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Old 01-10-08, 07:55 AM
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Running or not, this is pretty nice!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290196996605

I wish they were in TX, if the price was right I'd be all over it.
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very nice car. if i had some extra cash i'd be all over that car!
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its beautiful but at 2400 and the reserve is not met yet AND its not running. i don't think i would buy it. But tis still nice though
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Originally Posted by Onlyonthurs
its beautiful but at 2400 and the reserve is not met yet AND its not running. i don't think i would buy it. But tis still nice though
Well...they said a mechanic said it needed a new engine when they took it in to get the oil changed? How could it have made it there if it wasnt running????......It might be one of those situations where the mechanic didnt know nothing about the majic that is the rotary...........just a thought
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I wonder why it doesn't run... If this car is under 3k it's be a steal for an enthusiast, the body and interior on that car look amazing.
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it runs, just uses coolant. has coolant leak somewhere. mechanic prolly thought the coolant seals are bad. could be something else. good price though.
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Lol. look at the questions. I think its a case where they just don't understand the rotary.
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At least the rear hatch stays open by itself!

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Lol. look at the questions. I think its a case where they just don't understand the rotary.
3 rotor 13b FTW!
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And I quote why it doesn't "run" or the engine is "bad" from the Questions and Answers from the E-Bay site:


Q: if it is a gsl-se it should have the three-rotor engine (13b). Can you please put up some under-hood pictures? Jan-10-08

A: It does have the three-rotor engine (13b). Thanks for yor suggestion about adding under-hood pictures. I added pictures as you suggested. Check them out....more
Because the guy doesn't know what he is talking about!!! Yes it has a 3 rotor engine 13B.
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I think the guy deserves to get ripped off by his "mechanic". Since the guy doesn't know what he has, someone that would appreciate it deserves to ****** that car up. Just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by '85GSL-SE
And I quote why it doesn't "run" or the engine is "bad" from the Questions and Answers from the E-Bay site:




Because the guy doesn't know what he is talking about!!! Yes it has a 3 rotor engine 13B.

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if i had some extra cash about i would pick this up in a heartbeat
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I still wonder what's really wrong with that car. I hope whoever wins that auction is a member of this forum. I just don't see how it can go from it's spring oil change to needing a new engine. Of course with that low of miles over 23 years who knows how much crap could have been built up in that engine. Either way, the chassis is in amazing condition.
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I'm guessing that it's just flooded, and the "leaking coolant" is a red herring.
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It's up to $4k... Even at that price if it needs an engine rebuild it'd still be worth it.
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Someone e mail this guy, and tell him the price is waaay to high and you had the same problem, and the only person who could buy the car lived in Canada, for $1000, and give them my address to ship the car to.
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$4K and the people don't know anything about the rotary. Ignorance is bliss, I guess.
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Well the price of this non-running car makes me feel a whole lot better about paying $3k for a GSL-SE w/ 65k miles that runs perfectly.
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Someone with poor grammar is trying to c0ckblock the sale!

Q: the mazda rx7 you selling is worth a lot of money with the good engine i said by $10000 to 12000 dollars big numbers theres no very many around they are very hard to find i have a 1985 rx7 same model same condition but with the same problem you have with you car my need the water seals and i have people in dallas offer me $7000 for my car i said no thank you. Jan-13-08
A: Thank for your comments and interest in the car. Hopefully I have answered your questions.
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