1986 Acura Legend review from North America
"Good car except for engine longevity"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Body started to rust after 3 years in Boston. Stopped rusting after moving to California.
Interior perfect.
Paint shiny to the end.
Brakes, front & rear, replaced many times.
Hard on tires.
Replaced front speakers at year 8.
Alternator replaced at 110,000 miles.
Leaked power steering fluid, 2 expensive repairs, problem never solved. Kept adding fluid.
Clock stuck in time-change mode, had to disconnect.
Water pump replaced twice, needed another when engine died.
One cylinder lost pressure, had to junk car at 126,000 miles.
This car was babied and driven gently. We are disappointed that the engine went at relatively low mileage.
Repair labor costs high because of crowded engine compartment.
General comments?
This is a comfortable car, it was the first Japanese "luxury car" brand in the U.S. Handling, ride, amenities are excellent. AC blew cold for the whole 17 years.
Car was reliable, but hungry for tires and brakes.
We are severely disappointed that the engine died at 126K miles. The rest of the car could have kept going for many more years.
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| Quick for an old car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L 6 cylinder. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2005 |