some one talk some sense into me!!
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some one talk some sense into me!!
okay, so i was looking at this legend on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
its near my house.
no one was bidding on it.
we had a thread about in on the legend forum too. (that know one bid on it yet and it had like 10min left)
so, one ended up bidding on it (not me). 1 damn bid.
then, the next day, i was talking about this car with my boss. later on, i get a email from a guy in CT who was taht winning bidder. he saw me posting on the acura-legend.com, and emailed me about looking at the car. turns out he has a 93 6spd also, which got wrecked, not his fault.
anyways long story short. I looked at the car today. Its pretty nice especially for the price. turns out, since owner, serviced at brookfield acura. Anyways, as cars are with 200+K its not perfect and might need some work with in the next year or so.
SO the guy who bought is, is thinking about backing out.
I'm thinking of picking it up, this would involve selling the CL.
thoughts??? this would be my DD. Repairs aren't an issue, i do have extensive mechanical training (I completed the NATEF program at my local college, trying to get a job as a tech)
I like the CL but...... what do u guys think? I am just feeling depressed that I can't drive my coupe right now and I'm driving around in my boss's MINT legend 6spd coupe all weekend?? should i just be trying to convise this guy to get this beauty? it is a nice car. if i didn't buy my CL and i came across this car, i would have bought it in a heart beat.
help me make a rash decision guys!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
its near my house.
no one was bidding on it.
we had a thread about in on the legend forum too. (that know one bid on it yet and it had like 10min left)
so, one ended up bidding on it (not me). 1 damn bid.
then, the next day, i was talking about this car with my boss. later on, i get a email from a guy in CT who was taht winning bidder. he saw me posting on the acura-legend.com, and emailed me about looking at the car. turns out he has a 93 6spd also, which got wrecked, not his fault.
anyways long story short. I looked at the car today. Its pretty nice especially for the price. turns out, since owner, serviced at brookfield acura. Anyways, as cars are with 200+K its not perfect and might need some work with in the next year or so.
SO the guy who bought is, is thinking about backing out.
I'm thinking of picking it up, this would involve selling the CL.
thoughts??? this would be my DD. Repairs aren't an issue, i do have extensive mechanical training (I completed the NATEF program at my local college, trying to get a job as a tech)
I like the CL but...... what do u guys think? I am just feeling depressed that I can't drive my coupe right now and I'm driving around in my boss's MINT legend 6spd coupe all weekend?? should i just be trying to convise this guy to get this beauty? it is a nice car. if i didn't buy my CL and i came across this car, i would have bought it in a heart beat.
help me make a rash decision guys!!
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dude just in my opinion, but youre dumb if you dont take it. it being a honda, mileage is easily shrugged off with just normal service. id love to have that legend.
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not to be mean but i think you have some serious issues with the legend. if it were a person the bitch wouldve had you on a restraining order in a hot minute. if it was THAT important then why don't you sell your legend or the 4Runner now and just pick up another one.
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man, I haven't driven my coupe in around a year. Doesn't mean I'd get rid of her, but you're a legend guy you talk about it here more than your CL. I'd say do it
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Originally Posted by asianspec
not to be mean but i think you have some serious issues with the legend. if it were a person the bitch wouldve had you on a restraining order in a hot minute. if it was THAT important then why don't you sell your legend or the 4Runner now and just pick up another one.
hehe. well, i did more talking with the guy who is trying to buy it, i'm stilling pushing him to buy it. we'll see...
i was kinda hoping for a thread full of ppl telling me to just pass on the thing :tounge:
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Normal CL owners we would tell to pass, you are so in love with Legends, I think if you get your mind set on it, you're gonna do it if the chance is there.
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Normal CL owners we would tell to pass, you are so in love with Legends, I think if you get your mind set on it, you're gonna do it if the chance is there.
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Originally Posted by Dicorp
you speak of it as if it's a godly creation of automotive perfection. a lot of people on here do also. its a great car, i've owned one for 4 years mind you. but nevertheless its not the best honda had to offer. the legend is much closer to claiming that title IMHO. as for the OP, do w/e feels right. the CL is a good DD, but that legend is a steal.
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well thats just the way it sounded, perhaps i misinterpreted your post. i guess thats just the nature of car forums which are designed to be a technical resource but often turn out to be fanboy sites for owners which would rather die than drive anything else.
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I'd buy it cash if it were close to me...just to have a second car. I've always been infatuated with the 2g legend coupes ever since they were new on the dealership floors back in the day with a sticker price of over 40g's. Haven't seen too many nicely modded ones even on the net, and I'd like to deck it out vipstyle. I'd say go for it if you have the means. The 6 speed manual just adds to the greatness.
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Originally Posted by Alperovich
whow. hold on. i'm not planning on selling MY legend. no way. i just want another
hehe. well, i did more talking with the guy who is trying to buy it, i'm stilling pushing him to buy it. we'll see...
i was kinda hoping for a thread full of ppl telling me to just pass on the thing :tounge:
hehe. well, i did more talking with the guy who is trying to buy it, i'm stilling pushing him to buy it. we'll see...
i was kinda hoping for a thread full of ppl telling me to just pass on the thing :tounge:
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Originally Posted by Dicorp
well thats just the way it sounded, perhaps i misinterpreted your post. i guess thats just the nature of car forums which are designed to be a technical resource but often turn out to be fanboy sites for owners which would rather die than drive anything else.
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Originally Posted by underst8
One 6 spd legend as a daily driver, the other one as a track-ready screaming death banshee...or something like that.
anyways, here's pics of what i call the flaws/minor details not seen in the ebay listing.
shock tower rust
window cowl rust (very common)
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aftermarket radiator, on the radiator support, it says AC die added
now here's that dent i was talking about, you really can't see it in the picture
basically that line of dirt goes thru the dent
pass window frame rust
rear window
notice although the trim peice rubber is coming off, the rubber around the rear windows is in good shape
pass side wheel well common rust area
driverside wheel well
the other side of the wheel well wasn't showing any signs of rust but i'm sure its there hidding under the paint. which wasn't bubling yet
that's pretty much the limit of exterior flaws, only other thing i did notice was the spoiler wasn't stock (although its a OEM spoiler) b/c when we popped the trunk it wouldn't stay open by itself (ie it has the weaker non spoiler trunk springs)
the rest is interior
burl wood stress crack
armrest
pass seat bottom
pass seat bolster
pass door scuff
unclean glove box
rubber door thingie, torn like them all (but my boss's coupe )
speaker cover
door pocket leather is lifting (this happens to every legend i've seen, including mine and all my parts cars and boss's coupe)
window sticker!
so thats pretty much it, i forgot to snap a driver's seat picture. it did have bolster wear. but no tears or rips. carpet was clean, OEM mat in the trunk was a little dirty, the pedals were not worn, which is a good sign, since i replaced mine last year and the clutch pedal is already worn!!
idk, i drove my CL around a little today, its nice too but no Legend. Again, i'm still trying to convince the guy that he should get it. this is only if he backs out.
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after you posting pics, ima say keep the CL. yours is pretty mint except for that dent. this car has numberous rust and molding problems which will lead to more rust and body deterioration. the interior is a little beat too. doesnt seem worth it...
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3k$ for a Legend with tan interior and several spots of surface rust? IDK, it looks decent but is it really worth it? Unless you can get a decent amount for your cl and then can really mod your other legend, I say no. 216k may not be that much for a honda engine, but it's not young, that's for sure. However, 3k isn't that much for a legend. God, I'm more indecisive than you
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Originally Posted by aqua1stgen
3k$ for a Legend with tan interior and several spots of surface rust? IDK, it looks decent but is it really worth it? Unless you can get a decent amount for your cl and then can really mod your other legend, I say no. 216k may not be that much for a honda engine, but it's not young, that's for sure. However, 3k isn't that much for a legend. God, I'm more indecisive than you
its an older car with lots of milage and rust...and its 3k is only a good deal cuz its a 6spd legend, which are rare as fuck
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hmmm. There is a lot of nitty gritty things that would sway me away. The only really worrisome one being that shock tower rust - that's one place you don't want weak metal. One option, gut this one make this your track car, swapping some parts from your black one and making that your more restrained dd. or would that be heresy?
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Originally Posted by Palayah8ta
dude i dont go on integra forums and brag about my CL all day long...
and he wasn't bragging, he was asking a question/asking for advice.
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Originally Posted by Palayah8ta
dude i dont go on integra forums and brag about my CL all day long...
I think I'm gonna stay with the CL. its alot more practical. it only has 79k, runs alright, makes a excellent DD.
I thought about make that my race car but then i'd have to swap motors and stuff (remember my legend has a fresh motor, under 10,000miles. PLUS alot of other work i've put in, it would be too much hassle.
Thanx for the comments. Sorry to keep posting about my legend, but ya kno, i'll keep doing that.
oh and i always have some pictures of something , here's some of my boss's coupe
its the gold one duh
(the sedan pictured is his too)
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Overall, i think alot of us would say the 6spd legend is a better car than the CL (6spd, more hp, sportier look,etc). But i just think that in comparison to that Legend, id keep the CL. That thing has a pretty good amount of rust, and a shitload of miles. I know Honda engines can last a while but that still doesn't mean the rest of the car hasn't seen 200k+miles.
Stick with the car that has ALOT less miles.
Stick with the car that has ALOT less miles.
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Wow, lots of rust, keep your CL
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IMO, not worth it because
1) Too much rust (who knows how much more is hiding under paint!)
2) Too many miles (yes, it's a honda, but with great miles comes great responsibility)
3) Car is 15 years old!
1) Too much rust (who knows how much more is hiding under paint!)
2) Too many miles (yes, it's a honda, but with great miles comes great responsibility)
3) Car is 15 years old!
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Originally Posted by Dicorp
whos drivetrain/tranny/shifter is from a prelude...not that much CL left there if you ask me.
and he wasn't bragging, he was asking a question/asking for advice.
and he wasn't bragging, he was asking a question/asking for advice.
my car is a hybrid but its still a CL first. im done bitching , buy another legend .
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um i guess you didn't see this on the BM
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/sold-fs-92-acura-legend-l-coupe-5spd-%242200-381971/
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/sold-fs-92-acura-legend-l-coupe-5spd-%242200-381971/
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Originally Posted by Palayah8ta
he had a CL photo shoot with 3 CL pics and 8 of his legend. I understand anyone being proud of there baby, but fuck he started a thread about a rusted ass legend to replace his CL he just got.
my car is a hybrid but its still a CL first. im done bitching , buy another legend .
my car is a hybrid but its still a CL first. im done bitching , buy another legend .
Mileage on LEgends is NOTHING. we have forum members with 300k and in excellent condition.
yea it has the early stages of rust, shit its a old car but original owner! paint looks really good except where i pointed it out.
it was serviced at brookfield acura! brookfield Acura. The goto NSX dealership. NSX guys in chicago driver their NSX's to brookfield for service!
okay, anyways, i'm not getting the car. If i get it, i'll have 4 cars, 2 of which i'll be trying to sell. all of which can and WILL hinder my special project on my Legend.
and just for the your info my last photoshoot, had 7 pictures of the CL and Legend together (which thats what the shoot was about, the Legend and CL together) THEN I included 5 shots of just the Legend.
so really you are just being an ass.
That Legend with 216k drove a million times better then my CL with 79k, it made driving my CL actually feel like i was driving a Civic with leather. Makes me excited about driving my Legend once it gets warmer
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thats cool. atleast its not an accord.
BUT eitherway, you guys are right, its not worth it for me at the moment to sell the CL and get the Legend. although the Legend is my choice over the CL.
BUT eitherway, you guys are right, its not worth it for me at the moment to sell the CL and get the Legend. although the Legend is my choice over the CL.
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Originally Posted by Alperovich
thats cool. atleast its not an accord.
BUT eitherway, you guys are right, its not worth it for me at the moment to sell the CL and get the Legend. although the Legend is my choice over the CL.
BUT eitherway, you guys are right, its not worth it for me at the moment to sell the CL and get the Legend. although the Legend is my choice over the CL.
get your black one painted in the mean time.
oh and discussing legends so much in this thread makes me wanna get one. probably cuz i drove my friends 95 ls sedan 2 weeks ago. wow, what a car