Update on the 350k Legend

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4cruizn

Six-Speeder
Thread from a year ago for those who never saw it...



http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/99349-300-000-miles-showroom-clean.html



This morning I threw a coat of Meguiars NXT wax on the old Acura and drove down the street to Papago Park for a couple of pictures. She's showing some wear and tear on the front end, rock-chip wise, but mechanically the car is as sound as the day I bought it in 2003 with 95k on the clock. In fact, I drove it cross-country just a couple of weeks ago -- to New Jersey and back from Arizona.



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I recently had the OEM alloy wheels refinished (PM me if you're local in AZ and want a recommendation for a VERY good shop).



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I'm still on the original engine, transmission, and clutch.



Taken just a few minutes ago... Beautiful December day here in Phoenix! I know, direct sunlight is horrible lighting for pics but I didn't want to wait until dusk for a quality photoshoot -- the car will probably be dusty by then after I run all my errands today.



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Always keep those wheel wells shiny...



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4cruizn- I just *love* seeing updates on this car :D



Those front calipers look nice and clean :xyxthumbs



Original clutch too, very impressive!
 
Impressive.

Are you going for the OEM look? Because personally, I think some whiter lights would give it a more modern look worthy of its cleanliness level.

Also, this may sound wierd, but how does it smell inside?

Amazing though that its so clean.

What was condition when you got it?
 
just curious, how did you put so many miles on that car in 5 years?



Amazing how a car with 300k can be in better condition than some cars i see with 30k.



It is always fun to get updates on your legend, what a car.
 
That's a nice Legend, the cleanest i've seen for that model. I have a 1998 Acura 3.0CL, i've had her since 2001, she has 94,600 on the clock, 27000 when i first picked her up. She has to be one of the cleanest CL's left. Having my CL reminds me of how a quality built car is supposed to perform, it's simple, treat her right and she'll do the same for you. I don't know about where you'll live, but here it seems most motorist are taking their frustration with the economy behind the wheel with them, i have more close calls than usual. Also, I love the look of the newer Acura owners when they see me pull into the same Acura dealer i've visited for the past 7 years, especially after i've performed a full detail, plus i love the fact of not having a car note to pay. Keeping the older Acura's in the best condition is what everyone expects from an autopian. :bigups
 
The Legend is looking amazing as usual, keep up the good work. Excellent tire choice also for someone that drives as much as you, that style Michelin has a long treadlife.
 
focuslover2000 said:
Still a very clean car.
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Thanks!

thump_rrr said:
I had a 1st generation Legend L Coupe
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They are great cars! I've owned 8 Legends, and currently still have 2 of them.

Accumulator said:
Original clutch too, very impressive!
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Yes, but don't ask me how! Lots of highway miles I guess. :nixweiss

Bbasso said:
very nice.
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Thank you.

chromecarz00 said:
Impressive. Are you going for the OEM look? Because personally, I think some whiter lights would give it a more modern look worthy of its cleanliness level.

Also, this may sound wierd, but how does it smell inside?

Amazing though that its so clean.

What was condition when you got it?
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Yes, going for the OEM look. The only things that are non-stock-looking are the yellow foglight bulbs that I currently have installed (PIAA H3 Ions), the rear lip spoiler, and the two-tone leather. I went through my clear lens phase... Had clear corner and bumper lights on the car forever, but decided to go back to the amber. The inside smells like Meguiar's leather conditioner at the moment but the car has never been smoked in so it still smells great. The condition was great when I got the car. One former (female) owner, all records on it.

mshu7 said:
Nice job on keeping your Acura in that good of condition for so long.
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Thanks!

Dave1 said:
Acura's are as bullet proof as they get if you take care of them.....
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Well said. Preventive and scheduled maintenance are key.

MBenz said:
how did you put so many miles on that car in 5 years?
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I've driven coast to coast a few times, through Canada, Alaska, and Mexico... All in all this car has seen 35 of the 50 states so far. It's all leisure travel.

Streetlife said:
I love the look of the newer Acura owners when they see me pull into the same Acura dealer i've visited for the past 7 years, especially after i've performed a full detail
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Exactly! I had this car in for maintenance at the Princeton, New Jersey dealership when I was out there a couple of weeks ago. They had never seen a car with that many miles, let alone without an ounce of rust on it. I had two people approach me about selling just in the half hour I was there for an oil change.

smoknfastlegend said:
is your inner fender liner torn on the passenger side?
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Good eye Joey. Yeah, and I have a replacement liner in the garage waiting to be installed - just haven't had time.

connorb850 said:
Excellent tire choice also for someone that drives as much as you, that style Michelin has a long treadlife.
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I have driven on just about every brand of tire known to man, and I LOVE these Michelins. Great all around traction, super quiet, long treadlife. They cost a bit, but I will just say that they are worth every penny and then some.
 
smoknfastlegend said:
I forgot to metion, when did you get JDM/EDM fuel rail covers?
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I've had those for several years - picked them up from Chi (TYPEII) in Salt Lake. Most people don't even notice :). Again, good eye J!



Recent YouTube video of the coupe here..



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