light shuddering while idle, high idle, temp gauge going up/down, electical lights turning on/off, leaks in the trunk, brakes, smoothness of shifts into 2nd
56k Warning! 1993 Legend, should I pick it up?
MY FIRST POST USING PICS, SORRY FOR THE SIZE.
I was checking this Legend out a few weeks back via Autotrader. I scoped it out while he was at work so I could see it while it was still daylight. The interior doesn't look the best, but it has a very clean exterior, with just a couple of very minor blemishes. The only other thing is that it has Kelly Charger tires in the front, which of course don't match the GoodYear's in the back. But I didn't really want to spend the $7,100 he was asking(even though in my area, it's nearly impossible to get a clean, unmolested Honda/Acura for private book). It has since showed up in the local newspaper classifieds at $6,495 obo. I called, and he said he would take $6,250. It has 82,000 miles, he's the third owner, been garaged most of it's life. 75,000 mile service has been done, but not the T-belt/water pump, etc. Was that due at 60k or is it due at 90k? Can someone tell me the cost of that at Dealer and at a Import/Honda/Acura shop off the top of their head? He said he was selling it to raise some money for his musclecars, which I did see at parked at his house.
Here is some pics of the car he sent me:
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Here is a pic I snapped at his house (wet morning):
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What should I look out for when I drive it later today? What would totally turn you away from purchasing a Legend? What are common problems or repairs that turn out costing much more than other cars?
Any info/advice is much appreciated.
I was checking this Legend out a few weeks back via Autotrader. I scoped it out while he was at work so I could see it while it was still daylight. The interior doesn't look the best, but it has a very clean exterior, with just a couple of very minor blemishes. The only other thing is that it has Kelly Charger tires in the front, which of course don't match the GoodYear's in the back. But I didn't really want to spend the $7,100 he was asking(even though in my area, it's nearly impossible to get a clean, unmolested Honda/Acura for private book). It has since showed up in the local newspaper classifieds at $6,495 obo. I called, and he said he would take $6,250. It has 82,000 miles, he's the third owner, been garaged most of it's life. 75,000 mile service has been done, but not the T-belt/water pump, etc. Was that due at 60k or is it due at 90k? Can someone tell me the cost of that at Dealer and at a Import/Honda/Acura shop off the top of their head? He said he was selling it to raise some money for his musclecars, which I did see at parked at his house.
Here is some pics of the car he sent me:
Here is a pic I snapped at his house (wet morning):
What should I look out for when I drive it later today? What would totally turn you away from purchasing a Legend? What are common problems or repairs that turn out costing much more than other cars?
Any info/advice is much appreciated.
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The car looks pretty clean...inside and outside. But considering it's a 12-year old car, expect some problems to surface later on. Search the forum about common problems; you'll find plenty of threads that talk about this. The timing belt should've been changed to substantiate the seller's $7100 or $6250. Edmunds said a clean '93 Legend L with 82K runs about $6332 Retail and $4647 Private Party! Considering these values, I would try to negotiate to a lower price...perhaps $5000! And be sure to say that you'll be changing the timing belt soon so that'll cost an extra $500-900 out of your pocket! Best of luck in your purchase! 
QFTstevieray said:
Thanks Stevieray.
Someone buy it. glad you are staying around BTW
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