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06-23-04, 06:18 PM
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New-Old-Old RX-7 owner
Just wanted to say "Hi" and introduce myself.
Many many years ago, I owned a '88 GXL RX-7. Right before I got married, I sold it. I have regretted it ever since. Well, I have finally tracked down an identical car, to the one I sold those many years ago, and bought it! Don't ask how much, because it was a purchase of love, and cost me a bit more than KBB.
Anyway, as I get back into this ownership thing again, I will be reading the boards, and looking for maintenance tips etc... Since I am in my mid 30's, I wanted something that was stock, (not going to mod it) with low miles to become a sunday driver (boo if you want to). I plan on keeping this car till I am really old and gray...
Many many years ago, I owned a '88 GXL RX-7. Right before I got married, I sold it. I have regretted it ever since. Well, I have finally tracked down an identical car, to the one I sold those many years ago, and bought it! Don't ask how much, because it was a purchase of love, and cost me a bit more than KBB.
Anyway, as I get back into this ownership thing again, I will be reading the boards, and looking for maintenance tips etc... Since I am in my mid 30's, I wanted something that was stock, (not going to mod it) with low miles to become a sunday driver (boo if you want to). I plan on keeping this car till I am really old and gray...
06-23-04, 06:58 PM
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Congratulations and welcome aboard 
I had my 7 parked for three days fixing some oil lines and it felt SO GOOD to get back in the driver's seat. I can hardly imagine what it's been like without one for so many years
btw, GXL =
any pics?
I had my 7 parked for three days fixing some oil lines and it felt SO GOOD to get back in the driver's seat. I can hardly imagine what it's been like without one for so many years
btw, GXL =
any pics?
06-23-04, 07:04 PM
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Welcome- I started out with the same mentality (late 30's now) when I got mine- keep it stock and reliable for a daily driver...However, I gotta tell ya, the car is much more fun to drive with a nice high flow exhaust and intake system...Something to think about when your stock cats clog up on ya...
06-23-04, 07:07 PM
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hehehe 
they ALWAYS come back.
yeah, welcome back.... I did the same thing, except it has only been 4 years for me.....I lost my nerve with other cars quickly
they ALWAYS come back.yeah, welcome back.... I did the same thing, except it has only been 4 years for me.....I lost my nerve with other cars quickly
06-23-04, 07:41 PM
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I have other cars that are modded, either for show, or performance... this car will be my pampered baby.
I will have to share some pictures at a later date. I will be picking up the car this weekend. Going on a road trip... Heading out with my Avalanche and a car carrier... comming home with a RX-7 in tow
I will have to share some pictures at a later date. I will be picking up the car this weekend. Going on a road trip... Heading out with my Avalanche and a car carrier... comming home with a RX-7 in tow
06-23-04, 07:51 PM
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Something about a 7 that puts a twinkle in the owner's eye.... hey I might just have to take a short road trip with mine this summer and come down to see it.
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06-23-04, 08:10 PM
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Welcome!!! 30 something isn't bad...you can't break a hip in a car!!! Hehe JK. I remember when mine was stalling every week or two and I could not consistantly drive it...It feels really good to be in it...and now that it is fixed...hehe well...you all know. The only thing is...i miss driving my Mustang. BTW I have pics posted on myspace.com... Here, I will show you. Then you all can get to know me a little more.
http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fus...20040623181225
http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fus...20040623181225
06-23-04, 08:12 PM
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I seem to be having some trouble posting pictures... let's try this again.
This is my wife's car. It's a '99 VW New Beetle, modified for show. It has some performance enhancements on it, but their is only so much that can be done with a 2.0L VW.
My Chevy Avalanche.
This has a modified air intake, supercharger, exhaust, headers, plugs etc... I have never dinoed it, so I don't know what the performance gain is.
then I also have a '33 "Vicky" that is in the works.
This is my wife's car. It's a '99 VW New Beetle, modified for show. It has some performance enhancements on it, but their is only so much that can be done with a 2.0L VW.
My Chevy Avalanche.
This has a modified air intake, supercharger, exhaust, headers, plugs etc... I have never dinoed it, so I don't know what the performance gain is.
then I also have a '33 "Vicky" that is in the works.
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06-23-04, 08:15 PM
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Originally posted by RX7.0
Something about a 7 that puts a twinkle in the owner's eye.... hey I might just have to take a short road trip with mine this summer and come down to see it.
Something about a 7 that puts a twinkle in the owner's eye.... hey I might just have to take a short road trip with mine this summer and come down to see it.
06-23-04, 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by screamingbluemessiah
My Chevy Avalanche.
This has a modified air intake, supercharger, exhaust, headers, plugs etc... I
My Chevy Avalanche.
This has a modified air intake, supercharger, exhaust, headers, plugs etc... I
06-23-04, 08:46 PM
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Originally posted by casio
wow, msn.com did a cover on gas mileage a few months back. i believe the Avalanche was under the new Lamborghini as worst gas mileage. i think it tied city, but was rated .5 higher for highway (something like that). then you go and supercharge it? that must cost a bit at the gastank.
wow, msn.com did a cover on gas mileage a few months back. i believe the Avalanche was under the new Lamborghini as worst gas mileage. i think it tied city, but was rated .5 higher for highway (something like that). then you go and supercharge it? that must cost a bit at the gastank.
06-23-04, 09:03 PM
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even 17 is better than what it was rated at. i thought it was 14. its been so long, though, i dont recall exact numbers. i would think the supercharged v8 would be hurting you. well, i'm glad your mpg isnt half bad. i talked my mom into getting an Insight (60-100mpg), but there aren't any in the area that i can find.
06-23-04, 10:40 PM
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Wow, there's a couple of us that got "hooked" and had in-betweener cars. I took two years in between my rx's. Getting back into one made it just seem right. Hard to explain it but they do make you keep one around. 
Sure you aren't going to mod it? Not even just a little? 
I took two years in between my rx's. Getting back into one made it just seem right. Hard to explain it but they do make you keep one around. Sure you aren't going to mod it? Not even just a little?
06-23-04, 11:15 PM
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was that?
06-24-04, 11:13 AM
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Originally posted by Rattaan
Wow, there's a couple of us that got "hooked" and had in-betweener cars. I took two years in between my rx's. Getting back into one made it just seem right. Hard to explain it but they do make you keep one around. Sure you aren't going to mod it? Not even just a little?
Wow, there's a couple of us that got "hooked" and had in-betweener cars.
I took two years in between my rx's. Getting back into one made it just seem right. Hard to explain it but they do make you keep one around. Sure you aren't going to mod it? Not even just a little?
BTW, I need help coming up with a name for my car. I have always named my cars, but I am having a hard time with this one. Any good suggestions?
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06-24-04, 02:18 PM
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Welcome back to the rotary!
I'm in the same boat as you. I'm going to try and buy back my first FC since I miss it so much. Don't even care if it costs too much also.
I'm in the same boat as you. I'm going to try and buy back my first FC since I miss it so much. Don't even care if it costs too much also.
06-24-04, 05:13 PM
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The simple fact that a 1.3L motor is capable of handing larger engines their ***' just makes it that much more fun!!! I smoked a 1.8 Jetta last night on the way home...poor guy was PUSHING that little car...he was PISSED! Hehe I love my RX!
06-25-04, 01:08 PM
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Well, I have everything lined up to go an pickup my GXL tomorrow.
So, if you see a Orange Avalanche pulling a Uhaul trailer, through Indiana, Ill, or WI... don't forget to honk and wave.
Sunday we will be hitting the Upper Peninsula, and then down the middle of Michigan.
So, if you see a Orange Avalanche pulling a Uhaul trailer, through Indiana, Ill, or WI... don't forget to honk and wave.
Sunday we will be hitting the Upper Peninsula, and then down the middle of Michigan.