gonzz

What would you guys bid on this? They will auction a 1990 RX-7 convertible at the auction tommorow and was wondering what i should bid on it?

1990 rx-7 convertible
no engine
auto tranny still there
color:red
interior: black leather and a few pieces missing.
exterior/top is in good shape.

poor_red_neck

no more than 1800 really depending on exterior quality, and interior/leather condition what "few pieces" are missing and what is "good" condition... I'd start at about 850...

gonzz

I will swap the tranny out with a manual. Probably will install a JDM T2 engine. interior is all there except shifter surround. Exterior does not have any damage.

poor_red_neck

Paint condition? If paint is "good" and the top doesn't look bad OR leaks... then i'd say.... 1500? It is a S5 afterall... Definately not more than 1750, and thats high.

gonzz

paint is ok. car has been outside in the impound lot for probably 6 months. top looked ok but will look again prior to the auction

BLKTOPTRVL

$500

gonzz

How much can i get a S5 eng for?

cmanasseri

$1800? For a vert with no engine and an auto trans! I don't think I would offer more than $750. I paid $1200 for mine, good body, no rust or dents, good engine, manual trans, needed a top (did it myself for $300). Mine's an 88 so that might be the difference in price, but anything over $1000 seem high to me.

gonzz

here is a pic

Mr. Gadget

First 1800, then 1500, then 1750 - WTF! I hope your talking in CDN $ as anything more than 7-800 is a waste. You can find verts in the off season with blown engines for 1800 all day long.

poor_red_neck

i dunno

how the hell are you guys offering 800 bucks for a damn good body? I mean, yeah it's probably worth that.. but jeeze... you guys are low ballin like hell (if i were selling it, that is)

I mean... s5 verts in good shape go for what... 3Kish?

Mr. Gadget

they go for 5-8K

body only - 800 thats all its worth - too much to fix and replace if parts are missing

i know first hand, just did this very project

gonzz

Thanks guys. off to the auction. Will let you know if I get it and what price...

classicauto

iTrader: (3)

auto tranny - yuck

gonzz

Just got back from the auction. I got the car for $250.00. Everyone was scared because their was no eng in it. After all fees and tax walked out with a 325.00 total cost. Got the car home and found some goodies in the trunk and hidden under the convert top, stater, alt, intake, air flow meter, injectors. Basically everything except the short block. Stereo surround and shifter surround are missing also but will do a manual tranny swap anyways.. Thanks for all the inputs... I'm usually in the 1st gen section because I own 2 RHD SA's. You guys here are great also.

Tofuball

That sounds awesome Great deal, I say!

koukifc3s

iTrader: (3)

now THAT's a good deal!

BLKTOPTRVL

You'd better go find a wreck to transfer missing (not in the truck) parts from...

If you need "little"parts, Mazda is going to kill you. You will also need to find a 'core' engine.

Good luck with it.

Mr. Gadget

best bet is finding a non running s5. Rebuild the engine and you ahe a complete source for parts. you will be surpesed how many clips, brackets and alike you will beed. Also, since this is your first 2nd gen, it will service as a template as to whats needed

gonzz

a friend is parting out a S5 down the street. I can get almost everything i need except the short block..