stangsrlame

I remember there was an article in either Motor Trend or Road & Track that compared the two cars and gave the CL-S the big thumbs up over its German counterpart...Anyone know where I can find that article? Gracias!

gto2050

Don't remember that one!

RandyMax

It's in MT's July '00 issue. Go check it out in your local library.

soopa

Yup, MotorTrend July '00...

It has a picture of two modified Mustangs on the cover... a red one and a blue one.

- Adam

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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
Retired: 2000 Acura 3.2 TL

davo-cls

It's also in Motor Trend's year end "best of" edition.

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'01 CLS Red/Parchment-all the goodies

twill

Last month's MotorTrend also had a comparison between the BMW 330ci and the Type-S. They liked the Bimmer more because it had rear wheel drive, was more "communicative" and a manual transmission. However, it was a narrow margin of victory.

But considering the many thousands of dollars difference between the two, I think many people would pick the Type-S. If only more people knew...

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2001 Satin Silver 3.2CL Type-S
Non-Nav, No Mods

Nashua_Night_Hawk

Go to your local Acura dealer and you will find a free reprint.

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Bare Bone Stock Type-S. Plenty of accessories.

Al Uminum

January 2001 issue of R&T also has a "Sports Coupe Comparison: of the 330Ci vs a CLS. Hey not bad we come in second.

But oh my how sexy can a car get. The cover has a Modena charging against the Maranello. I'll take one in yellow and the other in yellow.

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01 CL Type-S, White/Black/Navi/Comptech Springs+Sways/Burl Shifter/Guards

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Type S

i am so glad that i still have that magazine..and i love it very much..cause our car is evluated best and bit bmw 328ci...cool

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EricL

Hmmm, given the various comparison tests, you wonder how well the 330ci would have done vs. the Acura with:

1. The BMW with an automatic gear box.
2. The BMW without the wide wheels *and* all season tires.

Now compare the BMW 330CI with the auto (with its added wheel/tire package) against the Acura with some really nice ultra-performance tires (Toyos T1S, RE-730s, S02, on stock wheels but in 225/45zr17 or 235/45zr17).

I am quite sure that 2 point lead would have been in the Acura's favor *and* still save $$$.

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Shawn S

And if they deduct the 2,000 dollar price of the Acura’s NAV system, it would widen the price gap.

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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

so cal type s_RENAMED

i have that article.

i can scan it, but i don't have photopoint. maybe i can forward it to someone who does. .

Shawn S

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Shawn S




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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

so cal type s_RENAMED

leave me alone, i'm lazy.

Illini

Unfortunately Road & Track rated the new BMW 330i better than the Acura 3.2 CL S-Type. Of course the BMW costs more upfront and down the road...but let's face it...it is the ultimate driving machine.