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Old 08-11-07, 10:00 PM
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1100 for my RX-7 slight rust, but awesome running condition. And only 84k. Look for another car.

And if you buy a car with SOME rust buy a quart or two of Rust bullet or POR-15 that stuff is awesome, simply amazing.
Old 08-11-07, 11:08 PM
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Honestly, I wouldn't take the car if it was given to me. It looks like its probably not even useful as a parts car since most of the stuff people want is either in bad shape or the wrong color.
Old 08-11-07, 11:17 PM
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I bought my shell for 400 bucks and while the motor was out it was a running motor and I have no rust other than where the MC was leaking on the break booster.
Old 08-12-07, 01:09 AM
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That's a 100 dollar car on a good day. Being an NA, an a series 4, with a rough body and a burgundy interior, and a blown motor...well there are not really any bright spots on the car, nor are any of the parts worth much at all. I bet I couldn't make more than 400 bucks off that car if I parted it to the bone.
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I'm still astonished at how well the response on this forum is! I'm definitely going to wait for another, as I'm not very good with body work and only have a slight understanding of normal engine work, let alone rotaries. Maybe in a few months after tuition is paid off I'll bug you guys about another, nicer car, asking your excellent and extremely helpful opinions (yes i'm kissing ***).
Old 08-12-07, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by VacavilleFC
i'm 6k into a car i paid 1800 for if thats any indication of your future
I'm $7K into an $800 car and it still looks like an crap.

OP, buy a nicer car. Really, you'll be happier.
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That's ridiculous. Maybe $100-200 at most, and you've still got a buttload of money you're going to have to dump into it.
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Originally Posted by jar1986gxl
On that car.

What's the switch, next to the security light cover and side view mirror switch? I have a fully loaded '86 GXL, but not that switch, and I ALWAYS see it on cars posted here.
Im about 90% sure that switch is for the sunroof.
Old 08-13-07, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankV702
Im about 90% sure that switch is for the sunroof.
heh.

Nope, sunroof is up behind the rear view mirror. I've got one of those on my car
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I'm with the majority. Skip this 7.

You live in Canada!! You should be saving so you can buy a Japanese FC (GTR or Infini, or a GTX, ANYTHING!!)

keep looking.
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You should buy one down south. Trailor it or drive it back. Something with no rust
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First off- you're obviously not gonna get flamed for asking a valid, specific question.
Kids get flamed for coming in here saying "I saw a n/a s4 rx7 for $1000 can I turbo it make 500horsepower with a couple grand?" or something like that. Anyhow.

It'd be a bad purchase. I spend the same amount for a GXL with a body in acceptable condition, but a blown engine. While I'm happy with my car, I wish I had waited for a much better deal. If you could get the car for free, MAYBE you could justify the cost of an engine rebuild, until you find a better body to throw the engine in.

That said, it would be stupid to try to use that body long-term, like for anything more than a year.

Good luck finding a cleaner one! btw, check out the for-sale section here! you might find something you can drive home in for not too much cash!
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I was going to go your route and buy a project car, but my forum friends talked me out of it. I recently bought a 1988 GTU in immaculate condition for 3250, and it drives like a dream (It needs a new starter because the solenoid keeps freezing up but thats a different story). Anyways SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR THE RIGHT CAR...
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