I personally wouldn't buy one - I think it's ugly, and I have a problem with 4-door sedans. But, it seems like a real screamer (0-60 in 5.7), and at around $26k, a bargain.

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Nick L
'01 CL Type S Red/Tan
'93 Porche 911 (mid-life crisis car)
'99 Mazda Miata (everyone needs a convertible)

 

One word--Ugly!

When I saw the front end I imagined a much different rear of the car that was a lot sportier looking. Now I know why all of their ads just show the front of the car coming at you.

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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
PIAA 19169 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
35% mirror tint next

 

I think it's sweet!! One of the girls at work just got one. The lights are a little big, but in person they're not too bad. Plus, that car has HUGE aftermarket support. My friend brought in a magazine from Japan, and I've already seen 3 different body kits and 2 different headlights. So if I ever bought it, first thing I would do is fix those headlights. Considering the car only costs $24,999, it's a steal. Personally, I like the class of Acura, but if I was going for performance only at a resonable price, this car would be definately be on the list!!



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1998 Iced Blue CL 3.0 ** Some mods, but who cares, I want a Type-S!!

Moderator - 1st Gen Forum

Email: juniorbean@acura-cl.com

 

I thinks it's ugly too but there's a huge aftermarket support for it like somebody said earlier. There's a big turbo kit for it that pumps out 300+rwhp. Ultra quick launches in a lightweight body with 300+hp. What more could you ask for.

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2001 CL Type S Fast
1993 Mazda RX7 Faster
1999 Honda CBR900rr Fastest

 

I test drove one when I was shopping for a car about three weeks ago. Though I'm not too fond of four doors, I did like the seats, the aftermarket support, the quickness, and the AWD. However, even though the car costs less than my CL-S by a few grand, it doesn't come close in the number of toys compared to similar priced cars. I also didn't like the noticible turbo lag.

Though I gotta tell ya, you're writing on the CL forum about a Rally car. They're both totally different cars. The CL gives you luxuary, class, and speed. The Rally is just Rally. Make no mistake about it.

-- Gary

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Black/Tan 2001 CL Type-S
No Mods yet but looking

 

I don't know why they went that route with the body styling. When I drove it I was firly impressed, but when the car is shifted from first to second after redlining first, it drops too low in the rpm range and the turbo has to spool back up. I'm sure that could easily be changed. The car I drove was outfitted with the short throw shifter, nice and tight. Drove it hard and it like it, suspension needs some work. I dig the Momo steering wheel. They need to offer leather.

 

I don't know why they went that route with the body styling. When I drove it I was firly impressed, but when the car is shifted from first to second after redlining first, it drops too low in the rpm range and the turbo has to spool back up. I'm sure that could easily be changed. The car I drove was outfitted with the short throw shifter, nice and tight. Drove it hard and it like it, suspension needs some work. I dig the Momo steering wheel. They need to offer leather.

 

I think it's a great deal for what you get, but the styling is really needs some work. When I first saw a picture of it, the lights just stood out way too much. They're HUGE!

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2001 Silver Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
35% tint all around
10" Boston Acoustics sub
Rockford Fosgate Punch 120a2
No mods yet

 

For some reason, Subarus have always been ugly. I just can't figure out what people see in them.


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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi/No Spoiler
Competch springs
35% tint
PIAA 19169 bulbs
K&N 33-2178 air filter

The Aviation Zone

 

It's a cult following.

I like it. But, I'm more excited over the Lancer Evo.