123abc

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but it looks like it is to me...


I have the chance to buy a 1st gen RX7, not sure on the year, model, or options. All I know is that it's red, has a manual, bad brakes and the engine seals are bad. He might take 400 for it. If I get it, I plan on swapping in a 13b Turbo engine, some deep dish rims, flares, and mirrors on the fenders. Does this seem like a good deal for it?


I am new to rotary engines work, but have a basic understanding of them. So any or things to look for on them would be welcome.

Hades12

400 is fair on a good car.

zyounker

Prolly not worth it.. But go take a look at it.. if it is really clean it might be worth it.. Check fender wells for rust. (Most likely there is tons)

I see running ones go for 400-1000 all the time.

laundryhamperman

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I picked up my '85 GS with severe engine problems and failing brakes for $137 off ebay.....the engine as it turned out did work (and well) and the last guy just couldn't figure out the starter wiring....

It was rusted to **** and i'm chopping it into pieces, but if the one you are looking at is not in decent shape, or is a GSL or GSL-SE, i'd say you could probobly find a better deal elsewhere if you look hard enough.. good luck!

aussiesmg

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I have bought a fabulous condition 85 GSL for $250 and a beater 84 GSL for $175, both run fine.

123abc

The thing is, I'm not searching. The opportunity arose and I'm thinking about taking it.


The downside is I'll end up having 2 cars at 16 years old. Friggin insurance will be around 200 a month.

I'll hopefully be getting this guys email address tonight so I can find out the exact specs, and my dad said he'd take me out to see it. I'll take pics when I do.

EDIT: Also, I do know he originally bought it non-running for 300. He then got it running again, so that's why I'm thinkin 350 to 400 bucks for it.

123abc

*doublepost*

Update:

Sounds like I'll be able to get it for around 300-350 the more I think about it. I'll get the guy's phone number for sure this weekend, and then I'll set up a day I can go take a look at it.

My friend told me it looks really nice....just the engine and brakes are shot. The more I think about it, the more anxious I get.

Tranquil

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Go for it. Any help you need at all and we're all here for you, except for me. I'm 16 and still fixing up my own.

Mazda12AGS

Mine is clean with no rust and and the engine ran perfect when i bought it and i only paid 300.

MattG

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Man do what YOU want!! There is always going to be a better deal somewhere. Like my pops told me when I bought my first vechicle(jetski) I got it for 300 plus trailor. But it was what I wanted. 2 weeks later someone saw mine and told me they would sell me thiers for 200 it was in better condition and it ran. There maybe a better deal out there, but you dont know if its gonna come your way. So if it is what you want, Then any deal is a good deal!

I just bought my second 7 now for 400 it doesnt run, parts are missing. Body is in a ok state. But you know what, when I look out there, I see a great deal because that is what I wanted!

So go ahead and look if you dont want you dont have to buy. But if its what you want. GET IT

I hope this helps!

PS There isnt a day where I regret getting any of my vechicles! 3 jetskis, 3 cars

123abc

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I just got done talking to the guy who owns it. Turns out, it's an FC. So, maybe one of the mods or admins could move this topic?