Should I Buy This 90' Legend? - Acura Forum

bobbyboy987 · 02-15-06, 02:04 AM

hey, im new to the forum and just recently started researching about the Legends
i am looking for a daily driver that i can use for university, so i am looking for something that will last me for 4-5 years
i would love to get my hands on a Legend and found one in my price range on autotrader
here are the details posted on autotrader:
"1990 ACURA LEGEND, 2 door, fully loaded, remote starter, sunroof, alarm system, leather interior, don't have to spend a penny, $3,995."

i phoned this guy up and he told me there was 240 000kms / 150 000miles on the odo.

what do you guys think about this car?
will it last any longer considering the mileage?
is the mileage high for this car? because i know the Legends are renowed for their quality and reliablity.

thanks for the help

ND1980LS · 02-15-06, 05:58 AM

Is it an L ot an LS???.....seems like too much.

solaide · 02-15-06, 11:23 AM

too expensive... even though its canadian dollars.

bobbyboy987 · 02-15-06, 12:36 PM

i will definately be negotiating the price but my main concern is the reliability
right now i drive a 92 plymouth colt with 192 000kms on it
i want to invest in a car that will for sure last me a good 4-5 years without major problems
God Damn i love that coupe!

solaide · 02-15-06, 03:12 PM

If there are no engine codes then it should be a good car. Just make sure timing belt and water pump have been changed recently. If not changing them will cost you another $500+ at the dealer. To check engine codes look under the carpet in the passenger footwell (you can lift the carpet from under the glove box. it is held down by velcro. There is a small screen there. Check if the red light is blinking)

bobbyboy987 · 02-15-06, 07:11 PM

excellent, thanks for the tip on the engine codes
how many more miles should i expect to get out of this car if its been maintainced well?

5speed · 02-15-06, 07:35 PM

Does the ABS still function? Check to see if the ALB fuses are still in the underhood fusebox. Peopl remove them when the ABS takes a dive. The ALB light on the dash will light, but that is easily disabled.
Start it up when it's cold...like the morning. You'll find out if the valve lash adjusters make a racket.
Other than issues already brought up like the timing belt, I'd be concerned about the auto transmission. Seems to be one of the most frequent topics.
Good Luck!(with the car and school...)

solaide · 02-15-06, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbyboy987

excellent, thanks for the tip on the engine codes
how many more miles should i expect to get out of this car if its been maintainced well?

I dont know if there is a limit. Basically if you maintain these cars I expect them to last forever (of course if you are like me you will fix everything that goes wrong as soon as they do. If you do this you can expect to use this car forever

).

ND1980LS · 02-16-06, 06:56 PM

275K miles on my '90LS.........124K miles plus on my 89LS. Both are going strong.

bobbyboy987 · 02-16-06, 08:53 PM

thanks for the replies
i phoned this guy and it turned out it was an auto and i was looking for getting a 5spd
i'll have to pass up this legend

thanks

5speed · 02-16-06, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbyboy987

thanks for the replies
i phoned this guy and it turned out it was an auto and i was looking for getting a 5spd
i'll have to pass up this legend

thanks

Where are you located? Are you searching online?

EnterUserName · 02-24-06, 05:55 PM

178,000 Miles ..

still going strong

02-15-06, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
bobbyboy987 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4	Should I Buy This 90' Legend? hey, im new to the forum and just recently started researching about the Legends i am looking for a daily driver that i can use for university, so i am looking for something that will last me for 4-5 years i would love to get my hands on a Legend and found one in my price range on autotrader here are the details posted on autotrader: "1990 ACURA LEGEND, 2 door, fully loaded, remote starter, sunroof, alarm system, leather interior, don't have to spend a penny, $3,995." i phoned this guy up and he told me there was 240 000kms / 150 000miles on the odo. what do you guys think about this car? will it last any longer considering the mileage? is the mileage high for this car? because i know the Legends are renowed for their quality and reliablity. thanks for the help

02-15-06, 05:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
ND1980LS 1990 Black LS Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 50 Posts: 64 Car 1: 1990 Black LS Coupe Car 2: 1989 Green LS Coupe Car 3: 1991 Red S-10 Blazer	Is it an L ot an LS???.....seems like too much. __________________ 1990 Granada Black Pearl LS Coupe & 1989 Geneva Green Pearl LS Coupe http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...S/Img_0183.jpg Photos of my 1989 & 1990 Legend LS Coupes

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ND1980LS 1990 Black LS Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 50 Posts: 64 Car 1: 1990 Black LS Coupe Car 2: 1989 Green LS Coupe Car 3: 1991 Red S-10 Blazer	275K miles on my '90LS.........124K miles plus on my 89LS. Both are going strong. __________________ 1990 Granada Black Pearl LS Coupe & 1989 Geneva Green Pearl LS Coupe http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...S/Img_0183.jpg Photos of my 1989 & 1990 Legend LS Coupes

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02-15-06, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
solaide Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 26	too expensive... even though its canadian dollars.

02-15-06, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
bobbyboy987 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4	i will definately be negotiating the price but my main concern is the reliability right now i drive a 92 plymouth colt with 192 000kms on it i want to invest in a car that will for sure last me a good 4-5 years without major problems God Damn i love that coupe!

02-15-06, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
solaide Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 26	If there are no engine codes then it should be a good car. Just make sure timing belt and water pump have been changed recently. If not changing them will cost you another $500+ at the dealer. To check engine codes look under the carpet in the passenger footwell (you can lift the carpet from under the glove box. it is held down by velcro. There is a small screen there. Check if the red light is blinking)

02-15-06, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
bobbyboy987 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4	excellent, thanks for the tip on the engine codes how many more miles should i expect to get out of this car if its been maintainced well?

02-15-06, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
5speed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 66	Does the ABS still function? Check to see if the ALB fuses are still in the underhood fusebox. Peopl remove them when the ABS takes a dive. The ALB light on the dash will light, but that is easily disabled. Start it up when it's cold...like the morning. You'll find out if the valve lash adjusters make a racket. Other than issues already brought up like the timing belt, I'd be concerned about the auto transmission. Seems to be one of the most frequent topics. Good Luck!(with the car and school...)

02-16-06, 08:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
bobbyboy987 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4	thanks for the replies i phoned this guy and it turned out it was an auto and i was looking for getting a 5spd i'll have to pass up this legend thanks

02-24-06, 05:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
EnterUserName Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 142 Your Mood: Car 1: 1989 legend coup	178,000 Miles .. still going strong

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