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Used 2001 Acura CL Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

Ange, 10/30/2003
2001 Acura CL 3.2 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is fun to drive, very comfortable and sharp! I couldn't have asked for a better more reliable car. It's the smoothest ride ever.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

No (Major) Complaints

cat, 07/07/2008
2001 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great car all around. Had problems with initial transmission, but Acura happily replaced it. (It helps that I had bought the extended warranty.) Everyone I know loves my car (and most of them are jealous of me for driving it...oh well, that's their problem!).

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5 out of 5 stars

Acura CL Premium 2001 - Fun Car

Firsttimeacuraowner, 12/26/2002
2001 Acura CL 3.2 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Got my 01 CL Premium with 14K in 12/2000. As of 12/2002, I have 40K. Only problem I've had is that the rotors had to be replaced. Steering, acceleration are fine, tranny shifts smoothly. I get 20/31 mpg. Seats are supportive. Visibility is good when checking over shoulder to change lanes. Main gripe: side-view mirrors are placed such that they obstruct your forward, side view when turning. Minor gripe: cup holders are poor - a medium iced- tea from the fast food shop can tip over if you have to make a mildly abrupt stop. Great car for the $ if you want something decent.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Refined Quality with a little Zip

teton_jumper, 12/31/2002
2001 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The Type S is a beautifully constructed vehicle that exudes quality. The 260 HP gives the CL good punch, whether from a dead stop or while passing. I have owned several Mercedes and this vehicle is comparable as a road cruiser, but doesn't quite achieve the German road feel. The handling is a bit heavy, as would be expected from a front-driver. Overall, a comfortable and competent performer.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Bad Transmissions

hate bad trannys, 11/24/2009
2001 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This has been one of the best cars I've ever driven. Quiet, fast, great stereo. I would go out and buy another one except for one fact. I am on my 3rd transmission and Acura will not stand by their product. They replaced one at 65,000, another at 80,000, and now at 136,000 they want to charge me $5,000 (the first 2 were warrantied) for a new one. I still own the car but bought another brand because of this experience.

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