2003 Acura CL Type S review from North America
"Great value for the performance buck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cabin squeaks and rattles - to be fixed at dealer..
General comments?
Great driving car - fast, responsive, comfortable, quiet, good mileage IF you keep your foot out of it :)
Fit and finish very good, materials and interior good, if styling a bit plain.
Styling is ho-hum, but Acuras look good over time.
Car is a wolf in sheep's clothing - can blow the doors off many "performance" cars, but looks plain.
Stereo is good, but could use a graphic equalizer instead of bass and treble controls.
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2004 |