2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
View Poll Results: how long have you had your fc?
less than a year
55
39.29%
1-3 years
52
37.14%
4-6 years
14
10.00%
7-9 years
8
5.71%
9-11 years
1
0.71%
11-13 years
6
4.29%
14 or more
4
2.86%
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how long have you had your fc

Old Jul 24, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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Well, i had a love/hate relationship untill i found out i had a bad alternatior, then i didnt get straided anymore, so now i comopletely love it, i could ask for some more bottomend toqure but its ight.
Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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Bought my GXL in September 2001 from my local salvage yard as a "Parts Car." If I hadn't DRIVEN the damned thing, I could have stripped it for its drivetrain for my Spitfire. A second parts car, $1800, and a few hundred hours' work later and I should be able to get it smogged and licensed next week. (Whew!)
Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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i got my car about 2 months ago
rebuilt engine and a decent amount of work done on the car
all i need is a lil body work and some new paint
Old Jul 24, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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My current 7 I've had for more than 3 years now, and my previous one for 10 mos. In between I had a Mustank, about 2 1/2 years. Getting back into a rotary just felt more like home. Not sure exactly why.
Old Jul 24, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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I had my GTUs for exactly one year. I registered it on July 15, 2002, and sold it July 15, 2003.
Bought an MR2 and I couldn't be happier. Bye, bye rotary! Won't be missing you!
Old Jul 25, 2003 | 12:54 AM
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ive had mine for about 3 yrs. The first three months i drove it and loved it. than i got into a motorcycle accident and was out for bout 3 months. drove it again for like two months blew the motor. And wanted to burn it to the ground. took me a two years to rebuild (twice) it myself. Finally driving it again n lovin it! even after all that **** id buy another one. now that i know inside n out.
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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bout 1.5 years..got when i was 15 now im gettin closer to 17
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 02:21 AM
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less than 2 1/2 weeks. has its problems, but damn, i love this car! had 2 240sx's, and i must say that this is as much or more fun to drive, though its a little less powerful.
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 03:58 AM
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I've had mine for almost a month and loving every single minute with my FC. Too bad it won't turn on for some odd reason... I just drove it home a minute ago...eRrRr still love my car.
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Had mine for about 3 years. It was completely stock when I got it, down to the original rusted off exhaust..
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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I've had the anniversay since Feb. 2001. It's a love and hate relationship, but will never part with her. Plan to get couple of more.
The car actually opened my eyes and realize my true calling. Wrench-head. So dropped outta college and signed up at an automotive tech. school. I **** you not. Two motors and a turbo later, I still love her. Can't wait to get her back on the road. RXECRET7.com is sending out my parts today. 2wks, I should have her running.

Eddie

ps-below is a pic of my baby
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Bought my 1987 T2 in the summer of 1990, still run it and stopped counting dollars spent at about 35K.

Bought my 88 GXL in Aug 2001, runs great everyday.
Old Aug 1, 2003 | 02:56 AM
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I've had my 88 N/A for a little over 10 years, it had 32,000 miles on it when I bought it (for $7,000)and now it has 191,000 on it. The motor, tranny and rearend are all original including the apex seals!!! The only things I've had to replace are the starter, clutch, alternator, radiator, battery and last but not least, lot's of brake pads.... The coolest thing about all this is, my car still starts every day and still kicks *** when you give it gas!!!
Old Aug 4, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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i had mine for almost 6 years and thats love cuz im only 22 now, i thought about selling it a few times but couldnt do, thats my baby, i love my RX
Old Aug 4, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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5 years now have gone by after buying it for 60 bucks in a salvage yard. Plan to keep it for life and experiment with various sources of power as they become available, as the rotary was locked up at the time of purchase. It may even see another rotary one day, should one present itself at the right price.
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 01:31 AM
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just over a year
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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16+ Years and I will NEVER get rid of her
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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just under 2 months.
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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I bought my 1990 GTU with 8,000 miles in November of 1995; it now has 115,000 and has seen about 15 U.S. States and both oceans. The original engine was replaced with a street ported rebuild with 3mm apex seals at 89,000. Quite a few people scoffed when I told them I was putting a $2500 engine into a $2500 car. I don't regret it though...
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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It's been in the family since my father bought it back in '87 (he got it used). I have been driving it since I got my liscense, so I have been driving her for about 2 years (she has been sitting with a broken tranny for the past year).
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 11:01 PM
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i had mine sense my Jr. of highschool. and now ive been out of schoool for a year.... c/o 03
Old Nov 24, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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A year and a half. Had another FC before that for six months.
Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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I've had mine for about 1year and a half and love it. but its still pretty much stock, too broke to mod it.
Old Nov 24, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Just bought it about a month ago. Got it for 500 because the transmission needs to be replaced. Still love the car.
Old Nov 24, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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I just purchased my second FC.. I used to own a 87' SE ten years ago that got taken out by a Ford Ranger.. I tried the other car thing but wasn't ever the same.. So I vowed to myself my next car would be 86-91.. As fate would have it I found it.. A 88' GXL in good condition.. I will have it for life unless it gets taken out by another Ford Ranger??

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