When Acura released the Legend in the US they made huge waves in the market and opened the door for Japanese Luxury brands to take over. Thanks to @TminusNYC for tossing the keys, and Zumbachs Coffee for giving us a home base for the day. Also a huge shout out to my patreon supporters for making this content possible.
Many of your comments about the 'Honda-ness' of this car apply in spades to my current TSX Wagon as a fun daily driver engineered by people who like to drive.
@@maybelive765 Hard to tell, but I can tell you that it was good that there weren't any cops on those country roads... 60 in a 40... Looked like he was about at 60 when he passed a sign for 30. Also saw 45 in a 25 and almost 70 in a 35.
I'm the owner, and thank you very much. Your Legend is legendary now with all those miles!! If you're in the Northeast, we should get together for a photoshoot, as these cars are becoming more and more rare all the time. :)
@@heroichitsuji It doesn't. Brushed aluminium is cool and classy. Chrome is annoying as it gets dirty easily and reflects light in your eyes while you're driving. Chrome and piano black suck in car interiors
Why do the old V6’s sound better than the newer ones? This one sounds amazing. Newer Honda V6’s still sound pretty good but they don’t sound as good as this.
M Holmes Maybe because the newer ones has direct injection. From my experience direct injection gasoline engines can sound a bit like diesel engines(which also has direct injection). They can sound a bit hard.
@@NSXTypeRGTRLM My Accord from 2000 was supurb in every way to be fair. Auto, but a decent auto. I moved over to a Toyota Yaris from 2007, and damn that thing sucked. I now have a Subaru Legacy from 1999, and I love the thing - just not as good as the Honda.
Yeah if it was rwd it probably wouldnt have been as popular as they were in the northeast. People always complain about things not being rwd but they never drove to work in a snowstorm
I was a strange kid. I always liked the Honda Prelude, the Accord Coupe V6, the Legend Coupe, the Lexus LS, Cadillac El Dorado/STS... Heck, even the Toyota Camry two-tone was nice to me. I liked them so much better than anything Audi, BMW and Mercedes were offering at the time.
@tedward Thank you so much for coming down to Connecticut to drive and review my 1992 Acura Legend Coupe L!! Video came out great and the audio had nice clarity!
What's even more rare is the 4 door sedan, 5speed Acura Legend. I almost bought one but at the time I only wanted my 2 door sports cars in stick. I went with an automatic emerald green 94' Legend sedan. Loved it.
This is one perfect daily car to be honest. It's simple and luxurious, the steering wheel and the gauge cluster reminds me of the Acura NSX witch is one of my favorite supercars.
Mine was a daily driver for 13 years - '93 6-speed L Coupe. The NSX similarities are real - the first 5 NSX production years overlapped with the Legend and they both came from Japan. Both also used the C series V6 with the Legend having the C32A/A1 and NSX first had the C30 followed by the C32B.
Would take this over a modern Acura. Even the new TLX. It has: -Perfect steering wheel and not the bulbous crap of today -Clear analog gauges -Minimalist but quality interior. Also, Buick had the motorized volume knob in the 90s too.
Yes that's true. Built in Japan, The last of this type of Honda quality I've found is in the TSX. Retired in 2014. I Just bought a mint cond 2011 V6. Real dash buttons and Everything mom.
@@monkeywkeys3916 I had a near mint 2010 TSX. 2 months after I got it, vsa modulator failed. Intermittent loss of 90% brake function. $2200 part which are bad from factory & had 2 Acura techs tell me could likely fail again. Shame because otherwise it's clear that TSX is made for the long haul & besides the premature rear rotor pad issues (class action suit), I had zero issues. But no brakes is a dealbreaker (hahah)
Acura had some heavy hitters in the 90s between the legend, integra, and the nsx. The legend reminds me a lot of my First gen Acura TL which was one of the best cars I’ve ever owned.
i have owned both an Acura Legend and a NSX. They shared the Acura reliability but are totally different cars. They are excellent cars! Acura partnered with Michelin to create the perfect tire for the Legend. It was also pretty fast for its time. My Legend was stolen one night and led the police on a good chase before the thieves were apprehended. The chasing officer commented on the surprise speed of the Legend. The thieves were caught because they decided to keep the car for themselves. I got it back in perfect condition from the police 12 hours later.
I watch a lot of car videos of youtube, but this one was the most enjoyable I've seen in months. Just love the simplicity, the 'back to basics' feel of this car. Plus that 3.2l V6 is just a gorgeous thing
My favorite Era with Honda/Acura. When there was not too much technology and the gimmicks were cool as hell! My Prelude 3G had the alb light. The pump wasn't generating pressure I think. This is the car I regret the most, a cheap Honda, with 4 wheels steering, superb chassis and suspensions. This legend is really cool, clean, and with regular maintenance, will last until there is no fuel on earth
Great cars! I let a friend borrow my 93 LS 6 speed coupe for a few months when his car broke down and he saved for a new one. He loved it so much that he went out and bought a 92 Legend sedan and has been enjoying ever since!
I love it when you press a digital control and something physical moves, it reminds me of when i was a kid and i played with the remote for the component system and it still wows me today
They had considered making these Rear wheel drive but never went through with it. The V6 is 90 degrees as well so it was primed to be a V8. The engine was also the base for the motor in the NSX
Whats really intresting about acuras of this era, is that the engine is mounted longitudinaly but is still front wheel drive. I believe the differental sits in the sump. Dont know any other longitudinal FWD layouts.
Absolutely amazing to see that time capsule in action. Thanks also for your sensible and clear review. These were top shelf machines in Jamaica back inna di day!
Great to see some classic Honda love from Tedward! Brings back memories of the 1st gen MDX I drove in high school! Love your line that “It’s always obvious when a car was built by people who like driving.” FOR SURE! We need A LOT more of that in the new car market!
@JayManZ 2002-2003 TL type s didnt offer the 6 speed manual at least not in the USA, you had to get the CL if you wanted a manual or get a 2007-2008 tl type s(much better looking anyway)
Technically, you can still get an Accord with a manual as of the 2020 model year, but they discontinued the manual as of the next model year. It's a shame but that's how the world goes
@@CRAPO2011 I have a 2016 V6 Accord and love the thing. At the time I bought it there were only 3 manual V6 accords from the 16-17 generation for sale in the US. Hard to find, and the people that have them want to keep them.
@@TheReesey277 I take that you have a coupe, dont think they made 4 door manual v6 in that gen. Most modern Honda ive driven with the 6mt is the 2004-2008 acura TL type s they are very much fun.
"Hondas clever answer to German Engineering." Was to go to Britain and ask AustinRover to develop a new luxury car as they actually knew what they were doing. After this initial co-development they did another with Rover to develop a new small hatchback/saloon. Ultimately resulting in the R8 Concerto/200 series. In exchange for other work with the Rover they helped resolve the issues and damage British Leyland had done to Rover. While Rovers first cars in this period had quality issues they got resolved pretty quickly and ultimately they ended up producing cars for Honda. Unfortunately this excellent era for both Honda and Rover came to an end in 1995 when BMW paid off BAE to sell their shares in Rover so they could take control. BMW asset stripped it to death. Rover and Hondas last development was the Honda Domani/Integra Type-R and Rover 45/MG ZS180. Honda hasn't been the same since and Rover has been consigned to the history books. It's a shame no one ever talks about this story as it was a fascinating part of motoring history. A major shame for motoring enthusiasts too.
Then BMW launched MINI and started using cease and desist orders to companies keeping the classic MIni going because they were "trading off MIni's good name". Grr
I used to own one of many many these years ago. Crunchy 1-2 shift. Very reliable car...but they could have some refinement in the clutch and trans Was an easy car to sell though
When Honda introduced the 1991 Fifth Generation Civic, multiple different reviewers and journalists from across continents constantly noted how high quality and "BMW-like" the interior, ride quality, and driving dynamics were. Seeing this Acura Legend just gets me happy and hopeful all over again.
Hey I just got my license a couple weeks ago and I drive a stick shift and I’m only 16 my dad makes all of us only drive sticks and i discovered your channel a couple days ago and I don’t really know a lot about cars but I’ve been binge watching a lot of your videos and just wanted to let you know I’m addicted lol
Conkeyy Nice. What car did you drive stick in? And yeah, especially videos where he drives JDM-branded cars from the 80s-90s. They’re so beautiful, reliable, and look so satisfying to drive.
Just seeing a nice manual car being driven spiritedly is enjoyable, makes me want to drive legend someday. I have an audi a6 with a 6spd and it always fun to drive even on my daily commute
Hondas greatness peaked with the 90s. This was my first car in high school. Same year, manual, but differnt light brown paint. Still best car ive owned. You were laying in this car not sitting in it and driving position so low. Felt solid too like those Mercedes as if they put metal beams instead of sheet metal. They dont make cars like,this anymore. This was ultimate luxury.
My dad used to have a 1995 Acura Legend LS, it drove fantastic, and today i have a 2019 Honda Accord 6-speed, and they feel very similar, 25 years later!
Always loved Hondas older wrinkled leather inserts on the door panels. Something about the wrinkling that just made it feel more classy. Not sure if they still do that these days on their leather interiors.
This 1992 Acura Legend is really truly impressive from an engineering point of view as explained in this video. It is not just a more luxurious and loaded higher priced Honda Accord.
Awesome video! I've grown up with my dad having a '95 Legend LS, and I've always loved it. It's now the car I drive, and I wouldn't trade it for really any other car. It is an automatic, and you definitely feel those shifts sometimes, but it's still so fun to drive.
Great car and great video! Have always dreamed of owning one of these since I was a little kid. Also anyone else notice the 90s Dodge Caravan woodie pass at 3:50?
One thing I really like of your vids is the scenery always looks beautiful. I would love driving down those roads, i'm so used to driving in the city :/
OMG WHAT A CAR 😍 WOW SOOO MUCH CLASS I HAVE 92 ACCORD EX 5 SPEED MANUAL ITS AWESOME TO DRIVE AND ITS A ONE OWNER CAR WHICH I FEEL LUCKY TO OWN. 16 valve engine SOUND AMAZING !!!
LEGEND owner here 1995 l (in good shape /bbs rs rims) i really agree with what you say about the feel but if it was a rear wheel i think the front end is too light but definitely a keeper !
Great car here! Thanks for doing a great demonstration of it! My brother had the same exact car except his was black. I only got to drive it one time. The coupe version seems quite rare because every other one is a sedan. I wouldn’t mind getting one myself one day. You’re absolutely right about the manual gearbox!
Great video. I remember liking this car as a kid before I even got into cars. Random fact: the Old Buick’s steering wheels also have buttons that control the volume knob.
Great car! Yes, you can still get an Accord with a manual (6-speed). I have a 2018., and so far, they haven't dropped the manual. You have to get the Sport trim, but you can get with the 1.5T or 2.0T (2.0T replaces the old V6). I have the 2.0T and love love LOVE the 6-speed. The 2.0T adds a fair amount of features, too, including a moonroof and power driver's seat.
Bought my’92 Accord LX, two door, 5 speed, white with blue interior, new in 1992. Finally had to get a newer car because of rust that just got out of control! Had 256 K on it. Never let me down. That was a fun car to drive !! N.E.OH Bob
Cars like this just aren’t made anymore. This is when the details and the feel mattered. This is what made Acura so good in the 90’s. I would absolutely love to do a road trip in that car and would enjoy every second behind the wheel.
For those wondering, yes, you can buy a manual Accord. The 2.0T makes 252 hp and you can buy the sedan with it, too. Been wanting a sedan with a stick shift for a while now, but I haven't got around to getting rid of my 2012 Civic due to it being such a solid little gas sipping commuter.
I didn’t know anything about Legends until I was in the market for a cheap daily driver a couple months ago. I found a first gen 87 Legend with the 5 speed for $1000. It’s super fun to drive!
Years of driving and learning to adapt to different engines and throttles. Also driving on camera forces me to really dial it in and not accept bad matches because I’ll look like a dope 😂
I'm able to. I feel like its a sound thing. You just hear it and know. I grew up with my father owning too many stick cars/trucks to count. Same with my brother. So I feel I just grew into understanding it by sound.
@@TedwardDrives Become one with the car. That car is meant to be driven by someone who appreciates and knows how to drive a precision machine. It's a Zen thing. 👍😉
Specifically, the Acura Legend was Japan's answer to BMW. It was a luxury car built with driving pleasure in mind rather than all-out refinement. The commercial for the launch of the 2nd-gen Legend in 1991 actually lambasted the Lexus LS for isolating the driver from the road too much while pitching the refreshed Legend as an enthusiast's alternative to the Lexus LS.
I've owned a 1993 manual SC300 with the 5sp and a 1991 Acura Legend Coupe with the auto. They are similar and yet different. The SC was ultimately quicker, but the Legend just felt so torquey. If I had to pick one based on the whole package, I'd probably give the nod to the Legend. But they are both absolute classics.
I had a friend who has one in a 5 speed back in 98-99 it was a great car. I had an 95 integra gsr in high school man still my favorite car I’ve owned and I’m 43 now.
Aged fine like wine, my grandma used to have a Acura legend manual shift my grandma was a tough ass cookie tobacco chewing person, had a road rage she would flip people off when I was being picked up by her haha.
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When Acura released the Legend in the US they made huge waves in the market and opened the door for Japanese Luxury brands to take over. Thanks to @TminusNYC for tossing the keys, and Zumbachs Coffee for giving us a home base for the day. Also a huge shout out to my patreon supporters for making this content possible.
Many of your comments about the 'Honda-ness' of this car apply in spades to my current TSX Wagon as a fun daily driver engineered by people who like to drive.
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at 9:00 was that actually a good call or was he impeding traffic? cant tell because of the lighting if the cyclist was on his lane lol
@@maybelive765 Hard to tell, but I can tell you that it was good that there weren't any cops on those country roads... 60 in a 40... Looked like he was about at 60 when he passed a sign for 30. Also saw 45 in a 25 and almost 70 in a 35.
Col Crunch thats about as fast as I go tbh lol
Props to the owner. He's exactly 502,000 miles behind me in my 1994 LS 6-speed. Keep rolling, my friend.
WOAH
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Tyson Hugie Dude. That’s...insane. Props to you
Pretty sure I’m in love with you.
I'm the owner, and thank you very much. Your Legend is legendary now with all those miles!! If you're in the Northeast, we should get together for a photoshoot, as these cars are becoming more and more rare all the time. :)
The Acura legend is one of the best cars Acura made
Fitting name
The forgotten and underrated car
Best car Honda as ever made and the best Honda I have been driven in
It’s, well, a “legend”
Facts!!!! Acura's sales have NEVER recovered after the loss of the Legend.
I love chrome-free interiors
Don't forget the chrome interior door handles.
Me and my Golf feel attacked...
actually upon second thought I don’t think brushed aluminum counts as chrome
@@heroichitsuji It doesn't. Brushed aluminium is cool and classy. Chrome is annoying as it gets dirty easily and reflects light in your eyes while you're driving. Chrome and piano black suck in car interiors
Heroic Hitsuji me and my polo feel attacked too
door handles
That's a healthy sounding engine, truly an enjoyable experience for my ears.
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Why do the old V6’s sound better than the newer ones? This one sounds amazing. Newer Honda V6’s still sound pretty good but they don’t sound as good as this.
M Holmes Maybe because the newer ones has direct injection. From my experience direct injection gasoline engines can sound a bit like diesel engines(which also has direct injection). They can sound a bit hard.
“honda makes great gear boxes”
correction “honda makes great manual gearbox boxes” lmao
Haha I hope that was implied
Haha, we have an automatic 1995 TL 2.5 and it's terrible.
@@NSXTypeRGTRLM My Accord from 2000 was supurb in every way to be fair. Auto, but a decent auto. I moved over to a Toyota Yaris from 2007, and damn that thing sucked. I now have a Subaru Legacy from 1999, and I love the thing - just not as good as the Honda.
More like every manual gearbox is great than an automatic (reliability wise)
Try getting parts for a Honda gearbox... Yeah they're not so great.
I had a 91 Legend sedan when I lived in Boston in the 2000's. That FWD got me through some massive snow storms.
Yeah if it was rwd it probably wouldnt have been as popular as they were in the northeast. People always complain about things not being rwd but they never drove to work in a snowstorm
@@lollol-xp4mc yeah. RWD in New England winters probably would not be enough
I was a strange kid. I always liked the Honda Prelude, the Accord Coupe V6, the Legend Coupe, the Lexus LS, Cadillac El Dorado/STS... Heck, even the Toyota Camry two-tone was nice to me. I liked them so much better than anything Audi, BMW and Mercedes were offering at the time.
I used to drool over the Accord Coupe at my local Honda dealer when I was a kid
why don't people just like the accord coupe v6? the body styles are beautiful, theyre reliable and pretty quick
still drool over the Prelude but still happy with my celica
The 1996 to 2017 Accord EXV6 Sedan And Coupe models. Along with all J Series V6
I have a Camry engine in my car, it's so good :D
Crazy to think this car is almost 30 years old! It has aged very gracefully! Honda really knew what they were doing in the 90's.
More so the late 1980s. This design was envisioned 34 years ago.
that car is an acura
honda is acura@@Dyland-jb2cm
@tedward Thank you so much for coming down to Connecticut to drive and review my 1992 Acura Legend Coupe L!!
Video came out great and the audio had nice clarity!
Well taking car of, beautiful care, its got me looking for one, but I know tht condition can't be matched
Swear to God that I feel blessed with the quality of your uploads.
Thank you!!!
What's even more rare is the 4 door sedan, 5speed Acura Legend. I almost bought one but at the time I only wanted my 2 door sports cars in stick. I went with an automatic emerald green 94' Legend sedan. Loved it.
@Not Hitler That's was the only time the weatherman is light
How much do they go for I can't find any
@@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh they used to costs 40k new but now 5-10k
This Legend is a legend. Puts modern Acuras to shame. Thanks for the upload.
I wish they had made this and the prelude RWD, instead of focusing on making FWD with low hood lines and RWD proportions.
Totally agree
agree but thanks to acura making them fwd along with acura integra/type r they made imo one of the best fwd cars of all time
I've driven a Prelude, believe me, even on thin tires 185/70 it went through curves like being on rails.
It benefited us up in the NorthEast region because of our winters.
Zach Mich Some preludes had a precursor of Acura’s SH-AWD system with torque vectoring
This is one perfect daily car to be honest.
It's simple and luxurious, the steering wheel and the gauge cluster reminds me of the Acura NSX witch is one of my favorite supercars.
I daily mine!!
Mine was a daily driver for 13 years - '93 6-speed L Coupe. The NSX similarities are real - the first 5 NSX production years overlapped with the Legend and they both came from Japan. Both also used the C series V6 with the Legend having the C32A/A1 and NSX first had the C30 followed by the C32B.
One of the best cars every made and from Honda. For its time this was a legend for sure.
I had one here in the UK, manual V6. ..absolutely loved it. Brilliant car.
Would take this over a modern Acura. Even the new TLX. It has: -Perfect steering wheel and not the bulbous crap of today
-Clear analog gauges
-Minimalist but quality interior.
Also, Buick had the motorized volume knob in the 90s too.
Reminds me of my mid 90s Aiwa "mini" audio system haha
Right there with you. I'd take this over a modern almost anything. My mom had a 2nd gen Legend sedan and I really wish she still did
Yes that's true. Built in Japan, The last of this type of Honda quality I've found is in the TSX. Retired in 2014. I Just bought a mint cond 2011 V6.
Real dash buttons and Everything mom.
@@monkeywkeys3916 I had a near mint 2010 TSX. 2 months after I got it, vsa modulator failed. Intermittent loss of 90% brake function. $2200 part which are bad from factory & had 2 Acura techs tell me could likely fail again. Shame because otherwise it's clear that TSX is made for the long haul & besides the premature rear rotor pad issues (class action suit), I had zero issues. But no brakes is a dealbreaker (hahah)
@@RothBeyondTheGrave Really WOW, and Honda didnt step up to help you $$$ wise.
I remember seeing this car in my childhood! Would love to have this in my garage one day
Acura had some heavy hitters in the 90s between the legend, integra, and the nsx. The legend reminds me a lot of my First gen Acura TL which was one of the best cars I’ve ever owned.
So true...and we can't forget the 5 cylinder Vigor!
The owner of that Legend clearly takes great pride in it. Still looks and drives like a new car. Those Legends were awesome cars. This one still is.
Right perfect condition
i have owned both an Acura Legend and a NSX. They shared the Acura reliability but are totally different cars. They are excellent cars! Acura partnered with Michelin to create the perfect tire for the Legend. It was also pretty fast for its time. My Legend was stolen one night and led the police on a good chase before the thieves were apprehended. The chasing officer commented on the surprise speed of the Legend. The thieves were caught because they decided to keep the car for themselves. I got it back in perfect condition from the police 12 hours later.
wild, any reason why anyone would want to steal these aside from the luxury?
I really genuinely enjoyed reading this. Do you know what those tires are?
I watch a lot of car videos of youtube, but this one was the most enjoyable I've seen in months. Just love the simplicity, the 'back to basics' feel of this car. Plus that 3.2l V6 is just a gorgeous thing
My favorite Era with Honda/Acura. When there was not too much technology and the gimmicks were cool as hell!
My Prelude 3G had the alb light. The pump wasn't generating pressure I think. This is the car I regret the most, a cheap Honda, with 4 wheels steering, superb chassis and suspensions. This legend is really cool, clean, and with regular maintenance, will last until there is no fuel on earth
I owned a 1995 Legend GS sedan, which I dearly loved!
I have a 94 gs!!
Golden era of Honda
I remember being driven around in a 4 door manual Legend when I was a little kid. For real a cool car.
Every single review you do makes me feel like I want to own, or drive the car you’re reviewing. Great work!
Thank you!
one of the finest examples of honda's attention to detail in engineering
You really brought up the Legend of Ludacris. 😂
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Didnt Luda put oz supperlegeras on his
@@CRAPO2011 18 inch rays I think. But the crazy thing is, he didn't, Acura did. They restored his entire 1993 Legend.
He was one of my first thoughts when seeing the video title...
@@conrad463 same
Great cars! I let a friend borrow my 93 LS 6 speed coupe for a few months when his car broke down and he saved for a new one. He loved it so much that he went out and bought a 92 Legend sedan and has been enjoying ever since!
This is one of those few cars I’d buy as a manual, those shifts looked so smooth for 25 years old. Awesome video!
Thanks! 👍
I love it when you press a digital control and something physical moves, it reminds me of when i was a kid and i played with the remote for the component system and it still wows me today
They had considered making these Rear wheel drive but never went through with it. The V6 is 90 degrees as well so it was primed to be a V8. The engine was also the base for the motor in the NSX
Whats really intresting about acuras of this era, is that the engine is mounted longitudinaly but is still front wheel drive. I believe the differental sits in the sump. Dont know any other longitudinal FWD layouts.
Chrysler had some as well as gm and some Audi's but it is rare to see
Engine sounds great, the dials are so clean. Amazing
I have a 1994 GS sedan (auto) black on black. It’s my daily and I absolutely LOVE it!!
3:05 you've got to be fricken kidding me, I love that I just learned that. thank you
Absolutely amazing to see that time capsule in action. Thanks also for your sensible and clear review. These were top shelf machines in Jamaica back inna di day!
Great to see some classic Honda love from Tedward! Brings back memories of the 1st gen MDX I drove in high school! Love your line that “It’s always obvious when a car was built by people who like driving.” FOR SURE! We need A LOT more of that in the new car market!
If you get the chance give the 6 speed Acura CL Type-S a try too.
Those were super quick with the 6 speed (autos are made ofglass and dont last)but damn never warmed up the styling of those.
@@CRAPO2011 same here I cant get over the looks
@@KeenanStyles They definitely didnt look as good as a JZA80 haha
@JayManZ 2002-2003 TL TYPE S looked better but you'd be stuck with the biodegradable 5 speed auto as im pretty sure the 6 speed manual wasnt offered.
@JayManZ 2002-2003 TL type s didnt offer the 6 speed manual at least not in the USA, you had to get the CL if you wanted a manual or get a 2007-2008 tl type s(much better looking anyway)
Technically, you can still get an Accord with a manual as of the 2020 model year, but they discontinued the manual as of the next model year. It's a shame but that's how the world goes
Would love to drive one, will have to look up a review on them.
I'm very fortunate myself because I daily a 2013 Accord Sport with a manual and it drives like a charm.
@@goodsoccerkid9999 even in the 2012-2017 accord generation manuals were rare. I hear thr sports are pretty quick with the 6 speed
@@CRAPO2011 I have a 2016 V6 Accord and love the thing. At the time I bought it there were only 3 manual V6 accords from the 16-17 generation for sale in the US. Hard to find, and the people that have them want to keep them.
@@TheReesey277 I take that you have a coupe, dont think they made 4 door manual v6 in that gen. Most modern Honda ive driven with the 6mt is the 2004-2008 acura TL type s they are very much fun.
"Hondas clever answer to German Engineering."
Was to go to Britain and ask AustinRover to develop a new luxury car as they actually knew what they were doing. After this initial co-development they did another with Rover to develop a new small hatchback/saloon. Ultimately resulting in the R8 Concerto/200 series.
In exchange for other work with the Rover they helped resolve the issues and damage British Leyland had done to Rover. While Rovers first cars in this period had quality issues they got resolved pretty quickly and ultimately they ended up producing cars for Honda.
Unfortunately this excellent era for both Honda and Rover came to an end in 1995 when BMW paid off BAE to sell their shares in Rover so they could take control. BMW asset stripped it to death. Rover and Hondas last development was the Honda Domani/Integra Type-R and Rover 45/MG ZS180. Honda hasn't been the same since and Rover has been consigned to the history books. It's a shame no one ever talks about this story as it was a fascinating part of motoring history. A major shame for motoring enthusiasts too.
Then BMW launched MINI and started using cease and desist orders to companies keeping the classic MIni going because they were "trading off MIni's good name". Grr
@@stevecarter8810 Then BMW started using viral marketing to push giant buckteeth grilles
Frank Ocean kept at least 6 discs in the changer of his legend😎
I keep 6 in mine!
I miss my legend! Maybe someday I’ll pick one up as a classic weekend car
dude i love my legend, it’s got 4 doors and that lazy 4 speed auto but some day i’m gonna get a coupe like that with the 5 speed
ts so hard now to find a stick one.. i’ve been scanning facebook marketplace for months and only 1 stick one for 2.5k.. sold the next day
I used to own one of many many these years ago. Crunchy 1-2 shift. Very reliable car...but they could have some refinement in the clutch and trans
Was an easy car to sell though
When Honda introduced the 1991 Fifth Generation Civic, multiple different reviewers and journalists from across continents constantly noted how high quality and "BMW-like" the interior, ride quality, and driving dynamics were. Seeing this Acura Legend just gets me happy and hopeful all over again.
Hey I just got my license a couple weeks ago and I drive a stick shift and I’m only 16 my dad makes all of us only drive sticks and i discovered your channel a couple days ago and I don’t really know a lot about cars but I’ve been binge watching a lot of your videos and just wanted to let you know I’m addicted lol
Conkeyy Nice. What car did you drive stick in?
And yeah, especially videos where he drives JDM-branded cars from the 80s-90s. They’re so beautiful, reliable, and look so satisfying to drive.
Definitely was one of their best cars
Yeah I used to have a slushbox 92, It kept getting stolen :(
As a previous 1994 Legend GS owner I really loved this video. The coupe design look ahead of it's time. Look like R34 GTR because of those headlights.
Just seeing a nice manual car being driven spiritedly is enjoyable, makes me want to drive legend someday. I have an audi a6 with a 6spd and it always fun to drive even on my daily commute
My mom had this exact same car! I grew up riding in a Legend that looked exactly like this, and I cannot wait to buy one myself.
Hondas greatness peaked with the 90s. This was my first car in high school. Same year, manual, but differnt light brown paint. Still best car ive owned. You were laying in this car not sitting in it and driving position so low. Felt solid too like those Mercedes as if they put metal beams instead of sheet metal. They dont make cars like,this anymore. This was ultimate luxury.
My dad used to have a 1995 Acura Legend LS, it drove fantastic, and today i have a 2019 Honda Accord 6-speed, and they feel very similar, 25 years later!
watchig you drive takes so much stress off of me since i cant drive, i really love this channle
Always loved Hondas older wrinkled leather inserts on the door panels. Something about the wrinkling that just made it feel more classy. Not sure if they still do that these days on their leather interiors.
This 1992 Acura Legend is really truly impressive from an engineering point of view as explained in this video. It is not just a more luxurious and loaded higher priced Honda Accord.
Awesome video! I've grown up with my dad having a '95 Legend LS, and I've always loved it. It's now the car I drive, and I wouldn't trade it for really any other car. It is an automatic, and you definitely feel those shifts sometimes, but it's still so fun to drive.
Great car and great video! Have always dreamed of owning one of these since I was a little kid. Also anyone else notice the 90s Dodge Caravan woodie pass at 3:50?
Acura isn't luxury. It's premium. And I appreciate it for that. 🙏
I love this. I’ve owned 5 legends in my time. 3 auto and 2 of then were manual. I absolutely love them especially the four-door with the manual
One thing I really like of your vids is the scenery always looks beautiful. I would love driving down those roads, i'm so used to driving in the city :/
Audi, Saab early Cadillacs, had longitudinal engines in front wheel drive cars. Not to mention Subaru. Also Eagle premier.
Early fwd Renaults, too. Oh, the Toronado...
What an etertaining video
Not into cars at all, but something about the way you speak and the demonstration of how the car runs makes this appealing to me. Quality substance
Wow! That interior looks great!
OMG WHAT A CAR 😍 WOW SOOO MUCH CLASS I HAVE 92 ACCORD EX 5 SPEED MANUAL ITS AWESOME TO DRIVE AND ITS A ONE OWNER CAR WHICH I FEEL LUCKY TO OWN. 16 valve engine SOUND AMAZING !!!
I have a 91 coupe without the spoiler. I love these cars. Thank you for sharing
WHAT A LEGEND
LEGEND owner here 1995 l (in good shape /bbs rs rims) i really agree with what you say about the feel but if it was a rear wheel i think the front end is too light but definitely a keeper !
Beautiful coupe! This is Acura in its prime! Great video!!
Great car here! Thanks for doing a great demonstration of it! My brother had the same exact car except his was black. I only got to drive it one time. The coupe version seems quite rare because every other one is a sedan. I wouldn’t mind getting one myself one day. You’re absolutely right about the manual gearbox!
Great video. I remember liking this car as a kid before I even got into cars.
Random fact: the Old Buick’s steering wheels also have buttons that control the volume knob.
Great car!
Yes, you can still get an Accord with a manual (6-speed). I have a 2018., and so far, they haven't dropped the manual. You have to get the Sport trim, but you can get with the 1.5T or 2.0T (2.0T replaces the old V6). I have the 2.0T and love love LOVE the 6-speed. The 2.0T adds a fair amount of features, too, including a moonroof and power driver's seat.
doing the lords work
Unfortunately, Honda recently canceled the manual in the Accord.
This is the perfect name for the car. Acura LEGEND
Bought my’92 Accord LX, two door, 5 speed, white with blue interior, new in 1992. Finally had to get a newer car because of rust that just got out of control! Had 256 K on it. Never let me down. That was a fun car to drive !! N.E.OH Bob
Love the product line! Your reviews are great! All the cars I've owned and wanted to you seem to get your hands on...and your on my old roads.
I will own one before I die. Such a neat car.
omg best car ever and i want one now
Cars like this just aren’t made anymore. This is when the details and the feel mattered. This is what made Acura so good in the 90’s. I would absolutely love to do a road trip in that car and would enjoy every second behind the wheel.
I love the BMWish front end design, mated with the rear and rear quarterpanel that has whispers of Prelude. Gorgeous!
Really underrated Channel
Thanks 🙏
For those wondering, yes, you can buy a manual Accord. The 2.0T makes 252 hp and you can buy the sedan with it, too. Been wanting a sedan with a stick shift for a while now, but I haven't got around to getting rid of my 2012 Civic due to it being such a solid little gas sipping commuter.
I didn’t know anything about Legends until I was in the market for a cheap daily driver a couple months ago. I found a first gen 87 Legend with the 5 speed for $1000. It’s super fun to drive!
Last year I bought a 2000 1.8l Accord relatively well kept and not really driven much, I am glad with the luck I had finding this
The design of these cars still look better than the newer ones. Its amazing.
How do you hit all our rev match perfectly?
Years of driving and learning to adapt to different engines and throttles. Also driving on camera forces me to really dial it in and not accept bad matches because I’ll look like a dope 😂
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I'm able to. I feel like its a sound thing. You just hear it and know. I grew up with my father owning too many stick cars/trucks to count. Same with my brother. So I feel I just grew into understanding it by sound.
I’d imagine the slightly opened window helps, I always drive with open windows when the weathers nice for that reason.
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Become one with the car. That car is meant to be driven by someone who appreciates and knows how to drive a precision machine. It's a Zen thing. 👍😉
Sounds as smooth as butter.
Specifically, the Acura Legend was Japan's answer to BMW. It was a luxury car built with driving pleasure in mind rather than all-out refinement. The commercial for the launch of the 2nd-gen Legend in 1991 actually lambasted the Lexus LS for isolating the driver from the road too much while pitching the refreshed Legend as an enthusiast's alternative to the Lexus LS.
After watching this I’m gonna be taking my 1993 acura legend 6 speed coupe out for a rip!!
One of the most beautiful cars for all time, that's also practical.
I can feel the smoothness just by watching the video😁😁
I wonder how this compares to a sc300 5 speed.. not too many people fighting over them yet
Sc300 better cause rwd but both are good more rear seat space in legend and i think the legend looks better
For a turbo/modding project, the manual SC300 fits the bill. But to keep and enjoy for a long while, the Legend by far. My humble opinion anyway..
I've owned a 1993 manual SC300 with the 5sp and a 1991 Acura Legend Coupe with the auto. They are similar and yet different. The SC was ultimately quicker, but the Legend just felt so torquey. If I had to pick one based on the whole package, I'd probably give the nod to the Legend. But they are both absolute classics.
I had a friend who has one in a 5 speed back in 98-99 it was a great car. I had an 95 integra gsr in high school man still my favorite car I’ve owned and I’m 43 now.
I absolutely love these cars, it was my first car with a 6 speed manual, I’ve never seen any rear window roll
Down in any other cars
That Legend makes Cadillac look like Yugo in comparison. This was Honda at its very finest hour.
Aged fine like wine, my grandma used to have a Acura legend manual shift my grandma was a tough ass cookie tobacco chewing person, had a road rage she would flip people off when I was being picked up by her haha.
Lmao!
Nice car and really healthy sound!
And I guess the longitudinal engine layout eliminates any torque steer. No difference in driveshaft lengths :-)
That. Makes. SENSE!
I have little torque steer unless I’m going fully WOT.
every time i see these, they're so clean