If the rx7 & 8's never existed, what would you be driving?
11-08-05, 01:33 PM
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If the rx7 & 8's never existed, what would you be driving?
I know that everyone on this forums first choice of car would be an rx7 or 8 or any rotary powered vehicle. But what if they never existed? What, aside from 7's & 8's, would your choice car be? And I don't mean a dream car like a ferrari but rather something within your budget that would replace your current rx7.
Personally I'd be driving a 3rd or 4th generation honda prelude.
Personally I'd be driving a 3rd or 4th generation honda prelude.
11-08-05, 01:45 PM
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Damn, that would make a rather nasty scenario, but my MGA or Land Rover would probably be moved up to daily runner (MG during summer and Landy for generally poor weather).
11-08-05, 02:01 PM
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i'd be driving an RX-3. maybe a subaru impreza like my stepdad used to have, it has a unique engine too, although it is basically the same design.
Actually, a VW Golf diesel or Mercedes Benz diesel, then i'd run it on bio-diesel (vegetable fuel)
Actually, a VW Golf diesel or Mercedes Benz diesel, then i'd run it on bio-diesel (vegetable fuel)
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11-08-05, 02:16 PM
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As a true to the bone Rotary enthusiast I would be driving another RE vehicle. First choice has to be a 1978 RX3 SP with a 13B and LSD rear end. Low to the ground and the original blue w/stripes color. My other choice would have to be a 1976 REPU, turbo setup with low profile 8" wide tires. And las but not list,a 1975 RX3 Station Wagon, again 13B with a mild port and a sound system out of this world. But then again, that"s just me.
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rx7's introduced me to the world of rotary , that would suck if they never existed . i would have to go for a toyota car , maybe and mr2 which i do have or the all mighty toyota supra.
11-08-05, 03:44 PM
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Realistically speaking I'd probably be driving a Mk1 MR2, AE86, or E30 bimmer. I was looking at those vehicles before I found the rex. It'd probably be something similar ie light weight, manual, rwd, cheap.
11-08-05, 04:40 PM
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You know now that I think about it, my uncle used to have a '71 Plymouth Hemicuda. I think he had it around the early eighties and when he'd take me and my brother to run it on an old airplane landing strip I would have a grin from earing to earing!! Honestly I think that is what got me hooked on fast cars. So I guess that being the memory that ultimatley got me into cars that should be the car I would drive....if only they didn't cost around 100 grand in great condition!
The other car that I have fond memories of is the "Smokey and the Bandit" version of the Pontiac Firebird! I had a highschool boyfriend that had one. His dad was a mechanic and that car's engine was a beauty! Actually driving around in my rx7 kinda remindes me of the long hood on that car!
And the reason I like the Honda Preludes is because I rented one to visit a friend that was studying at West Point in NY state, the roads are nothing but twists and turns and I couldn't believe how easy and fast I could take them. The ride in those cars are super nice compared to any other car that can handle winding roads like that. Plus, they're so cute (yes it's a girly thing to say, but I'm a girly girl dammit! lol!)
The other car that I have fond memories of is the "Smokey and the Bandit" version of the Pontiac Firebird! I had a highschool boyfriend that had one. His dad was a mechanic and that car's engine was a beauty! Actually driving around in my rx7 kinda remindes me of the long hood on that car!
And the reason I like the Honda Preludes is because I rented one to visit a friend that was studying at West Point in NY state, the roads are nothing but twists and turns and I couldn't believe how easy and fast I could take them. The ride in those cars are super nice compared to any other car that can handle winding roads like that. Plus, they're so cute (yes it's a girly thing to say, but I'm a girly girl dammit! lol!)
11-08-05, 05:17 PM
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Sunbeam Tiger, MGB, or Midget, or a Ford Anglica (spelling)
Sunbeam tiger was same Idea as the Shelby Cobra, lightweight Euroroadster with a Ford V-8
MGB, Midget, well you know.
Ford Anglica (spelling) is a small car about the size of a Mini Cooper, but a friends shop jsut built one for the track 2 years ago, and they got 160 horsepower out of the engine NA. now this doesn't seem like much, but the anglica only weighs in at about 5~600 Kgs (about 1100~1300 lbs) so needless to say that thing is nasty quick
kenn
Me + wild turkey =
Sunbeam tiger was same Idea as the Shelby Cobra, lightweight Euroroadster with a Ford V-8
MGB, Midget, well you know.
Ford Anglica (spelling) is a small car about the size of a Mini Cooper, but a friends shop jsut built one for the track 2 years ago, and they got 160 horsepower out of the engine NA. now this doesn't seem like much, but the anglica only weighs in at about 5~600 Kgs (about 1100~1300 lbs) so needless to say that thing is nasty quick
kenn
Me + wild turkey =
11-08-05, 05:27 PM
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MR2's would probably be my choice for a fun car, too. Definitely a rear wheel drive vehicle of some sort. Realistically, though, I'd be driving my '04 Tacoma quad cab 4x4, (or a cool CJ or TJ Jeep).