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A Beautiful Ride
Melanie Daniels, 04/25/2003
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
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I bought my 3.0 Premium CL new in '97, and it still looks stunning in the driveway. Friends (male) have driven it and spontaneously commented on it's truly amazing handling. This car has fantastic road feel and a smooth ride. The CL has enough power at 20-40 mph to scoot you safely into your lane change in city traffic with no sweat. The six speaker BOSE audio system is crystal clear with beautiful dymanics, and it's more than loud enough to hear above freeway noise on the way to the beach. There is also enough head, shoulder and leg room in the rear seat to comfortably accomodate two adults. Six years and not one problem.
Heartbreaker
Radiomom, 08/20/2002
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
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I've loved this car from the moment we test drove it. I've babied it & always used the terrific dealer service). After 5 years, I have just had my first major mechanical problem, and it's a biggie -- transmission. I'm making the investment ($3600 - Acura chipped in with $900 off and a free rental) to keep it going for at least a few more years. The sound system is unmatched in any car I've been in. Little things, like the leather starting to give on the seams, and the door on my glasses box (under the CD player) busting a hinge are my only annoyances. sigh. And that the transmission should go bad...
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It costs how much to fix?!?!
McKenzieint, 12/10/2004
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
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I bought the car used with 89,000 on it. I've owned it since 2001 and now have 174,000. Had to replace the transmission at 150,000 ($2700) the window motors have gotten slow, but the sunroof still seems to be like new. The EGR has set off the Check engine light, the ABS light comes on and stays on, and the SRS light for the airbags has been on since about 3 months after I bought it. I've checked in to fixing these items and I might as well buy a new one.
DAMN!! Nice Car kid!
P. Fitzgerald, 05/12/2003
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
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My daughter bought this car used then left it at home when she went to college. I have been driving it in the mean time. I am no fan of japanese cars. I think they are over priced and over rated. BUT...this car is exceptional. It handles very well and accelerates with ease. It is one of the smoothest running cars I've ever driven. I race a 5.0 Mustang in SCCA and this car is almost as fun to drive. It certainly has better road manners and leaves you looking forward to the next time you drive it. My only complaints...the nasty torque steer under hard acceleration, and the road noise (a little too much for a car in this class).
Simply The BEST
KenNJ, 04/25/2002
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
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I'm no kid, I've been driving for 32 years. I've owned a '72 Datsun 240Z and '70 Dodge Charger SE, so I'm no stranger to performance cars. Without a doubt, the CL is the most luxurious sport sedan I've personally owned or driven. Reliability is fantastic and the fuel economy is great for the 6 cyl (better than my Toyota Avalon's), which is no mean feat. The car is so well put together, ya can hardly tell when you're well over the speed limit