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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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$2000 for a 1st gen dudes crazy

theres a first get down the street thats been sitten for like 3 or 4 years and the guy wants 2000 for it and 2500 with a parts car way to much for how long its been sitten what do u guys think
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Need details on the cars, models, mileage, mods, pics etc.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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It could be an imported RHD 12AT car...
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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ill try and get some info on it
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Yeah, more details are needed. These cars have had a noticeable increase in price the last few months.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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I paid 1k for a non-runner in mint condition that sat for over 10 years.

And I practically stole the thing.

It might just be worth it.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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I paid over 2K for mine, it was a 8/10 as far as condition goes. Too each is own I guess.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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i payed 200 for mine
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Does he ever drive it? Maybe it's worth $2k to him, but if anyone is willing to give him more for it, he'll give it to them. I guess you could say my SA is for sale for $50,000. Anything more than that, someone can have it. I've had lots of people ask if my car is for sale, but for anything less than 50k, I wouldn't sell it. (ok, maybe a slight exageration)
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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Mine wasn't driven a lot for about 10 years and i got it for 1800k. It's almost in mint condition, but it has a oil leak in between the rotor housings(from sitting so long) that it will need a rebuild
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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I paid $500 for 82 GS, its my daily driver now, and $350 for my 82 GSL, which is getting a turbo engine very soon. But if $2000 sounds bad, there is a used car dealership near me that has an 85 SE for the low low price of $10,500. (yeah. that's not a typo)
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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$10,500 is a rip off. I've seen a 1st gen. on ebay for 25k buy it now with a supercharged v8. It's not a rotary, but it would be fun to drive a supercharged 1st gen. Post some pics of the se if you can 82rex.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 03:24 AM
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i got my 85 gsl-se for 500 the people said the motor was sounding bad they didnt put tranny fluid making the funny sound and that was the only problem and a new cat and passed smog. i still have it and it went 200xxx before motor went, now i have a bridge n and even happier
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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paid $700 for mine, and over the last year have dropped about another $7000 into it.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Wow. Lets see some pics.^^
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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it has been rumored that some have spent $2000 atkins rebuilt engine for their ancient RX-7's
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Ya, i know^
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/chronicles-83cymfb-build-up-585389/

thats the link to the build up
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Oh, that yellow 7 is yours. My friend saw that in San Louis Bispo a few weeks ago.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Really, that must have been one of my last days there! I just moved to Santa Barbara in September.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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$2K isn't crazy for a 1st gen. It all depends on what model it is and what kind of condition it's in. Just because it sits doesn't make it depreciate.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Sweet. so why'd you move.? Is Santa Barbara better than San Louis Bispo. Your going to sevenstock9 right? Nice 7 anyways. I like the yellow.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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I moved to help out my grandfather who is ill. San luis Obispo was nice, I miss it, but theres a lot to do here too. Yeah, I'm going down friday night going to k1speed, then to the hilton then to sevenstock, then zoom zoom live on sunday, gonna be a kickass weekend. Thanks, glad ya like it.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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I spent 2,100 dollars for my '83 because the body of it was in pristine condition. The interior needed a bit of work, but nothing major. The engine ran strong (up until it developed an oil leak between the housings and irons from sitting for too long).
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