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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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wow thats a nice car.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pmr2000
Collector car definition is up for debate, most people don't consider any Japanese cars collectors items. Personally I would say a Toyota 2000GT and a Datsun 240Z are the first 2 Japanese collectors cars. There's also the first Honda and Datsun convertibles from the late 60's.

When they get old enough I think all the RX-7's and Z's will be collectable. I think when guys who grew up in the 80's and 90's will want them just like the older guys want the muscle cars now.

I have both my '88 vert and '85 300ZX insured under a collector's policy.

you said the 240z (2.4L)... but dont forget the big engine model, the 280z ( 2.8L)!!
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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by got_boost
you said the 240z (2.4L)... but dont forget the big engine model, the 280z ( 2.8L)!!
you mean the newer model with the NASTY, HUGE bumpers. Not nearly as collectable as a 240Z, or even a 260z (which is still smog exempt in Kali).

You want a collectable Mazda?
Find a 1988 323 GT. Or a 1988-89 GTX without a sunroof. Or a later GTR/GTAe...
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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well if GTU's dont have sunroofs... what the hell model is mine? i really dont know. lol. it doesnt have a rear wiper as well. anywho, anyone know. later.

oh and its an automatic. any clue?
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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GTUs had turbo wheels, your car could very well be a GTU edit it seems you didnt know that their was a GTU and a GTUs model two totaly seperate models not to be confused with GTU's as in plural GTU cars.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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Yours is probably just a GTU...
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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yeah i was saying GTU... i knew it wasnt a GTUs. i just wasnt sure b/c i have an automatic. im still stumped. lol. i dont really care, it would just be nice to know wtf i have. lol. later.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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^ vin check will give you exactly what you have

our cars tend to have been tampered with over the past 20 years
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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Yeah doesnt Banzai racing have something on their DIY site about deciphering the vin code to determine what model/options your ca came with/is...?
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by liv
^ vin check will give you exactly what you have

our cars tend to have been tampered with over the past 20 years
Actually a vin check will only tell you if you have a turbo or non turbo... If you know the run of the GTUs then you can tell if you have a GTUs, but other than that it's just TII, N/A, or Vert...
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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DeaOU proves that any car is simply worth what someone is willing to pay for it. 9K is a chunk of change indeed. If an excellent 91 with average or somewhat low miles could capture 6K at most, then paying a 50% premium for very low miles and great shape is a decision I certainly would not make. However, the car looks cherry; enjoy every mile.
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