Six-Speed Roll Call!

4cruizn · 12-18-03, 05:46 AM

I know they're pretty rare, but I'm just curious to see how many people on the forums have one... It seems like there are quite a few. It might be cool to also find out how everyone found theirs (maybe it would help those who are currently searching) and how long it took to find.

I searched AutoTrader, Ebay, Cars.com, and the local papers every day for three weeks, and ended up finding "the one" on AutoTrader from a private seller (original owner lady) in March '03. Paid $9,500 and it had 95,000 miles. The car was located in San Jose, CA.

Post here if you have an L/LS coupe 6-spd or a GS 6-spd!

Update 12/12/05 Currently at 200,600 miles and still running strong! Here's my "hitting 200k" thread with all maintenance listed:

Joined the 200,000 club! See ALL maintenance here...

coloTypeII · 12-18-03, 05:49 AM

I have a LS 6 speed. I found mine on a toyota lot looking for a corolla with my dad. At the time I wasn't really looking for cars but I ended up buying it a few days later.

*Dv8* · 12-18-03, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by coloTypeII
I have a GS 6 speed. I found mine on a toyota lot looking for a corolla with my dad. At the time I wasn't really looking for cars but I ended up buying it a few days later.

me too

mcjeez · 12-18-03, 06:26 AM

Another metro-Denver (Westminster) black 6-speeder here... dang just typed my whole story of how I found it and my wife's car but it didn't post.... Sigh.. will repost at another time.

tnelson · 12-18-03, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by coloTypeII
I have a GS 6 speed. I found mine on a toyota lot looking for a corolla with my dad. At the time I wasn't really looking for cars but I ended up buying it a few days later.

your sig and you picture both indicate that you have a coupe. there is no such thing as a GS coupe. GS is a sedan designation only, and was the only sedan to come with type II

CU-Legend · 12-18-03, 07:01 AM

Also from Denver area with a black LS 6-speed. My second Legend, got it from JamLegend in Michigan in July.

alexc · 12-18-03, 07:45 AM

Found mine on autotrader. I had been dreaming about a 94-95 coupe for a while and looking at the various autotrader ads. When things lined up and I actually could afford one, I found the one I now own. I had never even driven stick when I first saw the ad. I had a couple friends let me drive their cars around. Drove out to philly (8 hours) with my dad on sept 3rd. Drove it home the same day.

acuralegend.com · 12-18-03, 07:56 AM

Had a 94 L sedan with a bunch of mods back in 2000.

I happened to be driving past the Acura dealer one day and saw they had a Milano Red 6-spd w/47k miles sitting out front on display with all the newer RL's, TL's etc.

I commenced to do a quick U-turn, nearly causing at least two accidents.

I jumped out of my car, not even turning it off or putting it in gear and I sprinted to the sales manager.
I say to him, out of breath, "Hold that 6 spd(pant), I'll put $3000 (pant) down it it right now!"

Being that we were return customers he let me put the deposit down to hold it as I had to return the Sedan back to stock.

...and the rest is history.

coloTypeII · 12-18-03, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tnelson
your sig and you picture both indicate that you have a coupe. there is no such thing as a GS coupe. GS is a sedan designation only, and was the only sedan to come with type II

I'm lying, your correct mines an LS

yelnats64 · 12-18-03, 09:28 AM

Found mine on Autotrader about 3 years ago after a long search for a coupe.....The 6 Speed is great.

Fut · 12-18-03, 09:43 AM

Taging along with a friend in '96 just looking a Legends I happen to read in the dealer sales material "Standard - 6 Speed manual transmission". That was it for me. That very day I faxed every dealer in the '96 Acura Dealer Listing Booklet. Yes faxed, the internet wasn't my thing back then. Located 6 that way in two days. One in Dallas was too-too clean. It was just in off a 2 year lease. My peeps test drove it and sent me a video. That next week I was flew to Dallas and inked the deal. The GS arrived in Cali via truck the following week. Even now I can remember the salesman in Cali telling me how rare a GS 6 Speed was and how I'd never find one. Guess I showed him huh?

One...

Fut

ssaa77 · 12-18-03, 10:15 AM

Just got my 6sp. I've had my 94 Black LS for just under a year now, but continued to look for a 6sp in good condition. Late last month, I found one in the paper! I wasn't that excited, because I wanted a black or red one (this one was green) - but then I took it for a spin....SOLD. Got a great deal!

NOW, I have to sell my AUTO!

Overall - the auto is in MUCH better condition, but the new 6sp has fogs, a spoiler, and is lowered on some STIFF shocks (handles like a dream though!).

To anyone looking - they are rare - but if you're patient enough, they'll show up!....maybe a little longer for a red or black one...

jigga622 · 12-18-03, 10:21 AM

had a 92 "L" sedan...then i wanted a 6-speed ls coupe...94 or 95

i have a 94 ls 6-speedcoupe...

heres a pic

there are more pics here

More Pics=Custom fiber glass panels...94 ls 6-speed...56K=get a snickers

full_stealth · 12-18-03, 11:19 AM

bought my 89 L coupe auto in '00 and have been looking for the 6 speed coupe since. I found one that I could finally afford in June at Acura of South Bay in Torrance Ca. and weaseled my way into that one. I got financing from a credit union account that I had opened when I was 5 and forgotten about. I had about $100 in the account but it was still active. I got the financing and have been loving it since.

Mckenzie93 · 12-18-03, 11:30 AM

When I was going through my HG nightmare in my 91LS, I said to myself one day "it would be so cool to own a 6 speed legend..... I have never seen one in the city..."

So immidatly after that thought, I went on the Auto trader, and to my surprise was a 6 speed legend for sale in Edmonton. The guy actually drove it down that night and I put a deposit on it. I love it!

12-18-03, 05:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
4cruizn Road Trip King Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,381 Car 1: 1994 LS coupe 6-spd Car 2: 1994 GS sedan 6-spd iTrader: (15)	Six-Speed Roll Call! I know they're pretty rare, but I'm just curious to see how many people on the forums have one... It seems like there are quite a few. It might be cool to also find out how everyone found theirs (maybe it would help those who are currently searching) and how long it took to find. I searched AutoTrader, Ebay, Cars.com, and the local papers every day for three weeks, and ended up finding "the one" on AutoTrader from a private seller (original owner lady) in March '03. Paid $9,500 and it had 95,000 miles. The car was located in San Jose, CA. Post here if you have an L/LS coupe 6-spd or a GS 6-spd! Update 12/12/05 Currently at 200,600 miles and still running strong! Here's my "hitting 200k" thread with all maintenance listed: Joined the 200,000 club! See ALL maintenance here... __________________ Facebook Me Last edited by 4cruizn : 12-13-05 at 12:29 AM.

12-18-03, 05:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
coloTypeII Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Aurora Colorado Posts: 370 Car 1: 1994 Black Type II 6-Speed Coupe iTrader: (0)	I have a LS 6 speed. I found mine on a toyota lot looking for a corolla with my dad. At the time I wasn't really looking for cars but I ended up buying it a few days later. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...0/eef09e67.jpg Last edited by coloTypeII : 12-18-03 at 08:32 AM.

12-18-03, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
CU-Legend Want another Legend Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 759 Car 1: '04 RSX-S Car 2: Legend on its way iTrader: (0)	Also from Denver area with a black LS 6-speed. My second Legend, got it from JamLegend in Michigan in July. __________________ In case you missed out on the group buy, I have a full set of pullies from the group buy for sale - $440 1991 Automatic Frost White coupe - Sold 1993 6-speed Granada Black Pearl Metallic coupe - Sold 2004 RSX-S Artic Blue Pearl - Traded 2007 Mazdaspeed6

12-18-03, 07:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
alexc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,074 Car 1: 94 LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Found mine on autotrader. I had been dreaming about a 94-95 coupe for a while and looking at the various autotrader ads. When things lined up and I actually could afford one, I found the one I now own. I had never even driven stick when I first saw the ad. I had a couple friends let me drive their cars around. Drove out to philly (8 hours) with my dad on sept 3rd. Drove it home the same day. __________________ 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 «

12-18-03, 09:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,629 Car 1: Blk/Blk '94 GS 6 Speed [+] '90 LS 5 Speed Sedan iTrader: (16)	Taging along with a friend in '96 just looking a Legends I happen to read in the dealer sales material "Standard - 6 Speed manual transmission". That was it for me. That very day I faxed every dealer in the '96 Acura Dealer Listing Booklet. Yes faxed, the internet wasn't my thing back then. Located 6 that way in two days. One in Dallas was too-too clean. It was just in off a 2 year lease. My peeps test drove it and sent me a video. That next week I was flew to Dallas and inked the deal. The GS arrived in Cali via truck the following week. Even now I can remember the salesman in Cali telling me how rare a GS 6 Speed was and how I'd never find one. Guess I showed him huh? One... Fut __________________

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12-18-03, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
mcjeez 6-speeder Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 154 Car 1: '93 Coupe L 6-spd, '94 Sedan L iTrader: (0)	Another metro-Denver (Westminster) black 6-speeder here... dang just typed my whole story of how I found it and my wife's car but it didn't post.... Sigh.. will repost at another time.

12-18-03, 07:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
acuralegend.com Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: . Posts: 1,985 Car 1: . iTrader: (0)	Had a 94 L sedan with a bunch of mods back in 2000. I happened to be driving past the Acura dealer one day and saw they had a Milano Red 6-spd w/47k miles sitting out front on display with all the newer RL's, TL's etc. I commenced to do a quick U-turn, nearly causing at least two accidents. I jumped out of my car, not even turning it off or putting it in gear and I sprinted to the sales manager. I say to him, out of breath, "Hold that 6 spd(pant), I'll put $3000 (pant) down it it right now!" Being that we were return customers he let me put the deposit down to hold it as I had to return the Sedan back to stock. ...and the rest is history.

12-18-03, 09:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
yelnats64 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 34 Car 1: 1994 Green Coupe 6-speed iTrader: (0)	Found mine on Autotrader about 3 years ago after a long search for a coupe.....The 6 Speed is great.

12-18-03, 10:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
ssaa77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 111 Car 1: 1994 LS Green Coupe 6sp iTrader: (0)	Just got my 6sp. I've had my 94 Black LS for just under a year now, but continued to look for a 6sp in good condition. Late last month, I found one in the paper! I wasn't that excited, because I wanted a black or red one (this one was green) - but then I took it for a spin....SOLD. Got a great deal! NOW, I have to sell my AUTO! Overall - the auto is in MUCH better condition, but the new 6sp has fogs, a spoiler, and is lowered on some STIFF shocks (handles like a dream though!). To anyone looking - they are rare - but if you're patient enough, they'll show up!....maybe a little longer for a red or black one...

12-18-03, 10:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
jigga622 Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: pa Posts: 2,960 Car 1: 94 ls 6-speed black on tan iTrader: (0)	had a 92 "L" sedan...then i wanted a 6-speed ls coupe...94 or 95 i have a 94 ls 6-speedcoupe... heres a pic there are more pics here More Pics=Custom fiber glass panels...94 ls 6-speed...56K=get a snickers

12-18-03, 11:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
full_stealth Hatin the rain already Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Portland Or. Posts: 608 Car 1: 2003 Black on Black 6 Speed CL-S iTrader: (0)	bought my 89 L coupe auto in '00 and have been looking for the 6 speed coupe since. I found one that I could finally afford in June at Acura of South Bay in Torrance Ca. and weaseled my way into that one. I got financing from a credit union account that I had opened when I was 5 and forgotten about. I had about $100 in the account but it was still active. I got the financing and have been loving it since. __________________ Black on Black CL-S 6 Speed AEM CAI Comptech headers and full dual exhaust system Sirius S-50 Satellite Radio GO HOWARD!!!!

12-18-03, 11:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mckenzie93 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 3,228 Car 1: 1993 LS Coupe, 6 Speed iTrader: (0)	When I was going through my HG nightmare in my 91LS, I said to myself one day "it would be so cool to own a 6 speed legend..... I have never seen one in the city..." So immidatly after that thought, I went on the Auto trader, and to my surprise was a 6 speed legend for sale in Edmonton. The guy actually drove it down that night and I put a deposit on it. I love it! __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../DSCN45691.jpg

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