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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.
Best combination!
PhillyGuy, 05/24/2002
1998 Acura CL 2.3 Premium 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car 1 year old with 23,000 miles on it. The 2.3 liter engine with the 5 speed is the most fun combination of this CL/Accord coupe. Looks good, handles well, and has decent performance with the 5 speed. Have over 85,000 miles and only oil changes and brakes needed. Very reliable [as you would expect with a Honda]. Good looking and well laid out interior. Also great gas milage on regular fuel. Another plus is the limited production so you won't see the car on every corner. Very pleased!
Ok Car
Molon, 05/13/2010
1998 Acura CL 2.3 2dr Coupe
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Upscale Honda Accord. Transmission replaced at a little over 100K. Driver side window broke around 50K. Radiator leaked and replaced at 70K. Gas mileage only average, but I got a lead foot. Interior quality excellent with easy to use controls. Rear seat room tiny, I'm 5'9". Acceleration only average due to 4 cyl and the car weighs a lot. Sound insulation only average, as road noise is prevalent. Air conditioner is not that strong for summer usage.
Upgrading to a CL 3.0
Dee, 02/27/2002
1998 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 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.
Could be better (Transmission Problems)
CLCoupe, 11/18/2002
1998 Acura CL 2.3 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own this car for 5 years and never had any electrical problems, but something is wrong with Acura/Honda's 1997-1998 transmission. I bumped into another car lightly (no dents or paint chipping off, no damage whatsoever), then my transmission acted awkwardly and shifts very hard. The transmission were free of charge though. This didn't only happened to my car, it also happened to 2 of my other friends who owns a 1997 prelude and 1998 Accord. Same symtoms from VERY light head-ons. BEWARE!!! Honda might be trying to cover up this problem.
I love this car
nrajoppe, 02/02/2013
1998 Acura CL 2.3 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first car, drove it on my permit since the day I got it and now driving it on my license for 2 months. This car is pretty fun to drive as my first car with a 5 speed manual. Reliability? This car wrote the book on it. Which is what every Honda/Acura has come to know and love. It has 267k miles and runs like new, no major repairs on it ever. Every one of my friends says it runs like new as well. It's pretty quick, I've beaten a few v6 mustangs, older maxima, and mitsubishi eclipse, so it's not slow. Overall an amazing car for the value and an amazing first car. It's very luxurious, not like driving in a super light hatchback Civic.
Reliability and Quality
S Sexton, 02/28/2002
1998 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love Honda products. This is my 5th Acura.
My Sexy Black CL
Jeremiah, 01/25/2003
1998 Acura CL 2.3 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my CL in Nov. of 2002 from Minnesota and drove it back home to Seattle with my girlfriend. The car was great. Very comfortable over the two days, smooth and a total kick to drive through the twisty mountain roads near Mt. Rushmore. (Even though I got my first ticket ever after driving it only 2 hours...doh!) Overall, I've been very pleased with my new car. The fuel economy is great, the 5-speed is smooth and notchy, and since upgrading the tires to 225/45 Yokohamas it handles even better. I love my car! My only gripes are that the side panels sometimes buzz due to the bass in some of my music and one of the chrome tips of the exhaust pipes came loose.
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hawkdogg, 01/30/2003
1998 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car with a manual stickshift and tighter shocks would be the perfect drive.
Great Car!
Rita, 09/05/2008
1998 Acura CL 3.0 Premium 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car after owning a crappy VW Passat 2 years ago. This car has been great; no problems in general. The gas mileage can be rough if you want to get moving fast, but otherwise, not bad for a V6. (I typically get about 25 mpg in city traffic.) I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking to buy a car that's a lot of fun to drive.
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