I joined the LEGEND gang!!! (pics inside)

OhGeez · 08-31-05, 12:27 AM

Hello ladies and gents!!

I feel like a little kid in a candy store. (although I will turn 36 this Saturday) Just picked up a '92 LS Coupe with 107K on the clock.

For those who don't like to read long post, scroll further down for pics and a link to more pics, if you like.

On to my story.
I have a Nissan Murano (the wife's) and HAD a '98 GTP Coupe (slightly modified).
The GTP had 152,000 miles and pretty much was DONE. Everything was falling apart so it was time to get rid of it before it left me stranded.

I thought about getting a brand new car but the wife put a stop to that real quick. We're buying a new house in three years so we agreed that my budget would be no more than $6,000 but preferably less.

I have spent the last three months researching the cars that I was interested in and test drove more than a dozen vehicles. I would go on my lunch break, after work and on the weekends.

After all the research, the two vehicles (and makes) that stood out as being the most reliable, and could handle 150-200k miles, came out to be Lexus and Acura. It was the SC400 or 300 against the Legend Coupe.

In my search, it turned out that I could find many more SCs and had a harder time finding an coupe Legends. I test drove a '92 SC300 5 speed, '93 SC300 Auto, and 2 SC400s. I pretty much had my mind made up (this morning) until I found a '92 LS Coupe.

It took one test drive for me to be convinced that the Acura was the car for me.

The LS is more comfortable and feels more roomier than the SC although the specs for both vehicles wouldn't indicate that.

I will say this. For a '92, Acura sure hit-it-on-the-head, with this car. I can't believe some of the features, for a 92.

*memory heated seats
*heated mirrors
*rear windows that go down
*courtesy lights
and I'm sure there are more.

I took some pics a little while ago and the car needs a good clay and wax. I'll be doing that this weekend.

Well, that's it for tonight. I look forward to chatting with you guys and hopefully meeting up with some of the people from Illinois.

My Legend Pics
These were in my parking spot. Once she's clayed and waxed, I'll find a better location and snap some more.

Grant · 08-31-05, 12:44 AM

oooo nice. i want to find a coupe or a sc300 but i cant find either

great looking car

GSteg · 08-31-05, 12:54 AM

how does it feel to go from a 3.8 supercharged engine to a 3.2 N/A?

OhGeez · 08-31-05, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

oooo nice. i want to find a coupe or a sc300 but i cant find either

great looking car

Thanks.

Have you tried AutoTrader?
That's how I found mine.
Here's a few. Not sure how far you're willing to travel but they can be found.
91 black Coupe
95 Coupe
95 coupe

OhGeez · 08-31-05, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSteg

how does it feel to go from a 3.8 supercharged engine to a 3.2 N/A?

Well, there sure is a difference in power. My car wasn't stock either. It had a smaller super charger pulley, K&N cone, exhaust and a few other things.

The TORQUE is the biggest difference but the Acura still feels better on the highway. It probably has more to do with suspension, weight of the car, etc.

I don't know all the details of the legend, yet, but I felt the GTP was a fat pig.

I don't miss the power. It's a strange thing.....when I was driving the GTP, I was always agressive but when I drive the Murano, I'm more calm. The Acura isn't sluggish but it doesn't want to make me drive the same way that I used to.

I guess I'm getting old now. :p

91LSMAN · 08-31-05, 01:08 AM

Congrats-very nice looking ride!!!!!

Finally a new person on this forum that knows what claying is. Well, I guess you've been around long enough to know.

OhGeez · 08-31-05, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91LSMAN

Congrats-very nice looking ride!!!!!

Finally a new person on this forum that knows what claying is. Well, I guess you've been around long enough to know.

This Legend is the 16th car I've had since I first got my license.

Out of the 16, five were black and you know how much work that takes.

Right after I got the car, this afternoon, I drove straight over the Advance Auto and picked up a Meguiars (sp?) Clay Kit, Leather Cleaner/Conditioner, and Detail Spray wax, for those in-between weeks where I don't wax.

It's funny, my last car (GTP) was black and I swore I would never do it again...........well.......I guess I shouldn't swear......

BTW, I've been searching this forum for weeks now trying to read up on everything I can to soak up some knowledge.....and you and your dad have some beautiful coupes. Good work!!!

My oldest son just turned 15 and he's already asking for my car.

Looks like I'll be looking for a second by next summer.

OhGeez · 08-31-05, 01:19 AM

BTW, this was a pic after I CLAYED my last car. Nice reflection.

The legend will be getting this kind of attention...soon.

Shiny

EDIT: Link stopped working for pic. Ignore this post.

91LSMAN · 08-31-05, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhGeez

This Legend is the 16th car I've had since I first got my license.

Out of the 16, five were black and you know how much work that takes.

Right after I got the car, this afternoon, I drove straight over the Advance Auto and picked up a Meguiars (sp?) Clay Kit, Leather Cleaner/Conditioner, and Detail Spray wax, for those in-between weeks where I don't wax.

It's funny, my last car (GTP) was black and I swore I would never do it again...........well.......I guess I shouldn't swear......

BTW, I've been searching this forum for weeks now trying to read up on everything I can to soak up some knowledge.....and you and your dad have some beautiful coupes. Good work!!!

My oldest son just turned 15 and he's already asking for my car.

Looks like I'll be looking for a second by next summer.

Well, thank you. Five out of 16 being black. I shudder at the thought.

My first car was black and I had it painted silver after an accident. I will NEVER own a black car.

sleeprlegendcp · 08-31-05, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhGeez

Hello ladies and gents!!

I feel like a little kid in a candy store. (although I will turn 36 this Saturday) Just picked up a '92 LS Coupe with 107K on the clock.

For those who don't like to read long post, scroll further down for pics and a link to more pics, if you like.

On to my story.
I have a Nissan Murano (the wife's) and HAD a '98 GTP Coupe (slightly modified).
The GTP had 152,000 miles and pretty much was DONE. Everything was falling apart so it was time to get rid of it before it left me stranded.

I thought about getting a brand new car but the wife put a stop to that real quick. We're buying a new house in three years so we agreed that my budget would be no more than $6,000 but preferably less.

I have spent the last three months researching the cars that I was interested in and test drove more than a dozen vehicles. I would go on my lunch break, after work and on the weekends.

After all the research, the two vehicles (and makes) that stood out as being the most reliable, and could handle 150-200k miles, came out to be Lexus and Acura. It was the SC400 or 300 against the Legend Coupe.

In my search, it turned out that I could find many more SCs and had a harder time finding an coupe Legends. I test drove a '92 SC300 5 speed, '93 SC300 Auto, and 2 SC400s. I pretty much had my mind made up (this morning) until I found a '92 LS Coupe.

It took one test drive for me to be convinced that the Acura was the car for me.

The LS is more comfortable and feels more roomier than the SC although the specs for both vehicles wouldn't indicate that.

I will say this. For a '92, Acura sure hit-it-on-the-head, with this car. I can't believe some of the features, for a 92.

*memory heated seats
*heated mirrors
*rear windows that go down
*courtesy lights
and I'm sure there are more.

I took some pics a little while ago and the car needs a good clay and wax. I'll be doing that this weekend.

Well, that's it for tonight. I look forward to chatting with you guys and hopefully meeting up with some of the people from Illinois.

My Legend Pics
These were in my parking spot. Once she's clayed and waxed, I'll find a better location and snap some more.

I love new owners! The Legend is an excelent car! You got a very good one at that. Start with the maintance now. I would have it inspected for cooling system, water pump(Suppose to be done at 90K), timing belt(Same 90K), and a compression test on all cylinders. After that start changing all the fluids and brakes. Then you can start really playing. Enjoy!

Later!
Lee

dude smile · 08-31-05, 03:29 AM

Very nice car and welcome to the forum. I love black cars, all mine so far have been black. It weird, cuz my dad has owned 6 cars in his life, all goldish. My mom has owned 3, all silver. I wonder if ill be driving black for the rest of my life

DrWho · 08-31-05, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhGeez

BTW, this was a pic after I CLAYED my last car. Nice reflection.

The legend will be getting this kind of attention...soon.

Shiny

damm can I have your legend! nice and clean one you got there. the legend will spoil you, because the thing never breaks down, I tend to neglect mines and not take it to get parts after old ones have worn out.. damm thing still keeps rolling. funny how when I had a payment on this thing years ago I'd jump on it to keep it things right, anyway enjoy.

stick · 08-31-05, 11:28 AM

congrats and welcome. ur coupe looks to be in great condition.
im new myself and just picked up a 95 coupe last month.
im loving it. still have some things to do to meet my standards but overall im very pleased with it.

nice to have someone here as old as I am.....

onemanchan82 · 08-31-05, 05:34 PM

looks very good!

FlipLegend · 08-31-05, 05:55 PM

Welcome and very nice coupe!

08-31-05, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
OhGeez Chi-Town Legend (/\) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 1,556 Car 1: '92 LS Coupe Car 2: '03 Nissan Murano Car 3: '00 BMW 740iL iTrader: (0)	I joined the LEGEND gang!!! (pics inside) Hello ladies and gents!! I feel like a little kid in a candy store. (although I will turn 36 this Saturday) Just picked up a '92 LS Coupe with 107K on the clock. For those who don't like to read long post, scroll further down for pics and a link to more pics, if you like. On to my story. I have a Nissan Murano (the wife's) and HAD a '98 GTP Coupe (slightly modified). The GTP had 152,000 miles and pretty much was DONE. Everything was falling apart so it was time to get rid of it before it left me stranded. I thought about getting a brand new car but the wife put a stop to that real quick. We're buying a new house in three years so we agreed that my budget would be no more than $6,000 but preferably less. I have spent the last three months researching the cars that I was interested in and test drove more than a dozen vehicles. I would go on my lunch break, after work and on the weekends. After all the research, the two vehicles (and makes) that stood out as being the most reliable, and could handle 150-200k miles, came out to be Lexus and Acura. It was the SC400 or 300 against the Legend Coupe. In my search, it turned out that I could find many more SCs and had a harder time finding an coupe Legends. I test drove a '92 SC300 5 speed, '93 SC300 Auto, and 2 SC400s. I pretty much had my mind made up (this morning) until I found a '92 LS Coupe. It took one test drive for me to be convinced that the Acura was the car for me. The LS is more comfortable and feels more roomier than the SC although the specs for both vehicles wouldn't indicate that. I will say this. For a '92, Acura sure hit-it-on-the-head, with this car. I can't believe some of the features, for a 92. memory heated seats heated mirrors rear windows that go down courtesy lights and I'm sure there are more. I took some pics a little while ago and the car needs a good clay and wax. I'll be doing that this weekend. Well, that's it for tonight. I look forward to chatting with you guys and hopefully meeting up with some of the people from Illinois. My Legend Pics These were in my parking spot. Once she's clayed and waxed, I'll find a better location and snap some more.

08-31-05, 12:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
GSteg Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,519 Car 1: 1992 iTrader: (0)	how does it feel to go from a 3.8 supercharged engine to a 3.2 N/A? __________________ 1992 Acura Legend LS sedan

08-31-05, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
91LSMAN I like shiny Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 14,882 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe (GONE) Car 2: Current-02 Corvette Car 3: 94 LS Coupe (Bro's) iTrader: (4)	Congrats-very nice looking ride!!!!! Finally a new person on this forum that knows what claying is. Well, I guess you've been around long enough to know. __________________

08-31-05, 01:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
OhGeez Chi-Town Legend (/\) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 1,556 Car 1: '92 LS Coupe Car 2: '03 Nissan Murano Car 3: '00 BMW 740iL iTrader: (0)	BTW, this was a pic after I CLAYED my last car. Nice reflection. The legend will be getting this kind of attention...soon. Shiny EDIT: Link stopped working for pic. Ignore this post. __________________ Last edited by OhGeez : 08-31-05 at 09:21 AM.

08-31-05, 05:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
onemanchan82 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 645 Car 1: 91 Honda Legend (Base) Car 2: 88 Honda Integra LS Car 3: 89 Honda Integra LS iTrader: (4)	looks very good! __________________ XtremeSpeedOperation Motorsports/J's Passion 1988 Honda Integra LS-ZC 1989 Honda Integra LS-ZC 1991 Honda Legend (Base) www.cardomain.com/memberpage/650736 www.myspace.com/jspassion "how you ride looks represent who you are..."

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08-31-05, 12:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Grant No more Legend Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 1,753 Car 1: '87 BMW 325i Sedan, now 5spd Car 2: '85 BMW 535i Turbo Car 3: '83 BMW 320i SOLD!! iTrader: (0)	oooo nice. i want to find a coupe or a sc300 but i cant find either great looking car

08-31-05, 03:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
dude smile Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 159 Car 1: 91 Legend L, 92 Mazda 626,1968 Charger iTrader: (0)	Very nice car and welcome to the forum. I love black cars, all mine so far have been black. It weird, cuz my dad has owned 6 cars in his life, all goldish. My mom has owned 3, all silver. I wonder if ill be driving black for the rest of my life

08-31-05, 11:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
stick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 239 Car 1: 05 Pilot EXL-RES, 03 TL-S nav iTrader: (0)	congrats and welcome. ur coupe looks to be in great condition. im new myself and just picked up a 95 coupe last month. im loving it. still have some things to do to meet my standards but overall im very pleased with it. nice to have someone here as old as I am.....

08-31-05, 05:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
FlipLegend Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 703 Posts: 1,389 Car 1: 90 CRX iTrader: (0)	Welcome and very nice coupe!

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