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#432 of 812 1991 Legend LS Coupe by hcmmike

Jun 11, 2003 (5:53 pm)

my daughter will turn sweet sixteen next week and has found a 1991 LS Coupe with 131,000 miles being offered for $4,000. I haven't done a lot of research yet (she just hit me with this when I got home)and would like to hear from anybody who wants to offer their two cents. I've never looked at Acuras before (to buy).
 
The car is supposedly in mint condition (aren't they all)...we're taking it to our mechanic tomorrow...assuming everything checks out, what do you all think of this car for the price?

#433 of 812 Regarding Ticking Problem Older Acura's by sterlinglee

Jun 14, 2003 (5:58 am)

I use to own a 88 Acura Legend L. The ticking noise was a valve problem that went away when the oil and motor heated up. It is a design problem that shows up in older Acura's. I currently own a 95 Acura Legend GS.

#434 of 812 Regarding 91 Acura Legend Coupe by sterlinglee

Jun 14, 2003 (6:00 am)

This is a fast car with a 230 hp engine. Do you trust your daughters driving skills?

#435 of 812 Acura Parts by sterlinglee

Jun 14, 2003 (6:02 am)

I have owned a 88 Acura Legend L and currently own a 95 Acura Legend GS. For both cars I have purchased parts online at http//:asian-auto-parts.com. I have always found their prices including shipping to be lower than the dealers. I have done about $1500 worth of business with them over the years.

#436 of 812 daughters and Legends by smithed

Jun 17, 2003 (8:00 am)

I bought my daughter a 1991 Legend Sedan as a college car 3 years ago. 105,000 miles on it then and 150,000 now. We have had to have a head gasket job done and radiator replaced.
Speed sensor has gone out on the transmission twice.
 
Acura dealer service is good and expensive.
 
This is a substantial and powerful car, and seems to have served us well. The leather interior is starting to come apart.
 
Very similar to our '99 Intrepid ES. In fact, it looks like Chrysler looked hard at those Legends when they were designing the Intrepid and Concorde. The Dodge is a quieter and smoother car, however. But it is 8 years newer.

#437 of 812 Transmission is something that you should not worry about by johnnyboy4

Jul 24, 2003 (12:18 pm)

Mine shufts abruptly too. All of them do. That is why the 1990 Legend is faster than the current one. 0-60 in oh say 6.9. Reason was to say we are as fast as the Lexus LS with a V6. Has 220,000 miles on it and was running very well, but got rear ended by some jackass who did a hit and run. I don't think it is worth a full repair job. Maybe a small one at $800 and sell it for $2500 and save the insurance.

#438 of 812 I have had two Accidents in It by johnnyboy4

Jul 24, 2003 (1:06 pm)

Pretty safe car overall and especiall good since it is the only car that year that had 2 airbags. Structure is overall strong. If your daughter is not a speed demon then getting a fast and agile car such as this is a very good thought. If she is I am sorry to say get her a 1996 Civic or something. Sedan had 200hp but was pretty fast overall. The 230hp one is no joke about as fast as a 2002 Q45. Sound strange? Thank that transmission.

#439 of 812 THINKIN OF BUYING A LEGEND by nemi5is04

Aug 05, 2003 (7:55 pm)

hey im 17 years old, im from new jersey, and im a guy, and im thinkin of gettin this 95 acura legend LS.( HERES A PIC http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid72/pd64911e80af404b2f990- d0e6d4130ac7/fb82fdb3.jpg ) the car has 202K miles, which kinda of scares me since this is going to be my 1st car. the driver side seats are a little torn and dried.( HERES A PIC http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid72/pfe7c12d4a9496b464c0b- 71d734d84877/fb8300b0.jpg )(HERES ANOTHER PIC http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid72/p521ac85d20e08d4cfa2d- 747136223a99/fb8300a5.jpg) and the arm rest is messed up too ( HERES A PIC http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid72/p2980bfd05030ce8edda6- dc438060169f/fb8300a8.jpg)
 
other then that the car seems to be in good condition...i think. the back seats are mint. thanks to edmunds.com i've been able to get an estimate for around $2000-3000, and i know a place where i can get custom leather seat covers for 1150 installed (katzkin.com)
 
and since it has so many miles on it im plannin on gettin a new acura legend engine with 35-45K miles. and does anyone know how much that would cost to get installed?
 
so i just wanna know if its a good investment for me, and how long its goin to run well, since it is my 1st car and i want it to last through a better part of college...thanks

#440 of 812 to nemi by smithed

Aug 06, 2003 (8:36 am)

Why are you replacing the engine? Is there something wrong with the one in the car? I wouldn't change it unless there is a real problem. Miles on these modern cars are amazing. It may last you another 150,000 if it has been taken care of.
 
Acura parts are expensive, so be careful. But these are wonderful cars.
 
ES

#441 of 812 computer location help by smithed

Aug 15, 2003 (6:42 am)

Where is the engine computer located in a 1991 Legend Sedan? The dealer says ours is bad, and wants $1100 to replace it. I can buy one for $189. I figure I can replace it myself.
 
Thanks.
 
ES

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