this car has been in my family over 10 years.... ive grown up in the backseat and have now moved to the driver seat.... i paid over a grand on my head gasket job when i have a perfectly running prelude waiting outside for me all while going to school full time. i dropped out of the University of Hawaii as a pre-pharm student because of the time ive spent under the hood of the legend has showed me that thats what i want to be doing as a career. now im in a trade school studying for my ASE tests and fixing peoples cars for free. call me legend crazy i dunno, but everyone at my school trips out from how i get when i see a legend passing by on the road. i dont appreciate the specs, the cool features, not even the looks. i appreciate the car. i know what it means to me.

but some of you guys are crazy... collecting advertisements and comercials of the legend is pretty nuts. and keeping pictures of other peoples legends saved to your hard drive is pretty nuts too.

Am I a Legend enthusiast? Maybe not, but I am MY LEGEND ENTHUSIAST

 

but some of you guys are crazy... collecting advertisements and comercials of the legend is pretty nuts. and keeping pictures of other peoples legends saved to your hard drive is pretty nuts too.

I must be 2 inches outside of Bellevue. The collection of pics i have is crazy :lol:.

Since i was 9 i've been crazy about the car...in 7th grade i decided that i was going to get one. in 8th grade i built an entire book, graphically outlining the path i was going to take building my car. (complete with openable doors and hood, full interior pics everything.

8 years later i still have the booklet, and over the years, it's been continuously updated, and even has the "authentic aging" of the paper.:lol:

Nick calls it "The Parchment Scroll"

Been crazy about legends since i can remember. i can't see itchanging anytime.

Hell even people in Highschool knew me ac' for a while. Just knew by that because it was all that i talked about.

I'm Legend Crazy.

 

but some of you guys are crazy... collecting advertisements and comercials of the legend is pretty nuts. and keeping pictures of other peoples legends saved to your hard drive is pretty nuts too.

Am I a Legend enthusiast? Maybe not, but I am MY LEGEND ENTHUSIAST[/QUOTE]

why r they nuts, some people like basketball and collect cards and some like cars and legends happen to be da car they love and collect pics etc... whys that nuts

 

hey some people think thats nuts.... thats like being collecting chicago bull commercials because you love michael jordan. i know many die hard honda, nissan and toyota guys who dont have the dealer hand out booklets about their cars.... legend enthusiasts may be the most crazy enthusiasts ever.

 

Blingting said: "You sir, are OG status! I wish I could have bought my ride in 1993."

First time someone called me that and I didn't feel 'dissed', LOL!

I thank you Mr. Blingting sir, for the kind words of a fellow brother in arms. 'Cos that's what we really all are here. A fraternity of sorts. (And this ain't "Koom By Yah", it's just the way I see it). I don't see me as 'old' and the rest of you as 'young', I see us all in the same friggin' boat-a mutual interest in enjoying our beloved cars and keeping them together by mutual sharing of experiences, both good and bad so we can learn from each other. I have meant to say for some time, even though I'd rather read and absorb than post a lot ( I DO skip over the occassional dramas), I have been an active member here since 2002. And you guys have saved my bacon with this car more times than you could all imagine. I have learned and applied a lot, and THAT has been instrumental as to why I hang on to my car.

For that I am eternally grateful to this forum and it's esteemed members.

 

I do not consider myself an 'enthusiast' by Acura-legend.com's standard, but I do love my legend (previous and current). I do not have the dedication of spending insane amount of money on my car, because in the end, I have more important things to take care of. I really don't care if I'm listed as a legend enthusiast because I'm not. I'm a car enthusiast at heart that appreciates each car for what they're worth. You will not find any a blind, brand loyal, person behind this computer screen.

 

i love my legend.
almost got in a fight with this guy who backed his RV into it. (he paid) =]
i dont intend on doing much to it, just maintain it until i die.
haha
i dont want to see that junked until the tach rolls back.
lol
but..there is another car i equally love =/
87 Toyota Cressida.
factory5 spd+turbo
T.E.M.S.

there was this guy selling his with only 35000 miles =/
i really wanted it, but its out of the cards =[
but the legend fills that void =D for now...

 

Man. I'm loving this. It's so good to see the unity and solidarity. I feel the oneness! Remains me of the A-L forum of old! If this isn't bonding, I don't know what is!

 

Very shorten version of my story.

One of the many reasons why I love (not just my legend) but all legends is that it was one of those goals you set set for your life and it is a damn good feeling when it is achieved. I remember like yesterday, a freshman in high school ('91) in gym class, being outside and the 1st time I saw a legend it was a G2 sedan. I thought to myself, "Man that is a sexy, classy ride!" by my sophomore year I had made up my mind that I would one day own one of these cars. As a senior I knew if was for certain that it was my life's goal to own a legend especially that year because there was just something different about that '94 model even though it was the same car. Later to find out that indeed the bumper was wider looking, 1st time I had seen a legend with fog lights, and the rear end was also different.

It wasn't till 2000 that I had finally achieved my goal and got my legend. It is such a good feeling when you cross a milestone in your personnal life. Buying a legend was right up there with a college degree as a big, exciting milestone in my life.

But I have to say that I have a whole new level of appreciation for legends, and respect for the engineering of this vehicle much more now than before. I had the priviledge to drive to Miami to buy a GS 6 speed with a BHG. I didn't even look at 1 pic. I just saw the craigslist ad, and the only words that I read on the entire ad was GS, 6 SPEED, BHG. I immediately called the guy and asked only 1 question, "Are you sure it is a 6 speed?" As soon as he said yes. I said I will buy it right now, no more questions. I resulted in parting out the car and the whole experience has been a great positive for me. I felt like a criminal taking a top of the line GS and parting it out, but at the same time I felt I was taking this underappricated car and putting it out of its misery and self teaching myself mechanic work.

I'm very please that I have sold many good parts to good people on this board, and I'm even more pleased that I know just about every part, bolt and washer from these extremely well built cars.

 

I went from a 91 Legend...to a 98 Legend (RL)...to an '04 Legend (RL)...


that counts for something

 

Here's my story: It was 1995 and my mom & step-dad took me along to go look for a car. We entered a dealership and as they were looking around I spotted a beautiful blue/gray '92 Legend sedan from accross the lot. I told them to go check it out. While they said it was somewhat out of their price reange, I ranted and raved on about it so much, pointing out all its beautiful details and options, that they ended up buying it. The salesman mustve loved me cuz He didnt even have to throw a sales pitch on it.

It turns out the Legend was the only one in Florida with that light blue/gray color. The interior was even an almost identical color. I have never seen another one in that color since anywhere, not even in the forum. My mother and step dad divorced years later, and he ended up crashing it after that. So that was the end of a really unique legend.

Back to my point, I loved the Legend ever since, so after havin my first car ('89 Integra RS) for 5 years, I decided to upgrade. Originally I was considering a 91-93 Integra but decided to just treat myself and go for the Legend coupe. It took me about a month and a half of constant daily searching, visiting several used car dealership, searching everywhere online and in the papers, before finally coming accross this '95 coupe LS on theflyer.com. The moment I pulled up to the guys house and saw it parked I said to myself " Thats my Legend!" and she went home with. 12 years later, Im a happy Legend owner and wont give her up for anything.

I just love the luxury/sport design and all the options they come with. It has classic lines that will always be admired by true car gurus, such as the real enthusiasts we have here.

 

So far, since I bought my Legend, I replaced the following

Engine
clutch
radiator
hoses
front and rear pads and rotors
both front axles
wheels and tires (tires x8)
front and rear suspension
headlights
left front window motor
left front inner door handle
entire stereo system
paint
all the fluids x2

The only things that are original since I bought the car is most of the interior, the transmission and the differential.

 

(#1) 1991 LS Sedan was our first Legend...car was stunning in this kind of blue/ purple kind of color with dark leather interior. Sold it when my wife got a company car...BIG Mistake. Loved that car.

(#2)1993 L sedan with spoiler. Not in great shape but ran well enough. Was never in nice enough shape to consider keeping.

(#3) 1995 LS Coupe Auto..dark green/tan. Wifes car and she loved it. Gave up her 87 Supra for it which is like saying she gave up breathing air because she REALLY REALLY liked her Supra. Volunteered to take over the GS
(#4) when we started building a house. Talk about a trooper.

(#4) 1995 GS Sedan Auto. This car was sweet. Traded it in on a new TL-S for the wife after we had built the house. She never really cared for the GS. Always pined for another coupe. Which leads us to.....

(#5) 1995 LS Coupe six speed. Had been a little neglected cosmetically but we took care of that. She's glad it did not sell...now I gotta get her to DRIVE the car as it's our weekend cruiser.

So yeah...I would consider us to be Legend faithful.

 

(#3) 1995 LS Coupe Auto..dark green/tan. Wifes car and she loved it. Gave up her 87 Supra for it which is like saying she gave up breathing air because she REALLY REALLY liked her Supra. Volunteered to take over the GS

So yeah...I would consider us to be Legend faithful.

87!

hella good year!
lol
7mge? or a 7mgte?
5 speed?
TEMS?
hahaha
omfg i love supra/cressida =/

but yet again... my legend fills the void =]

i want BOTH !!! ggaahh!!!

 

1st car 93 L coupe many problems for someone with low income to keep rack and pinion needed replacing, tranny slipping, and BHG seeping, traded for an accord...

Legend lust stuck with me and i bought my current coupe with 3 cars. i was only in the market for a 95 coupe or blk/blk 6spd...but i found the next best thing in the auto LS, couldnt pass it up for the price

i cant say im up there with ownership but since these cars came out i had always wanted to own one. even as i own one now, i still frequent craigslist to see what Legends are on the market. i always wanted a 4door but the 2doors got my sexy. my gf tells me to get a 4door car but im never gonna part with my current car. Legend that is (unless someone wants to swap for a blk/blk 6spd LS coupe 95 only!!! i had the ability to get a 07 camry SE 6spd V6 and went after the Legend. i havent been working for 6 months now and i havent gotten any excuse to part. no broken winshield, no stinking VSS, or even a BHG problem if it happens would turn me away, as weve come to the 3.5 swap era. i passed up paying rent, phone bills, school tuition to get my car and will do just as much to keep her running or keep her in my possession

i might not have the best looking or cleanest Legend but this is what i am happy with. the car and the looks, and if god forbids, something happens to my car to where i cant do anything about it best believe i will be looking for another

 

Had my Legend since 2000. Just hit 200,000 miles not too long ago and I put about 130k of them. First fell in love with it in 1995, I was working with my uncle in his traffic school, and would always see this Legend parked in the lot with those sexy headlights looking at me. Never would imagine that 5 yrs later I would own it. Most of my repairs have been at the dealership and some at an acura independant shop but nothing major, worst thing was probably the radiator but no BHG.
I was actively looking to buy a newer car to keep the Legend company (starts with an N ends with an X), but decided to hold on since I want to buy a house here in Los Angeles, you know how expensive that can get.
So am I an enthusiast? To some extent. Will I keep it until it dies? Yes.

 

^NSX...

 

^

 

lol...coulda been a Nissan 240SX

 

the only day ill get rid of my legend is when the frame corrodes and the car just falls to pieces.. im thinking that wont be anytime in my lifetime..

 

Owning a Legend has always been part of my dream, and I am living it...

 

i think of it this way. if your on this forum, active for 1+years...ure an legend enthusiasts lol.

 

too long for me to wait..

 

i wouldnt disagree wit u on that.....or a blk/blk NSX 6spd targa top

 

i woulda took the G2..did u even test drive it

 

Yeah I drove it, (It belongs to my Mum and she still drives it) but I wasn't prepared to get rid of my very own personal Legend for another one. I will have more Legends in the future, but my '89 is my first and will be my last love.
I love to drive the G2 for sure, but I can't help the feeling when I step back into my G1.
Let's not start on which generation is better :afro: Let's just say the C series engine contributes to the magic feeling the Legend emits.
The first generation evolved into the second generation, and then there was the RL...

 

this thread is the shit!! bump for more stories!

 

im just sayin as far as features, power and up to date looks. but if u gone love ur G1 whose to argue i guess as long as its a Legend and thats what counts...i dont even miss my 1st G2 93 L coupe...

i always lusted for a G1 coupe buut could never find 1. then 1 day i seen a G2 coupe for sale with a system and a TV with 110k but inside door handles dont work. didnt go for a test drive or nuttin but the car looked ok no major damage in or out (i really wanted it more cus the tv) my guess was a 91 l coupe since this was about 7 or 8 yrs aago. my uncle didnt want me to get it cus questions he was asking he didnt like. (the owner was a thug and my uncle has mental problems) last time i go to my uncle for help....missout on my 1st Legend then

then i seen another Legend at a dealer 75k pearl white paint...for 4k

point is i had soo many opportunities for a Legendbut as i sit back i can imagine how much of a headache those cars might have been and lead me to never want to own one. many might have been BHG+

tho many cars i had b4 i dont miss any of them...cept the honda cus it was stick and great on gas...(maybe the max a bit cus that was the shiniest car i ever owned)

LONG LIVE THE LEGEND!!!!

 

i own two of them and put an ass load of money into both. i dont know, maybe?