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2003 Acura CL
Production to begin in 2/02
-A Six-Speed Manual will be available for the Type-S only.
-Navigation models will come with On-Star.
-Anthracite Metallic will be available on all models.
-The 6-Speed will be very limited in initial months of production...
Though you'd all like to know.
Jamie S.
I got mine at http://www.ahmotor.com The price was much cheaper than the dealer AND it's a REAL Honda part. Get the mud guards too. They are a snap to put on. NO holes to drill or anything.
The bra fits like a glove. If you click on my name above, I THINK there is a link to my bra pics in photopoint.com.
fastdriver
AH Motors for the Acura one. Macy's for the other kind! ;-))
fastdriver
Hey- this isn't ANY worse or tasteless than the Chrysler Concorde commercial with Savannah and Concorde- the two kids in the car.
??????????? Got me. I would think if it was, Chrysler's sales would be through the roof! ;-))
fastdriver
I have 11,400+ miles on my CL-S since 3/28/01. Two dealer visits for oil/filter changes and a tire rotation/balance. That's it! Going Monday for the third oil/filter change.
This is by far, the best car I have ever owned. It's comfortable, quiet and fast! In addition, my gas mileage has always been in the 20's from day one- highway/city driving and AC on/off. Rarely ever got that kind of mileage with my previous car.
If you don't need 4-doors, this is the way to go as far as I'm concerned.
fastdriver
about 18k miles, no rattles (and creaks after i lubed the seals w/ silicone for the winter...this REALLY helps and takes 5 minutes), no other problems. i had a foggy left headlight after carwashes but that seemd to go away somehow (after i had my bra on and took it off about a week later...maybe it did something to the seals?).
well.. some people like the rear styling of the Accord coupe better... hard to say what Acura will do with the next makeover, but I doubt that they will go retro...
I've seen it advertised many times since then for the same amount. Excellent value.
I've driven the TL-S, and don't notice any difference in power over the Base engine. Plus, I prefer the leather in the base over the perforated leather in the S-type. Except for the wheels, which don't look all that different, the exterior looks the same, as well. And, the Base's suspension is already pretty stiff. I don't know if I'd like it any stiffer. (No wise cracks!)
Mmmmmmm.....stiffer? Never drove the base CL because I wanted the 260HP so I can't compare, but while the S is stiffer, it's not bad at all. ;-)
fastdriver
Rattles... my car hardly rattles now.... I can't explain it, but I am happy with my car's comfort and performance
Just from reading a few posts on here I think I already know the answer.. but I might as well ask. Right now I have a (dear god make it go away!) '97 Mazda 626 LX, but come February I'm going to be buying something a bit newer and hopefully a hell of a lot better. I originally had my eyes on a new Altima 3.5SE, but the interior quality really turned me off. I can't afford a brand new CL-S, but good condition low mileage '99 CL 3.0s are selling for about $19k around here - which is just in my price range.
So is it worth it? I'll say right now I love the looks and the interior. I haven't got a chance to test drive one yet, but I've heard they're spectacular to drive (then again, it's not like they could possibly be more of an annoyance to drive than my 626).
Yes? No? Maybe so?
Take care.
Joe W.
I adore my 2001 CL. You'll love the ride in the CL no matter which color you choose.
http://www.thehollywoodextra.com/acura/acura.html
Thanks for the link! THIS is what you need to get! No squeaks, no rattles, no jerking transmission AND plenty of get up and go! ;-))
11,800+ miles on my CL-S since 3/28/01 and loving every minute of it! NO problems!
fastdriver
THANKS for the pics. They were great.
fastdriver
Look at these- http://www.detnews.com/2002/autosinsider/0201/06/autos-383759.htm
That Chrysler influence is appearing FAST! Love the looks of that Chevy.
fastdriver
fastdriver - looks aren't enough for me... gotta be reliable I'll stick with the Acura for a while.
vinee1 - ifyou live in hot climate... avoid dark colors.. fastdriver can help you with Zaino stuff.
Didn't the previous models use a window antenna?
And is that a hand-operated parking brake for the 2003 CLS? Wonder if that is going to be for all CL and TL across the board? I may even consider trading in just for the hand brake and the aluminum accent!
BTW, I've wonder why Honda couldn't have incorporated the parking brake into the console in much the same way as the '02 CR-V?
Take care.
Joe W.
YEP! Do the clay thing. You won't regret it. New cars can have all kinds of crap on them especially rail dust. Don't forget to get the new ZFX additive that just came out. Thjat eliminates the need for Z1. You can put on 3 coats of Z in one day with this new additive!
fastdriver