LegendaryAcs

I heard from a member on my forum who just bought a new CL-S that Acura was dropping the CL in 2004. Is this true?

Zoot

it's just a rumor....but one that is probably true. Acura has not said anything yet.

gavriil

I doubt the CL will be dropped.

Red Rider

I'll guess that it's done. Even when they discussed models getting Sattelite radio no mention of the CL.

Hondan53

I was told by a friend that works at the dealership that the CL will be most likely dropped in 2004 due to the not so promising sales.

Zoot

dealers don't know shit....acura has not said anything yet

azurri10

im very surprised sales were slow for it, cant believe they might be dropping it

AcuraFan

Well, needless to say, the CL is great car. The best coupe in it's price range and then some. However, it just doesn't really look the shit. There are so many coupes out there that look sportier than the CL and I think that's the main reason it's not doing as well as the competition. People just don't give it a second look when they want a sport coupe. If the CL's replacement looks half as exciting as the 350Z/G35c, it will kill in sales. IMHO

Titand19

It's done. I'm 99% sure Water-S confirmed it.

Pappy

Nothing said by Acura officially on dropping the CL.

joeandcarol2

Why do you have this opinion?

'97Acura3.0CL

If the CL is cancelled in 2004, what kind of replacement would Acura/Honda give coupe fans? I prefer coupes over a sedan. 4 doors are just too passenger oriented to be a actual sports car. Atleast give us a worthy replacement, like a new Prelude, or even a 2 door TSX. Id buy one of those if there were no more CLs to buy.

AcuraFan

Now that I would like to see...Honda going all out on a new Prelude, then bringing it over to Acura as a luxury sports car (a la 350Z/G35c)

w00t!

Sarlacc

The 6spd accord is the new prelude, at least for the time being. That is point of that car.

As for the CL, this topic has been beaten to death on various threads. Read between the lines the car is dead, good bye no more.

If for some weird reason I'm wrong and Acura magically pulls a new CL out of their ass then I'll eat a pair of my underwear after i've been to the gym.

AcuraFan

I know, I've heard it before too...the new Accord coupe was positioned to replace the Prelude. And, it IS faster than any stock Prelude. But it's still an Accord...not a sports car. I'm just saying it would be nice if Honda brought back a sports car worthy of the Prelude legacy...then maybe beef it up a little and bring it over to Acura. I didn't know we could no longer dream on this board...sorry.

Of course the topic has been beaten to death...but the demise of the car that inspired this board is worth talking about. Like or not, the topic won't be going away anytime soon.

Sarlacc

Sorry didnt mean to infer that you couldnt. I too dream of a day that they rebirth the prelude, that is/was my favorite car honda evern made.

And i know people will talk about it and thats cool, bt im just tired of seeing a new thread every week saying " i just heard they are getting rid of it" like they are the first to break the news, if they did a search and posted in the previous started threads that would be totally cool.

but until then heres to hoping to teh return of the prelude.

AcuraFan

Yeah, it would be nice if they just attached it to an existing thread instead of starting a new one as if it's new information. But whenever someone brings up late and lamented cars, I'm all over it (ie Prelude, Legend, etc).

LegendaryAcs

screw the return of the prelude...Honda/Acura needs to bring back the LEGEND to the USDM in order to save its dimminsishing luxury status. Ofcouse I'm bias, but drive one and you will understand..one of the most well built Japanese cars ever.

taeoug

I cannot agree more. Seeing a legend sedan or a coupe still commands a lot of attention and even in its last few years of production, I like the edginess it has and it still looks like a newer model car.

Sarlacc

Do your homework, the legend sedan still exists today, cept in America its called the RL. still carries the legend nameplate in everywhere else in the world, and has become a mere cry of what the legend once was.

Pappy

Personally, I like coupes because they're easy for me to get in and out and look sportier than sedans (I have a bad hip, so the extra door space the coupe offer works for me). If the CL-S was canceled, then I would consider the Accord coupe next time around.

Pappy

Someone said in the S2000 forum that the S2000 will be cancelled after the 2004 season and a new sports car will debut with the Acura name at a more affordable price. Unconfirmed rumor though.

AcuraFan

I don't buy it. There may be a new sports car coming from Acura but they aren't canceling the S2000 anytime soon. They are, however giving to a refresh as the S2200...and I've seen pictures of an ugly S2000 coupe. So if Honda is spending this much money on R&D for a new S2000, I doubt it will be cancelled.

heyitsme

i think acura will think twice about making another bland coupe in this market segment. 645 were sold in february so something is definately going to change.

LegendaryAcs

it will be sad to see the cl go. i dont like the bland new accord.

AcuraFan

I thought the new Accord was a decent attempt at updating a main stream car...and it's grown on me some over the months. But it's definitely not a replacement for the CL.

Legend Coupe! Legend Coupe! Legend Coupe!...if you're feelin' me, chant along. lol
(ok, I know I'm dreamin' here)

LegendaryAcs

AcuraFan

Legend Coupe! Legend Coupe! Legend Coupe!...hahaha i feel you.

nandowong

Acura needs to step up to the plate and come up with something worth while. Heck, take a couple of years off and give us something that kicks the 350z's ass as far as performance and looks. Call this the new prelude and then throw in some luxury and more power and throw it over to the acura line. just my two cents.

Sarlacc

Man i just want the return of the prelude i dont care whic nameplate its under. The return of the prelude that is a car worthy of carrying that name.
and 4WS!!!! bring back 4WS damnit!!!!!

sigh good to dream....

SiGGy

Not to beat a dead horse but the dealerships were notified 2 weeks ago about the end of life for the CL.

June will be the last month of production (not sure If I'm remembering the month correctly) When I dropped my car off to get the tranny fixed yesterday /w the tow truck. It was past the dealerships normal hours. So the owner was there along with a sales person waiting for me. He gave me all of the information....

:-(

So there's absolutely NO doubts to it now. Go ask your dealers. Anyone who doesn't know it either trying to sell whats left, or very clueless.

B.T.W Superior Acura in Overland Park, KS has to be one of the best dealerships that exist. Never had service this good before.

acura_service

oh, thats right, we don't deal face to face with factory reps or anything - when dealing with people that don't know shit, maybe look at yourself first

Zoot

Calm down bud...didn't mean to offend any members here. I am sure you know that many dealers don't know stuff and just bullshit.

SiGGy

No, the dealers do know. They have been informed.

However they may or may not decide to tell anyone if they have a lot of CLS(s) left in their stock... Deals on the CLSs seem to be getting better and better

SLY1TYPES

What about the CL-S Concept car at SEMA, Would Acura have a concept car for something they are going to end

'03 CL-S
6-SPD

Collective27

Yes they would, they had the exact same car just different color at the 01 SEMA show, and it has already been confermed that that car was jsut a one off car and had no chance of being made, it was simply just to show what it could look like....i realy dont think that the SEMA car has anything to do with anything, its sales numbers, and this car simply dosnt sell.

Rufio-1

Well, If this is True it only means that ours cars will be worth more when people aren't able to go into their local dealership and pick one up or even test drive one for that matter. It only makes me want to take better care of mine...

'03 CL Type S 6 Speed
Black/ Black
28% tint on sides
20% rear

Ted954

I agree with Rufio. I bought my '03CLs last month. I didn't know it was the last production year..... and I couldn't have cared less. I traded an '00 TL in on the CL because I wanted the CL. Subtle, not exotic enough? Maybe, but I know one thing, it's a class act and anyone who knows anything about cars will know that the CL is more than it appears. To me it is a subtle 400SC and nothing less in quality or performance. They discontinued the 300 and 400SC and I still think they're hot.

Let them discontinue the CL. I've already got mine.

AcuraFan

Generally, discontinued cars see a drop in sales. The way it sounds, Acura dealers have CLs on their lots that they just can't sell. We're not going to see a sudden increase in demand just because they stopped making a poorly selling car. So chances are, we'll see a drop in resale value for atleast for a few years. As it is, resale on the CL isn't the greatest. I highly doubt we'll see an aftermarket demand like there is/was with the Legend.

blackmagiCL_S

Ever looked at the RL sales numbers? This past year they have always been lower than the CL. Last time I heard there was a new RL coming out. Why is is so hard to believe that maybe Acura is either taking a year off from the CL (didn't they do this between gen1 and gen2?) or that they are going to come out with a TL coupe? Dealers may have heard that the CL won't be out next year, but does that really mean that it is going away all together? I doubt it. The Acura line would have a HUGE gap if they didn't have a larger coupe than the RSX.

AcuraFan

You're right about the gap...I mean, Acura seems to be filling the gaps (TSX) so why would they suddenly create a new one? There will most likely be a midsized coupe...but the CL as we know it will be gone shortly.

As far as RL vs. CL sales figures...well, the RL isn't designed to be a high volume car. The CL, however, is supposed to be selling more than it is.