How much would you pay for this T2?
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How much would you pay for this T2?
I've been looking for a t2 for ages, when I finally gave up a few months ago. Instead, I was going to get a 240sx fastback and put in an sr20det. A few days ago, I was talking to this guy with a t2 and asked him if he wanted to sell it. He said about $4k - 5k.
Anyways, here is what is done to it.
-1987 - White Turbo 2
-About 115k miles on the body
-Painted white a few months ago
-Clean title (haven't looked into the VIN yet)
-Rebuilt about 6 months ago with 2mm seals (I can't remember what he said, but some of the parts he used were from the 13-rew)
-Racing Clutch
-Racing beat DP
-3"magnaflow exhaust
How much do you think its worth?
Anyways, thanks for your responses ahead of time.
Johann
Anyways, here is what is done to it.
-1987 - White Turbo 2
-About 115k miles on the body
-Painted white a few months ago
-Clean title (haven't looked into the VIN yet)
-Rebuilt about 6 months ago with 2mm seals (I can't remember what he said, but some of the parts he used were from the 13-rew)
-Racing Clutch
-Racing beat DP
-3"magnaflow exhaust
How much do you think its worth?
Anyways, thanks for your responses ahead of time.
Johann
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we got our 87 t2 with a japanese motor in it for $1300 in tampa.. granted not in the best of shape and has some electrical bugs.. but :shrug:
4k is too much imo.
4k is too much imo.
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Originally posted by Dave-ROR
we got our 87 t2 with a japanese motor in it for $1300 in tampa.. granted not in the best of shape and has some electrical bugs.. but :shrug:
4k is too much imo.
we got our 87 t2 with a japanese motor in it for $1300 in tampa.. granted not in the best of shape and has some electrical bugs.. but :shrug:
4k is too much imo.
Thanks, this is what I figured. I doubt he'll take less since he likes the car. Oh well, my search continues.
Johann
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Originally posted by bob marley
Where did you find this?
Thanks, this is what I figured. I doubt he'll take less since he likes the car. Oh well, my search continues.
Johann
Where did you find this?
Thanks, this is what I figured. I doubt he'll take less since he likes the car. Oh well, my search continues.
Johann
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For $5000, it should be Immaculate or good shape. For $4000, it should be in good-excellent shape with low engine miles (ie good rebuild).
A few things to consider:
- Leather interior - optional & BIG PLUS.
- Rear spoiler (optional in 1987) - Big plus
- Rear cargo / hatch cover - optional Big plus
- Extra tall arm rest - optional/plus
Look it over. Make sure it has the Turbo II wheels, Turbo TII front lip, Turbo II side skirts, etc..
If you really like it, get a rotary engine specific compression test done by your local mazda dealer. That should be the deciding factor.
The downpipe is a good sign (that pre-catalytic converter robs engine life). You might ask if he's replaced the primary catalytic converter.
Note if he has no cats & afermarket cone air intake, his car could be "boost creeping" too much. You can fix that by putting the stock airbox/intake back on until you get a boost controller of some type.
Other than that, if your serious spend 3 hours minimum looking the car over for rust, frame damage, water damage, etc... Drive it, make sure it boost good, etc...
Here's a good "buying tips" writeup"
http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/buy1.htm
A few things to consider:
- Leather interior - optional & BIG PLUS.
- Rear spoiler (optional in 1987) - Big plus
- Rear cargo / hatch cover - optional Big plus
- Extra tall arm rest - optional/plus
Look it over. Make sure it has the Turbo II wheels, Turbo TII front lip, Turbo II side skirts, etc..
If you really like it, get a rotary engine specific compression test done by your local mazda dealer. That should be the deciding factor.
The downpipe is a good sign (that pre-catalytic converter robs engine life). You might ask if he's replaced the primary catalytic converter.
Note if he has no cats & afermarket cone air intake, his car could be "boost creeping" too much. You can fix that by putting the stock airbox/intake back on until you get a boost controller of some type.
Other than that, if your serious spend 3 hours minimum looking the car over for rust, frame damage, water damage, etc... Drive it, make sure it boost good, etc...
Here's a good "buying tips" writeup"
http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/buy1.htm
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4-5k? definately not worth it
I disagree. In VA it would be worth it if it were in EXCELLENT condition. I paid $2000.00 for mine it was running like crap, needed paint, clutch, downpipe, engine gaskets, hoses, tune-up, etc. The car is now in near perfect shape and I could easily sell it around here for $4000.00, maybe even $5000.00. I have had several people ask to buy it and it's NOT for sale.
Todd
I disagree. In VA it would be worth it if it were in EXCELLENT condition. I paid $2000.00 for mine it was running like crap, needed paint, clutch, downpipe, engine gaskets, hoses, tune-up, etc. The car is now in near perfect shape and I could easily sell it around here for $4000.00, maybe even $5000.00. I have had several people ask to buy it and it's NOT for sale.
Todd
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I spent 2500 on mine, hell i know a friend whos trying to sell his for 6k!! I think hes crazy considering the interior looks like crap. BTW akageals I live in Martinsville. So thats cool.
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Dude, the question should be if its worth it for YOU.
If it runs great and looks good, then maybe it is.
There are a lot of cheap, run-down, project cars out there, hence people getting them for nothing, and saying that even $2000 is too much.
But nice looking, well running ones are hard to find...
If it runs great and looks good, then maybe it is.
There are a lot of cheap, run-down, project cars out there, hence people getting them for nothing, and saying that even $2000 is too much.
But nice looking, well running ones are hard to find...
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