2002 Acura CL S review from North America
"A great car all around. Performance. Economy. Comfort."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission went out at about 45000 miles. There is a known issue with the cars from vehicles prior to the 2003 model year, a dealer-installed fix is available but it only seems to solve the issue 50% of the time. I did not pay a single dime for a new transmission and I got a new TL to drive while my CL was being fixed (took a week). Since this, I have not had a single issue with my car...
General comments?
I really like this vehicle. I have managed 31 MPG on a 100 mile trip (cruise control, low wind, straight road with no stops). It can get up and go when I need it and is still quite comfortable for a front wheeled drive sport coupe. I'm quite satisfied with it and do not plan to replace it until I start having problems crop up.
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| My car has been a pleasure to own the last 3 years |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 VTEC V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Concorde |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2008 |