I found a white 1990 s5 for 600 bucks, he doesnt have the key so he doesnt know if it runs or not. He owns a towing company and he towed it, i havent asked him if he legally "owns" it, i might have trouble registering it, is there any way to get a new key from mazda, or swap the key thing off the steering colom of another FC?

 

ive heard of different rx7 keys can open doors but i dont think it would work for the ignition... i wouldnt pay 600 for osmthin i have no idea what kind of shape the motor is in..id find a way to start it..or at least see if its blown...imagine how depressed you would be when you got a used ignition and key and its blow!!

and make SURE he has title and such to transfer...unless its a parts car i wouldnt touch it!

 

An ignition swap is best. Heck for 600.00 you can part the crap out of it and make your money back if it doesn't run.

 

call the police department and run a VIN check. make sure the one in the engine bay is the same as the plate on the dash. if it clears get it.

 

Okay, thanks for the advice, i have looked at the car some. Looks in pretty good shape from what ive seen, interior looks great except for a little crack on the dash from sun. the bumper is cracked and paint is a little old.

 

Just get the VIN from the dash, walk into mazda and ask for a key its that simple.

 

Wow, sounds great, I think there is a mazda dealership in Reno, Nevada, thats probably the closest place for me.

 

Your location says NORCAL I hope the nearest dealer isnt in another state. But yeah thats how I get all my keys around here.

 

i live about 80 miles from reno, i think sac is about 200 or so from here

 

I have had one key made at the dealer from my VIN. But the second time I went in (years latter for different car) they told me they dont do that anymore. So call ahead and save yourself a trip just in case.

80 miles from reno 200 to sac. You by Trukee???

 

They do it, they just ask to see the ownership first to make sure you own the vehicle.

 

yea i was about to say...you need refestration and ur liscense to prove you own it before they'll give you new keys...on the bright side they're pretty cheap (had to do this when i sold my chevy)

 

They gave me keys without seeing anything from me. If WV is good for anything, its good for people not doing things by the books.

 

I finnially got to go back out to the towing yard to check out this RX7. This guy that owns it is a complete jerk. I ask him if i can compression check it and he responds "make me an offer first" so i saw "I dont know what i can offer until check the condition of the motor" "I said make an offer" he says. So i told him i'll give him 300-400 if the motor is blown he says it is worth way more than that even if the motor is shot, he wants a grand if the motor is blown. So i finnaly get to go back and check it for compression and i find all the plugs are missing so i dont even get to check it I'm thinking screw this guy and ill find another FC.

 

screw it... not worth it.

 

don't deal with that guy you can find a fc with a perfect body for 600

 

yeah not worth it.
you can probably find a running s4 for under 1k