Pictures of my recent purchase
09-22-05, 01:48 AM
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Pictures of my recent purchase
I finally had the chance to take pictures of the 1985 GSL-SE I just bought for $700.00 from a close friend. picture quality isn't the greatest but I'd love to know what you guys think. I don't think it's bad for the price!.....
09-22-05, 02:59 AM
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Congratulations on your purchase, the car seems to be in pretty
good shape and you can't beat that price.
You got yourself an SE, the best 7 you can find, in my opinion.
Enjoy it buddy.
good shape and you can't beat that price.
You got yourself an SE, the best 7 you can find, in my opinion.
Enjoy it buddy.
09-22-05, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
good catch just dont fawk it up like so many have. Remember it's NOT a honda and should have nothing in common with one!
Thank you for the feedback!..
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Originally Posted by rx_playa
what motro is that?
13b atmo injected 6 port?
cheers
13b atmo injected 6 port?
cheers
09-22-05, 10:01 AM
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That looks like my twin!! You are going to have a blast with that car, mine has been around for a long time and i still have to drive the long way home everyday so we can spend a little more time together.
I believe the s4 and the s5 are @nd generation 7's. S4 being from 86 to 88 which has most parts that will bolt up to the GSL-Se with little hassle. S5 parts can sometimes bolt up with more a little more work. Good luck and have fun.
I believe the s4 and the s5 are @nd generation 7's. S4 being from 86 to 88 which has most parts that will bolt up to the GSL-Se with little hassle. S5 parts can sometimes bolt up with more a little more work. Good luck and have fun.
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Originally Posted by d0 Luck
nice. how many miles on the car and motor?
09-23-05, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by rx_playa
what motro is that?
13b atmo injected 6 port?
cheers
13b atmo injected 6 port?
cheers
It's a stock 1st gen (Series 3) GSL-SE 13B 6-port FI
Originally Posted by apollyon73
All I know is it's the 13B engine. Other than that I have no idea. I'm still learning on how to tell the difference. BTW, do you know what people mean when the say the s4 or s5 engine? just wondering....
1st Generation:
Series 1 is 78-80
Series 2 is 81-83
Series 3 is 84-85 (including your GSL-SE)
2nd Generation:
Series 4 is 86-88
Series 5 is 89-92
3rd Generation:
Series 6 is 93+
The motor you have, the 13B RE-EGI is generally considered to be the most durable rotary Mazda built.
The s4 and s5 motors both made more power and had Turbo versions too.
I'm kinda partial to my GSL-SE motor, myself...
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Originally Posted by apollyon73
The car has 157,000 on it but the motor was replaced at around 110,000 with new motor from Mazda. I watched my friend put it in under the guidance of his uncle(a Mazda certified mechanic of 20+ years). The car runs good, just needs some TLC. It has a dent in the right front fender that is showing some rust and is missing the antennea. I have already checked the spare tire area and the area behind the storage bins and no signs of rust in either spot. Both bins still have the lids attached and functioning locks. Carpet is in pretty good shape. Steering wheel is in need of replacing and I believe those plastic pieces inside the steering column are also broken since the steering wheel moves in and out about 1 1/2 inches. Also needs a new cluth slave cylinder and the drivers side seat has a tear. I will try to get some better pictures for everyone sometime monday or tuesday, I work night shift the whole weekend so I'll post em as soon as I can. All in all I think for $700.00 I have a ride worth restoring and enjoying:-)!!
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Originally Posted by aussiesmg
Check the floor directly behind the seats in front of the factory support, this is where our cars rust through the upper trailing arm mount, and if so it needs to be fixed asap.
Nice buy, looks like a solid car. Congrats
Nice buy, looks like a solid car. Congrats
Originally Posted by apollyon73
I have already checked the spare tire area and the area behind the storage bins and no signs of rust in either spot.
Steering wheel is in need of replacing and I believe those plastic pieces inside the steering column are also broken since the steering wheel moves in and out about 1 1/2 inches.
Steering wheel is in need of replacing and I believe those plastic pieces inside the steering column are also broken since the steering wheel moves in and out about 1 1/2 inches.
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Congratulations on your purchase! Nice car!
What a great deal for $700.00!
Last Saturday I bought a '85 SE with 72k original miles! I paid $1,200.00.
My SE needs major TLC!
The paint is faded tan, no dings or dents (and will need to be repainted). There is virtually no exterior rust, only surface rust in a couple of scratches.
Interior needs restoring: Steering wheel, seats, carpet, rear plastic trim, radio, antenna, and a couple other misc. items.
The tranny needs to be rebuilt (bearing noise in first, second, third, and gone in fourth). The steering gear box needs adjusted or replaced. And needs tires really bad.
Other than that, it runs really good, much stronger than my 12A. I have put about 100 miles on it since Saturday, but I have not been driving this week (tires/time).
I will post some pictures of both the '84 GS and the '85 GSL SE this weekend.
Mike
What a great deal for $700.00!
Last Saturday I bought a '85 SE with 72k original miles! I paid $1,200.00.
My SE needs major TLC!
The paint is faded tan, no dings or dents (and will need to be repainted). There is virtually no exterior rust, only surface rust in a couple of scratches.
Interior needs restoring: Steering wheel, seats, carpet, rear plastic trim, radio, antenna, and a couple other misc. items.
The tranny needs to be rebuilt (bearing noise in first, second, third, and gone in fourth). The steering gear box needs adjusted or replaced. And needs tires really bad.
Other than that, it runs really good, much stronger than my 12A. I have put about 100 miles on it since Saturday, but I have not been driving this week (tires/time).
I will post some pictures of both the '84 GS and the '85 GSL SE this weekend.
Mike
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