RickRx

I just bought a house and no longer have space or money for 1 of the 2. Which one would you keep and why? I plan on keeping either one for a very long time just torn between the two. What would you do?

1SWEET7

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10th AE Easy. I am not biased or anything either... Really though the 10th AE would be my choice if not purely for rarity, then for it's striking good looks.

RickRx

I was thinking the same thing just need some reassurance. Thanks

13bturbofc

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yeah down the road the 10th ae will be more valuable

need RX7

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Mileage, condition of each? I guess off hand I'd say the 10AE, but if the 90 was super low mileage and really clean or something...

12AllWays

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agree^^^^^^^^^^^^

kustomizingkid

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10th AE.... just because... it's a 10th AE!

RickRx

The 10th has 147k and 90 has 84k, both pretty much same condition. 10th no motor or trans and 90 blown engine. Both need minor bodywork I say their pretty even needing restoration. That's my big dilemma it really comes down to which one do you go all out with.

The 90's blue book is higher and the way some people treat the 10th's you would think they might never be valuable. 10-20 years down the road I want to say the 10th would be my best bet or would restoring the low mileage 90 be the way to go? even if i never plan to sell.

AmviciousRav

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Have you seen the sales figure for the 89-91 T2's? if you go year by year...they were less 90 and 91 T2's than 88 10th AE's

but then again 88 10th AE's do have alot of things newer models don't, like the headlight washers, nice leather, bronze glass all around..makes the same power as a S5 T2 I believe as well (I remember the 1/4's were the same)

The only reason I stayed away from a 88 10th AE was because I didn't want to mod it.

clokker

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Assuming equal chassis/paint condition, I'd go with the S5.

Personally, I think it's silly to count on a hypothetical "collector" value- especially a value that's 20 years in the future- and I prefer the subtle styling tweaks of the S5 over the S4.

beefhole

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I'm for the 90 TII. S5 Turbos are much rarer. In 20 years though, I doubt either would have any value. They'd be sought after no doubt, but worth money?

gear_grinder

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if your just going to "collect" then the 10th becasue its an aniversary adition (obviously)

but if you want to mod a car, then go with the 90. i'd rather see a regular turbo modded then a 10thAE

jdmsuper7

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S5 with less miles is a better option. Everything will be in better shape. The 10th AEs seem ALOT more common than their production figures suggest, so I am in doubt of any extreme collect-ability in the future over any other Turbo. Even if they do become collectible, muscle car markets have show that the only real money is in original engine low mile cherry things, not modded and hooned to death projects. *flame suit on*

arghx

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S5. it's lower mileage, and I see 10AE's way more than I see S5 turbos of any year

breezetime

set an asking price for both, keep the one that does not sell. if you dont have the space /money that is what i would do. picking one and trying to sell the other one could take a long time ,but with both cars up for sale ,you have twice as much of a chance to sell a car. good luck

86RotaryRx7

Definatly do it this way, i can easly see how you would be tourn between the 2 10th having more features but atleast the other has a engine even if it is blown rebuild it.

J-Rat

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Nope, its the same as the S4. No engine tweaks. And you would have my 10th AE then.... BTW I voted keep the 90.

RickRx

I see all of your points and glad I posted the question. Which makes me think maybe I could keep both somehow. If I use the motor and trans from 90 into the 10th AE, remove badges and have some fun for now. When I get back on my feet I can make them both right and still have the low mileage 90. I would like to think in the long run the anniversary would be more desirable but it does seem to be less s5 Turbos out there. And like everyone else you want to be the guy 10 years down the road with cool wankel in the garage not a 86 4 lug.

My next thing is I guess one will have to be parked outside and tarped. I thought of selling one but did not want to deal with the whole craigslist bull. So I was going to strip and chop the one I didn't keep but thanks to you guys I am most likely going to keep both. My wife right now is hating this site but I love it. Thanks guys

AmviciousRav

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Your right I just checked the archives, looks in it is the same motor...but the funny thing is...

My friend and I tore down a 10th AE, noticed the rotor housings weren't stamped mazda..ports looked a little bigger..it wasn't stamped at all from what I can remember

but then again that car was a basket case (I harvested the bronze glass and some other parts from it)

btw I voted for the 88 10th AE just because it was part of a special campaign...while my S5 Turbo wasn't =/

RW-7

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Personally, I like to see the 10AE models all stock and unmodified in good condition. Also you may want to consider what a rare Stock 10AE will be worth in the distant future. On the other hand the S5 may be worth more with some nice reliability and power mods in the distant future. I guess my vote depends on what you are looking to do with it. Going to mod it?... Go with the S5 TII. Going to keep it stock? ... Go with the 10AE.
Or like the others have said keep both and have the best of both worlds!!!
Good luck!

RXntrik7

There's nothing wrong with doing some engine modding on 10th anniversary. I recently purchased one, and to be honest I'd rather have a clean, fast 10th ae than completely stock one. Did all 10th ae's came with factory radar detector? mine's got one, but I'll doubt it'll do any good these days.
oh btw can't help u decide man. I'd be torn too.

need RX7

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Yeah I've never seen the point of keeping a 10AE completely stock. If I had a 10AE, I'd leave the exerior and interior alone (since those are what really make the 10AE special), but go wild with performance. After all, performace-wise, it's no different than any other TII so I see no negatives in modding it.

mikeric

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Guys, these are FCs we are talking about. The collectibility is seriously questionable. If you do not believe me, check out the FBs (I know, I have one). Unfortunally, if any car will become a collectors item it will be an FB and that has not even happened yet.

Almost 150k and no original engine? Watch some auto autions on speed chanel. The high-dollar cars are afrom the 50s and 60s with all original parts and 12k miles.

You have not said what you use these cars for either. I use my 7 for racing. So, my vote would be keep the turbo, do some nice mods, take good care of it, and do what it was made for--driving. Unless you are buying an antique Ferrari, your car is not an investment--stop treating it as such.

gofastrxy

use the parts from the 90 to get the 10th ae as complete without spending any money and then sell the 90 for whatever else you need. then beat the **** out of it at the track because it wont be worth anything in another 10 years.

RickRx

Don't get me wrong guys I know in ten years neither will be worth 50k and be on barrett jackson. But I would like one to be worth more than what I will end up putting into it. I also own a 84 -se and 82 turbo swap with re-speed rack&pinion, granny 8.8, haltech platinum 1000 etc. I rarely drive any of them but tend to spill money into them.

I wanted to get the 10th AE driving and save up for my all time favorite car 1969 camaro have the ls1 swap ready to go. After thinking I really don't want to deal with 4 rx-7's being a first gen guy those will always stay. I'm leaning towards what gofast said and use parts then sell 90 but I have to do it fast or I will change my mind again lol. I am actually losing sleep over this.

My other half says keep them all and deal with it but I also know with 3 turbo cars one day of fun can be another engine rebuild. I have 2 s5 TII blocks in the corner and a rebuild kit unopened with ra super seals. But I rather hold on to them for when the 82 blows. As for what I would do with the 10th is all stock exterior/ interior but S5 block with stage 2 bnr, fmic, supra fuel pump, 4 720's, suspension/brakes, tial bov basically parts from 90.


But in about 10-20 years when I should be done playing I wanted to do a complete restoration on the cars that should have them and my debate is will it be worth it keeping the 10th over the 90 which I think it will So I'm here at the shop now stripping the 90. I still have not pulled one part off for fear 2nite I will regret it lol. Thanks for all the comments it helps but I'm hard headed