[Blingting]

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.

You sir, are OG status!

I wish I could have bought my ride in 1993.

There's something about these cars that gets in your blood and won't go away but a lot of it has to do with this place. I've been to a lot of other car forums but there's no place quite like A-L.com.

Fuck. I feel like Dorothy.

I feel the same way.. :lol:

this is the shit that causes arguments, and a MOD of all people chose to take your tread in a different direction, then when it gets out of hand he will lock it after his final words. go figure, no wonder this place if full of hate lately. Thats my .02

:uhh:

I love my car. It is part of my life, and even part of my identity.

There is not car I'd rather have, and no amount of money that would pry my Legend out of my hands.

Well said!

I'm with ya Matt, there's no way my sedan is going anywhere.

If I'm lucky this kensojuvenated engine will last to a 4cruizn amount of miles.

...and then maybe a new engine.

If you're an enthusiast, make yourself known. Contribute to the community, We're all Members or Owners. If you're an enthusiast, make it known.

That's the words of an Enthusiast to me (though some of it is sentimental value on his particular car). His actions, just like BlingTing and the others i mentioned, back up what he says. But these are the people i've witness come in, and prove their enthusiasm...

When it comes to enthusiasm, pretty much "money is no object" I think i about quintupled the purchase price, just in maintenence on my car. bought at 1500 and put close to 8 grand into the car. 3 transmissions, headgaskets, differential, tie rods...the list goes on and on. I didn't even touch cosmetic mods. If you want to get into mods and cosmetics, total it could be upwards of 10 or 11k. I mean it's not fun to play the numbers game because it's about the love of the car, not quantifying your love with numbers. There's people who've put 20 and even 30k into their cars. That's what i mean by enthusiasm. It's okay to want to jump ship every now and a again. You might want a new wife every now and again :lol:.

If i haven't seen you around, i don't know you and thereby i can't have your name at the top of my mind right away.

EDIT:

And that's what i mean, I pissed off a lot of people who swore and down they were enthusiasts. The Problem is, the minute an opportunity arose they (the self proclaimed enthusiasts) bounced and never looked back. I've been here long enough to spot the real "Legend Enthusiasts." There's some people who still look back on the car fondly, but they'll never get back into the car...that's not an enthusiast TO ME (i didn't say to you, but to me).

The reason I make note of it is because there's people who love the car, stick with it, or try to get back into it. And there's people who love it because they've made it theirs. They loved the car right up til the end. However, once it's used up, they go on to the next car and love it just as much. Two different types of "love" for the car there...

There's "Car love" and there's "Legend Love"

Just depends on you, which one you are.

That is insightful Ivan.

Thanks Ivan.

Yeah, my Legend has emptied my bank several times. Never once did I feel bad.

I actually bought my SLR almost entirely for taking pictures of my Legend.

Every person who gets a new car I encourage to buy a Legend.

If I could, I would do an SPCA style Legend thing and have everyone I could find that needed a good home. Take it in, and fix it up. Just never get rid of it. Lol.

...damn insurance would kill me though.

:rofl:

Dude thats great, I busted out laughing reading that...so true.

My friends think I am kind of . . . excessive!

I just bought a Canon EOS400D/Rebel XTi dSLR, mainly for pictures of the Gobstopper. "You know this maaan!"

If there's anyone who I'd categorize as die-hard, it's this guy right here. How many people can say they've been a moderator (several years running) on a forum dedicated to a vehicle they didn't even own?

Nick is die-hardest!

 

[Bowtie]

I bought a Legend only because i "thought" they were super high mileage and KNEW they were nice driving cars. Its just a car to me.

I would rather spend my extra money riding my KTM and racing my Gas Gas.

Does that mean I am not worthy enough to be here?

Some of my past "collectables" are a 73 RS Z/28, 69 Camaro, 57 Chevrolet 2dr hardtop, 39 pontiac streetrod, 37 Chevrolet PU rod, 72 Vette, 95 Z28. I am an automobile enthusiast. I admire a wide range of cars.

 

[B+O]

Does that mean I am not worthy enough to be here?

Come on now. Is that even a question?

Everyone is welcome and invited to stay, you're more than worthy to be in the Legend Community! We invite you with open arms and jump at the chance to help you keep your Legend in top shape. You're family too.

What i say shouldn't make you doubt your worth or worthiness to be here:nono:

ROFL@you guys...The thread is about True Legend Enthusiasts, not about whether or not you're worthy to be on this forum or not...what kind of stuff is that?!:lol: everyone's welcome to be here...We love to keep the Community alive, keep growing, adding more members and family.

You guys are the reason i'm still here, plenty of times I was fed up with how things were going with the forum, with my car, but the people, the community, the family, and just that burning love of the car kept me here:lol:.

If you're a Legend Enthusiast, stay here. Nothing worse than an "Enthusiast" who doesn't stick around to help us out. There's people out there who love the car and don't know where to go, don't know what to do. We need to stick together to help these cars last as long as there are parts for them.

4cruizin said it best...Long-haul/Mode of Transportation. That will distinguish most people here. I rarely take back what i say, but i clarify it for better understanding. I recognized those who's commitment is more to just themselves and their cars, but to the whole community.

Telion, definitely, your work with the ECU helped a great deal, and seeing you go from a n00b with a plan, to being "the man" was cool as hell...LE:yes:

 

[KA-Chow!]

Some people live life without passion, I feel fortunate since my Legend is one of many. I'm on my second coupe I sold my white automatic 92 Coupe LS and bought my 6-speed 93 L Coupe.

This is my previous Legend and my current Legend is in my signature

 

[mike19132]

Enthusiasm is the reason I have 2 coupes right now and also the reason (as-well-as sentimental value) for the one in my sig being sent to be repaired! I'm a Legend-Head and I'll be the first to admit it. I go through withdrawal when my wife drives my car! :thumbsup:

 

[Bowtie]

Hey thanks. I visit this forum more than I do the sites for the orgs I race in.

now if I just had the money to build a RWD LS1 V8 Legend...........

Come on now. Is that even a question?

Everyone is welcome and invited to stay, you're more than worthy to be in the Legend Community! We invite you with open arms and jump at the chance to help you keep your Legend in top shape. You're family too.

What i say shouldn't make you doubt your worth or worthiness to be here:nono:

ROFL@you guys...The thread is about True Legend Enthusiasts, not about whether or not you're worthy to be on this forum or not...what kind of stuff is that?!:lol: everyone's welcome to be here...We love to keep the Community alive, keep growing, adding more members and family.

You guys are the reason i'm still here, plenty of times I was fed up with how things were going with the forum, with my car, but the people, the community, the family, and just that burning love of the car kept me here:lol:.

If you're a Legend Enthusiast, stay here. Nothing worse than an "Enthusiast" who doesn't stick around to help us out. There's people out there who love the car and don't know where to go, don't know what to do. We need to stick together to help these cars last as long as there are parts for them.

4cruizin said it best...Long-haul/Mode of Transportation. That will distinguish most people here. I rarely take back what i say, but i clarify it for better understanding. I recognized those who's commitment is more to just themselves and their cars, but to the whole community.

Telion, definitely, your work with the ECU helped a great deal, and seeing you go from a n00b with a plan, to being "the man" was cool as hell...LE:yes:

 

[blklvngod]

Yo the legend was my first car, have bought the wife 3 cars since, Still have the Legend, and I just bought another Legend.. 91 LS Sedan, and 95 LS Coupe blk/blk 6speed.. now Thats whats up!!!!

 

[laylow]

I'm a car enthusiast all day.... I took my driver's test in a 92 legend sedan back in 97 and I always planned to own one...I'm generally a lover of all cars (except german ones LOL) but the stance and the look of the legend is what I fell for...Gettin to know the drivetrain got me more infactuated with the legend (2nd gen sedan) and being a shade tree mechanic I can say FOESURE I'm a Legend Enthusiast

 

[LEDG4F4]

I eat, sleep and sh!t LEGEND! Meaning:

When I'm working on my car, can't stop to get food. The wifey usually have to beg me to come in to eat! And when I do, I take the food right out with me (of course with lots of napkins, making sure not to get any food grease on my baby!

When I'm in my bed chillin' (just to clarify ~ only when we're just chillin, :naughty with the wife, my ledg is on my mind! <:werd: I think something is wrong with me.

And last but not least: I'm on the crapper, I'm thinking about what next to do to my legend!

I paid $10,000+ to purchase this car in beginning of '00. The car had 87,000 on the Odometer. Could I have gotten it cheaper? Yes! But you see, I was feening!!

On the first day I got her, I took her home, washed, cleaned paint, waxed and polished her, then went out to show her off. Bam!! Smoke is coming from inside the hood! Was I worried? Yea! But I also knew that I was going to keep this car, no matter what! It turned out to be a hairline crack of a seam on the radiator. I replaced with brand new koyo racing radiator and fortunately, all has been good so far! The way I see it is, even if I ever (God forbid) contract the dreaded BHG disease my love for the car would not be affected.

I've put well close to 5G's into this car and still have plans to keep going!
Like Blingting stated, I also have a closet with both JDM and self-restored parts that are in the process of being put on! Legend parts are scattered throughout my office!
I've spent close to one grand, fighting my ex-fiancée over the title. When I could have easily just bought another Legend (have put too much blood, sweat and tears into this one to just let it go!)

I'm always being told that: "that's all you care about" by ex-girlfriends and by ex & current wife/s. (Note to myself; I love my wife. Don't know why she would say something like that? aranoid

I have a '99 Durango as my current daily driver. If all goes as planned, my fully stocked, black on black '08 Range Rover Supercharged will be side by side, right next to the Legend in the New Year.
Even then, the LEGEND will still be #1 in my heart!

How's that for Legend love?
PS I think Acura f@cked up when they discontinued this body style, interior included!

 

[Telion]

It's far too difficult to make a listing of the members who have demonstrated their loyalty to the Legend, but I do agree that it's easy to distinguish those who are in it for the long-haul versus those who only see the car as a mode of transportation or don't choose to truly become a part of the great "community" we have.

lol. If there's anyone who I'd categorize as die-hard, it's this guy right here. How many people can say they've been a moderator (several years running) on a forum dedicated to a vehicle they didn't even own?

Thanks B+O for the comment and I was serious about wanting a sig like the first one, I wanna put it on my Pocket PC (uh oh nerd alert lol).

Tyson that was so well said. I am even going to say that this community "to me" helps make the Legend was it is to me, there are so many various ideas and variations of what people are passionate about there car for that I feed off of that. I admit when I bought my first Legend I sat in it I drove it and had to have it but did little with it after that until I found this forum. And now I should probably be committed because I just can't stop.

 

[PSA]

Thanks Ivan. Add sfearing to your list.

 

[brahtw8]

I have fond memories of the 3 Legends I have owned over the years. I remember the original Acura Legend forum back in the 90s.

I am no longer a Legend Enthusiast. I will always be an automotive enthusiast.

 

[legendtype2]

I consider myself an enthusiast. AFterall this is my 2nd legend and my 1st one I had to let go due to BHG. I may not be willing to engine swaps in my garage like some of the other 'hardcore enthusiasts' though haha..

Don't forget EK. Even though he doesn't show up here anymore. He was inspiration for my previous legend.

 

[mrkeith]

Raises his hand as a true Legend enthusiast...

I've been driving Legends since 1996 (had a G1 and now a G2, both coupes), and although my '94 sits garaged these days, it's not going anywhere

If we had a forced induction package to buy, Legends would be more attractive to many people.

k.

P.S.
Will the real Slimshaddy please stand up?

 

[Team LR]

I consider myself a ethusiasts, im actually bought 2 more G2's to go with my 92 ls another 92 ls n 93 l just cuz i love these cars, i just turn 18 n ived owned 4 G2 legend already, I also started a legend car team/club and have almost everyone i know say or try n get a legend

 

[hybirdgsrlegend]

i love ack legends

if i were to win the lotto i would just go over to japan and buy and alpha touring and legizi it in the usa and dat would be my car!! period!!!!!!

 

[Artillery129]

this thread is very reassuring, i thought i was insane, my parents dont like that i own the legend, they keep telling me they will buy me a new car, my dad wants to buy me an a4 turbo or a volkswagen rabbit for college, but i told him i want none of those cars, i wanta black acura legend coupe and i ahve been arguing with my parents for several months to win the ability to do this, and every time i do something it takes weeks of plannign because my parents think i will kill myself working on the car, my dad has to check the electronics work i do ( he has a masters as an aelectrcial engineer) and my brother calls me an idiot and laughs at me with his audi s4, telling me crap about the advantage of trubos, and then my freinds who are like, why don tyou want to hang out with us? .. well i have to fnish project on car then they are always like WHY YOU GOTTA BE LIKE THAT ALWAYS WORKING ON YROU CAR and they never understand, i dont think anybody understood me and my passion for the legend, luckily for this reassuring thread, but i cant help speculate that i am insane and on a forum full of insane legend enthusiasts lol..

 

[Dv8]

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Thats my contribution. I shouldn't have to say much more.

~Dv8

 

[Telion]

^^ (artillery)haha lovin it +1, DV8 share a moment where you knew this was going to be the car to receive all you have done to it.

 

[LEDG4F4]

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Thats my contribution. I shouldn't have to say much more.

~Dv8

I feel you bro!! Nuff said! :bowdown: :bowdown: