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great car
jbchickenhead, 04/11/2002
1997 Acura CL 2.2 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
the CL is an awesome car for the money. you get both the prestige of the acura label, and the dependability of a honda. ive had it for about 3 months now, and bought it with 58000 miles on it. it hasnt had one problem yet, and is a strong runner. it has a responsive original clutch, and is a smooth ride. it is a stylish luxury coupe, and overall, it is a great car!!
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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JBruce, 12/15/2005
1997 Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this CL with 62,000 miles on it and it was 7 years old. It is premium coupe with spoiler, leather seats, sunroof and climate control with CD player. At 80,000 miles, the clutch went out. While in the shop, they found the rear main seal leaking, the plastic radiator leaking, the front CV joints shot and several other smaller problems. Cost about $1,800 to fix. At 105,000 miles, the starter went out and they found the ring gear on the flywheel was shot and loose. Another $400. The security system quit working. We have had 4 other Honda cars, and none of them needed this kind of expensive repairs, even when they were over 100,000 miles. Don' think we recommend a used CL.
ACURA CL 2.2
JOHN, 02/26/2002
1997 Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
GREAT CAR... JUST HAS LOTS OF LITTLE DEFECTS THAT COMPANY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF. THE WARRANTY IS A GOOD THING, HOWEVER IF YOU TAKE IT TO THE SHOP, YOU HAVE TO PAY 45.00 TO DIGNOSE IT, BUT IF IT IS UNDER WARRANTY YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY. THE SEATS ARE VERY UNCONFORTABLE WHEN TAKING LONG ROAD TRIPS. AND VERY DIFFICULT TO TAKE CARE OF. SOMETIMES IN SMALLER CITIES, IT IS HARD TO FIND SOMENOENT TO FIX IT
My first new/used car
Player A, 05/12/2004
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used. Drives well, although the turning radius could be tighter. Very reliable. Got 29mpg while traveling interstate; 24mpg in the city. Changing oil couldn't be easier with this car. My first Acura, definately not my last.