Acura CLs?

[GTwolf]

Decent cars if I can get a good deal? I'm thinking about taking a look at one I saw for sale by owner on craigslist. It looks really clean in the pictures, and the guy said it's running perfect. It's high mileage 160k or so IIRC, but I guess he just had the timing belt and most of the gaskets changed, as well as had new brakes and tires put on in March. It's a 98 with the 3.0 V6. Seller seems pretty honest and straightforward.

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[EmersonHart13]

Hold on I'll get you the CL guy...

 

[EmersonHart13]

He said he doesn't know anything about first gens. Sorry.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I don't even know what a CL is. Any car with 160k on it I wouldn't pay more then a few grand for though.

 

[Dasfinc]

IIRC the CL back then was basically the up-level accord, with a slightly stronger motor (3.0 Vs. 2.7 back then)

I think the transmissions were the big weak points on these cars, otherwise they are as solid/easy to repair as an accord.

 

[syP]

yup.. weak trans.. thats about it

 

[Outlaw]

They're nice cars.... I always had a liking towards the later 3.2 TL Type-S's... Especially in that electric blue, hot car IMO

 

[UNCTYPE-S]

I'm the one Emersonhart is referring to but I had an 03 CL-S (2nd Gen) and don't know too much about the 1st Gens.

How much are you looking to spend? You can find a 2nd Gen for that many miles for $5-7k and are much more fune to drive + 6speed option. Easily my favorite, most reliable car I've ever owned (not including my current one).

 

[GTwolf]

I'm the one Emersonhart is referring to but I had an 03 CL-S (2nd Gen) and don't know too much about the 1st Gens.

How much are you looking to spend? You can find a 2nd Gen for that many miles for $5-7k and are much more fune to drive + 6speed option. Easily my favorite, most reliable car I've ever owned (not including my current one).

Probably just a few grand. Unless I can find an 04 black/black TL with navigation in my price range, I'd be happy to take out a loan with that few grand down for that.

 

[GTwolf]

They're nice cars.... I always had a liking towards the later 3.2 TL Type-S's... Especially in that electric blue, hot car IMO

Yeah I'd love to grab a TL, but anything over a few grand I couldn't pay cash for.

 

[GTwolf]

yup.. weak trans.. thats about it

So if it hasn't been replaced should I stay away? Or if it seems to shift fine just not worry about it? I'd hate to buy this thing and have the trans take a shit in a month.

 

[UNCTYPE-S]

Probably just a few grand. Unless I can find an 04 black/black TL with navigation in my price range, I'd be happy to take out a loan with that few grand down for that.

I'm not a huge fan of 1st years of new generations. That was the 04 TL so if you're looking that route also, I'd look into 05's.

The Trans in the Auto's are glass just like your GP's but surprisingly mine was good. Installed the oil jet kit for 2nd gear and was golden. I did know some CL owners replaced their tranny 3+ times. Even after their warranty expired.

The first gen is not a bad car but for that money, maybe you can find a new civic for that price?

 

[Dasfinc]

I like the idea of buying auto honda/acura products, because it often means the owner wasn't an enthusiast and didn't whomp the piss out of it all the time.

Are these transmissions not serviceable like the civic autos? anyone know? That'd be a bitch IMO if they were glass and couldn't be flushed etc...

 

[Outlaw]

Yeah I'd love to grab a TL, but anything over a few grand I couldn't pay cash for.

Not talking about the 04'+ cars... look for a nice 2000-2002 (ish)

This body style

 

[Outlaw]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/2674519003.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/2679879973.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/2679234779.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/2678750237.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/2675578525.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/2646805090.html
(Very Nice IMO /\ )
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/2671392876.html


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