Acura 3.2 CL Type S 6 speed
08-27-2007, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by weneversleep,Aug 27 2007, 02:01 PM
Great car. The manual won't have the tranny problems of the automatic. Only problem will be resale value (not many people out there want manual luxury sedans).
We had a 2000 TL (non-S, automatic), and even though it ate transmissions (3 total in 80K miles) and the interior was slightly cheaped out compared to a German luxury car, it's still a nice ride and extremely reliable (except for the tranny).
We had a 2000 TL (non-S, automatic), and even though it ate transmissions (3 total in 80K miles) and the interior was slightly cheaped out compared to a German luxury car, it's still a nice ride and extremely reliable (except for the tranny).
08-27-2007, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Slamnasty,Aug 27 2007, 04:43 PM
Well, for an Acura that retailed for just over $30k new 4 or so years ago, that is now going for $13k used, I doubt resale value is much of a concern. The market on these cars favors the buyer, not the seller.
08-27-2007, 11:00 PM
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Test drove a 2003 CL type S 6 speed last year and it was the most disappointing test drive of my life.
Horrible tires, horrible brakes, horrible brake feel, no steering feel at all, torque steer city, super floaty boat-style suspension....
The only thing I liked was the engine sound and the seats. What a shame, a great engine in a bad chassis.
Horrible tires, horrible brakes, horrible brake feel, no steering feel at all, torque steer city, super floaty boat-style suspension....
The only thing I liked was the engine sound and the seats. What a shame, a great engine in a bad chassis.
08-28-2007, 03:05 PM
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I like the CL-S. It was a great car, and so capable. Very quick and powerful, nice amenities, and classy shape. Most people, as it has been stated, had problems with the auto-tranny; but the manual is great. I have driven one, and I was pleased. It seemed engaging, and only under severe WOT does the torque steer become a problem.
08-29-2007, 06:24 PM
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I love the CL-S. Never got to drive a 6 speed but my buddy has an '01 Type S and it is a great car. There are no known issues with the CL model besides the auto tranny.
For $13k, I would pick that up in a second. I bought my 99 TL with 91k miles in 2005 for $10 and that was a good buy.
For $13k, I would pick that up in a second. I bought my 99 TL with 91k miles in 2005 for $10 and that was a good buy.
08-30-2007, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Vik2000,Aug 30 2007, 12:40 PM
i can't think of a car that looks more boring than camry.
Oh, the new Camry doesn't look boring to me. It actually looks good.