Used 1997 Acura CL Coupe Consumer Reviews
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20 yrs old and performing like a 2 yr old
mark white, 10/26/2017
1997 Acura CL 3.0 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had to put the Acura in the shop. Hit and run accident ... caved in the driver's door. Had a brand new Nissan Altima as a rental car for several days. When I got my Acura back ... wow ... what a difference. Acceleration, brakes, interior quietness, road handling) ... the Altima couldn't touch my Acura. Every time I go in for service at the Acura dealer ... I get an offer from either a salesman or a technician to buy it from me. I'm 75 yrs old ... this is my last ride.
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Best vehicle I've ever owned/driven
chimneyyo, 01/14/2015
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bough this car with 160K on it, it's now at 173K. The previous owner abused this car and I'm currently in the process of getting it back to its former glory. Fun to drive, absolutely amazing sound system, decent on gas, decently quick, there's just so much to this car. But my favorite thing I discovered today. I was in an accident. A reckless driver rear ended me, I was at a stop, he was doing about 40mph. I drove away in that car. There's very little damage, more damage was done to his 2012 accord. The doctor at the ER said I should be in much worse shape but I'm fine. I don't know what that car's made of, but I fell in love all over again. Thank you, my little acura, for saving me today.
Its all you'll ever need
DJR, 02/12/2010
1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my CL 3.0 with around 70,000 miles on it...it currently has 160,000 miles now, and is just as strong as its ever been. Ive seen many reports of 97 models still running great in the 300k+ range. Its been as trouble free as our 2002 Accord. Replaced window motor, and brakes once. It has the reliability of any typical Honda, the luxury of a Lexus, the comfort of a lazy-boy and plenty of power, which we all like. The seats are roomy, and 2 adults can sit in the back without being too cramped. The Bose sound system has a decent quality sound. The 200 HP Vtech is fast and fun to drive but stepping on the pedal comes at a price. Unlike the Accords and Civics, it doesn't have the best MPG.
Amazing little car
Catx, 05/24/2009
1997 Acura CL 2.2 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2.2. CL with 126k, two years ago. It is now at 164k, after a few road trips from California to Texas and back. Not to mention a dozen trips from Mcallen to Houston. I've done all the regular services and the 150k major service. I have not had one problem, it starts and is ready to go at anytime. Great car, good fuel economy, and very reliable.
Get one!
kalzone, 05/19/2009
1997 Acura CL 2.2 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've always been a VW/Audi guy and recently bought a used 1997 CL 2.2 for about $1500. Best money I ever spent. I can't believe I got all these option in one package. Engine's good. AC, power seats, sunroof, ABS, radio all work great. Plus it's great on gas. It doesn't corner like an Audi or a VW but close. Has lotsa room and is built tight. VTEC engine performs great and literally sips gas. Why didn't I discover Acuras sooner? Only thing I changed was a ball joint. You can pick these CL's up now for about 2grand and you wont be disappointed. It's a mixture of luxury and performance. It's not a Beemer but is much better than an Accord. My advice, get one!
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