Used 1997 Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe Consumer Reviews
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I'm VERY happy!
Lisa11, 02/23/2003
Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
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I fell in love with the looks of the vehicle and had to have one. Acceleration is good for the 2.2 model, although I drop it into 3rd gear for quicker acceleration at take-off and for passing. I enjoy the solidness of the car and it handles well. Trunk space is great. I've never kept a car this long but I believe I'll have a long and happy relationship with my CL and see how long it will run. Maintenance is not too pricey which is a big plus. I actually like the design on my '97 better than the newer ones and so do most of my friends.
Best Car I Ever Owned
KZone, 09/19/2005
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.
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More repairs than expected
JBruce, 12/15/2005
Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
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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.
I'll buy them again and again
Mike from Buffalo, 02/06/2003
Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
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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
Luxury Value
Mark Hopler, 06/21/2003
Acura CL 2.2 Premium 2dr Coupe
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Truly a great car. Stylish withoout being showy. Fun and extremely easy to drive. Lots of room. Seats go way back if needed.