Advice on my Totaled RX-7
11-07-06, 03:50 PM
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Advice on my Totaled RX-7
My 1987 RX-7 was gutted after the robbers couldn't successfuly hotwire it to steal the whole thing.
My insurance company is totaling it.
I don't know if I should pay the salvage fee and keep it to part it out or sell as is to someone who has the patience and time to save this rotary engine, or not. I truly feel like I'm turning it over to a glue factory (if it were a horse)
I can't repair it on my own. I don't know how to do the repairs, plus I need to buy a replacement vehicle for my teenager. Thereis not a rotary mechanic in my town, although the engine is good. (they tore up wiring, etc)
Any suggestions? I value your opinion.
My insurance company is totaling it.
I don't know if I should pay the salvage fee and keep it to part it out or sell as is to someone who has the patience and time to save this rotary engine, or not. I truly feel like I'm turning it over to a glue factory (if it were a horse)
I can't repair it on my own. I don't know how to do the repairs, plus I need to buy a replacement vehicle for my teenager. Thereis not a rotary mechanic in my town, although the engine is good. (they tore up wiring, etc)
Any suggestions? I value your opinion.
11-07-06, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by honeybeeaz
My 1987 RX-7 was gutted after the robbers couldn't successfuly hotwire it to steal the whole thing.
My insurance company is totaling it.
I don't know if I should pay the salvage fee and keep it to part it out or sell as is to someone who has the patience and time to save this rotary engine, or not. I truly feel like I'm turning it over to a glue factory (if it were a horse)
I can't repair it on my own. I don't know how to do the repairs, plus I need to buy a replacement vehicle for my teenager. Thereis not a rotary mechanic in my town, although the engine is good. (they tore up wiring, etc)
Any suggestions? I value your opinion.
My insurance company is totaling it.
I don't know if I should pay the salvage fee and keep it to part it out or sell as is to someone who has the patience and time to save this rotary engine, or not. I truly feel like I'm turning it over to a glue factory (if it were a horse)
I can't repair it on my own. I don't know how to do the repairs, plus I need to buy a replacement vehicle for my teenager. Thereis not a rotary mechanic in my town, although the engine is good. (they tore up wiring, etc)
Any suggestions? I value your opinion.
Second, Whats the salvage fee?
If N/a The car in it's current state is worth about 500 to someone looking for a track car. Parting it out may net you up to 1000 if it has the more desireable GXL features.
Turbo, it's worth alot more. Check through the forsale section to see some examples of prices that turbo parts are going for.
11-28-06, 01:15 PM
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It is not turbo, to my knowledge. Salvage fee is $200. Do people sell for the salvage fee, or a little higher?
Honestly, I don't know what to do... I can't keep it at the body shop forever and need to make a firm decision. I put this off during holidays and business travel, but need to get myself on the ball.
Honestly, I don't know what to do... I can't keep it at the body shop forever and need to make a firm decision. I put this off during holidays and business travel, but need to get myself on the ball.
11-28-06, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by f1blueRx7
First, Turbo or non turbo?
Second, Whats the salvage fee?
If N/a The car in it's current state is worth about 500 to someone looking for a track car. Parting it out may net you up to 1000 if it has the more desireable GXL features.
Turbo, it's worth alot more. Check through the forsale section to see some examples of prices that turbo parts are going for.
Second, Whats the salvage fee?
If N/a The car in it's current state is worth about 500 to someone looking for a track car. Parting it out may net you up to 1000 if it has the more desireable GXL features.
Turbo, it's worth alot more. Check through the forsale section to see some examples of prices that turbo parts are going for.
people will jump on anything with a $500 price tag but it seems there is a bit of a wall at $1000 for anything n/a these days.
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11-28-06, 02:41 PM
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Well, I guess I have a totaled RX-7 for sale, $500 or best offer.
The engine worked before they tried to hotwire it. Stole the AM/FM, CD player, back speakers, etc. I'll take pictures..
Any other advice?
The engine worked before they tried to hotwire it. Stole the AM/FM, CD player, back speakers, etc. I'll take pictures..
Any other advice?
11-28-06, 03:22 PM
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If you want to keep the car then find someone that can fix it. There are a lot of rotorheads in your area. Find one that is reputable to take on this project and fix the car. They could have just blown a fuse if they connected two wires together.
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11-28-06, 06:07 PM
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I have another car for him to drive already. Don't laugh... it's a Hyundai Excel. I really just need to sell this and close up the insurance thing.....
11-28-06, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by honeybeeaz
I have another car for him to drive already. Don't laugh... it's a Hyundai Excel. I really just need to sell this and close up the insurance thing.....
LEt me know where you are at in Tucson.. I can get that car unloaded for you ASAP.
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12-11-06, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by J-Rat
Well, I am here if you need me. I can either find a buyer for you, or I can get it fixed up for you. Let me know.
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Okay... I am finally throwing in the towel. Can you help me find a buyer? I have pictures.
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