Saying goodbye to my sweet Legend (long)

jime · 11-29-03, 10:25 PM

They came and picked up my 95 Legend 6-speed coupe last night. My sweet ride is gone. After eight years and 140,000 miles my time with the car has come to an end. I wrote the following as sort of a “closure” to help address the loss I feel right now.

I can still remember my feeling driving it home from the dealer-disbelief that I had such a nice car. It was beautiful, classy, sophisticated, but most of all - wonderfully fun to drive. I received so many compliments on its beauty, and smiled to myself each time. They didn’t realize the real beauty of the car was its speed, power and luxurious ride.

What a kick it was to go out and get in the car each morning. I loved giving it that little extra gas when getting of the freeway and feeling the power as my coupe quickly jumped to freeway speeds. During the early years I looked for the top end, but finally decided that this car would just always be very willing to go faster than I would. I was always amazed at how fast it wound out in 4th, and the pull it had at shifting to 5th at about 125 mph.

When I first got the car I started having nightmares about wrecking it. I finally told myself I would just buy another Legend 6-speed coupe, and the nightmares went away. Over the years I hung on to that thought that I could just buy another Legend. But then technology took over, and I decided that if I lost the Legend, I would get something different and newer. So the last few years I started watching all the new models with 6-speed transmissions. The CL-S had little appeal, as I felt my Legend was so much more car. The G-35 had great performance, but I didn’t need that extra power as my Legend had plenty and the car wasn’t that attractive. I looked at the new TL and was not impressed with the looks, but then I read about the high tech toys. I heard the “siren song” of the voice controlled navigation system, the Bluetooth phone, and the DVD-audio sound system and I was lost.

So I sold my coupe. An attractive woman in her 30ies fell in love with the car as soon as she saw it. She was the first person who answered my advertisement although I had many other callers. I was pleased as I felt that she would take good care of it. It surprised me that I shed a few tears after getting her deposit and knowing that my sweet ride was sold. And now that it is gone I have a fear that I will never have another car that I care about so much.

I will still be around the forum as I still have my RL. I have received so much information and help from the forum members over the years, and I wanted to thank all those who contribute to the board. I decided that rather than giving my 95 Deluxe Brochure and 93 Service Manuals to the new owner, I would sell them on Ebay. I wanted some Legend enthusiast to get the chance to enjoy them. They are on Ebay now if you are interested.

Thanks for all your support. Enjoy you Legends today because you have to remember that nothing lasts forever.

JizJizJiz · 11-29-03, 10:38 PM

Good luck with the TL man. I'm sure you'll enjoy it...and come back and visit often.

And can you please link the eBay auctions? Thanks.

jime · 11-29-03, 11:14 PM

Matt, I know that this is against the rules. But I was asked and I promise never to do it again:

Brochure:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2445768752

Manuals:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2445769291

Thanks

**Mike Diaz** · 11-30-03, 04:17 AM

Makes me want to cry

92L · 11-30-03, 12:44 PM

I haven't had a car for more than 3 years. I tend to get bored with them, but I will admit a small feeling of remorse each time I see them driving away with their new owner. And the Legend probably wont be any different, but we'll see. People change... things change.

Good luck with your TL. Its a beautiful car, great lines.

I'm sure that when you're shedding a tear re: selling the TL 8 yrs from now you won't even make any mention of the Legend that you once loved like a child. Its funny how sentimental we get about our cars, but so easily forget that sentiment once they're replaced.

bboarder711 · 11-30-03, 01:36 PM

snifle snifle iv always wanted a 6 spd legend
g35 coupe (280hp)
TSX (270hp right???)

alexc · 11-30-03, 02:11 PM

That was deep man. Sometimes I'm almost ashamed how strongly I feel about my car. I've only owned one car before the legend and even though it was merely a 90 accord dx, I do miss having it around. It's kind of sad to think I bought it in average condition and then had to sell it for 300 bucks because it was burning oil, needed new exhaust, and had collision damage. It's like I didn't do it justice for what it did for me. It will just rack up miles as a construction worker's commute vehicle until it falls apart well before its time. The guy just came to my door, asked if he could test drive it, then handed me cash and I gave him the title. The deal went down so much faster than I expected I didn't get a chance to do anything except take all my stuff out of it. Seriously if I find it again and was in a situation that would support 2 cars, I would buy it back and fix it up to like-new. To me, my car has the same kind of feeling like your home, your room, your bed... it's yours and you simply belong with it.

I love my coupe. I look forward to jumping in and driving wherever, whether it is to my friends house, to work, or to go get a root canal. If I ever had to sell it, I know I would be shedding tears and I would probably lose it and start balling after seeing it drive out of sight. But I prefer not to think about that because I would do anything to keep this car in my life.

Good luck getting over your loss, the TL will be very nice, the styling has grown on me alot since it came out.

I need to go watch something violent and destructive now that you've gone and gotten me all emotional. :p

aZtEcLeGeNd · 11-30-03, 02:19 PM

jime, hope ur car is in good hands. I have two Legends and I cant imagine parting with either of them.

As for your Manuals, are you willing to sell off ebay? I would love to buy them, and would be able to pick them up if we reach a deal.

Thanks. Jose

Nutoy · 11-30-03, 02:44 PM

Almost sounds like you were breaking up with your girlfriend

That was touchy though. I know that feeling. I have a few cars before my 92LS coupe, and soo far this is the best car i've own. There is not a week that goes by without people telling me that's a beautiful car, especially when i have it parked in my shop.

colinc · 11-30-03, 03:05 PM

Jime- Glad to hear you're sticking with the Acuras, and you still have a Legend (even though they call it an RL here in the US). Thank you for being one of the only ones on ebay who took the time to photograph the pages of the brochure. It's so neat to see my desert mist GS in there!

Did you take any pics of your coupe when it was new? Would be nice to see some actual pics of a Legend when it was new.

Good luck!

mYbabYLeGend · 11-30-03, 03:12 PM

that was very touching

Ive had my car in the garage for 3 months, I've only driven it once ever since august (the hood was tied to the bumper and frame lol testint he bayou chip) i miss it so much

I totally understand what your saying.

I really love my car, i dont plan on driving it this winter so it just started

Good luck with your RL, atleast you are still around

-hass

Dre Linn · 06-06-06, 11:19 PM

man, i feel your pain.

i just sold my legend 1 week ago and today i found myself getting off of work and "WALKING RIGHT PAST MY TL" looking for my black on black legend. my co-worker had to point out my new car. this post really made me miss my "Eklectik". but i have high hopes for a coupe 6 speed. i know its out there and i will buy it without pausing. nice post. glad to see someone has a heart as big as mine for his car. I LOVE YOU MAN!!!!!!! (but you cant have my budweiser)!!!

Alperovich · 06-06-06, 11:24 PM

err... way to bump a 3 year old thread!

Dre Linn · 06-06-06, 11:40 PM

lol. i dont know how it happened. it was on my new post list

Alperovich · 06-06-06, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dre Linn

lol. i dont know how it happened. it was on my new post list

yeah it just shows thread with similar titles. u gotta look at the last post dates

11-29-03, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
jime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 98 Car 1: 98 RL iTrader: (0)	Saying goodbye to my sweet Legend (long) They came and picked up my 95 Legend 6-speed coupe last night. My sweet ride is gone. After eight years and 140,000 miles my time with the car has come to an end. I wrote the following as sort of a “closure” to help address the loss I feel right now. I can still remember my feeling driving it home from the dealer-disbelief that I had such a nice car. It was beautiful, classy, sophisticated, but most of all - wonderfully fun to drive. I received so many compliments on its beauty, and smiled to myself each time. They didn’t realize the real beauty of the car was its speed, power and luxurious ride. What a kick it was to go out and get in the car each morning. I loved giving it that little extra gas when getting of the freeway and feeling the power as my coupe quickly jumped to freeway speeds. During the early years I looked for the top end, but finally decided that this car would just always be very willing to go faster than I would. I was always amazed at how fast it wound out in 4th, and the pull it had at shifting to 5th at about 125 mph. When I first got the car I started having nightmares about wrecking it. I finally told myself I would just buy another Legend 6-speed coupe, and the nightmares went away. Over the years I hung on to that thought that I could just buy another Legend. But then technology took over, and I decided that if I lost the Legend, I would get something different and newer. So the last few years I started watching all the new models with 6-speed transmissions. The CL-S had little appeal, as I felt my Legend was so much more car. The G-35 had great performance, but I didn’t need that extra power as my Legend had plenty and the car wasn’t that attractive. I looked at the new TL and was not impressed with the looks, but then I read about the high tech toys. I heard the “siren song” of the voice controlled navigation system, the Bluetooth phone, and the DVD-audio sound system and I was lost. So I sold my coupe. An attractive woman in her 30ies fell in love with the car as soon as she saw it. She was the first person who answered my advertisement although I had many other callers. I was pleased as I felt that she would take good care of it. It surprised me that I shed a few tears after getting her deposit and knowing that my sweet ride was sold. And now that it is gone I have a fear that I will never have another car that I care about so much. I will still be around the forum as I still have my RL. I have received so much information and help from the forum members over the years, and I wanted to thank all those who contribute to the board. I decided that rather than giving my 95 Deluxe Brochure and 93 Service Manuals to the new owner, I would sell them on Ebay. I wanted some Legend enthusiast to get the chance to enjoy them. They are on Ebay now if you are interested. Thanks for all your support. Enjoy you Legends today because you have to remember that nothing lasts forever. __________________ jime 04 TL 6MT/Navi/HPT Anthricite/Ebony (my toy) 98 RL (ours) 00 Lexus RX-300 (hers)

11-29-03, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
JizJizJiz I love hot girls. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 755 Car 1: 96 Infiniti I30 Car 2: 03 BMW Z4 Car 3: 04 Bentley GT iTrader: (0)	Good luck with the TL man. I'm sure you'll enjoy it...and come back and visit often. And can you please link the eBay auctions? Thanks. __________________ -Zack 95 Garnet Red Sedan, L - My most loyal girl, my first love. 02/03/04.

11-29-03, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
jime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 98 Car 1: 98 RL iTrader: (0)	Matt, I know that this is against the rules. But I was asked and I promise never to do it again: Brochure: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2445768752 Manuals: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2445769291 Thanks __________________ jime 04 TL 6MT/Navi/HPT Anthricite/Ebony (my toy) 98 RL (ours) 00 Lexus RX-300 (hers)

11-30-03, 04:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Diaz WHAAAAAH! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N Canton, Ohio Posts: 10,987 Car 1: 3.5L 1991 LS Coupe 5 Spd Blk/Blk Car 2: 1994 Civic EG Hatch Car 3: 03 Honda TRX400EX iTrader: (2)	Makes me want to cry __________________ 2nd Gen FAQ \| Newbie FAQ \| Bleeding Coolant DIY \| Manual Trans Flush DIY 3.5L DIY \| Crank-No Start Diagnosis \| How I built My Legend

11-30-03, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
92L Got Legend? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South FL Posts: 213 Car 1: 1992 L Sedan iTrader: (0)	I haven't had a car for more than 3 years. I tend to get bored with them, but I will admit a small feeling of remorse each time I see them driving away with their new owner. And the Legend probably wont be any different, but we'll see. People change... things change. Good luck with your TL. Its a beautiful car, great lines. I'm sure that when you're shedding a tear re: selling the TL 8 yrs from now you won't even make any mention of the Legend that you once loved like a child. Its funny how sentimental we get about our cars, but so easily forget that sentiment once they're replaced. __________________ http://mywebstuff.homestead.com/files/92L_sig.jpg

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11-30-03, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
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11-30-03, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
alexc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,074 Car 1: 94 LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	That was deep man. Sometimes I'm almost ashamed how strongly I feel about my car. I've only owned one car before the legend and even though it was merely a 90 accord dx, I do miss having it around. It's kind of sad to think I bought it in average condition and then had to sell it for 300 bucks because it was burning oil, needed new exhaust, and had collision damage. It's like I didn't do it justice for what it did for me. It will just rack up miles as a construction worker's commute vehicle until it falls apart well before its time. The guy just came to my door, asked if he could test drive it, then handed me cash and I gave him the title. The deal went down so much faster than I expected I didn't get a chance to do anything except take all my stuff out of it. Seriously if I find it again and was in a situation that would support 2 cars, I would buy it back and fix it up to like-new. To me, my car has the same kind of feeling like your home, your room, your bed... it's yours and you simply belong with it. I love my coupe. I look forward to jumping in and driving wherever, whether it is to my friends house, to work, or to go get a root canal. If I ever had to sell it, I know I would be shedding tears and I would probably lose it and start balling after seeing it drive out of sight. But I prefer not to think about that because I would do anything to keep this car in my life. Good luck getting over your loss, the TL will be very nice, the styling has grown on me alot since it came out. I need to go watch something violent and destructive now that you've gone and gotten me all emotional. :p __________________ Looking to Buy: Legend-Specific Remus http://home.wideopenwest.com/~lcorte...signature5.jpg » Latest pictures of my Coupe -- Leon's G2 FAQ -- G2 Stereo FAQ -- Forum Rules «

11-30-03, 02:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
aZtEcLeGeNd Legend fo sho! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 510-Bay Area Posts: 818 Car 1: 95 GS, 93 LS 6spd iTrader: (1)	jime, hope ur car is in good hands. I have two Legends and I cant imagine parting with either of them. As for your Manuals, are you willing to sell off ebay? I would love to buy them, and would be able to pick them up if we reach a deal. Thanks. Jose

11-30-03, 02:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nutoy 92 LS ope Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bay Area California (Hayward) Posts: 469 Car 1: 92 Legend LS Coupe(SOLD) iTrader: (0)	Almost sounds like you were breaking up with your girlfriend That was touchy though. I know that feeling. I have a few cars before my 92LS coupe, and soo far this is the best car i've own. There is not a week that goes by without people telling me that's a beautiful car, especially when i have it parked in my shop. __________________ AUDIO SETUP TMEM790 7" screen DVA7996 Headunit NVEN852A Navigation TUA-T020XM Satelite Radio PXA-H510 DTS Processor CHAS20 CD Changer DHAS680 DVD Changer BRAX2000 2Ch Amp BRAX2400 4Ch Amp QSD216 6.5 Separates QSD213 5.5 Separates Aluma Pro 10x2 Subs Aluma Pro 15 Farad Cap Monster Cable Wires

11-30-03, 03:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
colinc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Posts: 613 Car 1: 88 Legend Coupe Car 2: 93 Infiniti J30 iTrader: (1)	Jime- Glad to hear you're sticking with the Acuras, and you still have a Legend (even though they call it an RL here in the US). Thank you for being one of the only ones on ebay who took the time to photograph the pages of the brochure. It's so neat to see my desert mist GS in there! Did you take any pics of your coupe when it was new? Would be nice to see some actual pics of a Legend when it was new. Good luck! __________________ '88 Phoenix Red L Coupe (auto) Previous Legends: 1989 L Coupe (1999-2002) 1994 GS Sdn. (2002-2004) My Legend Website http://www.geocities.com/colincliff2 Currently sitting on two sets of '90 Coupe Tails. Let me know if you want them!

11-30-03, 03:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
mYbabYLeGend Sexy Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: MI Posts: 7,523 Car 1: 91 l sedan Car 2: 94 gs sedan--sold Car 3: 97 sc300 iTrader: (0)	that was very touching Ive had my car in the garage for 3 months, I've only driven it once ever since august (the hood was tied to the bumper and frame lol testint he bayou chip) i miss it so much I totally understand what your saying. I really love my car, i dont plan on driving it this winter so it just started Good luck with your RL, atleast you are still around -hass __________________ O.G. No longer carrying Darriths baby!

06-06-06, 11:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dre Linn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: On the left side of ya mom's inner thigh. Its warm here too!! Posts: 246 Car 1: 1991 Acura Legend LS Black on Black (traded-in) Car 2: 2002 Acura TL 3.2 iTrader: (0)	man, i feel your pain. i just sold my legend 1 week ago and today i found myself getting off of work and "WALKING RIGHT PAST MY TL" looking for my black on black legend. my co-worker had to point out my new car. this post really made me miss my "Eklectik". but i have high hopes for a coupe 6 speed. i know its out there and i will buy it without pausing. nice post. glad to see someone has a heart as big as mine for his car. I LOVE YOU MAN!!!!!!! (but you cant have my budweiser)!!! __________________ 1Dre Linn's Ramblings Parapaligic Walking 2Dre Linn Rambling. Who's First Da Champ!! Mr. 55:961 Coupes need to

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Dre Linn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: On the left side of ya mom's inner thigh. Its warm here too!! Posts: 246 Car 1: 1991 Acura Legend LS Black on Black (traded-in) Car 2: 2002 Acura TL 3.2 iTrader: (0)	lol. i dont know how it happened. it was on my new post list __________________ 1Dre Linn's Ramblings Parapaligic Walking 2Dre Linn Rambling. Who's First Da Champ!! Mr. 55:961 Coupes need to

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