1989 Acura Legend LS Sedan review from North America
"The Acura Legend: One of the greatest cars ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| 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) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 169000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2008 |