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Erik V.
I don't really care for them either. I am very particular about where I park my car. I don't even drive it in the rain. I think it will take away from the look of the car, but if I could prevent a dent/chip/scratch, it would be well worth it even if waxing does cause a problem.
I also work with someone that owns the old CL. It has molding that looks pretty good. Took a few measurements, it will be pretty close. The only problem would be the color. I feel the Accord Coupe would me the way to go.
Tahnks again
Thanks-
PNC
I compared it to the BOSE system in my previous car, a '95 Maxima, and the Maxima's is way superior in terms of the highs and lows. You can really crank the Maxima's system up without distortion. And if you play a track with a heavy bass, you can literally feel it.
store that replacement bulbs for the CL are
available with a blue tint.Is this a gimmick or are they actually brighter?
jrent - I am not sure that you got a good trade-in deal. Maybe a thousand more would have been better. You might want to use Edmund's appraisal or KBB next time for future reference. As far as side molding, I've read that some people use the ones for the Accord or bought some custom ones from PepBoys.
By the way, the dealership has replaced the windshield twice. Same problem. They are now suggesting after market glass. Any ideas?
With my CL-S I got the Acura Bra. Not to crazy about one of the ways that it goes on under the hood. It hooks with these pieces of plastic in a funny way. But, it fits like a glove and looks wonderful. My car has not been driven with out it and never will. It is not a bad idea to wax the covered surfaces at least every other time you clean the car.
thanks for any response.
jwk
Let me know if you are interested!
KarenS
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Other things to consider, did you use A/C? Did you have windows down? Did you have the moonroof open? How high did you rev the engine?
I now own a Toyota Solara with a V6 and I have not noticed this tendency when i jump on the gas pedal.
I am curious if you notice the same problem when using the "sport" shift mode?
it may also be traction control/vsa...when you stomp it and it downshifts to 1, it'll probably kick in 'cuz the wheels are on the verge of slipping.
so try turning off vsa/tcs.
Keep in mind that MSRP on those parts alone are around $1400+ ... But 38hp at the wheels is pretty damn nice
Dyno Sheet
It's on the first page. Just keep scrolling down
Thanks.
An Accord I owned previously had a squeek in the dashboard that I could hear but never quite pinpoint the location of to get it fixed. It bugged the absolute (edited for content) out of me for the 2 years I owned the car. I can tell you the stereo sure got a workout to compensate for the distraction.
AS much as I love the 260HP engine and the many standard options available in the CL-S, I don't know that for me it is worth it.
What's up CL-S owners? If you had the option again, would you still buy the car? Perhaps the 2002 will bring about some improvements. Until I hear different, I am leaning towards the 2002 Lexus IS300.
what other problems are there? the sunroof thing is nothing major, just a design flaw (the thing raises too high so it resonates with the wind, but they have a fix for it).
that's it.
and being made in america, it's not bad at all...if you do get an is300 (made in japan), you'll realize it...is300.net listed more major problems (bottom engine covers falling off, doors popping, nasty smell under hard acceleration, etc.) vs any squeak and rattle in the cl-s. and it wasn't isolated cases either...lexus knew about the engine covers (not major part, just the plastic cover on the bottom...bolts were too tight or something) and doors popping when opened all the way out. i don't know about the smell thing though, but it seemed they (is300.net people) all acknowledged it.
if you ask for problems in a car, people will give you problems no matter how small, but htat's all they give you. you'll only see that side of a car and thinks it's crap.
if you ask for praises about a car, they'll give you praises, no matter how small, but that's all they give you. you'll only see that side of the car and think it's godly.
i have one of the early cl-s's made, no problems at all except for what i mentioned earlier.
take things you read with a grain of salt, but as with all (except the passport) hondas and toyotas, you can't go wrong.
and the right side of my hood was lower at the front by a 1/8", which i fixed myself by just unscrewing the "pad" underneath 1/2 turn.
that's it...all my other body panels and such match up...and i had one of the first ones out.
the dealer is another story though, so don't get me started on that.
I take it that most the flaws outlined in this forum will addressed with the 2002 model?
I have tried to get info on the 2002 CL-S from Acura, but there is no info. I am curious as to what might be new to the 2002 model. I know Honda will make minor changes to tail lights and add/change colors from year to year, and usually make the major body style changes every 3-4 years. Not sure if this is the same with Acura.
As for the IS300... I am sure it has it's flaws as well. The only reason I am considering it is because of the 4-doors. I like the TL-S, but I can get a better deal on a IS and I like the look of the IS better. Besides the IS, as with the CL are two different kinds of cars.
Any info on the 2002 CL-S would be appreciated. Also, has anyone seen a CL-S in blue? I have never seen one on a lot before and I am just curious how the car looks in blue. I usually avoid the darker colors, but I do like the color in the brochure.
Thanks-PNC
If you go to the acura-cl.com forum, there is a picture of the new blue. I saw one in FL last week at the dealer in West Palm Beach. Looks sharp.
fastdriver
PS That forum is a lot more active then this one.
Can you post the link for the pic of the blue CL? I couldn't find it on the site.
Thanks-
PNC
It WASN'T easy, but try this- http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/003341.html
fastdriver
I woul like to see Acura make the pearl white available with the 2002 CL-S like is available with the TL-S. Though that blue will be tempting. I'll have to see which catches me the most.
Thanks again for the link and info.
No problem. It does look nice in person. Not sure if both the black and parchment interiors are available with this color or just the black. I think it would look good with the parchment.
Has your Solara held up ok? Nice car. My aunt has a 99 SLE with all the options except the moonroof. She's in her 80's! LOL.... Only has about 8,000 miles on the car. If you click on my name, I have links to all my pics on the net. Not sure if the Solara is in any of them.
fastdriver
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Don't worry, I still have lots of respect for Honda/Acura products!
Obi
I think the Solara is one of the best looking cars on the road. It rides great, and has one of the best factory installed stereos out there. The JBL system rocks!!! The Solara SLE is pretty loaded in options and quite a value for the price.
I consider the Solara the top of the line in Toyota brand auto's, a Lexus with a "T" badge.
I'd love to see Toyota put an HP boost in the next engine. I have heard 220, but I'd be nice to see 240+. Anyway....
I think it is great that your Grandmother has one, especially at her age. She must be a young 80 :>)
-PNC
flawless except for brakes wearing out.If I could
change things I would reduce the turning radius,
make the rear seat drop down for carrying large
objects,and give it brighter headlights.I have had the oil changed every 3000 miles but am considering switching to synthetic oil and extending my oil change interval to 6000.Is this
reasonable? I want to see how many miles I can
squeeze out of this fine car.