Should I buy it?
12-29-02, 10:49 PM
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Should I buy it?
1984, GSL, 83k miles, needs tires (tread but 4 years old), needs battery, dirty but can be cleaned up, no rear cardboard and carpet, red paint slighty faded, runs good, been sitting in garage in CT for 3 years, $500.
12-30-02, 12:56 AM
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check for storage bin rust for sure...
that's the only other thing I can think of other than what you've mentioned...
oh, and by "runs good" does that mean it starts first try from cold, and you've taken it for a good drive, not just "meh, it idles pretty well"... cause I've seen rotaries that could idle, but couldn't pull their own weight around because an apex, side, or corner seal was gone... well, mine idled with only two of four plug wires hooked up
and the two hooked up were both on the front rotor...
Jeff
that's the only other thing I can think of other than what you've mentioned...
oh, and by "runs good" does that mean it starts first try from cold, and you've taken it for a good drive, not just "meh, it idles pretty well"... cause I've seen rotaries that could idle, but couldn't pull their own weight around because an apex, side, or corner seal was gone... well, mine idled with only two of four plug wires hooked up
and the two hooked up were both on the front rotor...Jeff
12-30-02, 08:01 AM
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YES YES YES BUY IT NOW!
If it's got no storage bin rust it's worth $500, even if the motor's bad which is unlikely. 84/85 cars are great, the relatively low mileage is great, and it's a GSL with sunroof, limited slip & larger disc brakes.
Check for rust, and buy it.
If it's got no storage bin rust it's worth $500, even if the motor's bad which is unlikely. 84/85 cars are great, the relatively low mileage is great, and it's a GSL with sunroof, limited slip & larger disc brakes.
Check for rust, and buy it.
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12-30-02, 10:34 AM
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No real rust. Maybe some minor surface rust under car. Nothing big. I haven't driven yet but he says it runs good. I'm not going to put $ in his hand until it pulls to a ton and I have a smile on my face. I trust the guy. He works on a submarine with me so he doesn't have reasons to lie to me. I just don't know much about RX-7's so keep the comments coming. I'm glad it's a GSL...wish it was a SE!
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Hear that one! I don't know why people let things sit and die! I'll do a fuel system flush and a new filter. I'm going to change ALL the fluids on the car. It also needs a lot of rubber products replaced. Hoses, belts, wipers, etc. Where's good place for OEM parts? Online or just my local dealership?
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Originally posted by Cecchini
Hoses, belts, wipers, etc. Where's good place for OEM parts? Online or just my local dealership?
Hoses, belts, wipers, etc. Where's good place for OEM parts? Online or just my local dealership?
Somebody post a link to Victoria British, I lost mine.
Actually the best thing to do is collect parts cars, LOL.
12-30-02, 11:08 AM
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www.victoriabritish.com Order the free catalog. Also, check out www.mazdatrix.com
~T.J.
PS - Sounds like a good deal
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~T.J.
PS - Sounds like a good deal
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