1988 Acura Legend LS review from North America
"The ultimate in luxury cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering high pressure hose leak at braiding ($85).
Valve cover gaskets leak ($24).
Front brake rotors warped ($70).
Fog lamps do not work.
"Check engine oil level" comes on intermittently on the self-diagnostic screen, regardless of oil level.
General comments?
This is a perfect example of Honda/Acura's legendary reliability. I would never even consider purchasing from another manufacturer.
The car is a joy to drive and is very comfortable.
The V6 engine is smooth and powerful.
The automatic transmission is tight as a drum and sure-shifting.
It has typical weak Honda brakes and some intermittent electrical problems, but these do not detract from the obvious high quality of the vehicle.
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| Quick for an old car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 V6 DOHC FI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 144000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2003 |