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!

 

Don't remember that one!

 

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

 

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

 

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

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'01 CLS Red/Parchment-all the goodies

 

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

 

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.

 

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

[This message has been edited by Al Uminum (edited 01-03-2001).]

 

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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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 $$$.

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 01-04-2001).]

 

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

 

i have that article.

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

 

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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

 

leave me alone, i'm lazy.

 

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.