New here, Possible new legend owner

powerbookkid · 03-28-08, 03:10 PM

OKAY, so Im looking at a local legend. Its a 1995 LS coupe with 151k. the guy is asking $4k for it. HERES my issues: No original keyless remotes.
and no original rims! instead, it has some rather ugly pacer rims on it, that stick out and look really bad. ontop of that, they throw the alignment off, making the car vibrate horribly, and they rub! Here's a pic. My question is this: What factory acura rims can i replace these ugly ones with, (beside the stock GS/LS-coupe wheels) without the chance of rubbing and or vibrations?
... or would the car just need an alignment and be good to do?
the tires on it are 205/55R17 (i think). Might be 16's.

I havent sold my current car yet (92 Lexus SC300), but the guy wanted to trade even for it. My lexus is almost mint for a 92, and this legend obviously has some issues. I just am not sure what to do. If i can find a cheap way to get rid of the vibrate problem, i'll probably ask to trade and get $500cash. Please help.

P.s. I'm brand new here, and i think i've posted this in the right spot. If not, im terribly sorry, and please move my thread to the proper place.

91LSplendid · 03-28-08, 04:37 PM

Welcome to the forum. The car you are looking at definitely has 16 inch wheels (you can read the size in your picture). The only factory wheels available in 16 inch were the 1993-95 LS Coupe and 1994-95 GS Sedan, which in my opinion are nice 5 spoke wheels. Several members here have them.

If you go to the factory wheel rubbing should not be an issue.
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SuperLegend91 V2.0 · 03-28-08, 04:44 PM

Put 17" TL wheels on it

dumplin101 · 03-28-08, 05:44 PM

will be easier to fine a nice set of after market wheels. just make sure the offset etc. are correct. theres a section here dedicated to wheels and such. and welcome

whats77inaname · 03-28-08, 06:30 PM

The vibration issue can be more than just rims:
-lower ball joints
-brakes
-car could have front end damage

OEM replacement ball joints are ~$40, but the labor may be $150ish more. Have you run a Carfax?

From what the pics show, looks clean

MountainLegend · 03-28-08, 11:28 PM

Before you do anything, go read JETDOC's "what to know BEFORE you buy a legend".... do a search on his name...he has posted alot of great information here...go read...become knowledgeable...you did come to the right place to find out...that does look like a dam fine ride, don't get me wrong...and welcome!

zodiac_00 · 03-28-08, 11:58 PM

i haven't seen a texaco gas station in a min dame. g2 looks clean

89aCuRa · 03-29-08, 12:35 AM

research the BHG (blown head gasket) issue, a common cooling misfortune.

*stevieray* · 03-29-08, 11:12 AM

Not so sure I wouldn't keep the Lexus if it's mint and there's no problems with it. Better the devil you know than the one you don't. Sellers wanting to dump Legends with that approximate mileage are notorious for pawning off a BHG on a unsuspecting buyer, so be careful.

Drizzle359 · 03-29-08, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

Not so sure I wouldn't keep the Lexus if it's mint and there's no problems with it. Better the devil you know than the one you don't. Sellers wanting to dump Legends with that approximate mileage are notorious for pawning off a BHG on a unsuspecting buyer, so be careful.

Welcom to the form!
Im going with stevieray on this one. make sureyou check that coupe out from A to Z.

Acural53 · 03-29-08, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

Not so sure I wouldn't keep the Lexus if it's mint and there's no problems with it. Better the devil you know than the one you don't. Sellers wanting to dump Legends with that approximate mileage are notorious for pawning off a BHG on a unsuspecting buyer, so be careful.

StevieRay's one of our OGs (Original Gurus) here and he is giving you some excellent (and free) advice. Run that Carfax, have a good mechanic do a through check on it from top to bottom before you shell out any $$$. If the seller is honest, he won't mind you having the car checked out BEFORE you buy.

Having said all that, welcome, you will not find a beter place to get all the info you need to maintain and enjoy a Legend.

03-28-08, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
powerbookkid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clay, Al Posts: 3 Car 1: Lexus SC300 Car 2: JGC Limited iTrader: (0)	New here, Possible new legend owner OKAY, so Im looking at a local legend. Its a 1995 LS coupe with 151k. the guy is asking $4k for it. HERES my issues: No original keyless remotes. and no original rims! instead, it has some rather ugly pacer rims on it, that stick out and look really bad. ontop of that, they throw the alignment off, making the car vibrate horribly, and they rub! Here's a pic. My question is this: What factory acura rims can i replace these ugly ones with, (beside the stock GS/LS-coupe wheels) without the chance of rubbing and or vibrations? ... or would the car just need an alignment and be good to do? the tires on it are 205/55R17 (i think). Might be 16's. I havent sold my current car yet (92 Lexus SC300), but the guy wanted to trade even for it. My lexus is almost mint for a 92, and this legend obviously has some issues. I just am not sure what to do. If i can find a cheap way to get rid of the vibrate problem, i'll probably ask to trade and get $500cash. Please help. P.s. I'm brand new here, and i think i've posted this in the right spot. If not, im terribly sorry, and please move my thread to the proper place. Last edited by powerbookkid : 03-28-08 at 03:11 PM. Reason: forgot pics

03-28-08, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
91LSplendid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 996 Car 1: 1991 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 2006 Grand Caravan iTrader: (1)	Welcome to the forum. The car you are looking at definitely has 16 inch wheels (you can read the size in your picture). The only factory wheels available in 16 inch were the 1993-95 LS Coupe and 1994-95 GS Sedan, which in my opinion are nice 5 spoke wheels. Several members here have them. If you go to the factory wheel rubbing should not be an issue. . __________________ '91 LS - Golden Glow Pearl Clearcoat w/ Ivory Leather 93K miles Mods 7 Spoke OEM Machined Rims, Sunroof Tilt, Armrest w/ Cupholder, Iggee Seat Covers w/ Controls mod. UnMods Removed tint For Sale OEM Rims http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...7/#post1302739 DIY's 1) How to Install Iggee Seat Covers http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...8/#post1293770 2) Iggee front seat covers w/ seat controls mod . Last edited by 91LSplendid : 03-28-08 at 04:47 PM.

03-28-08, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
SuperLegend91 V2.0 Admit the obsession Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: puyallup, wa Posts: 648 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe Car 2: 89 Jeep Cherokee iTrader: (3)	Put 17" TL wheels on it __________________ Finally back in an Ac. 91' pearl white legend coupe 6K HID's, intrax springs, weaponR intake, tint, excessively loud exhaust 17" TL wheels GS style Piaa fogs

03-28-08, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
dumplin101 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Elk Grove....CA!!! Posts: 324 Car 1: 95 cpe Type II 6sp :) Car 2: 94 Legend- SOLD iTrader: (4)	will be easier to fine a nice set of after market wheels. just make sure the offset etc. are correct. theres a section here dedicated to wheels and such. and welcome __________________

03-28-08, 11:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
zodiac_00 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 320 Car 1: dc2 Car 2: 91 legend> sold iTrader: (1)	i haven't seen a texaco gas station in a min dame. g2 looks clean __________________ NYC LEGEND

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03-28-08, 11:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
MountainLegend Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BlueRidge Mountains, Va. Posts: 223 Car 1: 95 Legend LS iTrader: (2)	Before you do anything, go read JETDOC's "what to know BEFORE you buy a legend".... do a search on his name...he has posted alot of great information here...go read...become knowledgeable...you did come to the right place to find out...that does look like a dam fine ride, don't get me wrong...and welcome!

03-29-08, 12:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
89aCuRa Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 408 Car 1: 1993 Pearl White Acura Legend Coupe 6-Speed iTrader: (0)	research the BHG (blown head gasket) issue, a common cooling misfortune.

03-29-08, 11:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,454 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '89 Prelude Si iTrader: (13)	Not so sure I wouldn't keep the Lexus if it's mint and there's no problems with it. Better the devil you know than the one you don't. Sellers wanting to dump Legends with that approximate mileage are notorious for pawning off a BHG on a unsuspecting buyer, so be careful. __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

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