I thought hairy seats had been fixed? What month did you buy yours in?

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior

tel1sps

I can live with all the stuff listed above. I'd rather see better PAINT!

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X7.5 GT1 Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

Scooter

here is what i have to say:

1. i hear ya
2. i hear ya
3. i REALLY hear ya
4. i REALLY REALLY hear ya
5. i hear ya on the little hairs part, but my Zymol Protectant has helped keep the seats in good condition
6. i hear ya, and in addition, who was the genius who decided the let the sunroof go back only 75% of the way?? do u know how hard it is to pop my head up out of the sunroof when u got the wind-guard to contend with?? my '93 Infiniti G20 doesn't have that problem??
7. i hear ya. mine always gets caught between the seat and the door handle
8. i hear ya. my '93 G20 had the controls where they belonged, so u can imagine what an idiot i must've looked like trying to break the habit of reaching up to open the sunroof
9. never had trouble with cruise control b/c i'm so used to its position in relation to other cars i've driven, however, i have had instances where i've mixed up the stereo controls with the cruise, so picture almost rear-ending some dude goin 70 while changing tracks on the CD-player

Chris

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Copyright 2001 ScooterKin Enterprises:

'01 CL Type-S: Red on Black

Accessories:
- mudguards
- moonroof visor
- fenderwell trim
- spoiler
- wheel locks
- ...last, but not least, the Xephyr CAI

Scooter

it's funny. i got my baby at the end of July last year (but the car was made in 6/00), and already i realized that a new cup-holder exists and the leather seats were a bit different...plus new colors are offered. anything else different (improved) i, and many others, are not aware of??

Chris


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Copyright 2001 ScooterKin Enterprises:

'01 CL Type-S: Red on Black

Accessories:
- mudguards
- moonroof visor
- fenderwell trim
- spoiler
- wheel locks
- ...last, but not least, the Xephyr CAI

Samer007

I got my car in march, and I still have the learther seat problem.

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Black 2001 Acura CL-S W/Nav %20,%35 Tint, Polarg M6 lamps

Live To Drive!

Scorpius

I got mine in June os 2000. No hair on my seats.
Also... the car is just too darn reliable. I wish I could learn more about my car by having to pull over and fix it every other week. I mean... that job interview can wait. Nevermind that appointment, the car needs to be fixed. I figure they can wait. I don't care if I have a meeting with the CEO. He can wait while I fix my car at the side of the road.

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Red 3.2 CL-S.
"Life is too short not to be Italian." -Paul Sorvino
"How do you expect your date to turn over if your engine doesn't?" -Original
Proud member of "I didn't hit the curb like a dope and scratch my rims" club.
http://www.farscape.com
http://www.amren.com

Zapata

scorpius,
all you do is whine and complain about everything....is there any car that is good enough for you? Smoke a bowl, get laid and take a nap...... Never a positive thing to say about anything.....this sucks, that sucks....

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'01 Silver CL-Type S
!BEWARE THE SILVER SWORD!

jjsf

The side view mirror is too high for me. It blocks cars waiting at stop signs an the cross street.

Reliable? I am sure Honda/Acura is good at it. But don't you think it's too early for us to praise it being darn reliable? After all it's still 2001 model, and I have been to the dealer three times for two fixing: roof booming and roof rattling.

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01' CL-P Satin Silver
roof visor, fender trim,
winter mats, TL-S FOB, mud flap

RandyMax

Don't forget the foot operated e-brake...

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01' CL-S, Silver/Ebony

Wyle E. Coyote

AMEN TO THAT!


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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi/No Spoiler
Competch springs
35% tint
PIAA 19169 bulbs
K&N 33-2178 air filter

The Aviation Zone

fbazakos

the seatbelt not retracting is actually a feature, rumor has it that it would break the windows, so they changed it. the leather, well I got the passenger side changed already under warranty, driver side is next ... i suggest the same to you all, haven't heard anybody else do it though.

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Black 2001 Type S
*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

CanadianTypeS

1. Foot-operated ebrake.
2. Poor fit and finish/rattles
3. Clumsy gated pattern on shifter.
4. Exterior dimensions just a touch too big.
5. Weak "beep" for alarm/hard to see LED

Shawn S

The seatbelt in my 91 Legend Coupe used to retract quickly every time like a champ.
Sure, it hit the glass on occasion and even put a small nick in the aftermarket tint, but it never broke the glass.

Shawn S


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Speed limits are for CARS and DRIVERS whose limits are easily exceeded !!!!!

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

Zapata

did anybody notice that if you turn the car off and the headlights are on the car beeps! ehehe I heard it this morning because i forgot to turn off the lights an heard this beeping and was like wtf....then realized that i'd left the lights on

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'01 Silver CL-Type S
!BEWARE THE SILVER SWORD!

NOVAwhiteTypeS

agree w/ you but , we also get road side assitance remember



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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter.Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

NOVAwhiteTypeS

seriously speaking I think the paint is pretty weak, and the sun roof don't open all the way (can live w/ that ) but on the old legends you could change your memory seat while driving. but in our cars the gear must be in Park or else it won't work. and for the big mirror thing, try sitting up right more that helped me. If I get int he 'pimp, lay back ' mode I can't see through the mirrors either. but once I sat up right, (racing) mode it was all good.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter.Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

phinthesky

Dude, you're kidding right? What was the last car you owned, a Lada?



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-Phin
www.generationinformation.com
AOL IM - paullanz01
CHECK IT OUT!!

fastdriver

Scorpius-

Why didn't you tell me that you wanted a car like that? I would have sold you my 99 Motor Trend Car of the Year Chrysler 300M! You would have had a LOT of practice doing things to that car! Heard some poor soul in Providence, RI bought it!



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fastdriver
2001 San Marino Red w/parchment interior. [*]Mudguards[*]Bra[*]No nav.[*]No spoiler.[*]Lojack[*]Four coats of Zaino Z2/Z6 and two of Z5/Z6 so far! That red is gleaming![*] Number 34331.[*]Built 3/01.[*]Bought 3/28/01
fastdriver's CL without Zaino!
fastdriver's CL with 3 coats of Zaino and the last two with 4 coats of Z-2/Z-6
Click here if Yahoo photos don't work.
fastdriver's previous cars. The 300M has Zaino.


Accept mediocrity and that's all you'll ever get!

al9rr

I hate the fact that I can only hold four people due to the center storage in the back seats. I hate the fact that change keeps falling out behind my coin box and keeps it from closing properly.

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2001 CL Type S Fast
1993 Mazda RX7 Faster
1999 Honda CBR900rr Fastest

dlp

it would be nice if the driver mirror also tilted in Reverse.. would help protect the rims a bit better.... the foot op e-brake is old school, not a big fan of it. I have already seen some scratches in my car and I only have 1400 miles on it... Well, that';s why i got the paint protection thing....



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2001 CL Type S w/ NAV & Spoiler. San Marino Red/Parchment int.
20% tint rear, 30% tint rear sides. Purchased 2/28/01.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1584587&a=12058921

1999 Honda VFR800FI San Marino Red, TBR X-Metal Hi pipe with K&N Filter. Purchased 9/9/99.

Ashburner

I would like more leg and head room... My seat is all the way back and all the way to the floor and my head has about 1/2" of clearance.

Also, the temperature reading takes about 10 minutes before it is even close to accurate. My fiance's new 2001 Chevy Silverado Z71 LT only takes about 30 seconds to adjust.

One more thing, I don't think the air conditioner is cold enough.

-Ash

MCHM3

fwd..... automatic transmission

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2001 3.5 cl type s,custom voltage blue paint job, comptech headers, 18 inch ssr agle strusse rims(painted voltage blue with chrome lip), greddy evo exhaust, cross drilled rotors, pioneer avx 7000 tv, playstation2, iceman cold air intake(custom)nos fuel pressure regulator, piaa ion yellow fog lights, slammed on nex suspension (level ten torque converter, dommed topped pistons, mdx crankshaft, rods , bearings, heads ported and polished,s-afc, vtec timing

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

pwille

Yeah, I have the same problem with the hairs on my seat, not to mention the excessive wear. Scooter, you use the Zymol Protectant...that works well for you?

Also, as far as excessive wear, fbazakos, you got your seats replaced? How bad was the wear?

I hear the complaints too...but, it still is a great car to drive.

RandyMax

Driver side?? Open the window and watch, dude!!

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01' CL-S, Silver/Ebony

Scooter

yes i've used the Zymol Protectant on my seats, as well as the rest of the interior like the dash, steering wheel, center consol, etc. it seems like the Zymol is doing a pretty good job keeping the seats as moist and in as good a condition as possible. i've had the car since July but only got 6,200 miles on her, so most of the exposure is not due to me sitting, it is the sun drying and cracking the leather. the trick is keep the ventilation goin as best u can. tilt the sunroof and open the windows an inch or 2. i've heard the Meguiar's Leather Care is good also, but i haven't tried it yet.

Chris


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Copyright 2001 ScooterKin Enterprises:

'01 CL Type-S: Red on Black

Accessories:
- mudguards
- moonroof visor
- fenderwell trim
- spoiler
- wheel locks
- ...last, but not least, the Xephyr CAI

phatpat

hehehe



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2001 Black/Parchment Acura 3.2CL Type-S w/ Navi & spoiler
Current Mods: AEM CAI (red), Comptech headers & sway bars, Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires, 15% tint, PIAA 19169's, Infinity Perfect 12" subwoofer, Precision Power PC2600 amplifier, Monster Cable

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1673199&a=12830383&f=0&sp=0

phatpat

1. Paint quality. Aside from the fact that black looks more like purple/dark blue, the quality just SUCKS. I have less than 7000 miles and they're everywhere! My Integra's paint job was perfect.

2. After 5 MPH, the car rattles like crazy! I'm sure a few of you have had problems similar to this. Like Soopa said, I also think the car's in self-destruct mode hahha..

3. "SportShift" mode: can't shift until 3rd gear...I guess it's half of half of a standard transmission...know what I mean?

4. Large blind spots: driver's side mirror/pillar -- as someone said, it would help if I was sitting up, but being 5'8" [and used to the G-ride mode], I have to sit at a 90 degrees angle; rear view -- hard to see where the end of the car is at. 90% better after I had my spoiler installed.

4. Foot-operated e-brake. Don't know if this is a problem with all CL's, but either have to put LOTS of pressure on it, or the car doesn't stop completely. No more old-fashioned donuts either...

5. No fold-down seat?

6. Seatbelt retractor is kinda annoying, but I can live with it...

7. Maybe it's because the car is huge as it is, but the wheels look like 16" from far away.

8. Did everyone forget the Blose system? Or do they actually like it? My rear right speaker already blew out...

Not every car is perfect [although I think my Integra was 99.9% perfect]. We should enjoy what we drive, for $30k it's a real bargain. Put it this way, at least 99% of the CL's don't have any engine/mechanical problems, which is what Honda is known for! At least we don't drive a FORD! The features/advantages outweigh the disadvantages 100:1! Don't you agree?

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2001 Black/Parchment Acura 3.2CL Type-S w/ Navi & spoiler
Current Mods: AEM CAI (red), Comptech headers & sway bars, Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires, 15% tint, PIAA 19169's, Infinity Perfect 12" subwoofer, Precision Power PC2600 amplifier, Monster Cable

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1673199&a=12830383&f=0&sp=0

jpgolf14

I got mine in Dec. Had the problem for about 2 months then the hairs went away. I think its just a new car thing.



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2001 red cl type s, no navi, black interior, wing, mudflaps, no mods: yet, purchased 12-00

pwille

Yeah, I have the Maguire's Leather care...I'll try that, but I'm more than open to trying what you suggest. Thanks for the help!

--PWW

colbster

Definate thumbs up on the Zymol, best leather product I have ever used. After you put the stuff on and buff it out the seats look brand new except for the wrinkles. I also have the unsightly hair problem (on the car that is), can I get the seats replaced for that alone - or do I have to show excessive wear on the leather? BTW, why did they use such crappy leather? The seats in my wifes BMW are sooo nice, so soft, why couldn't they use that stuff?/?????

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01 CL TYPE S: BLK/EBONY, NAVI, AEM CAI, SITTING ON MASITALY SAGITTA 18'S W/ NITTO 555 235-40-18'S AND EIBACH SPORT SPRINGS.

SilverKnight

hehehe that beep was the car protection assurance. If you press you lock button on the remote more than once within 5 sec., there will be a beep. Spelled out in the manual. If you left your headlights on, they will be turn off in ~10sec. after you lock the doors.


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'01 Silver CL-S
Painted Mud Guard
Silver Aluminum Pedals
Kenwood Amp with 10in. Pioneer sub.
(modified) CAI.

My Car

CL-Super

no complaints here....my seats were going through puberty but now it stopped...seats are not hairy anymore...I wonder if thats just a phase until all the excess hair comes out....cars fast enough, comfortable, nice looking, and reliable...the sunroof button feature some of you guys are complaining about is normal for acura/honda....my 94 legend coupe sunroof button was in the exact same place so maybe i'm just used to it...

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Silver 01' Type-S w/all the trimmins
Acura loyalty
retired a 2000 TL and a 94' Acura Legend Coupe
Comptech Springs, axle-back exhaust,headers
AEM CAI
yellow bumper (fog lights) bulbs
Clear Headlights

Scooter

my brother's '92 Prelude sunroof button is in the same place also, but he's got what i call an "outtie" sunroof...not a glass roof, but it sticks out above the roof of the car when opened...looks more sporty

Chris


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Copyright 2001 ScooterKin Enterprises:

'01 CL Type-S: Red on Black

Accessories:
- mudguards
- moonroof visor
- fenderwell trim
- spoiler
- wheel locks
- ...last, but not least, the Xephyr CAI

N-Gin

My only complaint is the steering wheel. Why oh why didn't they put the RL's wheel in there? When my legs are comfortable, the wheel is too far away...

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~ Drew ~
2001 White CL Type S
If you're interested, check out my suspension install page for a 6th gen Civic, click here

tankmonkey

I did have the overhead button for all my previous cars with sunroofs (sunrooves? heh) but I had absolutely no problem adapting to the acura/honda system.

I'm just glad the roof opens and closes as quickly as it does (a one-touch switch would be nice, though)

CanadianTypeS

Acura should have put the horn buttons on the steering wheel spokes.