Sup people

Ok in a few months the lease on my family's oldsmobile alero will run out, and rather than shell out $10k on the buyout, im trying to convince my dad to buy a used legend. From all reports on this forum, it is the best acura every built. So, what are some of the guidelines and things to watch for for buying one? I was thinking about a mid-90s 4 door legend with the type II engine (230 hp right?) and MT (i dont know if its 5 speed or 6 speed). How much would something with arround 40-50k miles cost?

Thanks in advanced

 

check ebay/autotrader

 

The type II has a 6 speed and good luck finding one with less then 100K. Usually sell around 11-13g from what ive seen. And they are sweet as hell!

 

www.acura-legend.com

 

They hold their value VERY WELL.

I sold my 91 Coupe w/ 5-Speed for 11,500 dollars back in early 2000.
It had 110,000 on the clock.

Expect to pay 13-14K or MORE for a good condition 93-95 model….if you can find an owner willing to sell.

Shawn S

 

good luck finding one with that mileage.

 

beautiful cars though... my 1996 3.2 tl had the exact same engine/tranny as the legend. mine was auto... 200hp 220lbs of torque if im not mistaken. i hear the trannys arent very solid after 100k.

built in japan, makes a huge difference.

 

I'm pretty sure the type II is 230hp

 

Several trims and options available...

Coupe vs Sedan

Type I (200hp, 210lbs) mated with 5 sp MT or 4 AT
Type II (230hp, 206lbs) mated with 6 sp MT or 4 AT

Look for the GS sedan and LS coupe trim levels...these have all the options...climate control, heated seats, etc.

Prices are in the ballpark ShawnS mentioned.

Beware of two things...cracked radiator top and blown headgasket...have a mechanic give it a quick one over before a purchase. These are reliable Japanese beasts, we have several members in the 200K range and a few over 300K. I have 150K on my 94 Coupe, original tranny ( :P ) but I did have the blown HG

The youngest legend you could get would still be 8 years old...do not expect the car to be maintenence free...even with low miles. Happy hunting!

 

i got a friend that wants to sell his white legend. very clean, let me know if you are interested, over 100k miles.

 

can you get the type II w/ six speed in a sedan?

 

thx for the info guys...i dont think i can convice my dad to buy a car with 100k+ miles though...he just doesnt feel very comfortable with that level of milage, but oh well

 

Yes………..

FYI........ Here's the specs on the 95 Coupe