94 legend 133k miles, transmission tip? - Acura Forum

unixmp · 01-16-06, 05:16 PM

I am thinking about purchasing a 94 legend with 133k miles on it(hopefully for 4 grand). But there is one problem. When I test drove the car, the transmission shifted harshly from 1-2, and then slightly less, but still kicked from 2-3 gear. Will this be a serious problem for me later on, or is this normal for 94 legends with this kind of mileage?
Thanks to anyone who replies to this in advance. Also, Hi, I am acura world newbie

pleased to meet everyone here!

CustomCarputers · 01-16-06, 07:27 PM

Hmmmm, scary. I drove one awhile back, same miles, same harsh shifts.
A Honda guy told me it's typical, but I was not comfy with it, didn't buy it.

Type2-L · 01-16-06, 11:17 PM

The rear transmission mount is more than likely toast. A new mount costs a little over $100 at the dealership and labor is another couple bills.

unixmp · 01-17-06, 11:45 AM

Is there a chance that I would have to replace the entire transmission? If so, how much would it cost?????

unixmp · 01-17-06, 12:02 PM

also, am I getting a good deal on this car for 4.3 grand? It was previously owned by 2 owners, but the current owner had the car since 25k miles, and they are fairly elderly people.

Type2-L · 01-17-06, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by unixmp

Is there a chance that I would have to replace the entire transmission? If so, how much would it cost?????

If the transmission is shifting, there should be no reason to replace the transmission. Just get the mount fixed. If you must replace the tranny, a used one from ebay runs around $250-$300 and whatever labor cost would be.

unixmp · 01-17-06, 04:42 PM

thank you

dHYUN · 01-18-06, 10:38 PM

with 133k, it may be the transmission slipping

CustomCarputers · 01-19-06, 09:51 PM

4 G's seems quit high, I think

kareemcheese · 01-26-06, 01:14 AM

my car was doing the same thing and now the car wont shift from first to second anymore... i posted up a thread about it and it looks like im going to need to replace the tranny. wish you the best

Oldacura · 01-26-06, 01:03 PM

A harsh 1 - 2 shift is common in these cars. Do a search in Acura-Legend.com. It may be annoying but doesn't indicate a problem. I had my rear transmission mount replaced (it was broken) but this made no difference. A bigger concern would be if the transmission was slipping.

Normal - don't worry about it.

pilotguy · 12-29-07, 04:27 PM

I have a 94, with the new mount, and It's ALWAYS had a hard 1-2 shift with no other problems. Have had the car from 108k miles to 150k miles now..
Probably no big deal..

AC95 · 02-01-08, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CustomCarputers

4 G's seems quit high, I think

4grand due seem kinda high. I think you should try to lower the price down.

OEM Bob · 02-02-08, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AC95

4grand due seem kinda high. I think you should try to lower the price down.

I think you should be able to offer about $2500.00. Dont forget its a 14 year old car now. Still a beauty but shes 14.

Figure on spending $1500 for parts and stuff so that puts you upto 4 grand.
Good luck
OEM Bob

bpddaddy · 02-04-08, 03:58 AM

So I would guess you guys feel 5500 for a an LS 4 door Legend is too high in a California car? I'm looking at a very nice one next week. No scratches and 13 years of service records.

01-16-06, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
unixmp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 37	94 legend 133k miles, transmission tip? I am thinking about purchasing a 94 legend with 133k miles on it(hopefully for 4 grand). But there is one problem. When I test drove the car, the transmission shifted harshly from 1-2, and then slightly less, but still kicked from 2-3 gear. Will this be a serious problem for me later on, or is this normal for 94 legends with this kind of mileage? Thanks to anyone who replies to this in advance. Also, Hi, I am acura world newbie pleased to meet everyone here!

01-16-06, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
CustomCarputers Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Littlestown, PA Posts: 18	Hmmmm, scary. I drove one awhile back, same miles, same harsh shifts. A Honda guy told me it's typical, but I was not comfy with it, didn't buy it. __________________ Custom Carputers In-Car Multimedia Entertainment Systems

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Type2-L K20+ED8=Love Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Next to the FBI hangar. Age: 30 Posts: 2,430 Car 1: ED8 Car 2: M46 Car 3: KA7 Type II	The rear transmission mount is more than likely toast. A new mount costs a little over $100 at the dealership and labor is another couple bills. __________________ Get paid to surf the net! JDM-tyte all day fo sho club member #004 "I live my life, 1 JDM part at a time."

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CustomCarputers Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Littlestown, PA Posts: 18	4 G's seems quit high, I think __________________ Custom Carputers In-Car Multimedia Entertainment Systems

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01-17-06, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
unixmp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 37	Is there a chance that I would have to replace the entire transmission? If so, how much would it cost?????

01-17-06, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
unixmp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 37	also, am I getting a good deal on this car for 4.3 grand? It was previously owned by 2 owners, but the current owner had the car since 25k miles, and they are fairly elderly people.

01-17-06, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
unixmp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 37	thank you

01-18-06, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
dHYUN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 78 Car 1: 93sixspdcoupetypeII	with 133k, it may be the transmission slipping

01-26-06, 01:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
kareemcheese LiViN Tha LeGeNd Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 59 Car 1: 91 Acura Legend LS	my car was doing the same thing and now the car wont shift from first to second anymore... i posted up a thread about it and it looks like im going to need to replace the tranny. wish you the best

01-26-06, 01:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Oldacura Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Louisville, Colorado Age: 52 Posts: 10 Car 1: 1995 Legend LS Coupe	A harsh 1 - 2 shift is common in these cars. Do a search in Acura-Legend.com. It may be annoying but doesn't indicate a problem. I had my rear transmission mount replaced (it was broken) but this made no difference. A bigger concern would be if the transmission was slipping. Normal - don't worry about it.

12-29-07, 04:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
pilotguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6	I have a 94, with the new mount, and It's ALWAYS had a hard 1-2 shift with no other problems. Have had the car from 108k miles to 150k miles now.. Probably no big deal..

02-04-08, 03:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
bpddaddy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 139 Car 1: '00 Gold RL Car 2: '98 740il Car 3: '79 Saab 99 & '87 Accord	So I would guess you guys feel 5500 for a an LS 4 door Legend is too high in a California car? I'm looking at a very nice one next week. No scratches and 13 years of service records.

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