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Old 09-16-2005, 03:41 AM
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I have the chance of getting a 01 cls with 96,xxx miles on it for 10,500 maybe a touch less. Is it worth it? should I hold out for something later with less miles?
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Old 09-16-2005, 04:28 PM
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Old 09-16-2005, 04:48 PM
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Figure in the possible cost of a new tranny after 100k miles.
Old 09-16-2005, 11:22 PM
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if you have the option to hold out, i would. trannt is expensive, and not covered after 100,000 miles
Old 09-17-2005, 09:15 AM
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The tranny could be why it is being sold at 96k to begin with..... call a dealer with the VIN# and see if you can get any service history on the car.
Old 09-19-2005, 02:44 PM
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ok, I'll do that. What is the going price for a new tranny on these cars?
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When I had my redone at the dealership, they showed me the invoice for 4,600 including labor. Everyone talks about the tranny's but you may have one without any issues ever. Its a great car and looks sweet when its clean. You can do some slight mods and burn most v6's on the road. I have 99,500 on my 01 now, so I will have to go through the same, since I am planning on riding it for a few more years. If you can get a little cheaper I say do it. Every car will have its problems after 100K. Dont forget you have to change the timing belt, water pump, and plugs at 105K - about 700-1,000 not at a dealership; 1500 at the dealership. Just to give you a heads up. Good luck.
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1500? good lord. go to a different dealership. mine was 977 for plugs, t belt, w/p, tranny flush, and a new auto dim rearview mirror.
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na dont do it i got my 01 cl-s with 20k miles on it for $15500 with navigation and perfect condition.. and i mean perfect not 1 scratch or dent like i got it brand new so wait up something will come up like my deal... PS dont forget carfax and service records!!!!!!!! u never know..
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if you can make sure that tranny is OK then jump on it... The second gen CL's are sweet cars - the only downer is that slushbox!

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Old 09-21-2005, 07:46 PM
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Well the dealership I am looking at right now offers a warranty on the car for $895. Its a 4 year/50k mile warranty. So the car is lookin like it'll be about 11,400. They said that the original owner had the tranny replaced already. Give me some advice please, thanks.
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Old 09-21-2005, 08:00 PM
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It seems that the majority of cars that have a tranny replaced get more than one replaced within it's lifetime. I'd forget about the car even though it is nice, it will cost you in a tranny sooner or later, depending on how much you drive.
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DON'T DO IT...
I only paid $15500 for my CL-P. It only had 31K on the OD and it was Certi Pre-Owned. That car has really high mileage...
Are you buying it from an Acura Dealership?
Old 09-22-2005, 08:53 AM
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Save a bit more and get one with less miles.




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