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Used 1997 Acura CL Consumer Reviews

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3.13 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

up scale honda accord

sohcvtec, 03/04/2003
1997 Acura CL 2.2 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

the only problems i have had with the car was a leaky fuel injector. I paid for an acura extended warrenty but the dealer wouldn't cover the injecter. outher than that i love the car

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very nice car

sut, 07/18/2006
1997 Acura CL 2.2 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is superb. I loved it. Indeed old but works very good and looks new. Engine is just great. I think mileage is getting less, but everything is good.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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