Overview & Reviews

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  my Ricer - 2001 Acura CL
  By redplanetlover - August 16 - 12:03 pm

  I bought my 2001 CL 3.2 Type S around Christmas in 2006 and as of now I have replaced the alternator and the power steering pump. Thats it! I did it in my garage for a couple hundred bucks all in. I have had NO problems with the transmission at all and I am at 165000 K right now. I think the transmission problems are from people who shift manually and I rarely do that. The computer does a better job than my ears can. What can I say? I have thought about replacing her but every car I test drive is no quicker and most dont have the handling of my Type S. I have found that to show an improvement I would have to spend $50,000 and why bother? If you can find one, buy it and smile.

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  2001 Acura Cl 3.2 Type-S Coupe -- Excellent - 2001 Acura CL
  By jrswifty - May 5 - 11:09 pm

  I loved my 2001 Acura so much that I figured Id share my great experience. I drove my car for three years running it up to 180000km. This car never let me down and started every single time - even in the -40 Canadian winters. I never had any problems with the transmission or any other part of the car. The Acura Cl Type-S is truly a joy to drive, lots of power for all sorts of fun. Handled excellent in the winter and on gravel roads. Unfortunately I was hit in an intersection writing my vehicle off. That being said, the car kept me safe and the necessary airbags deployed when and where they were needed. I now drive an Infiniti and it is not at all comparable to my great Cl.

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  Absolutely the very best! - 1997 Acura CL
  By bernicee - April 5 - 8:31 am

  It took no thinking when I asked my family at the dinner table, of all the cars we have ever had what is or was your favorite one? The Acura 2.2CL by far!!! In fact it has come time to sell the car and I cant even talk about it with out crying...lol! (true story) :/ Anyway if your considering buying one BUY IT! I guarantee you will be 100% HAPPY! Yes I said guarantee...! YOU WILL, NO JOKE! Have a wonderful day...

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  11 years and counting - 2003 Acura CL
  By bill2003cl - November 8 - 11:56 pm

  My CD player just died and I had to consider whether to pat $400 to have it fixed or possibly getting a new car and going with getting the CD fixed. After 11 years and 150,000 miles, its showing its age externally, but it still drives great. I just had the manual transmission fluid changed for the first time. With no radio for a couple of weeks I could appreciate how great the engine purrs. If you can find a used one with a manual, I would recommend it. It sounds like it should be good for another 100,000 miles and only an Audi or a BMW might seem like an improvement.

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  Bad trans in 99 dont buy - 1999 Acura CL
  By dontuy22 - September 3 - 11:17 am

  I own a 99 CL 3.0, all of the transmissions go bad in this car, Ive talked to many people and eventually the trans will go bad way before it should. Do not buy one unless youre prepared to sink 3 grand into at any given time. Could have been a great car, I replaced my trans at 80k miles and now it works good. A friend of mine is an excelllent mechanic with a wealth of knowledge on all cars, and he says it should be good for another 100k miles, but it will definetely go out again eventually and theres nothing that can be done besides replacing it again.

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  Transmission - 2001 Acura CL
  By alexei2 - August 9 - 11:34 pm

  Bad transmissions with the Hondas and Acuras. Heating is the major failure for transmissions.

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  I really love this car - 1997 Acura CL
  By allien88 - February 18 - 9:09 pm

  Bought this car a few months ago with over 120,000 miles on it. The previous owner made some modifications (adjusted shifting, 18 in. rims, huge air intake, ) and it made the car so much livelier. the best part is starting the car... actually driving it is a dream the engine is a bit sluggish in the lower speeds but the car puts the driver in total control around 60 mph. The car is very powerful and graceful, its kinda ugly but its all that much more endearing. `

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  I love this car - 1998 Acura CL
  By nrajoppe - February 2 - 8:47 am

  This is my first car, drove it on my permit since the day I got it and now driving it on my license for 2 months. This car is pretty fun to drive as my first car with a 5 speed manual. Reliability? This car wrote the book on it. Which is what every Honda/Acura has come to know and love. It has 267k miles and runs like new, no major repairs on it ever. Every one of my friends says it runs like new as well. Its pretty quick, Ive beaten a few v6 mustangs, older maxima, and mitsubishi eclipse, so its not slow. Overall an amazing car for the value and an amazing first car. Its very luxurious, not like driving in a super light hatchback Civic.

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  Until Now - 2001 Acura CL
  By ladyveee - December 19 - 6:22 pm

  I have had my 2001 3.2 CL since 2004. Thats right shes 11 years old and has been so good to me as I have been to her. Last week I had an interesting experience that Ive never had before. She putted 3 times while in traffic and just died. It wasnt the battery and 30 minutes later she started up and the problem has not reocurred. She has been with mechanic for approximately a week and they cant find anything wrong. Mechanic has been driving her to and from work to see what happens. If mechanic can not find the issue, I may have to consider replacing her, I drive too often and late at night and am afraid of getting stranded or worse. Up to this point she has been reliable. I love her but

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  Shes A Beauty BUT Transmission Issues GALORE! - 2001 Acura CL
  By pr_diva2012 - August 3 - 5:11 pm

  I purchased this vehicle in 2005 certified pre-owned from an Acura dealership in NJ with less then 40K miles... she lasted me up until a couple days ago (currently 222k miles.) The car is a great ride and it went the distance but the only thing is that I had problems with the transmission... I had to replace the original transmission in 2008 (which was a doozy) and just a couple days ago, my maintenance required light came on... went to go check it out and ofcourse the trans is on its way out. This is my 2nd owned Acura... I am going to bid farewell to Acura and go to the Lexus side of the street.