1998 Acura CL Consumer Discussions

Acura CL

1998 Acura CL 2.3 Engine dies randomly

Written by: gwd9 on Feb 29, 2008 10:11 AM

98 Acura CL 2.3 will die at random times - at a stop light, pulling out of a parking lot, or going 50 mph on the interstate. I put the car in neutral (still coasting down the interstate), turn the key and it ALWAYS starts right up and runs like nothing happened. This will happen several times over a 2-3 day period then not happen again for several weeks or months. Does ... Read More...

Acura CL Transmission Problems

1998 Acura CL Premium with 32,000 miles Transmission Failure

Written by: kathybk on Feb 10, 2008 02:39 PM

I've been researching Acura Transmission problems because I am trying to understand what kind of problems are inherent in this vehicle. Yes, the CL is 10 years old, always garaged, babied, driven by one person, never overloaded, and never showed signs of any transmission problems. Friday after driving it all day, it came to a snail's pace and I was forced to downshift ... Read More...

Acura CL

Acura CL,-S, WRX, Audi 3.0, or 330Ci???

Written by: guiy on Sep 12, 2002 05:22 PM

I am looking to a get a new car asap. I used to have a 1998 Audi 2.8 Quattro. I cannot make a decision if I should get the new Audi 3.0 or the Acura CL type S. What about the 330Ci is that any better than the Type S. Which is better? What should I get? HELLLLPPP!!! I dont want to spend more than 35K. Read More...

Seat comfort

Written by: stonecanoe on May 26, 2001 09:21 PM

I have test driven a number of 1998-1999 Acura CLs and would like to purchase one, but I find my lower-middle back begins to ache fairly quickly, right about where the lumbar support is. I fiddled around with the seat adjustments to no improvement. I found Accord seats the same effect. In Solara I was very comfortable. Am I just not built for Honda-type seats? Is ... Read More...

98 2.3 CL Premium

Written by: jmccullo on Nov 06, 2000 11:35 PM

I have a 1998 2.3 CL premium and I just love it!! It has a little more than 40K miles and I've had no problems with it at all! But, if I had the problems with it that buckeye52 has had I would probably get rid of it and stay away from Acura's completely. On the other hand.....I do love my car and hate to sell it, but I must. My husband and I are wanting to upgrade to the new TL because ... Read More...