1997 Acura CL Consumer Discussions

Acura CL Gas Mileage

Re: Acura CL MPG: Real World Numbers [claires]

Written by: Havybaby on Feb 01, 2009 07:13 AM

Original owner of a 1997 Acura CL 3.0. City 21, Highway 25. 195,000 miles and still going strong! Read More...

Acura CL Care and Maintenance

Rust on the rear wheel well arche on Acura 3.0 CL

Written by: mycl30 on Jun 19, 2008 02:39 PM

Hi, I have AN Acura 3.0 Cl 1997. Two years ago, I had a very tiny rust came fron the inside rear wheel well. I spent $400 to fix it. The body garage tech. told me to remove the rubber protection strips on both rear wheel wells and put in the protection clear tape on the rea wheel well lips instead to prvent from the rust comes back. He said that all Honda, Acura 3.0 CL had the ... Read More...

Acura may fix throttle body for free

Written by: happyheart on Jan 08, 2007 10:40 PM

My engine light went on (1997, CL 2.2, 67,000 miles) and car's book indicated it would be an emissions problem. While Acura dealer service rep was waiting for authorization from extended warranty company, he instead found that the problem (THROTTLE BODY part) was covered under a bulletin/(recall?) from Acura for 1995-97 models. That covered the $770 part/labor. ... Read More...

Acura CL Transmission Problems

1997 Acura CL trans prob?

Written by: dubb_cl on Sep 05, 2006 09:13 PM

Does anyone know FOR SURE if the 97 CL was affected w/ the bad transmission or not? Sincerely, Warren Read More...

Acura CL

Congratulations excl2005

Written by: ibmindless on Feb 17, 2004 00:23 PM

The 2003 EX is a good, practical choice. I also bought the CL-S for practicality & reliability reasons. I had a 1997 Acura Integra. The Integra was a fabulous car, but I wanted something a bit more regal. I wanted something quieter, a little more luxurious, and a little bigger. However, my #1 concern was reliability. With the exception of the tranny, I've had ... Read More...

Acura CL Transmission Problems

2001 Acura CL 3.2 transmission fixes - temporary or the real deal?

Written by: excl2005 on Feb 14, 2004 08:50 AM

I've contacted two Acura dealerships in my town about their 2001 Acura CL 3.2s in stock and this model’s well-known, defective transmission problem. Both dealerships have stated that their 2001 Acura CL 3.2s have new transmissions. However, I never did follow up with the question as to whether these new transmissions were temporary, stopgaps or totally redesigned ... Read More...

Acura CL

1997 Acura CL with 95000miles

Written by: twhan on Jul 16, 2003 09:29 AM

I am looking at a 1997 Acura CL with 95000 miles. The owner is asking for $8900. She has been taking of the car(as she said) and have just done the 90000 service includes timing belts. What do you guys think of the car and price? How many miles will it last? Any thoughts? Read More...

Infiniti v.s. Car & Driver

Written by: umc1994 on Oct 01, 2002 07:04 PM

Here's where I'm coming from (long but thorough), I own the CL b/c I couldn't find a Nissan dealer in 1997 who would sell me a Maxima SE for less than the CL 3.0. I like that Nissan is widening the gap between the Maxima and the I35 (which I also really like for 2002). But a couple weeks ago was the first time I ever went to an Infiniti dealer - and it was to see the G35. I sat ... Read More...

Trying to Understand Acura's Path

Written by: umc1994 on Sep 29, 2002 07:49 AM

Hello there - 'first time writer long time reader'. I'm the proud owner of a 1997 Acura CL 3.0. At the time I had enough money for either the 2.3 w/ leather or the 3.0 with cloth - since leather doesn't pass well on Chicago's expressways, I opted for the 3.0. Now 5 years old and 115,000 miles, the thing just keeps going and is just as quick as when I got it. My problem is that ... Read More...

For sale: '97 Acura CL 3.0 Premium

Written by: nitinputcha on Oct 01, 2001 01:16 PM

Hi, Forgive me if this is against posting policy. I wish to offer my 1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium for sale. I'm a private owner in the process of moving. Details: Automatic, Dark Red color, 48,750 miles, power steering/moonroof/locks/windows/brakes/drivers seat. ABS, Dual Side Airbags, Side Mirrors defogger, Seat heater (both Passenger & Driver seats), Leather ... Read More...