88 Vert window sticker
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88 Vert window sticker
I bought this car new in '88.
The sticker says it is a 5 speed, but it came as a automatic.
This was the first 'Vert sold on the East Coast.
The sticker says it is a 5 speed, but it came as a automatic.
This was the first 'Vert sold on the East Coast.
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Intresting that the Japanese cars sold in the south are always equipped slighty different than anyplace else
For example things that are options anywhere else in the world are standard like a CDplayer, or cruise control in the south.
alos intresting that even though your 'vert came with the GXL package, the weight was only 3003 lbs
For example things that are options anywhere else in the world are standard like a CDplayer, or cruise control in the south.
alos intresting that even though your 'vert came with the GXL package, the weight was only 3003 lbs
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Originally posted by 'Vert in Vegas
I've never seen a 'Vert without all that equipment.
I've never seen a 'Vert without all that equipment.
My 88 vert is the regular one, without factory cruise, or tilt wheel, or the CD, although I added the GXL CPU, so that my key lights would work on delay and have the arm rest option.
And the 88 'vert didn't have an auto tranny option for the US market. So if yours had one when you bought it, a dealer or mechanic refitted the car with it.
But also sounds like mine was much closer to 2950 or so lbs in weight since it didn't have the tilt wheel, CD and cruise
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Originally posted by Icemark
And the 88 'vert didn't have an auto tranny option for the US market. So if yours had one when you bought it, a dealer or mechanic refitted the car with it.
And the 88 'vert didn't have an auto tranny option for the US market. So if yours had one when you bought it, a dealer or mechanic refitted the car with it.
How did you post the picture right into the forum?
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Originally posted by 'Vert in Vegas
I saw the car came off the boat with that automatic. It was definitely not converted. I almost backed out of the deal because of that trans.
How did you post the picture right into the forum?
I saw the car came off the boat with that automatic. It was definitely not converted. I almost backed out of the deal because of that trans.
How did you post the picture right into the forum?
And you saw the car in Houston or where ever unloaded at the dock???
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I am also wondering where the six speakers are on your, since there is only the dash and door locations on mine?
I am also wondering where the six speakers are on your, since there is only the dash and door locations on mine?
No speakers in dash.
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Originally posted by Icemark
And you saw the car in Houston or where ever unloaded at the dock???
And you saw the car in Houston or where ever unloaded at the dock???
The boat was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. They called it a RO-RO.
(For roll on - roll off)
They knew every vehicle location and the order it would come off.
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Originally posted by Matt22
The door key hole lights, how can you test if they work?
I have a GXL and I jsut can't tell if they do or don't.
Thanks Matt22
The door key hole lights, how can you test if they work?
I have a GXL and I jsut can't tell if they do or don't.
Thanks Matt22
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Originally posted by 'Vert in Vegas
It came in the port at Charleston, SC.
It came in the port at Charleston, SC.
Or maybe it came into long beach, they did the swap there and then repacked it up to the east coast.
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BTW to open an image you have already attached, you just get the path of the picture (in this case: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/attach...postid=1440177) and go back to your post and edit it, including the path as an image using the vB code [img][/img]
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Originally posted by Icemark
Or maybe it came into long beach, they did the swap there and then repacked it up to the east coast.
Or maybe it came into long beach, they did the swap there and then repacked it up to the east coast.
It had the A/C when it rolled off the boat.
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but y would they go though the trouble of doing a 5-speed to auto swap? wouldn't this require a diff : rad, tranny mount (custom made being they r in diffrent spots), a/t computer and other retared **** to the car, sounds like its just a mess up on the paper work to me
-Shawn
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I am also wondering where the six speakers are on your, since there is only the dash and door locations on mine?
I am also wondering where the six speakers are on your, since there is only the dash and door locations on mine?
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My vert is a 91, and it came with:
No tilt
Cruise control
speakers in the doors, the headrests (with armrest controls), and two woofers behind the seats
auto tranny
key hole light in door and ignition
AC
CD and tape players
airbag
3.909 rear
leather
factory alarm
speed sensitive PS
Not sure if there were different options for the series 5s or not, but mine seems to have everything except the tilt wheel. Lucky for me that I like the position of the steering wheel as it is. And 6 grand for AC seems like a lot.
No tilt
Cruise control
speakers in the doors, the headrests (with armrest controls), and two woofers behind the seats
auto tranny
key hole light in door and ignition
AC
CD and tape players
airbag
3.909 rear
leather
factory alarm
speed sensitive PS
Not sure if there were different options for the series 5s or not, but mine seems to have everything except the tilt wheel. Lucky for me that I like the position of the steering wheel as it is. And 6 grand for AC seems like a lot.
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Originally posted by rx_7_driver
sounds like its just a mess up on the paper work to me
-Shawn
sounds like its just a mess up on the paper work to me
-Shawn
I believe it left the factory as a automatic.
Regarding the A/C, it is a perfect install. Even the mounting screws on the condenser are the factory look.
Maybe this car left the factory loaded because they did not have the kits locally yet. ??
This was the first 'Vert off the boat in Charleston. Maybe Mazda wanted the first ones to be "show cars".
Anyway, it has been a great car, but really needed the 5 speed.
It has been converted, by me, to a 5 speed 20B set-up, then to a V8.
I know, here come the flames.
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Originally posted by 'Vert in Vegas
I agree. There is nothing I have seen on the car that looks "converted".
I believe it left the factory as a automatic.
Regarding the A/C, it is a perfect install. Even the mounting screws on the condenser are the factory look.
Maybe this car left the factory loaded because they did not have the kits locally yet. ??
I agree. There is nothing I have seen on the car that looks "converted".
I believe it left the factory as a automatic.
Regarding the A/C, it is a perfect install. Even the mounting screws on the condenser are the factory look.
Maybe this car left the factory loaded because they did not have the kits locally yet. ??
If it was port installed, there will be a sticker right behind the passengers knee vent that will say who the North American manufacture was.
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Originally posted by Icemark
Easy to tell if the A/C was factory or Port installed... is the interior evap cabinet built by Nippondeso or one of the American names
Easy to tell if the A/C was factory or Port installed... is the interior evap cabinet built by Nippondeso or one of the American names
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Originally posted by 'Vert in Vegas
I just looked. It is Nippondenso.
I just looked. It is Nippondenso.
Mazda wasn't even supposed to import any automatic 'verts for the 88 model year. They would have gotten fined by CAFE as a gas guzzler.
That would also explain how you got an off-black interior instead of Grey or blue. Off black normally was not available until the 89 model.
what was the production date of yours??? (if you hadn't blocked out the VIN number i could have found that out... but...
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