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1997 Acura CL

1997 Acura CL
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

Reviewed by 19 users

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Nice little car....I want my Bronco back!

by 1truluv
Apr 19 '01 - Updated May 05 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Beautiful luxury car!
Cons: Much too small for me!
The Bottom Line: Not as luxurious as boasted. Very quiet, smooth ride. Too small for me.

This is my second automobile review. The first was on my beloved 1994 Eddie Bauer Bronco, and it wasn't very good, or very long. It was one of my first reviews. I hope this one is better.

About four months ago, I had to get rid of my Bronco....

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Thinking about getting one? I did...

by MattCA
May 01 '00 - Updated Jun 24 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Roomy interior, nice rear-end
Cons: Needs more power, seats a little flat, front end styling a little bland

Greetings! I leased a 1997 Acura 2.2CL Premium (one of the very first to be delivered in Los Angeles, #6 to be precise) with an automatic transmission, dealer-installed wood dash and the OEM spoiler on the trunk. The following is a summary of my...

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Accurate Acura

by phunkmasta
Sep 23 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Awesome Car, great power, good name.
Cons: long throw shifter
The Bottom Line: This is a great car, my favorite at the lot. I was looking at BMW's and I ended up with this, so what does that tell you?

This is by far the best car I have owned. Performance, drivability, comfort and status all rolled up into one good looking set of wheels (16in alloys). Power The Acura CL 2.2 was only in production one year (1997) and was replacing by the 2.3l model ...

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3.0 CL, love the car, committed because of the service

by mwhidden
Jul 27 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Fun, attractive, sophisticated, stylish & gets lots of compliments
Cons: Steering on back roads does not quite match the power of the engine.

I fell in love with the car, but I am committed to Acura because the level of service, it is amazing. First if you are:
· A busy person
· Enjoy performance
· Expect the best
· Expect courteous service
I would strongly recommend...

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A sleek comfortable winner

by rsnewbower
Sep 16 '99 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Overall competence and reliability
Cons: large turning radius

Drawn to a test drive by reading a newspaper review of the Acura CL, my wife and I were hooked. It's the first time we have ever both liked the same model car. There isn't anything it doesn't do well -- except that its turning radius should be tighter...

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No doubt this is a nice car

by ishi911
Jan 24 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: look, feel, comfort, handle
Cons: power

The Acura CL is one of the phatest cars that I have ever seen or driven in. It has one of the coolest looks around and comes with the great service that Acura provides! It is a fairly large and roomy sedan but at the same time it has that super cool...

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Little black RIDING hood!

by Eshdaddy
Jan 13 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Fun to drive
Cons: Some people say the back looks wierd

I just gave up my lease on my 1997 acura cl, and let me tell you, I was sad to see it go. It was a really nice car, looked good, handled well, and was fun to drive. The sleek, smooth look of the car made even random standbyers turn their heads. The...

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Fun runner

by JakeAz
Jun 04 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: performance, interior quality, ride, and over all quality
Cons: Road noise, idle vibration w/ a/c on, and a/c getting warm at idle

97 Acura 2.2 Cl 60,000 miles (pre owned)

I recently owned an 86 Honda prelude whom I loved dearly. My other half drove it and basically totalled it out. Needless to say I was in need of reliable transportation and my job was good and stable I...

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Great Used Car Value

by kybruce
May 30 '04 - Updated Jan 30 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Build quality, purchase cost, styling
Cons: Lower resale value, not quietest highway driving
The Bottom Line: A great value for a used car. Don't see many, has timeless styling and great dependability

We bought a used 1997 CL 2.2 Premium Coupe for our son upon high school graduation. Paid $6,900 after finding on ebay, plus $500 for transportation. This one is black with black leather interior and has a 5 speed manual. Only other options appear to be a ...

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Urban Tiger

by NoRiCe4u
Nov 01 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Power, luxury, sport all in one package
Cons: Truck styling

When you ride in the CL, the first thing you notice is the acceleration. The smooth growl of the engine, the feeling of being pushed back in your seat. That's when I realized that the CL is a true luxury sports car.

When I first saw the CL,...

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Automotive Perfection!

by dkayelv
Jul 09 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Unique Style, Comfortable, Power, and Value
Cons: 5 Years later, and I still can't fault this car.
The Bottom Line: Want a really nice, comfortable, ultra reliable 2 door? This is it. I could write a long list of reasons to buy this car, but I won't. Buy one.

I'm Gonna keep this short and sweet people.

If you are looking for an elegant, well appointed coupe, the Acura CL is hard to beat.

This car drives just as well as the day I drove it off the dealers lot. The 6 cylinder engine is...

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Luxury, yet economical

by ralliart
Apr 18 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Luxury without the high cost
Cons: Quality can be improve

I bought mine in July 96, only 4 colors are available in Canada, so I choose black. I bought it because it looks different than any other import, there are too many Integra already. Besides looks, the car also easily modified, since most performance...

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Good Car for a Decent Price

by Justino
Oct 12 '00 - Updated Mar 15 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Good pick up, Smooth ride, Great Looking, Reliable and Female Approved (Chicks love it)
Cons: Cramped backseat
The Bottom Line: Great car. It looks great, drives great and handles great. I definately recommend it.

This is one of the best cars I have ever driven, and trust me, i've driven many. I believe this car to be one of the best cars for its money. I have had mine for about 4 years and it is still in perfect condition. This car is very reliable, has an...

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A Great Car, But...

by midnight_10
Apr 08 '00 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: leather, nice sound, comfortable, rides great
Cons: not enough performance upgrades, expensive upkeep

I own a 97' Acura CL and i think its a great car that handles well, drives great, and has some mild pickup from 0-60. Uts known as a Luxury Sports Coupe but it is not truly that sporty. Compared to the Integra, Civic, and Accord the car is not as fast or...

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A Well-Balanced Car

by Christofu
Jul 04 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: The CL 3.0 has excellent acceleration, tight braking, good handling, and good lighting.
Cons: Weak Lighting, Cramped inside, "alien" styling.
The Bottom Line: An excellent car, at bargain prices now. Strong engine, excellent handling, and comfy seats. Cramped interior and unorthodox styling prevent it from being excellent.

The Acura CL 3.0 is an good, well-rounded car. A small, agile car, this ride is smooth and controlled. I will explain the pros and the cons.

Pros: Strong engine. Excellent acceleration. Engine purrs and roars when it has to. Smooth...

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