[LEDG4F4]

Let me just start off by stating this: whatever anyone does in his or her life is their own prerogative, and secondly please understand that I'm not knocking anyone here for doing what they need to do, or have done!

But…I've noticed a few people I know (whom I thought to be die-hard legend-heads) simply give up on the car, as soon as there's a major (such as a BHG and, sometimes not so serious) problem with their vehicles.

Some have even switched brands with bitter hearts/tongues toward the car! Now, I'm not saying that there aren't any legitimate reasons why some people get rid of their legends!
Reasons like being financially in need at the time, or maybe, a need for something bigger to suit your growing family's needs, is a few legit reasons to mention. I'm not referring to those types of dire situations!
I'm speaking of those of us, who have the means to remedy the problem/s that may surface, but just choose to move on.

Just wanted to throw it out there, to see how many of us here, would stay with these cars inspite of the imperfections that sometimes come with owning a 13-year+ car!? For me, it's Legend forever baby! I will be owning a legend to the day they stop making parts for this b!tchh. Do I like other cars out there? Hell yea! But the ledg will be there right alone-side the others!

What's your opinion on this??

 

[ATLfoKuS]

my headlight went out, so I went out and bought a BMW

 

[Artillery129]

agreed, if you give up because you dont feel like fixing it, then you really didnt like it anyway

 

[maracura91]

I love the car, since i was in high school, and i've always wanted one. just like you stated i like other cars out there, especially the nissan maxima, which i now on my third one.

but the Legend was alway a car that i loved, the stance, and low profile of the car. as for commitment, how's this, its now approaching the second year of me owning this 94 coupe that i have.

the story about this, is that my girl was pregnant with twins and when this car came along i had a decision to make. i had reservations to get the car, and in the same night i had to fly out to Virginia to pick up the car, she went into labor. long story short she told me to go ahead and do what i had to do. so after my girls were born, i headed home to prepare to catch my flight to Richmond, VA. how's that for a Legend head, no money was exchanged other than the ticket reservations. i promissed to buy the car and felt that i had an obligation to follow through.

 

[maracura91]

i just saw a first post in our area, selling his Legend cause of the price of gasoline, perfect example.

 

[Smokinfastlegend]

been a member of the forum since i was 13 and I have been in love with the legend since i was 11. I am now 18, if that isnt commitment i dont know what is

I will say a good majority of people who leave the legend only come back to it years later after their "upgrade" didnt turn out so well (more problems then expected.) But tastes change and so do positions. Just because someone may not own a legend, doesnt mean they arent an enthusiast. With the ever decreasing value of the car as a whole, it sometimes doesnt warrant the upkeeping it seeks.

 

[Double Glow]

Is this referring to me? Im still prob. going to keep the legend.

 

[maracura91]

i think the value of these cars is what we hold it to be as. if it wasn't for true legend lovers, how could these cars still pull 10k in the used car market. the day we no longer value the car is the day it aint worth shit to anyone. we are the only one's keeping the Legend alive. my .02

 

[Blingting]

die-hard

If you know me, you know that I am a TRUE Legend Enthusiast.

I may even be obsessed to an extent, my next car will definitely be a 6SP LS coupe. I will never in a million years sell my Legend. Mostly because for what I paid, and what I've put into it...its not worth it to ever sell anyway.

...Check under my signature and click the link "Legend Rejuvenation".

I paid $7,400 for my 14yr old Legend @ 121,000 miles. I've put enough $ in my motor to pay for another Legend on just all around preventative maintenance. I didn't have a BHG but I sure as hell replaced my headgaskets, heads, valve covers, and all that other stuff on the top end just to be good to go. I have custom taillights that cost about as much as K-Sport coilovers. I've put about $13,000 in my Legend in just two years!

I might even get a third Legend before I get a BMW.

I currently own about 25 different sales catalogs/brochures for the Acura Legend of all years in all shapes and sizes that I have collected. I've had more JDM parts in my possession then most JDM sellers get in half a year. I am about to post my rides immaculate records that I finally finished compiling onto a spreadsheet. I've also got a parts closet that keeps growing. :2cool:

The overall style of the Legend is classic and timeless. There are not many body styles/stance and interior setups that stick out in the refined and distinguished way that the Legend's does. It's truly in a class of its own.

I have loved the Legend since I was in middle school at probably the age of 12 and all through high school I wanted a coupe and when I was away in Utah...its all I thought about until I finally got out...and now, its still all I really think about or work on minus a few other things. My friends think I'm nuts and thats cool too.

I am Legend.

 

[drewLegend]

...my next car will definitely be a 6SP LS coupe.

You'd have to learn to drive a manual first :nutkick:

 

[dgandul]

we all know who this thread is about.... loving the legend and owning the legend is different.... i bet you there are hundreds of senior men out there who are obsessed with porche but dont own one because it just isnt financially smart for them. give the guy some credit. he still is hanging around the forum because he knows he misses it.

 

[Telion]

Well I know that I am not an OG by any means and the length of time that I have owned a Legend has not been several years nor is it a family thing but I can say that I have endured about EVERY issue you can have with these cars including the two different types of BHG's. I have cursed it and complained about each (I own two) of them and have pulled the engines on each atleast twice so yeah I would say I am a die hard owner. Ive driven other cars and to say simply I love my coupe(s). But I have got to do something about this damn jerking motion when my clutch engages lol.

 

[Tyson]

:wavey:

Die hard right here. Legend fanatic 10 years running, ever since my mom picked up her '93 L sedan back in 1997. I won't be leaving the family anytime soon.

 

[ATLfoKuS]

wait, so who is this thread about?

 

[Acural53]

This is a thought provoking thread, for sure.....

From my perspective, I am probably a bit older than many of you. I can say that when I bought my Legend in 1993, I squeezed into it because I had a burr up my ass and had to have one, and you all know what that means. I was single (between marriages), turning 40, had worked very hard, and wanted to treat myself to this particular car. The 1st year, I choked on it a bit in payments and insurance. After that, the car became gradually much more affordable to drive and maintain. No matter what, thru the years, I always made sure I did all scheduled and some preventive maintenence, and have all the receipts to prove it. Sure, a few things popped I didn't plan on (upper radiator tank, door actuator, ignition switch, etc). Same stuff I hear members here squawk about and have to fix. On the other hand, I have avoided some of the more serious issues, and that sure doesn't mean they won't or can't happen to me-no signs of BHG syndrome so far, for example. It stays garaged and I don't drive it daily. That makes a huge difference in parts wearing out faster. There is a maintenence cost factor that over time will turn many off and those folks will 'fold thier cards' and move on. I do not know if or when I will hit that wall, but so far, I haven't. I agree with many comments that the styling and unique characteristics of this car in a category of it's own. Yes, it has it's own peculiararities and quirks. Is it the best car I've ever owned? No. (My Lexus LS400 is quickly claiming that spot). I've had Vettes, a 911 Porsche, all kinds of muscle cars over the years. I love cars, it is my hobby. But the Legend does cast a certain spell (for lack of a better word) over it's owners. I truly understad why many of you are willing to hold on to your cars to the very end, and others say F-it, I've had enough for whatever reason. It's really a "to each their own" thing.

But I can say I have NEVER held onto a car this long in my life-so that says quite a lot for the Legend.

 

[B+O]

LMAO

Old topic

I actually asked this question a long time ago...

There are VERY FEW real Enthusiasts. I've said this MANY times. I pissed off a lot of people by saying it too, but i don't care.

I reiterate, there are VERY FEW True Legend Enthusiasts. the Phrase Legend Enthusiast is over used, and i am very VERY reserved on whom i label a Legend Enthusiast.

I'll say "owners" or "drivers" or "Members"...there's only a Handful of us right now...

Right now i can think of maybe 6 or 7 off the top of my head other than Me (what makes you an enthusiast is akin to what makes MG guys enthusiasts...the love of the car, even its quirks and flaws, Going through MAJOR hardships with the car and still coming back for more.)

LegendGS
Fut
StevieRay
Tyson
MikeD
Mike Diaz
PSA

Others have given up, or go through a honeymoon phase with their cars. They'll step to TLs (a vigor)or BMWs, Lexus, or Infinitis.

A few of the sigs that i used to show.

EDIT:

I can't forget Kenso, and Mike (blingting)... New school cats. Oh and Dv8

 

[Smokinfastlegend]

LMAO

Old topic

I actually asked this question a long time ago...

There are VERY FEW real Enthusiasts. I've said this MANY times. I pissed off a lot of people by saying it too, but i don't care. if you get pissed off you weren't real to begin with.

I reiterate, there are VERY FEW True Legend Enthusiasts. the Phrase Legend Enthusiast is over used, and i am very VERY reserved on whom i label a Legend Enthusiast.

I'll say "owners" or "drivers" or "Members"...there's only a Handful of us right now...

Right now i can think of maybe 6 or 7 off the top of my head other than Me (what makes you an enthusiast is akin to what makes MG guys enthusiasts...the love of the car, even its quirks and flaws, Going through MAJOR hardships with the car and still coming back for more.)

LegendGS
Fut
StevieRay
Tyson
MikeD
Mike Diaz
PSA

Others have given up, or go through a honeymoon phase with their cars. They'll step to TLs (a vigor)or BMWs, Lexus, or Infinitis.

A few of the sigs that i used to show.

EDIT:

I can't forget Kenso, Mike (blingting) and Dv8... New school cats.

:sadwavey: :sadwavey: :sadwavey: :sadwavey:

 

[B+O]

:sadwavey: :sadwavey: :sadwavey: :sadwavey:

:lol: Joey i forgot about you guys...

you and your dad actually buy cars up just to have them...that's enthusiasm if I've ever seen it before:bowdown: jk.

If you'd rather have a BMW, or Infiniti G35, or Lexus GS, you're not an enthusiast. If you're "trapped" in your Legend, or just using it to "get around"..."It's nice but i want a _________" that's not enthusiasm...you're a Legend Driver and a Member of the Legend Community but not a Legend enthusiast. LOL

Maybe i'm Elitist, but that's just how i feel. I've seen hundeds, if not thousands of people claim "Legend Enthusiast" status, only to just skip to the next new Infiniti, Lexus, BMW, or Mercedes. It's nice to believe it's a great car, i'm not taking that away from you. You may even love the car...but if something major happens, and you fret and the first thing you do is dream about driving a new GS430 or Infiniti G37, I FEEL that's not enthusiasm.

LE is something different for everyone. That's what it means to me.

 

[maracura91]

so theres a deeper level within the legend world, and the rest of us are looking in from the outside. very interesting to know! its cool i'll be a wanna be.

 

[Banana!]

so theres a deeper level within the legend world, and the rest of us are looking in from the outside. very interesting to know!

I heard they have cookies.