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4.63 out of 5 stars

CL-S rocks

6onthefloor, 10/28/2002
2003 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I wanted a sport-luxury combo in the $30-35k range. I live in the snow belt so I also wanted fwd or awd. Drove Audi A4, Volvo S60, Maxima, Infiniti G35 (rear wheel drive but had to check it out). All very fine cars, but the CL just suited me best. I'm 6'3", and headroom is barely enough but comfortable. Leg room in the front is great. 6 speed manual tranny rocks.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My ride

My ride, 05/13/2008
2003 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my Type S for a little over a year now. I love the sound of the engine. This is my second car in my lifetime the first one was an Acura Legend. They know how to make cars.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Big Bang, Reasonable Buck

Klamalama, 03/27/2002
2003 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The CL 6-speed is a great choice for those that want a manual, while keeping their spouses in luxury. The conservative exterior will help this car go unnoticed. This will come in handy considering its performance. The perforated leather is comfy. The interior is tasteful and beautifully crafted. The dash is clean with large easy to read gauges. Controls are well placed. The gear throws are short & precise, but the clutch grabs a bit too quickly. The engine winds forever yet has the torque to minimize shifting. Ride is taut, not stiff. Goes exactly where pointed but not on rails. HLSD does an excellent eliminating torque steer while adding to the traction benefits of FWD.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

manual cls

Jayhawk1, 06/13/2003
2003 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second CL. The manual transmission with this engine really makes the car. Its very balanced, phenomenally quick and luxurious. It also appeals to a lot of sub-25 year olds which is surpising given the marketing Acura has provided. Too bad they didnt have the 6speed sooner or the car might have caught on to a wider audience. Its a goner this June.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun in a descreete package

silvervtec96, 09/13/2003
2003 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has been a blast since the day i picked it up. It performs and handles well. I can't really think of anything I don't like about this car. I think that the seats are probably some of the most comfortable seat I've ever been in. This car is full of features and is fun to dive.

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