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#1610 of 1965 Tranny Troubles, My 2 cents... by alarmpro
May 29, 2003 (6:51 pm)
My 2001 CL-S bought in March 2000 VIN 2667, was totally trouble free until I noticed a hesitation when shifting from 2 to 3 in auto mode. I took it to Acura and was told I would be getting a new tranny. In reality the old tranny was shifting from 2 to 4 and skipping 3.I was given a 2002 TL-S loaner and the tranny was replaced in 4 days. That was March 2002. Since then Acura has extended the warrantee on the tranny to 100,000 miles (2 weeks after I purchased the 7yr/100,000 extended warrantee). Since then I have had NO problems what so ever!. I just turned 43,000miles. The original Michelins are still good, but will be replaced soon, as a safety precaution. This car is truly a joy to own and operate, I get 22 to 25 mpg average around town. Think twice before dumping your CL or CLS, its a dangerous world out there.
HAPPY MOTORING TO ALL, LEE in Miami
#1611 of 1965 do you think... by jgriff
May 30, 2003 (6:32 am)
alarmpro :: do you think Acura/Honda has really got the tranny problem(s) FULLY resolved?? It sure seem like there some, who have had the problem re-occur. Only time will tell.And you're right, one does NOT want to trade one set of problems for another. I got 4-years left on the tran warranty, but 1 year left on the standard. And it is looking like brakes are going to be an on-going issue.
#1612 of 1965 Cutting losses. by samang
May 30, 2003 (1:59 pm)
My thought are, if tranny dies again before 100k mi, i get a new one yet again. If it dies after 100k mi, I will have to fuss a lot to get it fixed for free. Most likely they will pay a part, I will have some out of pocket. It's an ongoing problem, I beleive you will get taken care of.I can't afford to cut my losses, need the car to run another 5 years to pay off other car before I can sell.
#1613 of 1965 honda automatics by scottmsimpson
May 30, 2003 (7:52 pm)
Now you all know why I bought a first generation 1999 2.3 CL with five speed manual.I knew the new model was not going to offer a manual trans, and that's what I wanted.
The first gen (97-99) models also had auto trans issues. The Odyssey (not so) mini van also has had trans issues.
I looked at the then new Solara back in summer of 99, and discounted it because of the sloppy manual shift linkage.
What I learned was: If you want an automatic trans, buy a Toyota, if you want a manual, buy a Honda/Acura.
Our CL has been trouble free, except that the radio tuning button on the steering wheel does not work when the wheel is straight. I have to turn the wheel to get it to work. Didn't get it into dealer before the warranty expired.
#1614 of 1965 hmmm...tranny, tranny issues... by jgriff
May 31, 2003 (5:50 am)
Well I've looked [not tested] at the new TSX, it looks nice but a tad small inside. However I did test drove a Mazda-6 w/ the sport package & just the 5sp/4 banger.I came away very, very impress. For $20.8 vs. $26-27 for the TSX, Mazda has made a huge turn-around. Plus Mazda warranty is 4/50k, and now includes loaner cars. Not over crazy about the center console, but could live with it.
Anyway it has got me thinking. Is this a big step down ??
#1615 of 1965 JGRIFF: by carguy58
May 31, 2003 (11:54 am)
If you by a 6 or TSX you'll probably take a hit on re-sale on the CL. If I were in the market right now I would probably be thinking VW Passat or Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 is proably heavily discounted because they are not selling as well as Mazda thought. The TSX for not having a V6 is not a good value to me but you are the one buying.Anyway I have like 12,400 on my 02 CL(I have the Base not the Type-S) so I hope I don't encounter any trans problems. Car has been solid and reliable. I don't plan on dumping my CL like everybody else here is. I am extremely happy with it. I just got an oil change done too. I have to take the car in too repair hail damage in July. I am not looking too foward to be renting a car.
#1617 of 1965 not cutting losses... by samang
Jun 01, 2003 (12:19 am)
I have to admit.Despite the tranny problems and lossing the car for 9 days, I still love my CL. Except for a few door dings, it still looks new in the parking lot and in my garage, even next to a new silver rx330.
I don;t know about ya'll, but I am keeping my CL!
#1618 of 1965 jgriff by bodble2
Jun 01, 2003 (8:47 pm)
I testdrove the TSX. I would caution anyone who's been used to the low-end torque of a V6, especially one with the power of the CL, to really think about it before buying the TSX. Around town I found the TSX to be sluggish. The 6-speed is a bit better, but not much, IMO. Plus, trading down is generally something I would not recommend, unless dictated by finances. I've come to really fancy the memory seats, reverse-tilt mirror, auto-dimming mirror, etc.#1619 of 1965 by sphinx99
Jun 01, 2003 (9:24 pm)
Heck of a curtain call:http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=26&article- - _id=6705
I guess there are two ways to look at it. On the one hand it's the most powerful FWD you can get. On the other hand, it's the slowest 370hp coupe ever. Hmm.
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