This was my first car as a kid. Loved working on it and customizing it (Honda parts are always available). I drove this car for 10 years and it was a real treasure with some cool history.

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1997 Acura CL 2.2

Ext. Color: Other
Int. Color: Other
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: FWD

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by Sheila Hellm from Saint Peters, MO

December 3, 2018

3.5 (50 reviews)

My experience was great. The Service Advisor and very thorough, and alerted me to other issues that I wasn't aware of. In addition to the Emissions Inspection, the Sales Advisor advised me that one of my tires was in the yellow zone and that I also needed an Oil Change. As I am always short on time...I appreciate the Sales Advisors alerting me, while there in the Shop, so that I could handle/resolve multiple issues during one visit.

This car was the nicest for what I paid for it.

by jccasazza23 from Lockport, IL

August 10, 2017

For the age of the car, it was nicer than most cars made in recent years in terms of quality and had more features than cars of that year that I have ever seen. The styling of the car seems futuristic for the age of the car and has held up for many years. Honda engines are arguably one of the more if not most reliable engines on the road to this day. Highly recommend this vehicle for any newbie to the roads.

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$5,890 39,322 mi.

1997 Acura CL 3.0

Great Deal

Ext. Color: Black
Int. Color: Black
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD

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Was amazing

by bfaulk1968 from weston Fl

December 3, 2018

4.5 (10 reviews)

Joe was a amazing salesperson. No hassle or pressure, very honest and open.

Best reliable used car

by Jbrown from California

April 17, 2017

This is a good car for being used and very old. I have had it for four years and had few small problems with it. Just looking for a newer car now

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$2,991 249,795 mi.

1997 Acura CL 3.0

Fair Price

Ext. Color: Green
Int. Color: Gray
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD

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Reliability is an understatement.

by scorpion00021 from Augusta, GA

January 6, 2017

Oh, where to start? My experiences with this car may have you questioning why I would rate it 5 stars, and I'll explain in the end. Bear with me. So I bought this vehicle used about 8 years ago for around $3000, in good running condition, the tires had a bit of a flat spot on them from sitting in the lot, but nothing to worry about. Since then, I've replaced my fair share of hardware. The battery and alternator were among the first issues, followed by the EGR valve, computer, and at one point I thought I was going to need to do transmission work, but it sorted itself out... somehow.. more on that later. The little things constantly break. The false wood trim is cracked on the doors, the radio no longer functions, the clock doesnt work, the passenger door handle doesnt operate from the inside or outside, the rear windshield de-icing button does little more than occupy space in the center control panel, the shift handle dislodged itself from the stick and vomited its spring loaded components all over my interior, the cigarette lighter socket came apart while I was unplugging a GPS and actually lit my carpet on fire while I was going down the interstate. So why the positive rating? This car has not stranded me. The powertrain, you know, the expensive bits? Thats all fine and showing no signs of failing. I tore the oilpan and mistakenly drove it BONE DRY on oil and when the motor was acting sluggish, I discovered this and added 4 quarts of oil and it kept going like nothing was wrong. Look, if you're even looking at buying this car, you arent in the market for luxury and all the bells and whistles anymore. Its 20 years old. If you want to get from A to B every day, this is your vehicle. I've been looking at new cars recently, but I'm going to have a hard time giving up such a die-hard vehicle. Bravo Acura, bravo.

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Seats: 5
Door Count: 2
Engine: 145-hp, 2.2-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission: 5-speed manual w/OD
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG: 24 - 28

Trim	MPG	Engine	Starting Price
CL 2.2 2dr Coupe	25.0 - 31.0	145-hp, 2.2-liter I-4 (regular gas)	From $22,110
CL 3.0 2dr Coupe	20.0 - 28.0	200-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)	From $25,110

CL 2.2 2dr Coupe

MPG

25.0 - 31.0

Engine

145-hp, 2.2-liter I-4 (regular gas)

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From $22,110

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CL 3.0 2dr Coupe

MPG

20.0 - 28.0

Engine

200-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)

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From $25,110

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