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#34 of 1965 Fit and Finish????? by wsk0

Sep 07, 2000 (3:53 am)

What fit and finish??? This has been a common problem with 2001 CL models. The only misalignment the dealer was able to improve [not fix] on my CL-S was the alignment of the hood which was too far forward and overhanging the bumper at the front. My car has most of the issues you refer to plus the tunk is misaligned somewhat [not as bad as the front,] the passenger's door is misaligned where it meets the front bumper and the center console is skewed [or something] so that the glove box door, NAVI system display, and radio don't properly align. And don't get me started on the rattles!!!


But, I have no one to blame but myself!!! I saw many of these things when I picked up the car but I didn't want to wait to order another and didn't know if another one would be any better. [It probably would not have been!]


Let us know if your dealer is able to fix any of your issues! Also, you should use the Acura 2001 CL -- Part 2 topic as that's where we're hanging out!

#35 of 1965 wsk0 by canadiancl

Sep 07, 2000 (6:27 pm)

I feel for you, bro! At least mine hasn't started rattling (yet). It just ticks me off big time to pay this much for a car and end up with GM or Chrysler quality. I've vented and ranted at Acura 2001 CL -- Part 2 also.

#36 of 1965 fit and finish by drewwho_2000

Sep 07, 2000 (9:56 pm)

Wow. I never knew about any of these problems. I just bought my CL-S a little over a week ago and the first few days I just sat in it and marvelled at how nice everything was. I had the upgraded premium black wood kit and it all lines up perfect. Same with all the body lines. Guess Im lucky, hope I dont get any rattles, those are annoying.


I was looking into getting a corvette as well, and I would get so pissed looking at them. Everything was out of alignment on them, and the interior was cheap and rattled even when new. Not to mention I drove some a year and two years old, they were nasty.

#37 of 1965 If you want my opinion by obiwankenobi1

Sep 09, 2000 (8:47 pm)

I own a 99 Acura 3.0 CL and when I bought it, it started having rattles. I was back and forth to the dealer getting them fixed, and after the last time it hasn't rattled anymore. I have 24,000 on it now and it is superbly quiet. Who knows? Maybe these cars need time to settle?


Obi
99 3.0CL
White/Parchment
24,000 great miles

#38 of 1965 rattles... by dean078

Sep 09, 2000 (11:04 pm)

i had one rattle that i fixed myself. i also fixed some possible 'suspects' in the trunk area which i probblaly wouldn't hear if it did rattle. the big rattle was where the center high mount brake lamp was...the bottom part of the edges of the plastic vibrated against the very very bottom of the glass, so i just stuck 2 3/4" square pieces of foam mold replacement there and no rattles since. took 5 minutes to do, but 2 weeks for me to track down the rattle.

#39 of 1965 STILL LOVE MY 97 CL 2..2 by rev4

Sep 18, 2000 (3:36 am)

I have 28000 miles (low miles!) and still love this car. I always look forward to driving it....a good sign that you like your car! I still good "looks" and "comments" about the CL. Although the new cl is prob a better car in some ways.........I don't think the looks are quite as elegant as the original design...but I suppose "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"...any way..........still love my cl!

#40 of 1965 thats "get" not "good" by rev4

Sep 18, 2000 (3:37 am)

In the previous post in the third line read "get" instead of "good"!!!!!!!!!

#41 of 1965 f1 fans/southren California by dgsg

Sep 18, 2000 (6:02 am)

National Sports Bar & Grill,West Covina, Fashion Plaza, Sunday September 24th, 10:30 AM. If enought people respond that they can
make it, I will check with the manager and see if we can get our own room. Bring your friends!!!

#42 of 1965 Ummmmmm...... by obiwankenobi1

Sep 20, 2000 (4:48 am)

What the hell did that last post mean?? What is an FL fan?


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#43 of 1965 Leather Seats by rgs3

Oct 01, 2000 (5:22 am)

Can anyone definitively tell me what areas of the seats of a '99Cl 3.0 are REAL leather? Also, what about that little curtain of leather-looking material on the door? I detailed my car today, and I don't know what cleaner/protectant to put where.

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