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.
I must agree that the Acura Legend is not one of the best cars I have ever owned, but THE best car I have ever owned. Granted, it is a scheduled maintainance kind of vehicle, but properly maintained, it will last me well into the 200,000 mile range. The transmission was rebuilt just this past year 2000. Great Car, Good Mileage, Timeless styling.
I cannot believe the performance of my Acura Legend - after eleven years, the engine is amazing. Tuning it up (replacing the spark plug wires/distrib. cap etc) really makes a difference; cures starting hiccups/cruise control performance. Great car. You couldn't ask for more. Runs like a brand new car.
I bought an '88 coupe for 2200 bucks. It had 102k miles... so far, I've replaced brakes, muffler, radiator, soon to be transmission, and other exhaust problems. I like the car, but what else is scheduled to die on me?!
Sounds to me, that the 88 you got was not taken care of. I have a 90 Coupe. Runs like a dream!
The end all of end all discussions about the 88 legend
399,870 miles heading for the big 400,000. had to replace
gear shifter that's all. I have bought 12 others cars since
and they are at the graveyard.
I bought my 88 legend coupe about six months ago. I was told the transmission was junk and replaced it. Now I'm on my way to a sweet street cruising machine and haven't been more pleased with my 1000 dollar, perfect running vehicle! More power to Legend power!!!
I just bought an 89 Acura legend coupe standard ($900, was to be sold for $5000)
the interior is immaculate, and the exterior needs a lil body work
340000k, but she runs like new.
I have now bought my third Acura Legend. This one is an 88 coupe ls. I absolutely love these cars!!! Go Acura.
I got my Legend almost a year ago. The reason I chose this particular car is because I like its looks. It's an 88, comes with leather, sunroof, all power-also even the back windows roll down, and oh boy! is there some power under that hood-its automatic & still I could hear the tires chirp when the car shifted gears. I DROVE THIS CAR SO HARD I am now having problems with the transmission... I mean ITS STILL SMOOTH & GOT POWER that hasn't changed, reverse works... but drive stays on second gear. Any one that can recommend something PLEASE DO, a mechanic/procedure/upgrade... this car is not ready to quit!!! jay_f211@yahoo.com
I bought my legend about 6 months ago. I paid 1500 for it because it was an 88 and rolled, but it was the best deal I have ever had. The car is amazing and runs great. I love it, its got more technology from 88 then many of the cars today. The climate control and the heated mirrors are amazing. I haven't maxed it out yet, but I have gotten it to 130 mph.
I just bought an 88 Legend from a dealer for 1200. It has 108,000 miles and a little bit of body rust. I automatically fell in love with this car when I saw it, but I'm concerned with a noise in the transmission. When driving it 40 miles an hour on the road the transmission sound goes from high to low on it's own. I was told that this is a common thing with Honda's, some censor or something somewhere that needs to be replaced. Can anyone tell me if I should be concerned about the transmission because of this? ConcepcionS@aetna.com.
In Dec of '03 I brought a '90 Legend coupe, 5 speed (156K miles) at a local auction, paid $600. It is the best car I've owned. I needed to replace a window and the exhaust system, exclude the Cat and a the ABS and Oxygen senors (and I think a water-pump). Replaced the leather seat cover and the left quarter panel (junkyard) and opted to get rid of the silver bottom, went all red. I lucked up and founded some rims at the a junkyard and tinted the windows, Sweet deal. So, I got about $2000 (and that because I had the O2 senors done at a dealership) in it. It get attention where I go. Not to mention it's a nice ride. Rolled to NC from DC pulled up on a Civic Nation (a posse of Honda's). An Accord tried to step up. Enough said.
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