10th Anniversary RX-7
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Well, since I think he already has the info he needs, I don't mind adding to the useless chatter.
That was basically the point I was making, that the so called "mint" cars that sell on ebay are going to be a huge dissapointment once the paint starts coming off.
That was basically the point I was making, that the so called "mint" cars that sell on ebay are going to be a huge dissapointment once the paint starts coming off.
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so, now that we are totally off subject, with what the word "mint" means, what would "cherry" conditon refer to in reference to a car... i.e. "this car is in cherry condition"
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lol aye when you say mint to me I think of a show car that has at most about 20km on the odometer from driving it into a trailer and out of it. Other then that there is no real such thing as mint when it comes to cars. This car looks to be in GOOD condition though - no visiable rust or damg other then a few marks on the hood from rocks when the car used to be on the road.
Hopefully all will go well with this car, i have gotten alot of info and a few phone numbers to call that are actually in edmonton. If I don't get this one i hope i will find another i might be able to afford in the decetnly near future.
Hopefully all will go well with this car, i have gotten alot of info and a few phone numbers to call that are actually in edmonton. If I don't get this one i hope i will find another i might be able to afford in the decetnly near future.
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Originally Posted by Fire85GSLSE
Don't go but black inside since I have seen a 10th ann with grey inside.
Either the interior has been replaced, or it is not a 10thAE.
Black leather was the only available interior on a 10thAE.
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Originally Posted by Flobb
But that means they have the original paint that is just waiting to start falling off any day.
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My ae has perfect paint, no peeling or cracking or anything Quick question whats the damn color code??? Is it noble white or crystal white?? i need the code so i can paint my lip!!!! On icemarks faq thing it said noble white was one of the choices but i searched and found that ae are crystal white? confusing
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Originally Posted by SmogSUX
My ae has perfect paint, no peeling or cracking or anything Quick question whats the damn color code??? Is it noble white or crystal white?? i need the code so i can paint my lip!!!! On icemarks faq thing it said noble white was one of the choices but i searched and found that ae are crystal white? confusing
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10AE Paint Code = "UC"
Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
Look at the paint code on your firewall.
Question - so the peeling problems were with the primer not the color coat?
If this is true, then you'd have to go down to primer/metal, reprimer, and repaint.
My 10AE was repainted by original owner and still has some peeling going on.
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Originally Posted by Chuckles
The paint code is UC, which is monochromatic (sp?) white. I think I got this from a Mazda circular that I downloaded.
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Originally Posted by Chuckles
The paint code is UC, which is monochromatic (sp?) white. I think I got this from a Mazda circular that I downloaded.
Question - so the peeling problems were with the primer not the color coat?
If this is true, then you'd have to go down to primer/metal, reprimer, and repaint.
My 10AE was repainted by original owner and still has some peeling going on.
Question - so the peeling problems were with the primer not the color coat?
If this is true, then you'd have to go down to primer/metal, reprimer, and repaint.
My 10AE was repainted by original owner and still has some peeling going on.
And yes on my 10thAE it is being stripped down to the metal, as it had the issue and then some previous owners (read: morons) tried fixing it by just slapping more primer on.
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Thanks for the info!
Originally Posted by Icemark
Yep, it was a bonding issue when the started using a light colored primers instead of the black enamal primer that they had been previously using.
And yes on my 10thAE it is being stripped down to the metal, as it had the issue and then some previous owners (read: morons) tried fixing it by just slapping more primer on.
And yes on my 10thAE it is being stripped down to the metal, as it had the issue and then some previous owners (read: morons) tried fixing it by just slapping more primer on.
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Originally Posted by Chuckles
Constructive respone. Appreciate it. I tried seeking this info on ranting forums, but eveeeeeel people never answered the question.
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Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
...the original RX-7 (1Gen) concept of a sportscar for the masses. I wish Mazda would go back to that idea.
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Originally Posted by Tessai
I believe the "sportscar for the masses" is now called the Miata .
As for pricing:
2004 Miata Base MSRP: $22,643 (Late 2004)
1979 RX-7 Base MSRP: $6,400 (Late 1978)
2004 Miata Base MSRP corrected to 1978 CPI: $7,700
1979 RX-7 Base MSRP corrected to 2004 CPI: $18,640
Difference = about 17%
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i just bought me a pretty good condition 10th ae... for a very good price... it came with the bbs mesh wheels too and a set of the orignal 10th ae white wheels in very great condition.. i also have all hte paper work done to the car since 1997... all the manuals that came from factory and even the original brass plate holder of when the car got purchased... this car is a blast... runs like a champ and looks like a beauty queen...ill try to get pics up sometimes..
-dara
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