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Nice car
ayee, 06/29/2004
1997 Acura CL 3.0 2dr Coupe
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I bought this car new since 1997. It currently now has 161000. I get around 24 mpg. My only complain is that the electrical system has problems over the years, such as bad starter, alternator, ignitor, to name a few.
Falling out of love with my Acura
Dr. Rich, 07/14/2004
1997 Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
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There were so many things to love about my 97CL: handling, performance, good looks. But alas, during the past 6 months, I've had to replace the starter, AC condenser & evaporator and routine maintenance are costing almost $3,500. I only have 82,000 miles and I really pampered my CL. Sad to say, I don't love this car anymore. Other people will rave about its reliability, but that has not been my experience, and the cost to repair is hideous. My last 2 cars (1989 Camry 146,000 miles and 1994 Nissan Quest 163,000 miles) were not nearly as expensive to maintain. Maybe I expected too much, but I thought this car would last longer without so many repairs!
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- 3.0 Premium CoupeMSRP: $6,9951,336 mi away
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nice car
niaka, 08/23/2004
1997 Acura CL 3.0 2dr Coupe
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u should definitely get it because it's really comfortable and it's easy to drive when u are a beginning driver, nice handling and can be a good family car, too. interior is the best thing about the car that is so grand that i would give it an A+++++
97 CL 3.0
d00g, 09/12/2004
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
never had any problems, I love My CL
Awesome car
dude, 03/07/2005
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
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Fun to drive, I bought it used and it has been handling great. I read the review here before I bought it and it helped. It still turns head. People say it is hard to believe it is a 97. Mine is in great condition, great paint and my new fuzoni racing speed rated tires makes it looks great. Very fast, with the V-6. If you like power, get the V-6. Else if you like a honda accord lx power then get the regular coupe.
Awesome car
dude, 03/07/2005
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive, I bought it used and it has been handling great. I read the review here before I bought it and it helped. It still turns heads. People say it is hard to believe it is a 97. Mine is in great condition, great paint and my new fuzoni racing speed rated tires makes it looks great. Very fast, with the V-6. If you like power, get the V-6. Else if you like a honda accord lx power then get the regular coupe.
Excellent Car
Bunny, 05/19/2005
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
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I like the fast engine and the nice styling and interior ... I love the transmission and definitely the relability. Clocking this 3.0 with 200 horsepower to 60 takes only 7.2 seconds ... which I love.
Excellent Car!
Acura Lover, 06/16/2005
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the perfect alternative to a BMW 3 series...in price and performance...I bought this car in November 2004 and have put 6000 trouble- free miles on it...I bought the car with a very low 43,213 miles on it which attracted me. I looked at the car and it was the perfect color inside/out (Gray Leather/Silver). What pleases me is the heated seats, excellent Bose CD system, Leather and comfortable seats. The automatic climate control is efficient and works properly. Performance is a huge plus in this car. There is a 3.0 liter engine under the hood and the dual pipes out of the rear end complement its 200 horses.
my car
KINO, 09/06/2005
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love my 3.0 CL. I wish it was a manual tranny though. Fuel consumption is much more efficient than my last car. Always a soft smooth ride, handling is great, the look is slick. Just love this car and now that I'm going on 150k miles, it stills performs like it was new.
Best Car I Ever Owned
KZone, 09/19/2005
1997 Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
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I have had this car since new, and after 8 years and 267,000+ miles my CL still looks and drives great. Other than normal maintenance and wear and tear items, no major repairs ever made- I still have the original clutch on my 5 speed manual transmission and get 34 mpg highway, and average 30+ mpg overall.
Awesome car
Lucien, 10/04/2005
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for 5 years. Looks as good as new cars. 1997 design is better than the newer CL's on the market. With regular maintenance and upkeep, had no problems with this car. Best purchase I could have made. Will stick with Acura for a while. They make GREAT cars.
A Beautiful Ride
Melanie Daniels, 04/25/2003
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
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).
I'll buy them again and again
Mike from Buffalo, 02/06/2003
1997 Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I purchased the CL prem.w/ a stick, three years old with 33k on the odometer. I now have 104k and have had very little trouble with this car. I'm still on the orginal front brakes, I replace the back at 97k. I replaced a window lift at 95k for $220, muffler at 60k, alignment at 80k for $60. I am amazed at this vehicle and am buying a new TL this spring only because of the new baby coming in June (back door-babyseat). I will always drive Acura
The finest car
413sqn, 05/26/2003
1997 Acura CL 2.2 2dr Coupe
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A delightful well build head turner when waxed and polished...
Luxury Value
Mark Hopler, 06/21/2003
1997 Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Truly a great car. Stylish withoout being showy. Fun and extremely easy to drive. Lots of room. Seats go way back if needed.