If this has been asked before I humbly apologize. Who still has an FB that they purchased brand new? I have an 82 GSL I purchased new, and still love it. It just got me to wondering how many others still had them since day one.

 

I don't have an FB that I bought new, but I DO have an SA I bought new. I was 6th on the original waiting list and bought the 2nd one they sold at my local Mazda dealer.

Rich

 

That's awesome... Cascadia, is yours still stock?

 

There are a few on the forums that have owned one since new. My car has changed hands 6 times, far from the original owner. Been registered in 4 different cities and was owned by a tow truck company at one point. The original owner had it for 10 years I think, then the next owner 6 years, he gave it to his son I think, then it went to a tow truck company, then from there its just drifted around a little, probably just people who didn't know how to work on it. IMO, the 1st gen rx-7 is essentially the first miata. Its just as nimble, could get around quite well on very little power, and overall just has a sporty feeling.

 

It is mostly stock right now. I did add a sub, and a CD changer, but kept all of the original radio components intact and working. The main reasons I kept the car (besides being so damn fun to drive) are that it is the first "new" car I ever bought, and the interior is so perfect, I just had to get it spruced up. So now it is at a body shop getting a complete paint job. I have some new Konig rims with tires to put on when I get it back. I had the original X wheels bead blasted, and was going to paint them, but then I saw another member's car (same color) with the Konig's and really liked the look.

 

you'll have to post some pics of the car. do you still have the original window sticker and paperwork that came with the car?

 

WOW . . . you have probably had yours the longest of anyone on this forum . . . congrats!

 

Yup . . . still have all the original paperwork including the window sticker, and the service manual I bought for it at the time. I plan on posting pics when I get it back from the painter. The paint job is going to cost a little over five grand so I sure hope it's primo! I purchased new door gaskets, hatch seal, and logos for them to put on.

 

I am working on an SA that my dad bought new in 80 and it sat in a shed for about 10 years and i just got it running again. This is also my dads first car that he bought.

 

Damn, props. It's a shame how much the resale has gone down. Hold on to it....