2003 Acura CL Research & Reviews

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4.61/5 Average
160 Total Reviews

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  • The Pimp Mobile!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2003 Acura CL
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    This is one of the fastest cars I have ever driven in. Everthing from the Bose speakers to the heated seats makes this car the best quality car on the market. Personally, the 2002 version is nicer than the 2003 with the fog lights and without the tints on the front headlights. There are not many cars with this speed and performance. I have no real problems with this car so far. All I have to say is that the girls dig it! So get 1!

  • Poor Build Quality - 2003 Acura CL
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    Having been a long time Toyota owner, I am really disappointed with the build quality of my Acura CL. So far, my fog lights have burned out twice, my sunroof still rattles, my rear quarter panel had to re-welded, interior trim panels were falling off and still the car rattles and squeaks... Ive told the Acura dealer that my 96 Corolla with 120,000 miles makes less noise than my 2002 acura.

  • Great car, great value! - 2003 Acura CL
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    After over six months of research before buying my first new car, there was no doubt of which car I had to buy. I considered the BMW 3 series (add up all the options & accessories to compare with the CL-S and it was too expensive-short and long term), the Lexus IS-300 (OMG the interiors are cardboard! FUGLY!), the Solara SLE V6 (I used to own a 92 Camry LE, they were basically the same car, also overpriced), and Audi A4 (too big). The CL-S has the best bang-for-the-buck. Built solid, looks good in and out, and lives up to its "Type S" name.

  • Power/Performance in Disguise - 2003 Acura CL
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    When I first showed my new 2003 CL Type S to my friend, he wasnt impressed. "Looks like an Accord" he said. Admittedly, this cars exterior styling and sightlines havent revolutionalized the industry. The true heart and soul of this car lied under the hood & in its wonderfully sporty suspension and chassis system. Once I took him on an edge-of-the-seat 70-80 mph joy ride, he no longer saw this car as an Accord. Ive also suprised many a city stoplight-racers in my area. After I blow them off the line with lurching tires and screaming acceleration from the VTEC 6 cylinder, I suspect they wont look at an "Accord" in the same light ever again.

  • Just a Great Car - 2003 Acura CL
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    This is by far the best car Ive ever driven. Its an uncompromising blend of luxary and performance. The 6M transmission makes this car just plain fun to drive. Roll down the windows, open the sunroof, and crank up the Bose sound system, what could be better? Although a little over my initlial price range I would not change my decision to buy it. If youre looking to spend 30k and love to drive this is the car for you.

  • Excellent Vehicle - 2003 Acura CL
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    Ive only had the car for a week but I love it already. Its fast, fun to drive, and loaded with features. Minor drawbacks: the car has to be on to close the sunroof and windows, and the auto-foldup on the seats to allow people into the back is slow, and also requires the car to be on. Excellent features: driving! the car handles great at fast speeds, which it has no problem accelerating to. The sport-shift feature on the automatic is great - it allows you to manually shift for extra power whenever you want to (i beat a BMW 325ci off the line using it).

  • Fun to drive - 2003 Acura CL
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    I traded my 97 SHO for this CL-S. I was pleasantly surprised by the acceleration and handling of the CL-S, but a bit disappointed with the minor 03 face lift. Where are the driving lights, and the new wheels are a bit boring. While I really enjoyed my SHO, Ive not really missed it. I do miss a few features that the SHO had over the CL-S, things like auto locking doors, auto on-off headlights, and the combination lock on the drivers door. But these are all just nit picks.

  • Wonderful car! - 2003 Acura CL
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    This is a well built, dependable car that is stylish both inside and out! Plus, its a blast to drive! All of the features that usually cost extra on other cars, come standard on the Acura CL. The only negative is the design of the cupholders. They are too close together and do not hold different sized drinks well. However, if this is the only complaint about the car...Ill definitely take it!!!

  • i love this car - 2003 Acura CL
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    this car is incredible! its sad tht you guys have said that this car is horrible! this car preforms awsome, its fast and sleek. this car is the best acura/honda ever!

  • This is the only car to consider for 30K - 2003 Acura CL
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    This car rocks. A Honda with acceleration that actually comes close to my friends 1993 300ZX twin turbo! What more could you ask for?

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