Had to replace the Day Time Running Light Relay, $80.
Replaced the Transmission Complete in 2003, $3000.
In 1998, only 500 were made. If you can get your hands on the Premium 3.0 CL you'll be laughin'
VTEC Good!, Bose Audio Rocks!
When you say the premium 3.0 do you mean the gold package. I have one that is silver/purple 98 3.0. Is this one of the 500. I just acquired it. Anything you can tell me what to look for. It has 143000 miles.
Where did you get the stats that only 500 were made???
I have a 98 CL 3.0 fully loaded, all crazy stuff in it only with 75000m. I'm pretty sure there were a lot more than 500 made guy.
Purchased a 1998 CL3.0 in 2000. I've had the car for 6 years, and it has been the best auto I've ever owned.
The mileage is 55,200 (not much for a car that old). I've replaced all 4 tires 2 years ago, new battery last July, new brakes in September, and that's it! I am now looking for a later model TL, 2003 preferably, 3.2 "S" series. Does anyone have any comments on this model?
I own 2003 CLS after driving performance cars for nearly 50 years I must say this is the top drivers car I've ever owned. There's 30K on it no problems of any kind. I've never been able to reach it's top acceleration on the flat or our mountains. If you get an opportunity to get one - DO IT!
I'm looking for another for my daughter.
I still think the j30a1 was one of the best Honda engines ever made. VTEC 6 cylinder power is where it's at. The only problem is they focussed on it being more conservative, and performance was an afterthought. But even baffled with silencers and resonators, it's hard to silence VTEC screaming from within.
Take a look at the j30 in the NEW Accord. Yes, they've beefed up HP by 40 or so horsepower, but TQ suffers at around 212 ft-lbs. J30A1 was extremely well engineered using a 2 stage VTEC system, VTEC-E for low RPM operation, then all out 24v SOHC VTEC employed optimumly @ 3,600 RPM. And maximum TQ, @ 4,700, all 195 pounds, is almost exactly in the middle of the powerband.
Thusly, it's no surpise it can freaking fly sometimes.
In the rain, when driving a little 'spiritedly', it's easy to see and feel the aggressive profile transition. You will be comfortably cruising along until 3,600 RPM when instantly your tires begin to hydroplane.
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