I have a 1982 Rx-7 I am thinking of selling and I am looking for some pricing info. here's some stats.
55000 original miles (mostly hiway)
Factory Air
4 speed
Stereo (Factory)
Always had oil filter and change every 3000
I have owned the car since 1983
Always garaged never seen snow or salt
Jet Black Factory paint EXCELLENT finish
4 spoke Factory wheels (some finish spotting)
Black Le Bra (removed for wash/wax always)
Windshield trim has been repainted by Mazda Dealer
All trim present and in excellent shape
12A motor Runs excellent no drips
4 Speed (all syncros work great)
Wine Interior (have leather and original Valoure seats)
Door panel tops are heat damaged
Rear hatch carpet is very dry
one rear storage door hinge is cracked
dash and all other interior surfaces are excellent
Car is all factory except break surfaces, filters, hoses, tires.
Car looks as close to new as an 82 can get
Car runs as close to new as an 82 can get
I have been a Porsche race team electomechanical technician for 12 years and a certified auto mechanic before that and this was my baby. I am only selling because I bought a 93 RX7 Twin Turbo a few years ago and I have a Porsche 930 Project car so this little jewel is not getting the attention it should get. Car runs great and drives great I also have a racing beat full header to rear bumper system that is used (lightly) but never been installed.
Question is what is fair for this car in say Hemmings or on Ebay. If it's not worth my while to sell then I will just keep it and race it in showroom classes I just hate to do this to such an example. all I see is everyone bragging how they bought their RX-7 for $500.00 or something and if that is the case I guess I wasted my time taking such good care of this one.
Whatdoya think?

 

Don't know how my post got listed under nopiston666 user ID, Sorry nopiston666

Car has Metal sunroof
Has no GS, GSL or other designations on the body or title.

 

Congratulations on keeping it in good shape. The car is definitely worth more to someone who appreciates it. The NADA retail pricing might be a guideline, but condition counts for a lot. Since NADA does not pick numbers out of the air, the $25 or $500 cars may not be representative.

NADA retail values, (low, average, high)
1982 S model $1,875 $2,800 $3,875

1982 GS model $2,050 $2,975 $4,075

1982 GSL model $2,125 $3,025 $4,150

 

How much would you want for the racing beat system?

 

Sorry,
For now I want to hold on to it, I only got it because the chrome tips on my factory muffler would not stay tight on the mounts. And I found the RB system complete and I thought as long as I am doing exhaust I may as well do it all. But then I got feeling guilty about removing working OEM stock components on a pristine factory car and did not do it. If I keep the car it will go on it.

 

Thanks Cosmicbang,
I know what I look for when buying and the dollars sort of become secondary when you find a cherry model with history of maintenance. at least when I bought my 3rd gen that is what happened, The money is important but how much you paid is soon forgotten but the care shines thru for years to come. I learned from earlier projects you can get a really cheap project starter but spend more overall than a cherry driver you can enjoy right away.

 

Thats cool man, was just curious. If you ever decide to let it go, I'm your man!

 

4 speed in an 82?????

I thought they only came with a 5 speed manual and 3 speed auto.

 

Your right 85 it is a 5 speed, sorry I fat fingered it.

 

I thought I might clear that up. It is possible that it could have a 4 speed, just it wouldn't be stock. Could have used a 4 speed from a 79 or 80. But I don't know who would want to do that.

 

Mine may as well be 4 speed, I rarely use the 5th gear. heh

Nice car by the way! VERY NICE.