1989 Acura Legend Reviews - Page 7 of 7

General maintenance - a new clutch at 85,000 miles.

Love this car - dependable and classy. That's why I've kept it for 10+ years and continue to enjoy driving it in Alaska.

Car has been near perfect except for 2 major repairs.

Replaced the air-conditioning unit at 145,000 miles.

Replaced the clutch at 160,000 miles.

I have had 2 previous vehicles: A 1981 Toyota Corolla and a 1986 Pontiac Firebird.

I have had this car for the last 5 years and have had very few disappointments.

Most new cars look impressive but there is so much computer stuff on-board that it would take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fix it.

I have done most of the work on my 89 Legend because it was made in the early days of the computer-information age.

My car now has 165,000 miles and runs like it has 50,000 miles.

Only real complaint is at high speeds the wind-noise from the driver's side window is annoying.

Nothing mechanical yet.

The leather is very sun damaged with cracks in the main exposure areas. I'm using seat covers for now, but may try and repair this later.

Rear view mirror mount broke, but fixed this with a $12 kit.

Dang, I really like this car! It's zippy, well-fitted out, and very nice looking for its age. Got it from a neighbour who pampered it since she got it in '89 (but parked it outside and the Palm Springs sun just destroyed the leather).

After my former car was totalled (not my fault), could have used the settlement for another new car, but opted for the Legend as a cash-down solution. Look Ma, no payments!

Nothing yet.

Just got a good deal on a Legend Coupe with only 79k on it. IT IS PERFECT. A little old lady was retiring to Brazil. Looking forward to a blast.

New fuel injectors and master cylinder for the brakes.

Some rust.

I bought this car as a second car for when I'm back in the States a few times a year.

It's a great car to drive and has been very reliable.

It is still sharp looking, even though it is 11 years old.

Like all Honda products, I'm sure it will still drive like new for years to come.

Nothing really big except for a minor fuel relay.

This is a really good car. I got it back when it first came out and have maintained it in top condition. I have driven across the country numerous times and it is still running great.

It seems like everyone is degrading the Acura Legend here.

This vehicle has only had two problems since I purchased it: Antenna mast stuck (fixed under warranty in 1991), transmission shifts awkwardly. That is it.

You have to realize that these vehicles are not bulletproof like you may think. Just because it is a Honda does not mean you don't have to maintain it. I have had ALL of the maintenance done on this vehicle @ the dealer ON SCHEDULE.

This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned and I would not trade it for any of the new Acuras, only a newer, used Legend. I am very surprised to see these negative reviews on this site. They sound to me as if the problems occurred due to abuse, not due to the car itself. My car is in top running order at 159,000 miles. I could not ask for a better car. Just look around, you will see how many people are in LOVE with the Acura Legend Coupe (ALL YEARS!) Think of the alternative: the HONDA ACCORD, BLAAAAH.

Air conditioning - always fairly poor.

Fuel relay.

A fun car to drive, sportier than the newer Acura's (not including the Integra, and of course not the NSX). Good handling, great acceleration.

The air conditioning takes a long time to get cool though.

Electric windows stick, suspension is cheap (alignment guy said that they get knocked out of alignment easy), fuel injection replaced, had to install all new electrical & bad rust.

Not impressed with Honda.