NJTSXMan

I took my 05 TSX in for some issues. (little gaps from bodykit install, Rattles on steering wheel and windshield, windows buzzing when playing bass heavy music, weird idling sound, etc). I typed out every single issue I was experiencing along with a detailed description of each problem. I told the service rep that you must think i'm anal.. but she said that she gets these a lot so it was cool.

Anyway, I was given a '03 3.2TL Type S (4 door) with Nav as a loaner. It is black and it is really dirty inside and out. What do these people do to the cars? It looks like it is 5 years old. Wow.. Anyway, the power difference is tremendous. I just tap on the gas and the car wants to launch. It is weird but I felt more power than I did when I drove the 04 TL loaner. Man if only the TSX had similar power, it would be the best car ever. =)
Handling was not as good as TSX, and even though everyone thinks the TSX's stereo is crap, IMO it is way better than the stereo on this loaner car. And I thought the interior was awful compared to the TSX. It looks older than an '03. And the NAV is obviously not as good as the '04's and '05's. Anyway, just some obversations. Take care..

GEB

I just took my 03' CL in for service and I got a TSX as a loaner. I really like the TSX. It has more head room and a cleaner layout then my CL ... but it's really missing the power. The loaner was an Auto so I'm sure the 6-speed would be more impressive.

AcuraGT-3

My best friend hated his so much he won't buy another Acura. Tranny blew like 4 times. He just wanted a nice luxo car, he doesn't mod, no forums, nothing. It was pretty fast though

NJTSXMan

My co-worker has an 01 CL-S and his tranny blew too. But he loves the power of the car.

lcrazyaznl

iTrader: (1)

I actually love the style of the cls when they first came out. My friends dad had it and I always loved how it drove.
Although I would have bought one if it was not for it being used =\ and the tsx appearing in 04 and 05 =)

ABP-CL9-TSX

The local dealer here still have several 03 TLs as loaners and they are pretty beat up, literally to the extent that they rattle as if they are falling apart.

avenutolo

Funny but ... I knew a guy who blew his tranny/engine out on his 03 CL.

What the hell????\

avenutolo

I was on the Garden State Parkway last week driving home from Atlantic City and I saw the CLS ... It had a rust-like color... man, it looked so cool. Odd as hell, but very cool. Different.

NJTSXMan

Man you are right. This 03 TL-S Loaner has a lot of rattles like it is about to fall apart.

avenutolo

Before my TSX, I came off a 99 TL with only 30,000 miles and that thing squaked and rattled to almightly HELL!

My front seat sounded like a squeaky, springy bed ...