Zyla's 1990 Acura Legend - "Jasmine"

[Zyla]

It's happened again, I've acquired a new car. My third one in less than a year. It's mainly because of the cars' problems, but this one I'm not giving up on. My Legacy was an awesome car, but that transmission wasn't the only thing that was wrong with it. Either way, the Subaru is gone and a new set of wheels have rolled onto the Zyla residence. I present my 1990 Acura Legend:

This will be the only photo until I can whip out the good P&S camera for some good-quality pics. I'll start off by saying that I am not going to strip out this car's interior.

I want to have a practical daily driver that is smooth and fun to drive, but that can handle a spirited drive in the canyons occasionally. This car provides me with both of those options (once it's repaired/modified).

The Good:

-Paint is in good shape
-Power windows, locks, and sunroof all work properly
-Interior is clean; seat upholstery not ripped
-Good trunk space
-Runs good (for the most part)
-Transmission works!

The Bad:

-Blown head gasket(s)
-Transmission is a little bit rough when shifting
-Speedometer doesn't work
-Gauge cluster doesn't illuminate
-Various interior pieces broken
-Tail lights not currently working
-Toothpicks everywhere

There's obviously more to include in both categories, but I can't think of them all at the moment, and the ones listed are the most notable anyway.

I'll have more pictures and possibly videos in the future.

 

[Doog]

A legendary pimp sled indeed.

 

[Davis]

 

[Korza]

I hope you realise just how expensive blown head gaskets can be to fix...

 

[Katiegan]

I'm not even surprised.

 

[JrDarknes]

Don't wanna drown you with bad news dude but

I hope you realise just how expensive blown head gaskets can be to fix...

This dude. Depending on how much you bought the car. The head gasket replacement repair might cost as much as the car.

 

[Zyla]

I hope you realise just how expensive blown head gaskets can be to fix...

This dude. Depending on how much you bought the car. The head gasket replacement repair might cost as much as the car.

Well, at least I've been warned. lol

Thanks for the heads up, I suppose. I'm actually hoping it's just a tiny crack in the gasket that can be closed up with that sealer you can buy; I'm not sure what it's called, though.

In other news, I went out and snapped some "pro" pics of the new whip. I'm quite satisfied with my editing results.

That's it for now guys. I'll have more updates this weekend.

 

[GranTurismo916]

Nice car! Sad that you had to let Mandy go though.

 

[Ameer67]

Well, at least I've been warned. lol

Thanks for the heads up, I suppose. I'm actually hoping it's just a tiny crack in the gasket that can be closed up with that sealer you can buy; I'm not sure what it's called, though.

In other news, I went out and snapped some "pro" pics of the new whip. I'm quite satisfied with my editing results.

That's it for now guys. I'll have more updates this weekend.

That 4th pic is awesome.

Like the guys above me said, if it turns out to be a blow gasket... you're screwed. Hopefully that's not the case. Congrats on the new car.

 

[Aki Ko]

6 sillenda. Really bro?

Nice Hernda Accerd you got there- not being funny. That's what it just is. I do miss my mum's 1993 green Honda Accord though.

 

[Ameer67]

Oh and @Zyla...

-Toothpicks everywhere

What's up with the toothpicks?

 

[Zyla]

6 sillenda. Really bro?

Nice Hernda Accerd you got there- not being funny. That's what it just is. I do miss my mum's 1993 green Honda Accord though.

No offense taken, I love Accords.

Oh and @Zyla...



What's up with the toothpicks?

Whoever owned it last.

 

[Xilor]

First time posting in one of your threads, but I have been following for a while. I can't fathom how you are able to go through cars so quickly, I have owned 3 in 5 years so far and I was nearly in tears when I had to let each of my first two cars go. The one I have now I'll drive until the wheels fall off.

Thanks for the heads up, I suppose. I'm actually hoping it's just a tiny crack in the gasket that can be closed up with that sealer you can buy; I'm not sure what it's called, though.

Depending on the size of the crack, that could only be a temporary solution and you'd still have to redo the gasket eventually. I'd have it checked out by a very good mechanic who specializes in this sort of thing because a head gasket job would probably cost more then the car's worth.

The Bad:

-Blown head gasket(s)
-Transmission is a little bit rough when shifting
-Speedometer doesn't work
-Gauge cluster doesn't illuminate
-Various interior pieces broken
-Tail lights not currently working
-Toothpicks everywhere.

That does seem like a long list. The transmission in particular, it could possibly only need a fluid change, or it could be a sign that its on its way out.

Really don't mean to be negative but that car seems to be in rough shape. I'd have it checked out thoroughly before investing any money in it.

 

[Zyla]

Really don't mean to be negative but that car seems to be in rough shape. I'd have it checked out thoroughly before investing any money in it.

It's okay, I understand it needs lots of work, but that's what I love about it. I like having a reason to work on my car and have the sense of a job well done after it's been all repaired. 👍

I miss my two previous cars immensely, but this is still the best one out of them all. I don't see myself getting rid of it for a while.

 

[Ronald6]

It's okay, I understand it needs lots of work, but that's what I love about it. I like having a reason to work on my car and have the sense of a job well done after it's been all repaired. 👍

It's hard to feel a sense of pride when you're paying someone else hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for a blown head gasket and new (or used) transmission.

I showed my wife the 'to do' list and she replied instantly, "He's hosed." Thanks for summing it up honey.

 

[Zyla]

It's hard to feel a sense of pride when you're paying someone else hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for a blown head gasket and new (or used) transmission.

I showed my wife the 'to do' list and she replied instantly, "He's hosed." Thanks for summing it up honey.

lol. I understand a lot of the mechanical work will be done by other people, but it will be people I know and trust. I get what you're saying, but 75% of the work on the car will be done by myself.

 

[Korza]

lol. I understand a lot of the mechanical work will be done by other people, but it will be people I know and trust. I get what you're saying, but 75% of the work on the car will be done by myself.

You'll end up paying more than the car will ever be worth just to get it in a usable state. I was looking at a JSZ147 Aristo with a blown HG and it would've cost me more than the car was worth to fix. You should get rid of it before you start wasting more money on it.

 

[motortrend]

I'm actually hoping it's just a tiny crack in the gasket that can be closed up with that sealer you can buy; I'm not sure what it's called, though.

I don't think you want to do that. The head gasket isn't very expensive, it's the labor and machine shop costs.

 

[Zyla]

You'll end up paying more than the car will ever be worth just to get it in a usable state. I was looking at a JSZ147 Aristo with a blown HG and it would've cost me more than the car was worth to fix. You should get rid of it before you start wasting more money on it.

Who are you to tell me to sell a car I love? I may have done it with the last two but it's still my decision. And it certainly won't be a "waste" of money. God, I've tried to tolerate your comments up until now, because they sound like advice, but 90% of the time, they're either rude or demeaning. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you've yet to show any sense of respect in my threads thus far.

 

[JrDarknes]

Who are you to tell me to sell a car I love? I may have done it with the last two but it's still my decision. And it certainly won't be a "waste" of money. God, I've tried to tolerate your comments up until now, because they sound like advice, but 90% of the time, they're either rude or demeaning. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you've yet to show any sense of respect in my threads thus far.

@Zyla, @Korza is seriously trying to help you. This head gasket thing is no joke. Trust me my friend head gasket was bad and he kept driving it. More problems arrived and it became a huge money pit because other problems accrued.

I understand being under doubt, but you gotta realize the advice u get is seriously helpful. I can't thank @Perfect Balance enough for the advice he's given me during my thread and via PM.

 

[Ronald6]

You'll end up paying more than the car will ever be worth just to get it in a usable state. I was looking at a JSZ147 Aristo with a blown HG and it would've cost me more than the car was worth to fix. You should get rid of it before you start wasting more money on it.

He's not the only one who thinks this. He's not being rude, just truthful. I think everyone is in agreement: if the car is worth 1200$ and you need to put 1500$ into repairs then sell the car.
You've loved all your cars. You'll love the next one.

 

[Zyla]

@Zyla, @Korza is seriously trying to help you. This head gasket thing is no joke. Trust me my friend head gasket was bad and he kept driving it. More problems arrived and it became a huge money pit because other problems accrued.

I understand being under doubt, but you gotta realize the advice u get is seriously helpful. I can't thank @Perfect Balance enough for the advice he's given me during my thread and via PM.

Telling me to fix the head gasket I get, because it's a serious issue. But he told me I should just sell the car, which is something I'm not going to do. That was what came off as rude.

He's not the only one who thinks this. He's not being rude, just truthful. I think everyone is in agreement: if the car is worth 1200$ and you need to put 1500$ into repairs then sell the car.
You've loved all your cars. You'll love the next one.

I loved my previous cars, and wanted to fix them both, but I guess they didn't have that "click" that makes me want to never part with it. This one seems to have it. I did lash out but certain things are hard to take the intended way over text. Why give up a car just because it needs repairs? Where's the connection in that? I want to restore it and make it worth more than a "better" car would be. I hope you see what I mean.

And @Korza, I seriously think you're a cool guy. I understand you have more experience than me, but it's just the way you word things, maybe it's just me. I just feel like you look down on me and my decisions rather than try to help. My apologies if I offended you.

 

[eiriksmil]

The Bad:

-Blown head gasket(s)
-Transmission is a little bit rough when shifting
-Speedometer doesn't work
-Gauge cluster doesn't illuminate
-Various interior pieces broken
-Tail lights not currently working
-Toothpicks everywhere

Have you thought about getting a real good base for once instead of something needing HGs, transmissions, etc?

Oh and paint in good shape? Dude with that rear quarter panel, rust and the front fender the paint isn't the major concern.

I understand it needs lots of work, but that's what I love about it. I like having a reason to work on my car

Well that's usually the reason you sell all your cars too isn't it? Can't expect change if you do the same things over and over.

 

[Aquarelle]

Why don't you buy a Honda Civic? It will be much cheaper, easier to maintain, commonly modified base with a wide userbase with lots of aftermarket parts, they have high potential and are great fun in the mountains with even basic handling mods.

The engines last forever too.

We've been over this before, we all give you advice and you bite at us.

Your best option is to jump ship, sell this boat and get something with a higher potential which isn't utterly rooted - some cars just aren't saving, saying you love it just doesn't justify the money you're ready to spend on a car which will never be worth more than what you've paid for it.

Buy a Civic, seriously.

 

[SVX]

Listen to yourself, man. Do you know what you sound like? You actually sound like an inmature, clingy, girl. Replace 'car' with 'him' and you see it.

Oh, but I love this one, like totally, those others meant nothing. You gotta trust me!

etc.

I agree with @eiriksmil. Buy something that doesn't need work. Something nice, easy to run, cheap to run, and bulletproof is what you want. Then, when you can afford it, buy a second car as a project. That way when you do drive it in the weekends it's just that little more special, plus if it breaks you still have a car to drive to school/work/where ever.

 

[Hayden]

Everybody in here seems to be of the same opinion on this, and they've taken the letters right off my keyboard.

What I will say Is that you're a crazy good photographer. Seriously, If you're ever in Australia hit me up and I'll take a roadtrip so you can take some photos that my potato and personal uselessness at photography can not muster.

Good luck with the Legend, I hope it treats you well until you find something a bit better suited to... Whatever it is that you want in a car. If that takes 2 weeks or 20 years is down to you 👍

 

[eiriksmil]

Listen to yourself, man. Do you know what you sound like? You actually sound like an inmature, clingy, girl. Replace 'car' with 'him' and you see it

Lol be careful before he snaps like a chick.

It was bound to happen. Being that I'm somewhat indecisive and keep buying problematic cars, I have finally decided to let go of Mandy altogether

I love this quote from his Subaru thread haha. He can use it as template for this one in three months.

I don't mean to be an asshole, but you make the bed and so on.. I mean with that rear quarter I wouldn't even touch it with a stick.

 

[Vince]

Lol be careful before he snaps like a chick.

This was highly unnecessary. I'm sure Zyla doesn't mind constructive criticism at all, but when you throw jabs at him like this, he does mind - and rightfully so. You can be helpful (or not), and show your opinion without being so rude.

It's Zyla's car. It's Zyla's money. It's Zyla's life. He does what he wants with it, with or without the advice and/or criticism given to him.

 

[SVX]

It's Zyla's car. It's Zyla's money. It's Zyla's life. He does what he wants with it, with or without the advice and/or criticism given to him.

Yes, but then he expects us to play the pity card when what we exactly warn him about happens...

 

[eiriksmil]

I'm sure Zyla doesn't mind constructive criticism at all

Meh.. Read up some of his threads and you'll see where I'm coming from..

His life and his money, it would just be cool to see something constructive come out of it all.