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  Like a old pair of worn out boots - 2001 Acura CL
  By B.C - November 16 - 11:09 am

  2001 CL type-S Aesthetically it is terrible. The clear coat is really thin so the paints fades in spots and on the edges. The fake "wood" trim peels off everywhere in the interior. The interior hardware is really sturdy other than the trim and the cover for the front cup holders. The tranny had issues with the torque converter which was a recall but Honda took care of that. The trainsmission slipped rarely for a few years after that but works ok 7 years later. The Engine is a diamond. It wont die on me even though I wanted it too so the wife would let me get a new car. I really dont treat the engine the respect it deserves. The O2 sensors quit on me 8 years ago and I use nothing but regular gas. Oil change 3 to 4 times a year with regular oil. The car runs rich due to my negligence but passes emissions every time. I get between 16.8 and 17.2 mpg city driving. My assessment...the car is like a pair of old work boots that gets uglier in time but wont wear out. Its dependable

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  Just Be Cautious - 2001 Acura CL
  By cdabs3 - December 16 - 7:56 pm

  My uncle got the car new in 2001. He gave it to me 3 years ago with 93,000mi on it (nothing for a Honda) within the first 3 months of having it at 96,000mi the transmission died. This was the first of my problems. The side motor mount as well as front, were worn out so much they were not holding the engine in place anymore. At 123,867mi when I HAD to give it up because of the enormity of problems it was having Acura quoted me at $4,895 for all the repairs. List of items that needed replacement: All four rotors, brake pads(normal), All four struts with the coils because they were "weak", both front CV axels, and the front passenger brake caliper. Maybe I just had bad luck but just be weary.

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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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  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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  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.

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  My 2001 Acura CL-S - 2001 Acura CL
  By smileyhollow - January 24 - 1:56 pm

  In 2000, I bought a 2001 Acura CL-S brand new and I love it. It has 49,000 miles and the only things I have ever had done to it is have the oil changed and the scheduled maintenance. The only thing bad I have to say about this car is that it didnt hold its value as I thought it would. Even though I have 4 people standing in line to buy it, I am keeping it and maybe sell it later. It is a blast to drive and now that there are not many on the road, it gets the looks. I think it is a beautiful and a fun car. So if you ever see a shiny, bright red 2001 CL-S in perfect condition passing you, wave, it will probably be me.

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  Bad Transmission - 2001 Acura CL
  By kaumudi - December 2 - 1:57 pm

  I had acura integra before drove till it reached 250k and then donated it never had any problems. decided to try another acura and guess what tranny out in less than 4 months of driving. Stay away from 3.2TL models altogether. My cousins bought the same car, engine head blew on the highway.

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  Think twice about this one.... - 2001 Acura CL
  By ar1906 - December 16 - 9:38 pm

  I bought my cl type-s used 4 years ago with just a little over 100k miles on it. It has been better than I expected but this car has a serious transmission issue. Ive had to replace 2, the first was well over $2k and the second was fixed under warranty and now at 215,000 miles Im looking at getting a third!!! If your thinking about buying one used beware that your gonna have to replace the transmission at some point. Other than that issue this car has been great, its fun to drive with very comfortable seats for long trips. Verdict: Im selling it and getting a 07 TL, why? U cant beat honda and acura value!!!m selling and getting a 07 TL as mileage is pretty decent too. To sum it up,