Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2003 Acura CL
  By Happy Driver - April 27 - 1:58 pm

  Bought this car new. After 140K I still love it. One repair (about a month ago) other than normal maintenance. Fast (enough), quiet, comfortable, reasonable mileage for this type of car. Build quality is excellant. Styling still looks good. If they still made them Id buy another in a skinny minute. I do NOT like the newest generation TL even though the mechanicals are pretty much the same. If youre looking for a great used car, the CL-S should be on your list. Youll have to get another one though, Im keeping mine!

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  Not bad for price - 2003 Acura CL
  By Daniel - March 14 - 11:07 pm

  Ive owned this car for about 4 months and am enjoying. I use to own a 01 Altima so I consider this a real upgrade. Although I love this car I have had quite a few problems with it in just these 4 months of ownership. I have already had to replace the transmission and starter. I have an exhaust leak so my check engine light is always on. Acura says it will take time to find the leak ($105 an hour just to diagnose and see where the leak is coming from). The 2003 automatic CLs are also known for transmission problems. Luckily mine was 2 months away from the warranty expiring so I did not have to pay a cent. Other then those things I am pleased with this car and would recommend for the price.

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  nicest car weve ever owned - 2003 Acura CL
  By coopinde - February 26 - 9:12 am

  Our daughters were off to college so we didnt need our 1993 Roadmaster Estate Wagon with 240k mi it earned a rest. Found and purchased a one owner used Acura CL with 68k mi for $9500. Transmission mis shifted 94K mi. Honda replaced with new 5 speed auto - free of charge. Turns out that first owner had transmission serviced but not with Honda Z1 ATF, Car gets almost 26 MPG on regular gas. Excellent power and stable handling predictable steering. GM has miles to go to get close to this car. I will buy Acuras from now on. I most highly recommend this car.

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  Solid Car - 1998 Acura CL
  By Steve - February 23 - 2:34 pm

  I purchased the car with about 40k and have run it up to 150k. It has been mostly trouble free. The only major expense was a new alternator. Its a really solid car, now 12 years old the muffler is still the original. The interior has held up well, a few cracks in the drivers seat leather. At this point in time if you are reading this you would be considering a used car purchase, I would suggest it. My 98 has at least another 3 or 4 years of good strong life left in it. If you need a nice, solid two door coupe this would be a very good choice.

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  Its all youll ever need - 1997 Acura CL
  By DJR - February 12 - 1:40 pm

  I bought my CL 3.0 with around 70,000 miles on it...it currently has 160,000 miles now, and is just as strong as its ever been. Ive seen many reports of 97 models still running great in the 300k+ range. Its been as trouble free as our 2002 Accord. Replaced window motor, and brakes once. It has the reliability of any typical Honda, the luxury of a Lexus, the comfort of a lazy-boy and plenty of power, which we all like. The seats are roomy, and 2 adults can sit in the back without being too cramped. The Bose sound system has a decent quality sound. The 200 HP Vtech is fast and fun to drive but stepping on the pedal comes at a price. Unlike the Accords and Civics, it doesnt have the best MPG.

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  13 Years & Still Going Strong - 1997 Acura CL
  By AJohnson - February 4 - 9:10 pm

  I brought this car brand new in March of 1997 and it has proven to be the best purchase I have ever made. Talk about reliable! And even close to 13 years old the pick-up on this car is great and still just as fun to drive. Even after purchasing a new car last Fall still hanging on to it. Many offers to buy so that wont be an issue when I am finally ready to let go. GREAT car!

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  Still has looks - 1999 Acura CL
  By Dibbyb - February 2 - 9:34 am

  Got hooked by the styling, love to drive it. I had a 95 Accord wagon and loved that, this is better. Bought for $4500 with 112,000, now 126,000. Brakes replaced, were pretty rusty when I bought it. The A/C compressor let go last summer - $1200. You have to expect a few repairs on a 10 year old car. Has all the options +remote start. Drove it 600 miles in 10 hrs on I-90, most comfortable road trip I ever had. Performance is great! Put it in passing gear and it presses you back and the tuned exhaust roars. I can imagine it surprises the passee with the sound. Doesnt look or feel like a 10 year old. I need to get a van or pickup but will miss this little rocket.

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  THE BEST - 1998 Acura CL
  By Cory - January 18 - 2:45 pm

  I own a 98 acura cl 2.3 5 spd tranny and it is amazing . My vehicle has over 200k and STILL RUNNING like new. No Major Problems for the mileage. All my Suspension/steering parts are still factory and not worn out YET. Car is 100% reliable and would rec. to any body looking for a Cheap reliable used car Awesome car!!!

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  Great used car - 2003 Acura CL
  By rjuarez - December 29 - 2:25 pm

  Ive had my 2003 Acura CL Type-S (around 81k miles now) for about 2 years now and Ive loved it. The torque is great, its a smooth ride on a good looking car, and with an Acura you know youre getting a reliable ride. The only problem Ive had so far was with the front left ballast (part of the headlight unit) which was decently expensive to replace, but I bought the part off of ebay and did it myself. Other than that, car has been a dream to maintain.

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  Great Value - 2003 Acura CL
  By TMDNH - December 22 - 10:00 am

  Love the car. The dealership was easy and actually enjoyable to work with. I sold my 1999 EXV6 Coupe for this car and I am not disappointed I did.