I have an 03 CL (no S). It has just under 94,000 miles and I am wanting something newer once I hit 100,000. The problem is I don't want to down grade in regard to options and quality of vehicle. The new cars that compare to the cl (in my opinion) are the tl, g35, bmw 3 series and audi a4's. The only problem is these cars are pretty expensive. I want an 06 or newer and my budget is 20k. Anybody have any other suggestions?

 

I've seen used 05+ TL's for around $20K

 

save up for an s3000

 

A big fat post in car talk. That's what I'd buy

 

u could pick up a tl g35 350z s2k all with low milage under 20K easily just hit up cars.com and autotrader.com trust me you will deinitly find something easily..

 

I've seen 350Z's for under 20K. really nice cars IMO

 

The thing is, an 05TL is the same as an 08 TL only slight differences.

An 07 G35 is a completely different beast than an 05.

The 3 series really haven't changed that much besides for the 335 and a bump up in the engines.

The Caddy CTS isn't a bad car and I'm not really an American car fan.

A used 2006 A4 is a pretty nice car but the new 09 will make that models price fall faster than a girls dress on prom night.

 

05 rl sh-awd

 

forget all that, get a nsx

 

e46 M3. you can get one it good condition 25k.

 

forget what i said. listen to him ^

 

find me a clean nsx for 20K and ill buy it tomorrow

 

next step in progression for me would be a G35 coupe, BMW M3 (tough for 20k tho), or ive always liked the 330ci with the zhp package...

edit: although part of me wants a convertible next and part of me is would consider a 4 door

 

Im looking to upgrade from my 2001 CL-S also and also wanna spend around $20K. I have my heart set to a 2005 RL. You can get a nice one still under factory warrrenty for $25K and evebn $20K if u look HARD enough!

 

Stay with acura don't be a trader.......

 

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

Older NSXs can be found for little. However the newer ones with the 3.2 and a 6 speed are more expensive, which sucks.

I'm actually putting some thought into this as well. I almost bought an NSX over the CL, but I couldn't insure it due to my driving history (7 tickets, 3 suspension in 2 years). I'd love to get a brand new Acura when the time comes, but what they have in the current lineup is hideous. I'm also thinking about the new S3000 (or whatever S variant Honda comes out with). I hate to say it, but if Honda or Acura fails to strike my fancy with the new vehicles, I will probably make the journey to BMW.

Unless of course I can finally insure an NSX.

 

Hey stoned look at this https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-photograph-gallery-91/japans-kb1-club-501332/

 

my friend's brother sold his 92 nsx recently for about 22. but he had way over 100k on it (may even be 170k) not sure.
it was a yellow one and he was selling it out of seatle.

 

u need to get a lawyer bro.

< 9 tickets in past 3-4 years. not a single one on my record. Probably spent around 1000 in lawyer + court fees so far.

 

<3 maintenance costs...

 

i say out of all those cars get a g35. i plan on getting a g37 once im done with my cl in two years.

 

subaru lgt kbye

 

http://www.cars.com/go/video/player....v&aff=national

 

I think you should save money and get yourself an s3000 or simplr get a TL. This is surely gonna meet your needs and fit in your pocket too....
Cheers!!!!

 

Seen that tread the RL has been my dream car since re-design in 05 and i am finally close to owning one!

 

how about a used ariel atom?

 

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subaru LGT or a TSX or TL

 

TL or RL....that is what you get after you're finish with a CL

The only problem is that you are def. going to find a HIGH mileage RL if your budge its 20G

 

It's possible, but you're looking at a '91 with 150k miles and subpar history.

 

All I have to say is yup!!!!! I did the same thing....I love my G coupe. I plan on getting an EVO soon too...so that car is another option for you as well if you're going all out performance etc

 

Isn't the S3000 still a couple years away?

 

great logic!

it's good to know that by the time you kill someone, you would have only spent a couple grand out of pocket.

 

Rl's have dropped in price SO MUCH that it's very easy to find one under 20K with decent mileage. I just did a national search on autotrader for 05-06 RL's under $20K and 81 popped up, some with 31K miles!!

 

For all you know, they could all be minor tickets like 5-10mph over or something like carpool lane violation.

 

65K miles for $16,995
Now I want one!

 

G35 Coupe for me too.

 

There are plenty of great options out there in this price range, as others have mentioned. I wouldn't rule out the new accord either, you can easily get equipped with everything your CL has.

 

Post again when you hit 100k mi.

 

+1

Once you drive one, you won't be the same