Used 1997 Acura CL Consumer Reviews
Used CL for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
LOVE THIS CAR
WING AND A 5 SPEED, 07/31/2004
1997 Acura CL 2.2 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
OWNING THIS CAR HAS BEEN A TREAT. THE MOST RELIABLE EVER. IT STILL LOOKS NEW! ONLY THING EVER NEEDED WAS NEW TIRES. AT 7 YRS. IT STILL TURNS HEADS. MAKES LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT VERY HARD.
Jewel of a Ride
Len Morgan, 07/21/2009
1997 Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my stick 2.2 a year old with only about 8k miles. Only 65k NOW, due to driving 3 other cars, incl. a CRX and Prelude. (Certified Honda nut!). No significant maintenance or driveability problems, even after getting run off a mountain road into a big (life-saving) snowbank in December.
1997 Acura CL for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- 2.2 Premium CoupeMSRP: $5,9001,074 mi away
- 3.0 Premium CoupeMSRP: $6,9952,219 mi away
love it
Max, 06/23/2005
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
owned this car from new, very reliable. 73k miles, done all maintenance...warranty replaced computer in first year after erratic cold idle. michelin tires dry rotted after 36k, same happened to next michelins. continental extreme contacts at almost half the price seem great after 7k miles. after tune-up at 7 years 57k the emission system needed warranty cleaning. driver window motor replaced a few years ago. everything else done was routine maintenance, never a problem, great car. prefer honda dealer for work over acura for all reasons. will need muffler soon, parts are expensive.
dissapointed
ALJABR, 08/15/2002
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used in 2000 (45,000 mi)and we've put about 32,000 miles on it since then. So far we've had a check engine problem-$250+ , a window motor failing- $300+, a bad alternator, $300+. This is not my idea of reliable. During the same time period I've spent less than $300 fixing my 1989 Honda Accord (186,000 mi.) The tires are awfully expensive to buy for this car and hard to find. About $150-200 EACH. This car is definitely overrated.
go 2,2cl!!!!!
mark1, 08/03/2003
1997 Acura CL 2.2 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second Acura - liked my original Integra very much, but the 2.2cl is sportier and more fun to drive. It is thoroughly reliable and quick to respond and easy to handle. I have only had the usual repairs, brake pads + replacing the timing belt at 90,000 miles.