1995 Acura Legend

Coupe

3.2L V6 TYPE II

Automatic

jh4ka8264sc002937

Clear

Gasoline

Hi, My name is Alex and I have regretfully decided to part ways with my Legend coupe that I've been happily driving since 1999. I'm relisting this as the prior winning bidder never responded to any of my email/calls. Hopefully this time the winning bidder will follow through. A little history - I purchased the car in 1999 from Columbus Acura in Ohio with roughly 44k miles on it. I am the second owner of the vehicle and have put the entire balance of the mileage (roughly 210k) on the car myself. She's been a great car for me and is still really fun to drive. I've basically handled all the routine work (brakes, fluid changes, timing belt, ball joints, etc.) since I've owned it. Overall, the car has been very good to me and I'm sad to see her go. While the car runs fairly well, she needs some maintenance that I simply do not have the time to do myself. I hope the car will end up with someone who can perform the maintenance and see the odometer rollover at least another 100k! I will post a youtube video in a couple days --- so look for that update to the listing. In the meantime, here's the good, the bad, and the ugly. The GOOD:The car has been and still is very reliable. Always starts right up and gets me where I need to go without any problems.Overall the body is in decent shape - some light rust under lip of hood and trunk and just a bit above the rear driver's side wheel well.Engine and transmission still as strong as the day I bought it.Brand new leather seats (front). I have the leather for the rear seat but never replaced it as the original leather here is still in decent shape.Most suspension joints/control arms have been replaced (I can provide a detailed list later).Brand new front tires (less than a month old) and 4-wheel alignment performed (over $300 value). Rear tires still have ~15-20K life left. The BAD:No A/C. There is a refrigerant leak somewhere in the system that developed a few years back. This is really only a minor inconvenience since July/August are the only appreciably hot months here in the north east.Engine leaks some oil. It might be weeping from the valve covers, oil pan, or past a crank seal but I really don't know. Also, on occasion, (and mostly during the warmer/summer months) if the car idles for a while, smoke can be seen in the exhaust. This comes and goes. It doesn't seem to happen at all in the winter, but come May or so you start to see it. When driving normally the car does not smoke (unless it has been recently idling). I've done some research on this and I've all but confirmed that the rubber seals on the valve stems become worn (and soften up more in the summer months) allowing oil from the cam section to seep past the valve stem and into the cylinder. This issue is widely discussed on the Legend forums. The parts are cheap (just need new rubber seals) but the labor is time consuming. It would probably take the average weekend mechanic a couple steady days to do the work. Again, if this is something I had time to do, I would just do it myself. I can provide additional details on where to go for good directions on how to do this repair yourself. Alternately, you can buy a used low mileage replacement engine (roughly $850 from JDM or V_tec imports on eBay).The windshield recently cracked. The crack is low and generally not very noticeable from the outside. Safe-lite quoted $300 to replace it. I was on the fence about doing it, but it didn't really affect me. Again, a weekend project that can probably be done for much less if you locate a used windshield.The trim/bezel around the radio is cracked but not very noticeable. Used bezels can be found pretty easily.Two of the factory speakers are shot. The good news is the car is already wired with RCA plugs and a beefy power wire to the trunk so you'll have a head start on upgrading the audio system in general.The "ABS" light has been on since about 2009. It does not affect normal braking operation at all. In my opinion it was not of any real benefit (in wet or icy conditions) even when the ABS was working. I think a skilled driver can slow down a car faster than ABS can in slippery conditions. The UGLY:None! This car is beautiful and I'd love to keep it, but at this stage in my life, I just don't have time to personally address some of the car's needs. I believe I've hit all the major points here. Again, someone will end up with a well maintained vehicle (I have kept a detailed list of all maintenance that I've performed) and with some TLC she will be as faithful to you as she has been to me! Starting this off at $1100 which I think is very reasonable given how well the car has been maintained. A $500 PayPal deposit is due within 48 hours of auction close. All PayPal payments must be the direct withdrawal type (i.e., direct debit from your checking account); otherwise, add 3% to the final auction price if you plan to use your credit card for your PayPal payment. Full payment (in cash or by PayPal) due prior to pickup. If you are in NY or NJ, we can arrange to meet at a DMV near the CT border to handle the paperwork so that you can register and drive off with temp plates. Thanks and good luck bidding.