1989 Acura Legend 2 door Coupe from North America - Comments

Car has been near perfect except for 2 major repairs.

Replaced the air-conditioning unit at 145,000 miles.

Replaced the clutch at 160,000 miles.

I have had 2 previous vehicles: A 1981 Toyota Corolla and a 1986 Pontiac Firebird.

I have had this car for the last 5 years and have had very few disappointments.

Most new cars look impressive but there is so much computer stuff on-board that it would take a rocket scientist to figure out how to fix it.

I have done most of the work on my 89 Legend because it was made in the early days of the computer-information age.

My car now has 165,000 miles and runs like it has 50,000 miles.

Only real complaint is at high speeds the wind-noise from the driver's side window is annoying.

The noise can be taken care of, there isn't a very good connection between the window and the rubber where the mirror is, thus a leak. also along the back same problem. I'm sure there is a easy thing to do to fix it, I added some clear silicon to it, sanded it down and I have no road noise, its quite nice.

How about your anti-lock light? Amen to the wind noise.

Replaced the EGR Valve on my 88 coupe with a new factory unit and still get that un-burned gas smell.

Still love the car and how can you not?

I have an 89 Legend LS coupe... and am the 2nd owner. The previous owners (my neighbors) garaged and took very well care of the vehicle. They provided me with all the service records when I bought the vehicle from them.

When I purchased the Legend, it approx. had 130k miles on it.

I thought it would be a good car... I was partially wrong.

For the longest time my check engine light would come on while driving (usually at freeway speed). Diagnostics on it were going to run me about $70-$90. I refused to pay that amount, and continued to drive the car. Even though the check engine light would come on, which was extremely annoying, it drove fine. Maybe a year later I bought a service manual, which told you how to diagnos the problem... (lift up front passenger carpet and decode the blinking lights... the service manual explained how) It turned out to be the O2 sensor which easily replaced by my boyfriend.

THE ANNOYING WIND NOISE. I have the same problem with the noise on the driver side window, but not a huge problem.

Windsheild wiper controls are funny. They sometimes get stuck and need to be tampered with to work.

Rearview mirror mysteriously broke and is no longer adjustable. It is now held up by a rubberband and a shop towel so I can see out of the rear window, otherwise it would only allow me to view the rear seat. I haven't fixed it, but will be a cheap fix.

It has recently had problems starting (when it wants to). But when it does start, it runs brand new. My dad, boyfriend, and a friend think it's a problem with the charcoal canister, or at least that area. For some odd reason, removing the the gas cap helps my car to start. I just discovered this a couple of days ago.

I have had a raw smell of gas (unburned) coming through the vents of my car. I also notice it when I am outside of the vehicle.

I know the fuel injectors need to be replaced... but that's at least a $600 job.

My antennea broke. Actually, it was like that when I bought it. I can hear it trying to go up and down, but doesn't go anywhere, unless its done manually which is a pain.

My stereo decided not to turn off one day. Even with the car turned off and keys out of the ignition. This lasted for few days, and stopped by itself. So I would just take the deck off so it was not powered. It makes think there is a bad connection in the ignition.

Front Passenger window sticks. I need to press the button a few times to get to roll down.

I may be forgetting a few things, but if anyone is interested... it is for sale!! HAHAHA.

Over all it drives, and handles beautifully. I love the car and only wish it was new. HAHA.