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#501 of 788 1995 Acura Legend GS Vs. 1999 Acura 3.2 TL by happyharry Dec 16, 2004 (11:02 pm)
Can anyone advise me how to choose between a 95' Legend GS model (55,000 ml. good body and mechanical for US$15,000) or a newer 99' 3.2 TL for slightly higher mileage and around $16,000??   Which one is a better buy in terms of reliability, performance and re-sale value in 2~3 years time? Thanks. Replies to this message: footie (Dec 17, 2004 3:44 pm) pat (Dec 18, 2004 9:15 am)
#502 of 788 Re : 1995 Acura Legend GS Vs. 1999 Acura 3.2 TL by coupedncal Dec 17, 2004 (12:41 am)
Isn't the Legend really overpriced considering the model year and that it's the last model year ? can't be that many Legend loyalists paying all that money for it .. it is after all TWICE the edmunds private party price.
#503 of 788 by bobcatman Dec 17, 2004 (10:26 am)
The Japan built Legend GS anyday over the US built TL. The Legend's better built all around and a much rarer car. They were mid $40K new. The Legend styling is much more timeless and classier. Interior materials are higher quality and the wood veneer is real not fake like the TL. That year TL has the notorius transmission problems that were reported. Beware of the TL on this issue. The Legend has radiator weakness that should be replaced upon purchase if its still original due to the plastic upper tank design fracture cracking which can lead to warped head gasket, not common but has happened. A pre-purchase inspec. by a good Acura/Honda shop will inspect this and other issues.   The price is a little too steep on the GS, the owner is going by the low miles but that's still too much. The coupe is way more rare and can command this price and I've seen people pay it because the coupes are hot. This car should be around $10-12K with that mileage.
#504 of 788 Re: 1995 Acura Legend GS Vs. 1999 Acura 3.2 TL [happyharry] by footie Dec 17, 2004 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: happyharry (Dec 16, 2004 11:02 pm) Just as a price data point, we paid $3,000 in a private sale for a 1990 Acura Legend L Coupe / auto with 112K. Extremely well cared for with service records.   I can't imagine paying $15K for a 95, even with only 55K mi. Way, way too high. between 8 and 10 depending on maintenance history.
#505 of 788 Re: 1995 Acura Legend GS Vs. 1999 Acura 3.2 TL [happyharry] by pat HOST Dec 18, 2004 (9:15 am)
Replying to: happyharry (Dec 16, 2004 11:02 pm) I suggest you look up the Edmunds TMV (follow the links from the blue Used Car tab at the top) and maybe also post the details of each vehicle in our Real-World Trade-In Values.   If you decide to post in that discussion, be sure to read the posting guidelines in red above the post box so that you provide all the necessary information.   Let us know how it goes.
#506 of 788 Re: 92 Legend Trunk Release not working [jkr1] by lrac Jan 02, 2005 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: jkr1 (Jan 17, 2002 12:25 pm) Trunk Release solution.   My 1993 Legend L had the same symptom --- the solution was in reconnecting the string teather to the release cylinder, both are located behind the glove box and can be reached (with some difficulty) after removing glove box.   Be careful: work avoiding airbag circuitry if it is exposed when you remove the glovebox.
#507 of 788 94 interior colors by alphadoofa Feb 28, 2005 (6:55 pm)
I'm restoring the interior in a 94 4dr Legend SRS. My carpet supplier (Auto Custom Carpets) cannot match the color by the color code(Type F). Can anybody tell me where i can find a description of the color codes, other than a dealer, thats usually my last resort! Thanks!
#508 of 788 Where there's smoke by smzaa Apr 12, 2005 (12:21 pm)
I own an 91 Acura L, 3.2L coupe. I had a mechanic look at the car because the engine was idling while in park. The oil and coolant also has a slow leak. He told me it's because of the radiator which I plan on replacing. Now the car has started smoking...not overheating..but smoking. Any ideas? Is it pricey to fix? Replies to this message: legendman (Apr 20, 2005 3:36 pm)
#509 of 788 Re: Where there's smoke [smzaa] by legendman Apr 20, 2005 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: smzaa (Apr 12, 2005 12:21 pm) I got a brand new OEM radiator for my 1991 Legend LS for about $100 from Radiators.com   Excellent service; they drop shipped it right to my mechanic at his shop. Perfect fit, no complaints after 18 months.   As to the leaks, where precisely is it leaking from?
#510 of 788 If i recall correctly by lastwraith Apr 20, 2005 (4:40 pm)
I think it was the Legends.....they used a plastic filler neck on the top of the radiator or something like that and they routinely cracked and leaked after a time. Replacing the radiator and switching to metal or a different model radiator at least solved the problem.   Not sure I fully undstand the "idling in park" problem. Do you mean it idles after you turn the car off or it idles high or what?   Oil leaks should not be all that hard to track down and for the coolant there are also only so many places that it can be leaking from. You can always get a second opinion if you aren't fully confident in your mechanic's diagnosis.   Good luck.

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