1997 Acura CL Premium review from North America
"I hate this car!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought car new. Had more squeaks and rattles than you can possibly imagine from day 1. This problem has plagued the car throughout its life.
Replaced engine fan at 70,000 miles.
Replaced brake master cylinder at 75,000 miles.
Replaced transmission at 85,000 miles.
Replaced transmission again at 104,000 miles.
General comments?
Worst initial quality of any car I have ever owned.
Was quite reliable until 70,000 - then the car started to fall apart.
Interior has held up very well.
Thin sheet metal - very easy to get dings and dents.
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| A unique-looking car based on a dependable platform |
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| A distinguished gentleman's road cruiser |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2004 |