Legend Coupe 5speed SCI Review - July 1991 (56k beware) - Page 2

Xcaliber003 · 04-30-07, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliskerov

Thought you guys might find this interesting

http://club.lextasy.com/ftopict-3106.html

That is exactly what I needed to see. I've been comparing the TII coupe and the sc4 and it seems for me that the Legend wins.

Uni-Versal · 04-30-07, 05:46 AM

ANother Wonderful thread to throw snuggly in my bookmarks

mrkeith · 04-30-07, 01:40 PM

Thank you for posting the reviews

SBWooder · 04-30-07, 03:14 PM

Great Posts. Thanks, these peices of literature are always a great read for any legend owner/enthusiast.

Chris (Mr. Wood)

Frost on Ivory

NickD · 04-30-07, 04:40 PM

Here's a big one. This is from the 1991 July edition of Car & Driver. They did a comparo of 7 sedans. I only included the opening/closing blurb, the review on the Legend and stats pages. Too much to scan in and my magazine, being 16 years old now is falling apart... Btw, they ranked as follows:

1. Acura Legend LS
2. Saab 9000CD Turbo
3. Audi 900 Quattro
4. BMW 525i
5. Alfa Romeo 164L
6. Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6
7. Volvo 940 Turbo

truonghthe · 04-30-07, 06:05 PM

dam nice man. Oh by the way do you have any stuff that mention about 5spd LS, L sedan?

dgandul · 04-30-07, 06:43 PM

great read... love the way the first article says the temp needle doesnt move a degree...lol. i remember when we first got the car in 92 i showed off the power seats to my cousin and they were blown away

NickD · 04-30-07, 07:56 PM

Here's a list of the remaining articles I have.

Road & track - Feb 1992 - Real World 101 (92 Legend LS auto, Vigor GS)
Motor Trend - Jan 1991 - Acura Legend Sedan ( G1 Legend vs. G2 Legend)
Road & Track - May 1991 - Acura Legend LS - What's in a Name?
Motor Trend - July 1991 - Mitsubishi Diamante LS vs. Acura Legend Sedan LS.
Consumer Reports - Aug 1992 - Road test
1991 Acura Legend Sales Brochure
1992 Acura Legend Sales Brochure

It'll take time to scan all these in but I promise I will post them.

**B+O** · 04-30-07, 09:23 PM

HOly sh*t i didn't know that was a Black Interior Legend! That's the FIRST i've ever seen of that color combination in a sedan(factory)...

Black/White is EXTREMELY rare on a Legend Sedan. hell even on the coupes it's rare. Good to see that i'll read that article a little later.

Edit, LMAO nm...after close inspection, It's Blue......false alarm people, Nothing to see here

I have the 940 turbo, and i can tell you right now, I personally wouldn't put it in the same class as a Legend, refinement/ride/handling. Though it does deficate all over the Legend in braking, and when slightly modded does the same in acceleration.

EDIT:

and how embarassing!

that link is a copy/paste of a post i made a while back...Eww, I gotta watch what i say

Acura Legend Coupe versus Lexus SC400

from this thread:
Acura Legend Coupe versus Lexus SC400

truonghthe · 04-30-07, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dgandul

great read... love the way the first article says the temp needle doesnt move a degree...lol. i remember when we first got the car in 92 i showed off the power seats to my cousin and they were blown away

Yup well it wasn't move an inches back in 92 during the test but 15 years later that needle spike all the way up as a result of a big famous BHG. However I must said Legend is a fast and luxury car back in 92 lol.

NickD · 04-30-07, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B+O

HOly sh*t i didn't know that was a Black Interior Legend! That's the FIRST i've ever seen of that color combination in a sedan(factory)...

Black/White is EXTREMELY rare on a Legend Sedan. hell even on the coupes it's rare. Good to see that i'll read that article a little later.

Edit, LMAO nm...after close inspection, It's Blue......false alarm people, Nothing to see here

What is tipping you off to a blue interior? I am looking at the original and it looks black to me. Wish I had black in place of my blue...

EarlThePearl · 04-30-07, 10:21 PM

Great articles. I would like to see the G1 vs G2 comparison article.

Xcaliber003 · 05-01-07, 12:27 AM

^Exactly what he said.

Black Type II · 05-01-07, 11:19 AM

^ yea me too or a G2 sedan vs G2 coupe...hehe

**B+O** · 05-01-07, 12:27 PM

There you go...That little bit of mismatched color. only the blue interior does that.

Hey nick you think you could scan the Volvo's review too? i'm curious if what i think about this car is what C&D thought about it too.

If it's too much trouble don't worry about it

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SBWooder The Teach Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yakima WA Posts: 913 Car 1: 1991 Frost White LS coupe Car 2: 1995 Black LS coupe iTrader: (1)	Great Posts. Thanks, these peices of literature are always a great read for any legend owner/enthusiast. Chris (Mr. Wood) Frost on Ivory __________________

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NickD Bk F*er Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lebanon, NJ Posts: 2,633 Car 1: 1991 Frost White L Sedan Car 2: 1999 BMW 328i 5speed iTrader: (0)	Car & Driver - July 1991 - Legend Comparo Here's a big one. This is from the 1991 July edition of Car & Driver. They did a comparo of 7 sedans. I only included the opening/closing blurb, the review on the Legend and stats pages. Too much to scan in and my magazine, being 16 years old now is falling apart... Btw, they ranked as follows: 1. Acura Legend LS 2. Saab 9000CD Turbo 3. Audi 900 Quattro 4. BMW 525i 5. Alfa Romeo 164L 6. Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 7. Volvo 940 Turbo __________________ 1991 Legend L Hybrid (gallery) 1989 Legend L 5speed (totaled) 1999 BMW 328i 5 speed http://demandred.dyndns.org/sig-small.jpg http://demandred.dyndns.org/bmw-small-sig.png

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04-30-07, 06:43 PM	#22 (permalink)
dgandul MAD DOG! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,642 Car 1: 97 honda prelude all stock Car 2: 92 LEGEND LS iTrader: (0)	great read... love the way the first article says the temp needle doesnt move a degree...lol. i remember when we first got the car in 92 i showed off the power seats to my cousin and they were blown away __________________

04-30-07, 07:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
NickD Bk F*er Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lebanon, NJ Posts: 2,633 Car 1: 1991 Frost White L Sedan Car 2: 1999 BMW 328i 5speed iTrader: (0)	Here's a list of the remaining articles I have. Road & track - Feb 1992 - Real World 101 (92 Legend LS auto, Vigor GS) Motor Trend - Jan 1991 - Acura Legend Sedan ( G1 Legend vs. G2 Legend) Road & Track - May 1991 - Acura Legend LS - What's in a Name? Motor Trend - July 1991 - Mitsubishi Diamante LS vs. Acura Legend Sedan LS. Consumer Reports - Aug 1992 - Road test 1991 Acura Legend Sales Brochure 1992 Acura Legend Sales Brochure It'll take time to scan all these in but I promise I will post them. __________________ 1991 Legend L Hybrid (gallery) 1989 Legend L 5speed (totaled) 1999 BMW 328i 5 speed http://demandred.dyndns.org/sig-small.jpg http://demandred.dyndns.org/bmw-small-sig.png

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B+O The Mac vs. The Mack Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: VSC Moderator Posts: 12,427 Car 1: why? iTrader: (1)	HOly sht i didn't know that was a Black Interior Legend! That's the FIRST i've ever seen of that color combination in a sedan(factory)... Black/White is EXTREMELY rare on a Legend Sedan. hell even on the coupes it's rare. Good to see that i'll read that article a little later. Edit, LMAO nm...after close inspection, It's Blue......false alarm people, Nothing to see here I have the 940 turbo, and i can tell you right now, I personally wouldn't put it in the same class as a Legend, refinement/ride/handling. Though it does deficate all over the Legend in braking, and when slightly modded does the same in acceleration. EDIT: and how embarassing! that link is a copy/paste of a post i made a while back...Eww, I gotta watch what i say Acura Legend Coupe versus Lexus SC400 from this thread: Acura Legend Coupe versus Lexus SC400 Last edited by B+O : 04-30-07 at 09:37 PM.*

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EarlThePearl Holla at Ya Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,118 Car 1: Acura Legend Coupe LS 1990 Car 2: Legend 1993 LS Coupe iTrader: (28)	Great articles. I would like to see the G1 vs G2 comparison article. __________________

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Xcaliber003 Eh...What up Doc Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,278 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend LS 4Dr iTrader: (0)	^Exactly what he said.

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Black Type II Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jamaica, Queens Posts: 3,661 Car 1: 1995 Blk on Blk LS Coupe Car 2: 94 Honda Accord-4/S Car 3: 1986 Buick Regal iTrader: (2)	^ yea me too or a G2 sedan vs G2 coupe...hehe __________________ Plans: Repaint car Granada Black, Custom interior (not that kinda custom), Navi unit, red or glow gauge needles, Hrant floor mats, remote starter Whats done: IS300 wheels, JDM headlights with 6000k HIDs, JDM navi console, LED backlit gauges

05-01-07, 12:27 PM	#30 (permalink)
B+O The Mac vs. The Mack Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: VSC Moderator Posts: 12,427 Car 1: why? iTrader: (1)	There you go...That little bit of mismatched color. only the blue interior does that. Hey nick you think you could scan the Volvo's review too? i'm curious if what i think about this car is what C&D thought about it too. If it's too much trouble don't worry about it

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