Skip to main content

Used 1998 Acura CL Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
2...

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.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car Great Value

easydental, 02/06/2006
1998 Acura CL 3.0 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car new and have had only one problem with it. The passenger-side windows attenuator went bad 2 times. One time it was covered under warranty. The 2nd time it cost $350 to replace at the dealer. This is a great car. Very reliable and dependable. Somewhat sporty and has great torque to blast you out of tight spots. Inexpensive to maintain (it really is a somewhat upgraded Accord Coupe).

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

The Acura 3.0CL Premium -Simply the Best

Kevin T., 01/29/2003
1998 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a stunning car. It is my first car and driving it is actually fun and incredible. The performance and is outrageous because it incorporates the same basic engine form the NSX. The car is very solid and easily takes corners at high speeds. The interior is well-equipped with the premium package. Surprisingly the front and back seats offer a comfortable seating area for a small coupe. The Bose sound system is high quality and sounds great. There is an unbelievable amount of trunk space. This car is very well-built and high quality. It is definitely a good buy and very reliable with the Acura/Honda name. I love mine and will say it is the best in my school parking lot.

Report Abuse
4.25 out of 5 stars

Upgrading to a CL 3.0

Dee, 02/27/2002
1998 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The proud owner of an Accord Ex 4cyl with a strong hunger for more power. I like the look of the V6 Accord Coupe, however the much smoother transmission of the CL 3.0. Like my 1991 integra with 207K miles, the CL 3.0 will also be in the family for some years to come.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Bullet Proof CL 3.0

undertoad, 02/20/2004
1998 Acura CL 3.0 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Never once has this car let me down. The only failure I've had was the thermostat ($22.). At 112,000 miles the original exhaust system and battery are still fine. Outside of recommended maintenance, only tires and brake pads have been replaced.

Report Abuse

4.25 out of 5 stars

Good Car, Not So Good Tranny

Tim, 07/08/2005
1998 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought the car from a local Acura dealer with 66k miles in Feb 2004 (3.0 premium). Car was (then) mechanically perfect and ran flawlessly. Now at 85k, the tranny is slipping and has been periodically for the last 10k miles. Fortunately, I have a warranty that will replace it. Wish I could drop a 5-speed but the cost would be around 8-10k, way too much money. So except for the one huge problem, this car is fantastic. Build quality is typical Honda, interior has held up great, very nice all around. I'm actually thinking of getting a 2.3 stick as a 2nd vehicle.

Report Abuse
2...
Items per page:
5