Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  CL-S - Great to me - 2001 Acura CL
  By cl in mn - October 23 - 9:12 pm

  I bought my CL-S w/Nav early (May 00) - and enjoyed having a car that wasnt too common,yet a real sleeper in performance (can run with some fast cars). I never had the transmission replaced that seemed so common - but watching it close (Acura stepped up and extended warr for all to 7 yrs/100K - a stand-up thing to do for a car company). The rest of the cars quality has been great - literally nothing has gone wrong. Had a squeaky sunroof and rear cargo lid - but both were fixed early in the cars life. I still ENJOY driving this car 6 1/2 years later.

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  Luxurious fun - 2002 Acura CL
  By Rarb - October 1 - 4:39 am

  Superb quality, refined styling inside and out. The entire cockpit is a dream. Plenty of power to have some fun with. Very reliable - no problems whatsoever in 4 years of ownership.

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  Awesome car. - 2002 Acura CL
  By PB - September 25 - 5:50 am

  Although used at 68000 when I purchased it, the car was immaculate in and out. It runs well but might need new springs,struts. Also the navagation system needed upgrading. That aside, the car is a dream to own and drive. Love it.

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  Great car - 2003 Acura CL
  By btaggart - September 19 - 12:53 pm

  This is the greatest car i have ever owned. It has a great ride quality and plenty of zip. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality performance coupe.

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  Everyday Driver - 1998 Acura CL
  By snowdogg - September 12 - 2:18 am

  Bought used with 42K miles - hard to believe it is only a 4 banger... really moves out with the 5 speed. Everything still works and I put 65 miles on it daily commuting. Never any problems mechanically. Have replaced the exhaust twice (Vermont winters are hard on a car) and gone through 2 sets of tires in 80K miles. Did the timing belt, etc @100k. Fuel economy runs 32-34 mpg. Needs heated seats, a better climate control system and upgraded stereo. Never understood why a car like this didnt come with foglights (I added aftermarket). I intend on giving this car to my son in another 3 years. All in all one of the most enjoyable cars Ive ever owned... Honda/Acura does build a quality product.

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  Type-S 6-speed - 2003 Acura CL
  By denouve2 - August 21 - 5:16 pm

  What a fun car... the engine and manual transmission are the best Ive driven of any car in this category. Anyone considering a 6-speed Accord coupe should try to find one these rare gems first. I find myself passing Bimmers on every stretch of road, yet this car can provide a very comfortable and safe drive in all weather conditions due to its design. The 3-series may best the CL in handling, but the Acurss engine is far more powerful and fun to drive. The list of features and build quality cannot be topped for the money, and Ill be driving this car well over 100K.

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  CL Fun - 2003 Acura CL
  By tsmiththi - August 20 - 1:37 pm

  My CL-S is a six-speed manual, which is superior to the automatic in this model. I have seen reports of problems in the auto trans. The car has tremendous acceleration and performance, and excellent, if unexciting, handling. I can see over 25mpg on the highway and over 21 around town (if I short-shift it). It has plenty of torque over 3500 rpm. Great fun to drive and excellent reliability so far.

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  2001 CL-S Review - 2001 Acura CL
  By txengineer - August 19 - 9:56 pm

  I purchased this car from a co-worker who bought it new. It had 41,000 miles when I purchased it three short years ago. The transmission had been replaced under warranty by the original owner, but not the control computer. After having the computer replaced at 85,000 miles, the second transmission started to have issues. Back to the dealer for another transmission and matched computer. They even threw a set of motor mounts in for free. Now at 135K the tranny is starting to shift ruff. Well see. Otherwise, the car runs great with a bad squeak from the back package tray (solved with a piece of electrical tape wedged between the glass and the 3rd brake light tray.

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  Almost Perfect - 2001 Acura CL
  By Jake - August 18 - 1:58 pm

  I love my 3.2 CL. I would have liked the power of the type-S but prefer the understated base model. Small things have been irritating like no switch for the foglamps which look like 40 watt lightbulbs next to the awesome HID headlamps. The door mounted arm rests have started to separate slowly. The transmission was replaced because I mentioned it wasnt shifting as smoothly as it used to. As a precaution and probably to drum up some business, the service department went ahead and replaced it.

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  Follow-up Review (7/8/03) - 2003 Acura CL
  By Dr. Citrus - August 7 - 2:51 pm

  This 2003 CL was purchased in August 2002. The front brakes were replaced at 60K. Its been maintained by the dealership. It continues to be a fun car to drive.