Honda Legend Saloon (1991 - 2004) 3.5 V6 4d Auto (1996/P) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Unsure.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all love it; especially my parents who have had a Legend in the past. They all seem to think it is a much more expensive car than it really is.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, if I ever sell this one.

What are you likely to buy next?

Unsure.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£250

When did you buy the car?

June 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got the deal of a life time, if you ask me. In among the service history I found a sales receipt for €30,000. So it was a 'snip' at €250 after 9 years.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My parents had one a few years ago and we all loved it; I promised myself I would have my own one at some stage.

What was the dealer like?

N/A - Didn't but from a dealer.

What's it like to drive?

Glides along motorways effortlessly; country roads can be a bit of a task as its a bit of a barge.

What's it like to park?

For a long car its easy to park; this coming from a guy who also owns a Fiat Cinquecento!

Have you had any problems with the car?

There is a slight buzzing noise from the ABS unit when I start the car. It does this for about 10-15 seconds and then stops. However, occasionally I start driving before the buzzing quits and every once in a while my ABS light comes on. The car runs normal and braking is not affected. Dealer told me this was due to a bad ABS Accumulator. Haven't fixed it yet but based on number of them available as a replacement part - it looks like this is a common fault. You can replace accumulator without replacing entire ABS unit. Although not really a fault, I feel I should mention this; JDM models come with a Honda Navigation system. This is a built-in sat-nav and TV - however, they are not build for areas outside of Japan so they don't work in Ireland/UK.

What's most practical about your car?

Sheer comfort; ability to overtake effortlessly on motorways.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I would advise anybody in the market for a Legend to go for a JDM model as they come with a host of extras that UK and Irish Legends do not have. I have a couple of favorite options; The automatically adjusting steering wheel column, heated seats, auto-dim rear view mirror, reclining rear seats and rear radio controls.