Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Ill buy them again and again - 1997 Acura CL
  By Mike from Buffalo - February 6 - 2:00 am

  When I purchased the CL prem.w/ a stick, three years old with 33k on the odometer. I now have 104k and have had very little trouble with this car. Im still on the orginal front brakes, I replace the back at 97k. I replaced a window lift at 95k for $220, muffler at 60k, alignment at 80k for $60. I am amazed at this vehicle and am buying a new TL this spring only because of the new baby coming in June (back door-babyseat). I will always drive Acura

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  Great Performer - 1997 Acura CL
  By Tbag - February 2 - 2:00 am

  A blast to drive. Solid Acura quality. Excellent paint and body work. Looks like new after 65000 miles.

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  smart alternative to new car - 1997 Acura CL
  By Duce68 - January 30 - 2:00 am

  All the reliablity youd expect in a compact, nice looking package with top notch materials. After 10k miles with this car, I havent been happier.

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  Unreliable Disappointment - 1997 Acura CL
  By Brian DC - January 22 - 2:00 am

  My CL 3.0 has 77K miles on it, and has had numerous repairs since the warranty expired including bad alternator ($300+), bad transmission (remanufactured $2500+), check engine emissions($250). Parts are expensive for this car. What has happenned to Acura reliability? This will be my last Acura. I will purchase a long extended warranty if I ever were to get a Honda/Acura product again. Also this car has developed a LOT of noisiness and squeaks in the last few years. The CL is great for highway drives, comfortable and fast on the highway. Has a nice set of standard options and great V6 engine.

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  A nice car - 1997 Acura CL
  By smilee - January 21 - 2:00 am

  I bought this one in 1996, and its been the best vehicle I have owned.

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  Great value!!!! - 1997 Acura CL
  By rcthornton - December 21 - 2:00 am

  The CL is a great car! I bought mine about 3 years ago with 50k on it, now I have 95k. No problems at all, just your basic maintenance. The car handles wonderfully for a luxury car. Best of both worlds, all in one package! I would buy another one if I was to sell it.

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  CL 2.2 - 1997 Acura CL
  By 2.2 Cl - September 21 - 2:00 am

  I own a 97 Acura CL premium. The car currently has 100k. Ive had no problems until about 95k. Even then - nothing major: replaced a hose and a starter. Very reliable, great all- around car.

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  Heartbreaker - 1997 Acura CL
  By Radiomom - August 20 - 2:00 am

  Ive loved this car from the moment we test drove it. Ive babied it & always used the terrific dealer service). After 5 years, I have just had my first major mechanical problem, and its a biggie -- transmission. Im making the investment ($3600 - Acura chipped in with $900 off and a free rental) to keep it going for at least a few more years. The sound system is unmatched in any car Ive been in. Little things, like the leather starting to give on the seams, and the door on my glasses box (under the CD player) busting a hinge are my only annoyances. sigh. And that the transmission should go bad...

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  dissapointed - 1997 Acura CL
  By ALJABR - August 15 - 2:00 am

  We bought this car used in 2000 (45,000 mi)and weve put about 32,000 miles on it since then. So far weve had a check engine problem-$250+ , a window motor failing- $300+, a bad alternator, $300+. This is not my idea of reliable. During the same time period Ive spent less than $300 fixing my 1989 Honda Accord (186,000 mi.) The tires are awfully expensive to buy for this car and hard to find. About $150-200 EACH. This car is definitely overrated.

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  Great Car - 1997 Acura CL
  By unangst - May 23 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car for my wife in 97. In 2000 I bought my wife a BMW. She still loves the CL drive better.