Used 2003 Acura CL 3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
Great blend of touring comfort and performance in a mid priced coupe
jimmbbo, 04/03/2011
3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought the car new after having had Honda Acuras and Preludes for a decade, and I wanted to move up. Was struck immediately by its spirited performance, good handling and comfort for long drives. The styling is refined and understated, but clearly not head turning. Interior is well finished, and mechanically the car has been excellent. Straight line acceleration is faster than it feels, and it's a blast to drive in the curves. The manual six speed is smooth, and perfectly matched to the engine and car... RECOMMENDED!
You want quick and reliable? Start here
airplane nerd, 09/29/2010
3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
By a large margin, the best car I've owned in more than a half-century on the road. Impressive response to throttle inputs, smooth shifts, excellent torque, even in 5th gear, pretty decent mileage (22 with a lot of stop-and-go 25-mi commutes into DC and back). Virtually no shop time other than for reg maintenance, brakes went 60K before replacement. Finish holding up very well despite outside parking at home. The kid wants to know when I'll be too old to drive it so she can have it, even tho she's not sure why there are three pedals. When they pry my cold, dead fingers from the shift knob, that's when. Or when Acura builds me a suitable and acceptable successor.
11 years and counting
bill2003cl, 11/09/2013
3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My CD player just died and I had to consider whether to pat $400 to have it fixed or possibly getting a new car and going with getting the CD fixed. After 11 years and 150,000 miles, it's showing its age externally, but it still drives great. I just had the manual transmission fluid changed for the first time. With no radio for a couple of weeks I could appreciate how great the engine purrs. If you can find a used one with a manual, I would recommend it. It sounds like it should be good for another 100,000 miles and only an Audi or a BMW might seem like an improvement.
Great Car
Happy Driver, 04/27/2010
3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new. After 140K I still love it. One repair (about a month ago) other than normal maintenance. Fast (enough), quiet, comfortable, reasonable mileage for this type of car. Build quality is excellant. Styling still looks good. If they still made them I'd buy another in a skinny minute. I do NOT like the newest generation TL even though the mechanicals are pretty much the same. If you're looking for a great used car, the CL-S should be on your list. You'll have to get another one though, I'm keeping mine!
True Sport-Lux Machine
JohnAllan, 08/13/2003
3.2 Type-S 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
A truly unique combination of sport and luxury motoring. This car is FAST and comfortable, and seems to ride on velvet rails. (Hard to imagine how Acura can build such a great handling, fast and yet SMOOTH ride.) It reminds me of the MB CL at 1/3 the price. It is a grown up car with lots of fun. Unique at its price point.