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.
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.
Why didn't you do a rebuild if the rest of the car was sound? Was it not cost effective?
My '86 Legend is around 127000 miles and still running pretty good. Quite a car!
I'm sorry you felt this way about the Legend. These cars are in my opinion just as their name says - legendary. I got mine with 182,000 miles under her belt and she now has 212,000 on the clock. Best car I've ever owned, bar none!
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