Rode in my Coworker M3!!!
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Rode in my Coworker M3!!!
First, let me tell I am *not* impressed.
It was 97 M3 Stick, coupe and loaded.
The first thing I noticed, that this is not a luxury car that you would spend some $50k on. A Sport Coupe, you bet! Did I see leather, sure. High Quality interior? Of course!.
However, It was evident that the road/tire noise is filling the cabin. Sure, it would kick ass amd kill any car any time anywhere. However, if you ask me is this the car that I would like to commute with to work daily. No way! First, it is stick and that would make let you hate yourself if you got stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, road noise is nice if you would like to feel the car in sunny day while taking some moutain curves, but not that nice when you want to enjoy some 80mph cruising time...
This is just my opinion, I may, however, like to drive that M3 one day in the summer
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Black, Eboney, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks.
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards,
- Winter mats,
- Trunk liner,
- Acura Spoiler.
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.
[This message has been edited by Nashua_Night_Hawk (edited 02-23-2001).]
It was 97 M3 Stick, coupe and loaded.
The first thing I noticed, that this is not a luxury car that you would spend some $50k on. A Sport Coupe, you bet! Did I see leather, sure. High Quality interior? Of course!.
However, It was evident that the road/tire noise is filling the cabin. Sure, it would kick ass amd kill any car any time anywhere. However, if you ask me is this the car that I would like to commute with to work daily. No way! First, it is stick and that would make let you hate yourself if you got stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, road noise is nice if you would like to feel the car in sunny day while taking some moutain curves, but not that nice when you want to enjoy some 80mph cruising time...
This is just my opinion, I may, however, like to drive that M3 one day in the summer
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Black, Eboney, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks.
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards,
- Winter mats,
- Trunk liner,
- Acura Spoiler.
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.
[This message has been edited by Nashua_Night_Hawk (edited 02-23-2001).]
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Night_Hawk,
I 100% completely agree. I think many of us lose sight of the fact that our cars have more luxury than sport and we bought them for that very reason. Manuals are fine and I would love one in the CL but with daily commuting, I much prefer the auto with a CD going in the background not distracted by the outside noises of the other cars.
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I 100% completely agree. I think many of us lose sight of the fact that our cars have more luxury than sport and we bought them for that very reason. Manuals are fine and I would love one in the CL but with daily commuting, I much prefer the auto with a CD going in the background not distracted by the outside noises of the other cars.
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Rex -
'01 CL Type S - Satin Silver, Navi, BBS RK
Lic: THX CBOE
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The luxury features in our cars are what contribute to the extra weight of the vehicle. 
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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
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Mike, I disagree. The S is 500~ pounds heavier than the P even when both don't have the NAV. So the extra weight is that big engine and better tranny that gives that extra 50hp.
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yah..the new m3 will wealth that value..becuae the very powerful engine and good exterior.. wwant to buy a m3 if i can....working hard...haha
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Nope. According to Edmunds the CLS weighs in @ 3538 & the CLP @ 3461 which is a difference of 77 pounds. The engine and the tranny are the same in both models. The CLS was just tuned a little for the extra 35 ponies.
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My Car
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Acura_CL:
Mike, I disagree. The S is 500~ pounds heavier than the P even when both don't have the NAV. So the extra weight is that big engine and better tranny that gives that extra 50hp.
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Mike, I disagree. The S is 500~ pounds heavier than the P even when both don't have the NAV. So the extra weight is that big engine and better tranny that gives that extra 50hp.
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35% Llumar metallic tint
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While I definitely find the CL-S a more relaxed highway cruiser, the M3 is far from a car that would annoy its driver on the open highway or stuck in traffic.
For a performance car, its got a relatively light clutch, which makes traffic jams a snap. As far as road noise, I haven't noticed any increased noise levels between the either of the two cars. I'd be happy commuting in either car, as long as I wasn't driving in bumper to bumper traffic EVERY day.
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CL-S and M3
For a performance car, its got a relatively light clutch, which makes traffic jams a snap. As far as road noise, I haven't noticed any increased noise levels between the either of the two cars. I'd be happy commuting in either car, as long as I wasn't driving in bumper to bumper traffic EVERY day.
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Oh... hmm... i wonder where I got that 500 piund difference. maybe between the CL and TL?
How exactly do that 'tune' the engine? What is the real difference? Look at the Firebird/Camaro its the same 5.7L engine as the Corvette... Couldn't a good mechanic tune that engine and get the same performance as a Corvette?
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How exactly do that 'tune' the engine? What is the real difference? Look at the Firebird/Camaro its the same 5.7L engine as the Corvette... Couldn't a good mechanic tune that engine and get the same performance as a Corvette?
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Don't know The TL weighs in at 3493 lbs. I tried checking the acura site but it's way slow.
Here are the enhancements to the CLS.
higher compression ratio
a two-stage induction system
free-flowing exhaust
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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech:Headers, Springs & Sways
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car
[This message has been edited by Mike (edited 02-25-2001).]
The TL weighs in at 3493 lbs. I tried checking the acura site but it's way slow.Here are the enhancements to the CLS.
higher compression ratio
a two-stage induction system
free-flowing exhaust
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2001 Satin Silver Cl Type S.
Comptech:Headers, Springs & Sways
Muds
Wheel locks
35% Llumar metallic tint
My Car
[This message has been edited by Mike (edited 02-25-2001).]
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Agreed, nothing is sweeter than Miss Jackie
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Miss "Jackie Black"
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14.61 at 96.04mph 1/4 mile - Take that Car&Driver!!
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Hollywood is back, and so is...
Miss "Jackie Black"
Black on Black 2001 CLS
Tint | airbox gutted - waiting for AEM CAI| resonator replaced by straightpipe | 12" JL Audio sub
PIAA 19170s | spoiler
14.61 at 96.04mph 1/4 mile - Take that Car&Driver!!
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I do not even compare the 3series to the CLs. The 3 series is clasified as a sub-compact and the CLS is a mid-sized car.
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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI
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