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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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Mariah Mode 5 FC

I am new to the RX-7 world and and dont know much about these cars, I really need some info. I have come across a Mariah MOde 5 widebody RX-7, second gen. in a junk yard. Its in really good condition, the interior could use some very minor work and the motor seems to be find, but i dont know if it will run yet or if I need to replace the apex seals and or do a full rebuild. It also used to have a paxton supercharger on it, which I have found and will try to get back on it. My question is, what this car is worth, the guy at the junk yard has no idea what he has, and I think I can get it from him for under $1000, but for all i know I will need a new motor, and theres a bit of cosmetic work needed. What would a car like this be worth if I fixed it up, I dont have mileage yet.

This is the one that I found.
http://www.mariahmotorsports.com/ima..._six/m6bl1.jpg

Lets assume, 80K miles.

Thanks in advance. Lookin forward to being an RX-7 owner soon.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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for under 1000 I would just go for it. you could probably make that money back pretty easy.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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The pic you linked is a Mode 6 body kit. Pretty expensive kit from Mariah. If you can get the car for under $1k thats a steal especially considering the body kit is like $3k. Does the car have wider wheels on it already?

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Woah, nevermind. The Mode Six complete body package is $4594.

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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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swoop on it and make sure it IS the mariah.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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get it or we kill you
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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hmm.... yeah I guess it is a Mode 6. Nice. Yeah, I'm working on getting it with a buddy of mine. Actually it used to have a paxton supercharger on it and we're trying to get that one put back on. someone took it off of the car a while back , but we know people that know him. he rebuilt it so he wants 600 for it, may end up paying more for the supercharger than the car itself...heh.

Hey, does anyone know a good shop for rotary work in the Atlanta, Ga area? I'm probably gonna need to get the motor rebuilt.

Its all in the works, I wont let it slip through my fingers.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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hmm.... yeah I guess it is a Mode 6. Nice. Yeah, I'm working on getting it with a buddy of mine. Actually it used to have a paxton supercharger on it and we're trying to get that one put back on. someone took it off of the car a while back , but we know people that know him. he rebuilt it so he wants 600 for it, may end up paying more for the supercharger than the car itself...heh.

Hey, does anyone know a good shop for rotary work in the Atlanta, Ga area? I'm probably gonna need to get the motor rebuilt.

Its all in the works, I wont let it slip through my fingers.
im in atlanta, pm me if you need any help. i got a rotary aviation dvd i could lend ya.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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hhhmmmm.. a supercharged mariah mode 6 widebody fc at a junkyard..... and a very low post count.... i have to call B.S!


but if this is serious... good luck w/ it! dont let such a diamond in the rough get away



but i still call b.s
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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yeah that sounds fishey, and i dont likr that body kit at all, amkes it look too much like a porche.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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rofl. that **** looks like half old school porsche, half rx8, or a ferarri wannabe .
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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people give me a bad time about my big wing and multi colored engine bay, but damn thats the worst looking kit i have ever seen!
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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You stumbled upon a mariah widebody in a junkyard? :smiley_12
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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That body kit is awful and everyone knows it despite how much it cost. Go to the junkyard, get every single part you can. For example, tailights, interior plastics, supercharger, injectors, tps, maf, etc.

Go home clean them up. Sell them on the forum or e-bay and dont get yourself in a mess with that hidious car! Save some money and get a decent T2! YOu will pat yourself on the back afterwards.
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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IT'S ALLRIGHT...............it's the most complete body kit available ( with door parts) but it needs a different front end......buy it, part it out, make cash and buy another running 7.
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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everything is cool except for the front and the wing............
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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As Cartman would say "thats hella ugly"
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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now that i look at it some more, it looks like a transformer in car mode!
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by HiRide
My question is, what this car is worth, the guy at the junk yard has no idea what he has, and I think I can get it from him for under $1000, but for all i know I will need a new motor, and theres a bit of cosmetic work needed. What would a car like this be worth if I fixed it up, I dont have mileage yet.
It doesnt matter how much you put into these car, just dont expect to get your moneys worth back. These cars are old and unless you find someone that stupid enough to buy it then dont expect the pay back on the car. Then again you just might(big might) break even.
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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tell me where it is. I will go and buy it, if that is what it is. I am not disturbed buy some of these " that is ugy statements" I like wide body 7s.
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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i demand pics of your SA widebody!!!!!! please.
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Ask yourself why is this car at a junkyard. Seems like if an owner put that much money into a car and its now at a junkyard somethign catastrophic must have happened to it. YOu mentioned cosmetic work. Is it possible the car was in a frame twisting wreck?
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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for under 1k, i'd go for it. You can't go wrong with something you can part out and perhaps make a profit from if things dont go as planned. Good luck with it.
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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it's very unique, if i had money i'd want one, but yeah definately change the front bumper
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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I don't like the front bumper bumper the body kit is nice. Most people on here talk **** but if they had come across such a deal they would take it too. HATERS!!!!
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