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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:29 AM
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Smile a few questions...

Well hello everyone...

I am new to this forum, but I had a few questions for anyone interested in answering them. I am looking into buying a second generation RX-7, but I'm trying to figure out what would be the best model to get. I have been reading around on many of the posts here, and from what it sounds like, a '89 or 90 would probably be the best bet because they have more HP(not only that, they are newer) then the earlier years and will still be at a price I can handle. What do you guys think?

Now this could be an obious question, but I got confused a bit... do they make GXL's in '89 and '90? or did they start making GTU's instead...? Well I guess that was all I needed to know for now, I will probably think of more after I get a few replies. Thanks.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:44 AM
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:52 AM
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Thumbs up nice...

Damn, thanks man... that helped a lot. Looks like an '89 or '90 GXL(or TII if I can find one) for me!
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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I like the way an S4 drives over an S5. The S5 feels all mushy. S4 feels like I am bolted directly to the machine.

S4: Sex w/o a condom.
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 12:23 AM
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Cool i see...

Hmmm... mushy in what way? Suspension? Seats?

I guess I will have to test drive both the S4's and S5's and see for myself. I can always replace the suspension later(I was planning on it anyway). I like the options and power that the S5's have, thanks for letting me know though... I'm going to keep that in mind now when looking.
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Well, it has been almost a year now, but I finally have a nice FC lined up to buy.

It is a 1990 GXL with 73,000 miles and was just recently painted. I test drove it the other day and it seems to run well, so it looks like I will buying it pretty soon.

I wanted to ask for some advice though...
Are there any specific questions you think I should be asking this guy about the car or its history? I have asked the general questions... but he seems to be willing to sell it to me for a very reasonable price. All I know that it needs are some new tires right away, and the windshield wiper switch only works on the first setting.
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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sorry posted twice.

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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Did you happen to check compression on it to see what the "health" of the engine is?
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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I just checked out Aaron Cake's write-up on what to look for when buying one of these cars... before I decide to make the purchase, I'll make sure to check the things he mentioned.
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