My first Acura was an ‘88 Legend L in Bahama Gold Metallic. I drove it up to 240k miles before I was rear ended and it was totaled. It was so reliable and had zero electrical issues. Love and miss that car!
Congrats on the new addition to your garage! That 1st generation Legend is in great shape overall. A neighbor had one in this exact color growing up. So cool to see this survivor still on the road. Looking forward to the next chapter of this car’s life!
Another nice addition to your collection. I look forward to watching the progress on this one. I wish I had a carwash buddy like you have. I would probably wash my car every day. LoL
Super nice! I probably have the only 1988 Honda Legend with leather and heated seats in western Europe. Imported it from Switzerland to Germany. I know four other cars but the edm sedans never had leather before 1989 the KA4. Switzerland had the same version as Mexico but with the edm headlights of course. The color is the same as yours but full painted and the seats are dark brown like coffee. It has now 99600 Kilometers on the clock. Best is to drive at night with that green gauges. Love it.
My neighbor got an '88 for FREE--from the elderly lady whose lawn he maintains. It went to his first daughter, and now in the hands of his second. I told him that was a great gift that he got, and he agreed.
Oh ya, this makes me homesick. I had the same car in color and everything, except my interior was much better. It was a babe magnet back in the day. Lots of room! I had two 10" subwoofers in the trunk. Love it! I spent a lot of time on those honey comb wheels.
My father bought one of these used back in 1992. He was looking at cars on the Lexus of Stevens Creek dealership lot. There was a Claret Red 1988 Legend 5speed which he ended up buying. We had a 1986 BMW L7 and the Acura was supposed to be his commuter car but he enjoyed the car so much he drove it all the time.
Oh man! 1st Gen Legend! I went to the dealer in Seattle to drive one of the 1st Legends in the fall of 1986. 5 speed w/ cloth! What an amazing example! Congrats, Tyson! Appreciate your work and your channel as a Honda enthusiast for 42 years, and an Acura enthusiast since 1986!
The First legend I owned was this exact model and color. A 1988 legend L it was so clean but definitely not as clean as yours I loved that car. 🔥🔥🔥 Tyson you have all the best legends! No rust and that two tone! I had 17” tsw rims on it back in early 2000. My first acura.
I’ve got an 89 in as good condition if not better as trim is still fantastic/badged as a Honda down under - love your video/vehicle. I’ve never seen another one on the road
I finally got around to watching this vid in its entirety. Good stuff! "Open mind and open checkbook..." Ain't that the truth??! Loving the toothbrush on the plate as well as the car washing assistant slash model. :) BTW, I had no idea about this car until you posted this vid. It ain't your first rodeo, eh? haha
I remember my dad's 89 Legend fully loaded like it was yesterday. The only drawback of that car was the leather seats. The car would be perfect if it were made with Mercedes-quality leather.
I remember trying to purchase one in the mid 90s but was turned down because I didn't have good enough credit, instead they was trying to sell me a Ford instead 😅, I said to the salesman if I can't have the Acura legend I'm going home, luckily I was able to purchase a 89 Toyota camry drove it for a few years and finally in 2001 I was able to purchase myself a black 1996 Acura TL loaded up, now in 2022 iam driving a 2009 Acura TL SHAWD with 197,100 miles 😀 ❤ 😊
My 88 was one owner and only has 82k miles. I put a new water pump and timing belt. I had to have a special gasket made for the distributor because it was leaking oil and I could not find one anywhere. My interiotimes. I
Beautiful Legend! I always liked these. Honestly I was scared to buy one though I'm sure you know the automatics were plagued with transmission issues.
I haven't heard of automatic trans issues for this generation, and luckily this one seems to be solid! But it's definitely in need of a lot, so I'm not sure how exactly I will proceed with it. Thanks Jason!
Now this is what I'm talking about!! My dad was like me, he loved cars and was always acquiring new ones. We back to back got an '87 Legend LS like this one identical except it was blue. Soon after their introduction he bought the new Infiniti Q45 and Lexus LS400 to live with the Legend LS.
I have the same issue with the radio, please make a video on that I’d appreciate it!!!!! It’s so weird mobbing with earphones in again, that’s how it was in my first car🤣
Beautiful Legend! Ive never had the pleasure of driving a G1 sedan. I know this is an automatic, but have you ever driven a 5 speed G1 sedan? im curious if there is a different Gear ratio compared to the 5 speed coupes.
Thats the car i just bought!! Now its a 89 but somebody put a junkyard motor in it from a 1988 Acura legend. I just took it to fix the oil leaks. Hopefully it can look somewhat decent soon
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Fantastic intro. The lack of a significant volume change from music to revs to your narration was wonderful.
Hey thanks!
My first Acura was an ‘88 Legend L in Bahama Gold Metallic. I drove it up to 240k miles before I was rear ended and it was totaled. It was so reliable and had zero electrical issues. Love and miss that car!
Bahama Gold is a great color!
What a beauty. I love the design of 90 black Nissan Maxima SE... now you just showed its inspiration: Acura Legend. It is beautiful.
The fenders above the wheel arches are so nice.
Beautiful Maxima SE!
I remember when that car first came out and I always thought it was the best looking car around, I love it and I never see them on the road today!
Good point, there aren’t many left!
Congrats on the new addition to your garage! That 1st generation Legend is in great shape overall. A neighbor had one in this exact color growing up. So cool to see this survivor still on the road. Looking forward to the next chapter of this car’s life!
Me too! Thanks Tim!
Nice! I've seen a few of these clean examples online. Really cool when people take care of these older cars.
Agreed!
Another nice addition to your collection. I look forward to watching the progress on this one. I wish I had a carwash buddy like you have. I would probably wash my car every day. LoL
It's a never ending job to keep cars clean out here with all the dust!
@@TysonHugie does your car wash buddy have a TH-cam channel? ;-) Lol
Wow, a convention would be a place where I'd get lost in the information and history! Clean car by the way!
Thank you!
Whaaaaaat? That's super cool. The original Acura and looking great!
Definitely, thanks!
That is spectacular. My mom had a 1st gen Legend and that V6 has always been my benchmark. The sound of the starter took me right back.
Haha glad to provide some nostalgia
Super nice! I probably have the only 1988 Honda Legend with leather and heated seats in western Europe. Imported it from Switzerland to Germany. I know four other cars but the edm sedans never had leather before 1989 the KA4. Switzerland had the same version as Mexico but with the edm headlights of course. The color is the same as yours but full painted and the seats are dark brown like coffee. It has now 99600 Kilometers on the clock. Best is to drive at night with that green gauges. Love it.
Agreed, the gauges at night are cool. Your Legend sounds awesome.
Nice find! There's not many left in that original condition, especially loaded with all of the options!
Agreed - thanks!
Always enjoy the videos Tyson
Thanks!
My grandma’s 88 legend sedan was the same color, options etc. This legend gave me a passion for legends. Also thank you for the birthday shoutout.
That's awesome, and you're welcome!
My neighbor got an '88 for FREE--from the elderly lady whose lawn he maintains. It went to his first daughter, and now in the hands of his second. I told him that was a great gift that he got, and he agreed.
That's pretty awesome!
🔥 👀 my brother just got one them in gold ! 🙏🏾 he said he gon keep it . I still have my legend coupe too but my head gasket just blew 🔧 🚘
Hopefully you can get it fixed!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i love how clean and oem it is,great find
Thank you!
Sweet acquisition! I so dig those old school gauges and simple controls.
Totally! Logical and well placed
My dad's friend has one years ago in Nwe York.. fantastic ride
Yes they are
Congrats on the 88. Yr I graduated high school 😁. I remember them very clearly. Around same time the Sterling were around. 👍🏾😁
Exactly! Gotta love the Sterling
@@TysonHugie yes sir. A lot of people probably never heard of one. Powered with a legend engine 😁👍🏾
She is pretty. Tyson you always get lucky on these beautiful Legends
Thanks Sanjay!
Oh ya, this makes me homesick. I had the same car in color and everything, except my interior was much better. It was a babe magnet back in the day. Lots of room! I had two 10" subwoofers in the trunk. Love it! I spent a lot of time on those honey comb wheels.
Haha awesome!
That is beautiful -- the owner took good care all these years. Nice find!
I think so too!
I'm currently looking at buying an 88' Acura and this video has really helped me get a feel for the car. Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome! Hope you get it
@@TysonHugie Thanks so much! I am currently in the process of purchasing 8) can't wait!
That's a nice a Legend. Acura really needs to bring it back. 1988 was a great year as well.
For sure!
Ty’s I hope someday to attend an Acura convention 👍
Hope you do too!
My father bought one of these used back in 1992. He was looking at cars on the Lexus of Stevens Creek dealership lot. There was a Claret Red 1988 Legend 5speed which he ended up buying. We had a 1986 BMW L7 and the Acura was supposed to be his commuter car but he enjoyed the car so much he drove it all the time.
That's awesome! They are great cars.
I had a 1990 LS Sedan back in 2008, bought it for $300 from a used car lot, good car after fixing a decade of neglect
What a steal
Blast from the past for real.
Totally agreed!
Beautiful car! Glad its in the hands of someone that appreciates these cars.
Couldn't agree more!
This was the best legend
Depends on who you talk to! I prefer the gen 2
Beautiful design and color👍🏼
Thanks Francisco!
Oh man! 1st Gen Legend! I went to the dealer in Seattle to drive one of the 1st Legends in the fall of 1986. 5 speed w/ cloth! What an amazing example! Congrats, Tyson! Appreciate your work and your channel as a Honda enthusiast for 42 years, and an Acura enthusiast since 1986!
That's awesome! Thanks Mark.
Such a nice car! I love the two tone colours, and the paint still in great condition 👍🏼
It is! Thank you!
The First legend I owned was this exact model and color. A 1988 legend L it was so clean but definitely not as clean as yours I loved that car. 🔥🔥🔥 Tyson you have all the best legends! No rust and that two tone! I had 17” tsw rims on it back in early 2000. My first acura.
Gotta love the TSW wheels! Hopefully you have some photos of your old Legend
My first Legend was an 87 base model, the same color. Such a comfortable car!
They are very comfy!
Ahhh there it is. Beautiful survivor LS sedan!
Definitely!
Beautiful car, and a great new addition. Also, woof @ your car wash companion. 😳😍
Haha I'll let Brian know
I’ve got an 89 in as good condition if not better as trim is still fantastic/badged as a Honda down under - love your video/vehicle. I’ve never seen another one on the road
That’s awesome!
Aww man, I had this same exact car in 1997....but with a manual. The 5 speed was so fun to drive w nice TQ
Agree, they have great power delivery!
I finally got around to watching this vid in its entirety. Good stuff! "Open mind and open checkbook..." Ain't that the truth??! Loving the toothbrush on the plate as well as the car washing assistant slash model. :) BTW, I had no idea about this car until you posted this vid. It ain't your first rodeo, eh? haha
F'reals. I'm a multi-rodeo MVP.
Wow!! Great condition like a lot of your other cars but the miles are low too! Congrats
Thanks Pete!
Clean! Came close to buying one of those a few times but I bought a 1989 Honda Accord SE-I instead with only 78k original miles
Good choice! Those are amazing Accords.
Ah the airbag 88! My aunt had a new 87 with gold bbs wheels. That’s how she bought it off the lot new in 87. Exterior color similar to yours
That's awesome. Yep back when airbags were a really new innovation!
It reminds me of the 88, 89 Accord’s LXi just larger and faster. Back in the day I had an .89 LXi 5spd 2 door coupe👍
Very similar for sure!
This is the best car you own. Appears that The Protector company still exists as ECP! Put some of that on one of your clunkers.
Haha hard to believe that company still exists in any form!
Wow, a buddy of mine in high school had this exact spec car!
That's awesome. Def lots of nostalgia!
Wow beautiful car
Thanks!
Great example! other than the front seats car is in amazing condition.. Low miles looks like you hit another home run!
Thanks, this should be a fun one!
She’s a beauty!
Thanks Bill!
Great car i used to own one back in the day..👍
They are nice rides!
I remember my dad's 89 Legend fully loaded like it was yesterday. The only drawback of that car was the leather seats. The car would be perfect if it were made with Mercedes-quality leather.
Great cars for sure
I remember trying to purchase one in the mid 90s but was turned down because I didn't have good enough credit, instead they was trying to sell me a Ford instead 😅, I said to the salesman if I can't have the Acura legend I'm going home, luckily I was able to purchase a 89 Toyota camry drove it for a few years and finally in 2001 I was able to purchase myself a black 1996 Acura TL loaded up, now in 2022 iam driving a 2009 Acura TL SHAWD with 197,100 miles 😀 ❤ 😊
That’s awesome! Great TL
My 88 was one owner and only has 82k miles. I put a new water pump and timing belt. I had to have a special gasket made for the distributor because it was leaking oil and I could not find one anywhere. My interiotimes. I
Thanks for sharing!
Good afternoon brother from Morocco 🙌 nice car ^-^
Thank you!
@@TysonHugie you're welcome. Good night my friend 👍
Love it!!!
Thanks, me too!
Love the legend but every time I see this car all I think about is the Sterling 827.
That's very valid!
$30K in 1988 is about $80K in today's money, that's insane money for an Acura sedan.
Definitely
Beautiful Legend! I always liked these. Honestly I was scared to buy one though I'm sure you know the automatics were plagued with transmission issues.
I haven't heard of automatic trans issues for this generation, and luckily this one seems to be solid! But it's definitely in need of a lot, so I'm not sure how exactly I will proceed with it. Thanks Jason!
@@TysonHugiewhat did it need, and what did you do with it?
Now this is what I'm talking about!! My dad was like me, he loved cars and was always acquiring new ones. We back to back got an '87 Legend LS like this one identical except it was blue. Soon after their introduction he bought the new Infiniti Q45 and Lexus LS400 to live with the Legend LS.
He has good taste!
Very cool find Tyson. What a difference in condition vs the Legend coupe next to it...
Haha, exactly!
Nice find! It would be fun to compare with my 1988 929, similar size although the Legend at $30k was about $8k more expensive
Wow! That’s a big price gap and it seem the 929 delivers just as much lux content!
Clean
Thank you!
Sometimes you just wana drive automatic.
Totally hear you on that!
@@TysonHugie I steal my wife’s RDX every chance I get.
I have the same issue with the radio, please make a video on that I’d appreciate it!!!!! It’s so weird mobbing with earphones in again, that’s how it was in my first car🤣
Haha gotta love it. I'll keep everyone posted.
My 88 radio does it too, but mines the L so I don't have the Bose stereo but I have the equalizer
Every time I watch your video I tell myself I cannot Sal my Integra I have two of them 93 and the Honda Accord 1989
That's awesome, you better keep them
Do you have any 1986-1989 Honda Accord sedans in your Honda fleet? That was my first hand me down car 1988 Lx-i sedan miss the flip up lights.
I don't but someday I'd like one!
Look how pretty it looks! Give it back haha
Just doing Howard and Nadine some justice!
Nice
Thank you!
Same exact radio as my 1988 Acura Integra. Which I think stickered for $14,890
Sounds about right!
Beautiful Legend! Ive never had the pleasure of driving a G1 sedan. I know this is an automatic, but have you ever driven a 5 speed G1 sedan? im curious if there is a different Gear ratio compared to the 5 speed coupes.
I'm pretty sure the 5-speed G1 sedans and coupes have the same gear ratio. I recently owned a G1 coupe manual.
Anymore acura meets?
National Acura Legend Meet Sep 11-15 Santa Fe NM
Very nice.. rare.
Yes, thank you!
That 2.7L motor pretty fast!
Not bad
I had the same car Same color and all
Great rides
a guy i used to buy weed off of used to drive one of these.
Haha nice!
Anyone know where to find parts
What kind of specific things?
you should get Honda legend
Yes! Someday
She is a beauty . Acura seats are just awful
Yeah 34 years took their toll!
It looks weird to see u drive an automatic, lol!
I know!! Haha
Thats the car i just bought!! Now its a 89 but somebody put a junkyard motor in it from a 1988 Acura legend. I just took it to fix the oil leaks. Hopefully it can look somewhat decent soon
That's awesome, congrats on the new ride!
Ah the airbag 88! My aunt had a new 87 with gold bbs wheels. That’s how she bought it off the lot new in 87. Exterior color similar to yours
Exactly!