Is the 1997 Acura CL a good car?
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Vehicle
3.0 2dr Coupe
Review
I sold my Acura CL 3.0 in March of 2015 to buy the new more practical Honda CRV EX-L. I bought this car new in 1997 and didn't realize how much I loved it, until it was gone. At 198,500 miles and 18+ years it was time because I felt it was becoming less dependable, and much bigger repair bills were on the way. The day I bought it I walked into Acura to buy the 4 cylinder 2.2 CL with cloth seats, and drove away with the much more powerful six cylinder 3.0 CL, with heated leather seats, lots of other goodies, and the super cool alloy wheels. It was a blast, and I'm so glad I did it. Best looking interior I have ever seen in a car. Even now! Great job Acura &Honda. As of May 2016, I still see this car around town from time to time. They guy who bought it from my mechanic loves it, but he doesn't take care of it like I did. The last time saw it parked on the street, I had never seen it so dirty. Today I am still glad that went out and bought the new 2015 Honda CRV. It makes a lot more sense for me in this time of my life. BUT.......... if then I had extra parking space the old Acura it would probably be sitting in it, right next to my new Honda CRV. I hope I never miss another car like I did this one! As of May of 2017 I still miss my old Acura but I do find the CRV be be very practical in many other ways. Even though it only has 15 less horsepower, it does not have near the get up and go of the old sexy beast.
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What options are available on the 1997 Acura CL?
Available Acura CL 1997 Submodel Types: Coupe, 3.2 Type-S
Available Trims: 3.2, 3.2 Type-S, 2.2 Premium, 2.3 Premium, 3.0, 3.0 Premium
Exterior Colors: Satin Silver Metallic, Aegean Blue Pearl, Cardiff Blue-Green Pearl, Dark Blue Green Pearl Metallic, Flamenco Black Pearl Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, San Marino Red
Interior Colors: Ebony, Ebony Black, Parchment
Popular Features: 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Headlights, Alarm, Stability Control
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
