1989 Acura Legend LS review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| 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) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2009 |