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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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well im looking into buying a 88 rx-7 gxl with 88K on it whats is the going price this car? it has rust on front fenders and surface rust on the lip of the rear 1/4.

what all should i look at?

im just buying it for a toy i guess. its an auto is it easy to swap in a 5spd? ive done auto to 5spd in hondas didnt know how the rx-7 is with doing that.

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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Aaron Cake has a good section on his sight on buying a new RX-7.

http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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I'd say for that car, unless its in really good condition and has low miles, (less than 85,000ish), I'd pay around $800-$1,200.

Here's a link to some info about the auto ---> 5 speed swap

http://rotaryresurrection.com/rotary...er/5speed.html
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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thanks for the info guys!

this lady wants too much for her car 5k but it did have a new enginge in it but as i said this is just going to be a toy. i already have a turbo lexus IS300. im just trying to find a cheap RWD car to drive around for an everyday driver and have fun with.

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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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5K for an '88 auto? She's smokin' crack!
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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yeah 5 k was a joke it was hard no to laugh at her over the phone.

anyway i can just look for a 5spd now

-Brett
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