Hello, club members. I am considering purchasingfg a 1990 Acura Legend. Could you a ll give me somr info as to maintainance, reliability,etc.???

Hey, dude! I have a 1990 Legend L sedan with an auto. It's a great car, with only 78K miles. I've had it since the beginning of the year, and enjoy driving it. Some things to remember: 1990 was the last year of the first generation body style (the best looking variation, IMHO). The engine is a 2.7L V6, making 160HP. The driving can be characterized as lazy at lower RPMs, spirited at higher. With an auto, once you master the S3/S4/D technique, you *almost* feel like driving a stick. Keeping revs up above 2500, the car is quick. Characteristically Honda, however, it's slow on take-off unless you floor it. As far as maintenance, you need to replace the timing belt. If the car was babied, you can do it at around 90K. If it was driven in daily traffic, or under *severe* conditions, you may want to do it after 60K, as a broken timing belt will cause an $$$$$ repair (much more than just replacing the belt) because the engine is an interference engine. Replace the water pump at the same time. Another thing to replace above 65-75K is the gaskets, especially the rubber ones around the side valve covers. It's easy, about $25 in parts, and involves 8 bolts on each side. Unchecked, it can leak oil all over the engine, resulting in a burnt smell and oil loss. The big-ticket item with these cars is the automatic transmission. These tend to go around 100-120K, some earlier. In Los Angeles, a replacement is $800-1000 including labor. Also check the condition of leather (if so equipped), the headlight securing ring (mine was cracked), leaking/bouncy shocks. How to determine sedan models: L has the L sticker on trunk, and dark taillights with the "LEGEND" inside the middle taillight. LS model: light taillights, with chrome LEGEND on the middle taillight.<br><br>To take a look at my car, check out <a href=http://www.geocities.com/artourb/legend/. target=new>http://www.geocities.com/artourb/legend/.</a> If you want to buy it (I need money to buy out the Maxima (linked on that page) from my dad), let me know and we can work something out. The car is also on www.bestoffer.com, id;222595.<br><br>Art