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Cheap GXL, go for it?

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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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Cheap GXL, go for it?

1988 Mazda RX7 GXL.
Power windows, Power mirrors, power sunroof.
Electronic adjustable suspension.
2+2 Grey interior
138k Auto (my daily driver)
ABS- Cruise Control.
Newer tires.

Interior is nearly perfect, minus a little bit of cleaned needed to be. It was owned by a chick, who took exclent care of the whole car. Theres only one damage point, and the clear coats peeling. Its been sitting 1 year. Other then a broken attena/ missing stereo- it was parked with everything working .
$400 with tax.








Should I get it? .

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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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I would only get it if you plan on putting a 5 speed in it.
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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I have to drive 45 minutes twice a day in portland traffic, My 5spd TII kills me now.

Mabey worth $350-400?

It was parked running.
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Are you sure that it is a '88? The steering wheel looks like what was used on the '87. I have a '88 GXL with a 3 spoke steering wheel. I personally would buy it just for the parts alone.
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Ya know it could be a 87.5 when abs first was an option..........

Ill run the vin monday.
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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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I figure I can buy it, get it running, fix the body damage and sell it to a friend who just wrecked his car for cheap.

Either that, drive it myself, or if it does not run- part it out for my money back.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 01:43 PM
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If you have the space for it, get it
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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Bet ya 20 bucks the adjustable susp. isn't working anymore. =p

I'd buy it for part as I have the exact same car but mines a 2 seater manual.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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Just noticed the demister grilles and the idiot surround is still intact - BUY IT! =p

The wheels look in good condition too.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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Cheap enough to get your money back out in parts whether it runs or not. Buy it.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Buy it. Are the rims good or just dirty. If you part it I will buy the rims.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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Just an observation: are the rims rotating the correct direction?

Buy it. expecially if you can get it running before the purchase.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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buy it buy it buy it, ur lucky that i dont live near you at all or id buy it right now!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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I have the space, yes the rims are NOT messed up, everything is intact (minus a tiny crack on the radio surround)- interior is perfect-

All I need is a friend with a truck! Mines getting the suspension redone and I have to go get this asap.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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I say pick it up just to save the car. Its sad to see so many RX-7s get trashed.
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