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#853 of 1965 Just Bought a 2001 CL-S --questions by bishop2k

Dec 02, 2001 (11:10 am)

Hi Guys. My name is Dave--I just purchased a 2001 Black/Black CL-type s--111 miles for 26,500. This is the best price I could find in the color I wanted. (well I wanted silver but black was a close second)--I have a few questions...My car comes with an upgraded wood trim intereior(greyish black faux wood by the radio and shifter) ---Is there a easy way to remove and or replace? I sort of like the clean look better. Also--is there a acura enthusiast website? I am looking for all the info I can get for my new baby. I moved up from a honda civic ex so I am really excited to stay with Hondas. They are rock solid reliable. Thanks for any replies..in advance.
Dave

#854 of 1965 bishop2k- by fastdriver

Dec 02, 2001 (11:20 am)

bishop2k-

You won't find a more active site than http://www.acura-cl.com ANYTHING and EVERYTHING can be found there. This site at Edmunds is basically dead!

fastdriver

#855 of 1965 oil changes by danny25

Dec 02, 2001 (7:35 pm)

For those of you who take your CL to Acura for an oil/filter change, how much do they charge, and do they fill your tank every time you take it in? The reason I ask about the gas is that they filled my tank when I bought the car, and then when I took it to get it detailed they filled it up again. If they always do that, that may offset the extra cost of a dealer oil change. I was just curious.

#856 of 1965 danny25- by fastdriver

Dec 02, 2001 (8:13 pm)

danny25-
 
The 2 times I've been to the dealer so far for oil changes, they were $9.99. This is not the dealer I bought the car from. I bought it in RI, but live in CT. They WERE going to vacuum the car and wash it and check the air pressure, but I told them NOT to touch it! I use Zaino polish and wasn't looking for any minimum wage kid to touch my car.
 
I just received a flyer from this same dealer and noticed that the oil change is now $19.99. Still cheaper than the Jiffy-Lube that I used to use 2 cars ago.
 
GAS! NO. No one has EVER filled my tank. Then again, I noticed that you live in Texas. I'm sure that Premium 93 octane gas is not $1.45 like it is here!
 
fastdriver
 
PS Update- I have almost 10,900 miles on my CL. Think I'm driving it too much! )

#857 of 1965 Just a wee bit overprotective, no? by garypen

Dec 02, 2001 (8:28 pm)

You won't even let the lot boys vacuum your CL???? Aren't you the guy that doesn't let his wife drive it, or his kids even sit in it?

#858 of 1965 washing, etc. by canadiancl

Dec 03, 2001 (1:26 am)

I also usually decline the car wash when I get my car serviced. They don't have time to do a thorough job and they usually end up scratching the paint, especially if you have a dark colour car. I also check my tire pressure regularly so again I would preferred that they didn't monkey around with that.

#859 of 1965 Miss my CL Type S by indysgold1

Dec 03, 2001 (1:47 am)

I had a run in with a police car at a blind intersection.Messed up the right front fender.I have been cl less for two weeks.I can't wait to get my car back.I have had mine since 3/20/00 and have had no problems.I got the gold color that everybody seem to love and for some reason they don't make any more.I leased mine and it's all most time to look for another.I don't know CLS or TLS either way the best bang for the buck.

#860 of 1965 canadiancl by garypen

Dec 03, 2001 (10:03 am)

Monkey around with checking the tire pressure? What is there to monkey around with? Worried they might damage a valve?
 
If they use a brushless wash, it won't scratch. If you otherwise bring it to a commercial wash, there's no reason not to have them run it through their brushless wash.
 
Of course, if you never machine wash it, I can understand not wanting them to, either. Although, I don't understand never machine washing it. It's just a car, not a family member.

#861 of 1965 by cyranno99

Dec 03, 2001 (12:36 pm)

My dealer charges about 30 bucks for oil changes... of course, that includes inspections... joy!
 
My dealer hand wash the cars, but they would do that for free when you bring your car in for scheduled maintenance.

#862 of 1965 by garypen

Dec 03, 2001 (12:50 pm)

Mine also charges $30. My other car is a Chevy. (I don't have a license plate frame on my CL, stating that, BTW). They charge $35 for an oil change! They also charge $60+ for a smog inspection, which can be had anywhere for $25-30. Talk about nerve! I don't know what my Acura dealer charges for that, but I doubt if it's $60.

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