| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 173000 miles |
Summary:
I love my Acura Legend LS!
Faults:
Nothing really. I have just had the recommended service by the dealer.
Driver's seat beginning to show wear.
General Comments:
This is a very comfortable driving car with good power and riding comfort. It is easy to drive and still gets good gas mileage. It is one of the best cars still on the road.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 22nd February, 2011
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 275000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 290000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
Summary:
Fantastic Sports Sedan
Faults:
Hydraulic lifters are failing, causing a ticking noise when the engine is running. Mechanic says it's about a $3000 job to fix, so I figure it's not worth it at this point.
Trunk leaked a little bit, but was able to get it fixed for about $100. The problem was the seals on the side near the tail lights.
Cover to the map case on the passenger door broke off.
Driver's seatbelt clasp broke.
Cruise control didn't work when I got it, never bothered to fix.
Heated seats never worked, never bothered to fix (mild winters where I live).
General Comments:
I love this car, and if I could find another with lower KM's in good condition, I would buy it in a second.
It is an absolute blast to drive, plenty of power, really tight handling. Great feeling manual transmission. I also like its understated looks. The tiny rear windows go down and have their own controls, kind of a funny novelty feature.
The backseat isn't all that roomy, and it sucks that the seats don't go down in the back to give you more space for cargo.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd October, 2009
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
Faults:
Air conditioner replaced @ 160000.
Transmission re-built @ 85000.
Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor replaced @ 160000.
Front seats new leather @ 140000.
General Comments:
This car has turned out to be extremely dependable and enjoyable to drive. I very very rarely have had anyone in the back seat, but when there are 3 passengers you feel the extra effort required by the 2.7 V6 engine. I am normally driving solo and the car is overall very responsive.
Wish they had put an overdrive 5th gear for long distance/high-speed travels... otherwise high-way driving is smooth.
I attribute the excellent over-all mechanical condition to Honda Corp., my attention to maintenance and an Acura certified mechanic that has worked on this car from about 10000 miles to present. He is a wizard with Acuras.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th January, 2009
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
10.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 169000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
Summary:
The Acura Legend: One of the greatest cars ever
Faults:
Heater core stopped working at 164000.
Fuel pump replaced at 165000.
Muffler replaced at 168000.
Minor leak around sunroof.
General Comments:
I purchased this car brand new in 1989 for $34,000. It was the top of line model, black with tan leather interior. It had all of the available options including a sunroof & Bose stereo.
The car has performed very well over the last 19 years with minor problems. I have put this car to the test many times going at speeds above 120 mph. It has been a true enjoyment owning this car; it has not let me down once. Almost all of the miles came from highway trips cross country.
The car handles like a sports car around curved roads and open highways. I would be willing to put my 19 year old car up against a lot of new ones. The gas mileage, safety, and speed are unmatched by many new cars with the same price tag.
Overall, the car is just what I need. As a single man, I don't need anything larger than my Legend. It's fast, roomy, and still shines like new.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th November, 2008
True Japanese vehicles last forever. I have an uncle who bought his wife a 1993 Acura Legend and she loved it. Only got rid of it in 2003 because of an expanding family. My 1987 Nissan Maxima was dependable everyday of its life, even after it was 20 years old. For months, I made a 160 mile commute with it and never doubted for a second it would fail me, and it didn't. :-). After it was totalled I considered buying it back from the insurance company and repairing it but the repair costs exceeded the value of the car. Well, this is my tribute to a real Japanese vehicle: RIP 1987 Nissan Maxima SE 1987-2008.
I much preferred our new Legends at the time, more than our later new Acuras TL-RL. Hardly ever any issues. Other than the increased h.p. later, and better sound system, I feel the earlier ones had much less mechanical problems (drivetrain issues). I have no qualms spending for quality, and it's a shame they did not keep the mechanical quality there for us.
I would highly recommend a well cared low mileage Legend though.
Country of manufacture does play a significant part as far as dependability is concerned. Japan uses strict quality controls unlike US auto makers. The TL is less dependable because it is produced at the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, I couldn't be paid to own one.