RonJon's new 2003 CL 6mt w/ navi, I'm baaaack!
12-02-2006, 05:11 PM
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RonJon's new 2003 CL 6mt w/ navi, I'm baaaack!
talk about indecisive...
I sold my car before becasue i wanted an NSX, or at least rwd and 6 speed manual.
I ran into 3 NSX's, all which had a problem or were overpriced.
I moved on to the S2K and was ready to buy, but felt like the car was tooooo small for me.
Next was a 2007 TL-S, but it too was kinda overpriced, especially with the 2009 around the coner.
So i looked at the good deals I was offered on the 2006 6mt with navi, but I really hat the interior and driving position/dash height of the TL, and 4 doors suck.
Now I am back to a 2003 CL-S 6mt with navi, 16k miles, onstar, Comptech headers, Icebox and strut bar. Mint condition, I saw the car a few weeks ago. Only thing is it's NBP, which i am not too fond of, but what the hell, i might end up painting it later. So begins the new CL project, I'ma do it up nicely, starting with an H&R drop with Koni's, 19" Inspyre Raven Black with machined face, Rotora BBK front only, RonJon CL Kit installed normally (molded when I paint the whole car) and small things like aluminum dash kit, Super Computer pedals and other accessories. I can't wait to drive the 6 speed, and this car seems like a keeper with such low miles. I settled with the guy at $19.5k out the door and he's only 25 miles away. I cut him the bank check on Monday and pick the car up. YESSSSS!
I sold my car before becasue i wanted an NSX, or at least rwd and 6 speed manual.
I ran into 3 NSX's, all which had a problem or were overpriced.
I moved on to the S2K and was ready to buy, but felt like the car was tooooo small for me.
Next was a 2007 TL-S, but it too was kinda overpriced, especially with the 2009 around the coner.
So i looked at the good deals I was offered on the 2006 6mt with navi, but I really hat the interior and driving position/dash height of the TL, and 4 doors suck.
Now I am back to a 2003 CL-S 6mt with navi, 16k miles, onstar, Comptech headers, Icebox and strut bar. Mint condition, I saw the car a few weeks ago. Only thing is it's NBP, which i am not too fond of, but what the hell, i might end up painting it later. So begins the new CL project, I'ma do it up nicely, starting with an H&R drop with Koni's, 19" Inspyre Raven Black with machined face, Rotora BBK front only, RonJon CL Kit installed normally (molded when I paint the whole car) and small things like aluminum dash kit, Super Computer pedals and other accessories. I can't wait to drive the 6 speed, and this car seems like a keeper with such low miles. I settled with the guy at $19.5k out the door and he's only 25 miles away. I cut him the bank check on Monday and pick the car up. YESSSSS!
12-02-2006, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueCLS6
Right on man, good find! Good luck with the car and let me know if you want a turbo kit for it 
12-02-2006, 05:25 PM
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thanks man, I was looking at your car, but I felt liek i needed something local to make the deal run smooth. I think the H/I/E is the extent of my mods, this car also has a 7 year / 75kmile extended warranty bumper to bumper, so i'm gonna have the dealer install everything to keep the car totally coverred till 2010. I'm planning to mold the kit seamlessly and repaint the whole car brandywine red in a year or so. can't wait, I'm so excited.
Here's how I plan to do her up, with different wheels tho:
Here's how I plan to do her up, with different wheels tho:
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12-02-2006, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rondog
talk about indecisive...
I sold my car before becasue i wanted an NSX, or at least rwd and 6 speed manual.
I ran into 3 NSX's, all which had a problem or were overpriced.
I moved on to the S2K and was ready to buy, but felt like the car was tooooo small for me.
Next was a 2007 TL-S, but it too was kinda overpriced, especially with the 2009 around the coner.
So i looked at the good deals I was offered on the 2006 6mt with navi, but I really hat the interior and driving position/dash height of the TL, and 4 doors suck.
Now I am back to a 2003 CL-S 6mt with navi, 16k miles, onstar, Comptech headers, Icebox and strut bar. Mint condition, I saw the car a few weeks ago. Only thing is it's NBP, which i am not too fond of, but what the hell, i might end up painting it later. So begins the new CL project, I'ma do it up nicely, starting with an H&R drop with Koni's, 19" Inspyre Raven Black with machined face, Rotora BBK front only, RonJon CL Kit installed normally (molded when I paint the whole car) and small things like aluminum dash kit, Super Computer pedals and other accessories. I can't wait to drive the 6 speed, and this car seems like a keeper with such low miles. I settled with the guy at $19.5k out the door and he's only 25 miles away. I cut him the bank check on Monday and pick the car up. YESSSSS!
I sold my car before becasue i wanted an NSX, or at least rwd and 6 speed manual.
I ran into 3 NSX's, all which had a problem or were overpriced.
I moved on to the S2K and was ready to buy, but felt like the car was tooooo small for me.
Next was a 2007 TL-S, but it too was kinda overpriced, especially with the 2009 around the coner.
So i looked at the good deals I was offered on the 2006 6mt with navi, but I really hat the interior and driving position/dash height of the TL, and 4 doors suck.
Now I am back to a 2003 CL-S 6mt with navi, 16k miles, onstar, Comptech headers, Icebox and strut bar. Mint condition, I saw the car a few weeks ago. Only thing is it's NBP, which i am not too fond of, but what the hell, i might end up painting it later. So begins the new CL project, I'ma do it up nicely, starting with an H&R drop with Koni's, 19" Inspyre Raven Black with machined face, Rotora BBK front only, RonJon CL Kit installed normally (molded when I paint the whole car) and small things like aluminum dash kit, Super Computer pedals and other accessories. I can't wait to drive the 6 speed, and this car seems like a keeper with such low miles. I settled with the guy at $19.5k out the door and he's only 25 miles away. I cut him the bank check on Monday and pick the car up. YESSSSS!
12-02-2006, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by blackmagiCL_S
Wow...almost $20k for a 2003 MT with some mods. As a 2003 AT owner with some mods I would be lucky to get $12-14k I bet. That pic that you posted makes me drool...as a Boston local the days of a shiny CL-S are gone. Welcome to the days of salt covered cars for me!!!
although snow + CL = baddddd
12-02-2006, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by blackmagiCL_S
Wow...almost $20k for a 2003 MT with some mods. As a 2003 AT owner with some mods I would be lucky to get $12-14k I bet. That pic that you posted makes me drool...as a Boston local the days of a shiny CL-S are gone. Welcome to the days of salt covered cars for me!!!
what do you guys like better, I am likeing these Devotion wheels with the black lugs:
19" Inspyre type II in raven balck machined face and lip
19" Devotion II (pressure cast version) with machined face and lip
12-03-2006, 12:24 AM
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I got $12.5k for my CL with 50k miles and it's parts, so I felt liek this car was an awesome deal, just being with such low miles and FULLY loaded made it a good deal.
what do you guys like better, I am likeing these Devotion wheels with the black lugs:
19" Inspyre type II in raven balck machined face and lip
what do you guys like better, I am likeing these Devotion wheels with the black lugs:
19" Inspyre type II in raven balck machined face and lip
12-03-2006, 12:27 AM
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CLS 6MT Navi
Congrats, there is just not much out there that is worth the prices. The CLS/6MT is a hard one to beat. I can see why you chose it.
I love mine but lately I've had to see the dealer a lot, twice for a new headlight ballast, and next week they will replace the Navi and radio. I have an alum dash kit which I'm thinking will get destroyed in the process. Now the pass window is making some ugly squeaks when rolling, and the driver seat belt is not retracting.
A lot all at once, I have had no other service repairs til now, at 38k miles. I'm pretty gentle on the car, sometimes electronics just break I guess.
I love mine but lately I've had to see the dealer a lot, twice for a new headlight ballast, and next week they will replace the Navi and radio. I have an alum dash kit which I'm thinking will get destroyed in the process. Now the pass window is making some ugly squeaks when rolling, and the driver seat belt is not retracting.
A lot all at once, I have had no other service repairs til now, at 38k miles. I'm pretty gentle on the car, sometimes electronics just break I guess.
12-03-2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
what do you guys like better, I am likeing these Devotion wheels with the black lugs:
19" Devotion II (pressure cast version) with machined face and lip
i have never been a fan of any of your wheels besides the devotions, and these with the black accents look really clean. i think they would look great with a blue rotora bbk peeking through. the blue stock caliper made me think about it
12-03-2006, 01:26 PM
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whats up Rondy, congrats on the purchase...the new lineup of wheels especially the ones with lip is looking sick, both of those right there are gorgeous...i can't wait to put on my RJ kit...and then see how things go down the line if i can step it up to some big wheels from ur new lineup...and 16k miles, damn, this car is pretty much new. Enjoy it bro.
12-03-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rondog
talk about indecisive...
I sold my car before becasue i wanted an NSX, or at least rwd and 6 speed manual.
I ran into 3 NSX's, all which had a problem or were overpriced.
I moved on to the S2K and was ready to buy, but felt like the car was tooooo small for me.
Next was a 2007 TL-S, but it too was kinda overpriced, especially with the 2009 around the coner.
So i looked at the good deals I was offered on the 2006 6mt with navi, but I really hat the interior and driving position/dash height of the TL, and 4 doors suck.
Now I am back to a 2003 CL-S 6mt with navi, 16k miles, onstar, Comptech headers, Icebox and strut bar. Mint condition, I saw the car a few weeks ago. Only thing is it's NBP, which i am not too fond of, but what the hell, i might end up painting it later. So begins the new CL project, I'ma do it up nicely, starting with an H&R drop with Koni's, 19" Inspyre Raven Black with machined face, Rotora BBK front only, RonJon CL Kit installed normally (molded when I paint the whole car) and small things like aluminum dash kit, Super Computer pedals and other accessories. I can't wait to drive the 6 speed, and this car seems like a keeper with such low miles. I settled with the guy at $19.5k out the door and he's only 25 miles away. I cut him the bank check on Monday and pick the car up. YESSSSS!
I sold my car before becasue i wanted an NSX, or at least rwd and 6 speed manual.
I ran into 3 NSX's, all which had a problem or were overpriced.
I moved on to the S2K and was ready to buy, but felt like the car was tooooo small for me.
Next was a 2007 TL-S, but it too was kinda overpriced, especially with the 2009 around the coner.
So i looked at the good deals I was offered on the 2006 6mt with navi, but I really hat the interior and driving position/dash height of the TL, and 4 doors suck.
Now I am back to a 2003 CL-S 6mt with navi, 16k miles, onstar, Comptech headers, Icebox and strut bar. Mint condition, I saw the car a few weeks ago. Only thing is it's NBP, which i am not too fond of, but what the hell, i might end up painting it later. So begins the new CL project, I'ma do it up nicely, starting with an H&R drop with Koni's, 19" Inspyre Raven Black with machined face, Rotora BBK front only, RonJon CL Kit installed normally (molded when I paint the whole car) and small things like aluminum dash kit, Super Computer pedals and other accessories. I can't wait to drive the 6 speed, and this car seems like a keeper with such low miles. I settled with the guy at $19.5k out the door and he's only 25 miles away. I cut him the bank check on Monday and pick the car up. YESSSSS!
12-03-2006, 06:54 PM
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Thanks, I just drove the car and it's in my driveway now. I took it around town and my clutch letup needs a little work, but I can get around without stalling. The only thing I know is that I'm not supposed to let the clutch up partially to move the car a little bit or move it slowly, right? If so, how do you get the car moving in a small area if your not supposed to "ride the clutch" so to speak? Either way, i already find myself drving alot more calm and less aggressive, with the auto you can do whatever you like and not sweat it.
So now the first thing Ima do is take it to the dealer for a checkup and to replace the fogged headlamp. I also hear a small ticking (not valve noise) when the car isn't in gear. I want to drop it, kit it and put some RJ wheels on it, but first I'm going to enjoy the smooth ride while stock.
Pics tomorrow, even tho its bone stock from the outside.
So now the first thing Ima do is take it to the dealer for a checkup and to replace the fogged headlamp. I also hear a small ticking (not valve noise) when the car isn't in gear. I want to drop it, kit it and put some RJ wheels on it, but first I'm going to enjoy the smooth ride while stock.
Pics tomorrow, even tho its bone stock from the outside.
12-04-2006, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
So now the first thing Ima do is take it to the dealer for a checkup and to replace the fogged headlamp.
but you mentioned fogged headlight, do they replace it if its under warranty? one of my headlights has a nasty fogging buildup thing, and the other has a small amount. If I take it to the dealership (its under full warranty), they'll replace them for me?
