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Old 03-15-02, 10:13 AM
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Question GXL or SE

I have the choice between an 88 GXL automatic, with a big dent in the door

or an 88 SE manual with a clean body

they both have the same amount of miles on them (or pretty close )

What would you guys do?

Thanks alot you've always been helpfull, and hopefully soon I will join your ranks
Old 03-15-02, 10:25 AM
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88SE that was an easy choice. Less weight, manual and clean body
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SE Manual trans is much better in these cars. (Sorry auto guys)
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88 se easy! manual is sooo much fun

Best of luck
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Buy the SE, then convert it to a GXL if you want.
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Question converting?

how difficult is it to conver. I was thinking about that route. I think the brakes and suspension wouldn't be to difficult, but what about the lsd, and abs?

Thanks you guys are always great
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I'm in the process of converting my 86. I am getting the LSD, 5-lug conversion with GXL polished wheels, 4 pot brakes on the car next weekend. I haven't decided if I want the storage bin or not. Pwr windows are going in as soon as I get time as is the rear wiper.... full time student and full time work leaves little time for the RX7. Oh well, about a month and a half left of school.

What else is on a GXL that I haven't said? I have A/C, but it has been disconnected and will come out soon. Anything else?
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Ya one more question.
how much did it cost you for the lsd????

Thank you so much
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Check your ICQ, monger.
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Auto trans are boring.
The SE is a base model, so it has the inferior brakes and suspension.
This is a hard choice to call...



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Auto trans=boring I would get the GXL if it had a manual I think it looks better but go with the SE because it's body is good and it is a manual.

That's my 2 cents
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