I have my CL-S loaner for 2 days now (installing body kit). Overall I would have to say that TL-S is a lot better car in almost all aspects.
One thing that I'm still trying to figure out, why didn't Acura used CL-S's front seats in the TL-S. These seats is what all the TypeS needs. When I corner on CL-S, I can feel how the seats are holding me in one position without throwing me around the seat.
In TL-S, I'm sliding all over the place unless I give resistance towards the seat. Because of that it feels like CL-S has a lot better handling, but mostly it feels like it due to the sporty 16-point seats (whatever they called).


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2002 TL-S Aegean Blue Pearl. Underbody Kit, Spoiler

"260 Horsepower of maximum performance. This is BLUE SUNSHINE!" - Thunderkiss '02
Sweet!!!

 

I know a lot of people feel the same way that the CLS seats are much more comfortable. I remember when I sat in the CLS and it was like sitting on your own couch. Oh well, I still pick the TLS over the CLS anyday.

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2002 Black on Black TL TypeS
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can u tell me how the tl is better in every aspect its the same car except with 2 more doors, real foglights, and match painted side mirrors


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2001 cl type s
voltage blue, comptech headers, 18 inch ssr agle strusse rims,(painted voltage blue and achrome polished lip) custom iceman intake, pioneer avx 7000 tv, playstation 2, slammed on nex suspension, cross drilled rotors, nos fuel pressure regulator, greddy evo exhaust, (on the way level ten torqe converter and b&m tranny cooler) april 16 taking car to dealer getting 3.5 liter upgrade(mdx crankshaft, mdx rods, shaved heads, port and polish intake manifold, modified dome topped pistons.compression ratio 10.85:1
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. I agree...

 

I appologize. I probably didn't phrase it correctly. I meant 4dr vs 2dr. It's the same exact car, I agree.
I found that CL-S is louder than TL-S.

 

TL-S has longer wheelbase!! I remember reading some articles stating that TL-S corners more stable than CL-S due to its wheelbase..

Andy Kuo

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'92 Mercedes-Benz 400SE
Pearl Grey/Black

'02 Acura TL-S
Satin Silver/Ebony, w/out NAV

 

Actually a longer wheel base does not equate to better handling, more room and better ride but not necessarily better handling. It is usally the other way around. Most sport cars have very short wheel base aka (NSX 99.6 in). It allows for the car to respond quicker. Think of trying to sway a 20ft thin stick Lt - Rt vs a 3ft stick its easer and faster and easier to shake the 3 ft.
wider stance usally equates to better handling, and the TL and CL have the same width.

So The TL should have more room and ride better. but probably not handle better.


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can u tell me how the tl is better in every aspect its the same car except with 2 more doors, real foglights, and match painted side mirrors

thats one of the MAJOR reason why i picked the TLS instead ... cuz those mirrors bugs the shit outta me... (personal preference, no offense to anyone), and that the fog lights arent "real" as you called it... but anyhow, I've always liked sedans better than coupes anyway

BUT!!!! I really LOVE how the exhaust sounds on the CLS I was disappointed that the TL didnt get that exhaust instead =( they look better and sound better... *sigh* i guess we can't have everything we want

 

I think that I have finally decided on the 2002 CL-S with 6 speed, as my next car. just have to decide on the color and save my money. I also need to save my money for mods(Header, swaybars, intake, exhaust) That is just the start. I will hopefully get atleast the intake header exhaust in the first month or so. Then I will do the suspension a couple of months after that. Is Acura coming out with any new colors for the CL for 02. I really like the blue on the new RSX though.

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Trying to decide
02 TL Type-S or
02 CL Type-S or
02 RSX Type-S