It's a GTUs, not a base-model. And if it's really a 1990--then there are really only 10 1990 BB GTUs's in the world... As rare as it gets in FC-land.

I just bought a BB '89 GTUs about a month ago... Beautiful car, beautiful model--and even the '89's are extremely rare.

 

well if im new to the rx7 world but i just bought my car its a 90 GTU and it was running and i only paid 600$ for it. be nice if i could find out how many GTU's they made cuz if what i have is rare id be very happy anyone have the numbers? and for the car you want to buy id look into buying it if its motor is complete body is decent and i could get a good rebuild done to it. to bad about the wheels but you can always get them later. hows the interior look in it thats a big thing too.

 

It is a 1990... It's a GTUs.. 1 of 10 huh... Perhaps I should pick it up..

 

GTU are the BASE MODEL NOT RARE

I am talking about a GTUs....!!!!

I have a set of GTUs wheels already so i am not concerned about that..

 

Definitely pick it up! Of course price depends on paint, interior and body... s5 N/A engines can be had fairly cheap. There are a lot floating around out there (in running condition) that have been pulled in favor of a 13BT.

 

I should be able to grab it for Around $550.

 

Oh... No question!

To make it official; I like the new ride...

 

I don't know about being able to turn a profit on it...

And hence I wouldn't pay a whole lot for a shell. No more than $1k, IMO.

 

I'd get it. I dunno about making a profit off of it, but having a really nicely restored GTUs would be really nice.

 

Er, no...

The GTUs had the same power as every other S5 NA.

 

The only thing special about the GTUs is the 4.30 rear end with limited slip and a slightly different 5th gear ratio, instead of the 4.10 rear that came on the rest of the s5 with a stick, and I guess the low production numbers.

 

That's not true. The GTUs's also came with no sunroof and (from the Yamaguchi book) was equipped with RPM-sensing power-steering as opposed to speed-sensing... Then again, I've also heard other s5's had the RPM-sensing PS, but I've never really cared to look into it--that's just from the "RX-7 book". Either way, they're still pretty damn cool.

 

The sunroof was just an option on the normal GTU and in 1990 all the 7s except the turbo had engine speed sensing variable power assist steering. But if you look in 89 the speed sensing power steering was standard on all models except the GTU where it was an option. I still think the different rear end and 5th gear ratio is the only thing that makes them stand out from the GTU.

 

Well nevermind.. It's a fake. I checked the VIN and it IS a GXL with GTUs badges... DAMNIT.

 

Well splitting hairs is fun, 22 hp difference (s5 n/a /\ S4 T2) but due to the difference in the rearend ratio, the GTUs would hit 60mph in the same 7.7 seconds (or 8.6 according to R&T) as the 87-88 Turbo 2 models... ref. (color sportscar history, motorbooks international)

So the car was "as fast" as a S4 turbo but in N/A trim.... I agree my statement was incorrect, but I maintain the car is basically a turbo without the turbo....

 

don't ever think you're going to turn a profit on an Rx-7. It can be done, yes, but there are often easier ways to make a buck. Get an Rx-7 because you enjoy working on it.

 

The trim level code is in the door jamb. The VIN does not have trim encoding, just model encoding (Non-Turbo, TII, or convertible).

No

Wrong again

 

^^^ Please post facts, not just NO.. I have several published books that claim the same (cited them for your pleasure)

Go to MazdaUSA and do a VIN check.. It claims GXL...

SEVERAL of my titles from the state have had the MODEL/trim level on them not just the COupe, conv, turbo..

ANyhoo, unless I work out something for much less then I thought, then this car is a no go..

 

Well I have done my fair share of charity work on these cars, but I have it down to a science as far as not loosing money. I only buy a sure thing, and know what it takes to get them back on the road. The biggest problem is the market changes so rapidly on these cars.. One month they sell the day they go up, sometimes you ahve to sit on them for a couple months until the right buyer comes along....

 

Well, Trevor, if you don't buy it before New Years Day, you'll miss out. I found it while I was with the family.

If I wasn't in Chicago right now, it would already be at my house.

You can't use the VIN to determine GTUs status, it all in the tire size code on the VIN plate. GTUs' were the only 16" wheel NA. Makes it easy.

 

i dont see how you guys see so many floating around...we dont have to many here to begin with let alone a "rare" model........

but anyWHO, ALMOST nice find...LOL

 

THe guy claimed GTUs, I looked at it, it is not, it has a sunroof, and all GXL trim. He went inside the house and got online to verify satus, claiming that MAzdaUSA vin check pulled it as a GXL. Just going on what he said. He has 2 other rx-7s...

I have been known to be wrong before...

 

get it buy it get it buy it!!! good luck

 

What?!?

 

Go for it, looks nice! no idea they were that rare... See it like this: Only 1 out of 60.000.000 people in this world get to own one!

Riz.