I just found out that my 7 has a blown engine. so I was given a choice.

a.) drop in the engine from 88GXL
b.) Sell the 87GXL and buy a truck for $1500
c.) sell both cars and buy a truck for $1500
d.) sell both cars and buy a TII for $2500


which one would you do?


MAge

 

What condition is the 88GXL in?
What kind of truck is it?
What condition is the TII in?
What do you want? A Turbo RX-7, a non turbo RX-7, or a truck?

 

I'd have to say TII, but that depends on condition. And, it has to be what you want, cause you'll be the one driving it!

 

the GXL is in fair contion needs motor has a small rust spot on the front right fender but have another one to put on it from the 88. has a small dent in back left cortor panel a crack in rear bumber and front. other than that there is not body damage and only 2 places that the clear coat is peeling. the intior is in good contion save for the plastic vents and radio cover. the TII is "in perficet contion) I have not seen it but my father has.

the truck is a 88 S15 4X4 with new tires needs carb (have 5 of them hehe) and some body rust but a truck is for work not fun.


I want a RX7 and a truck Truck for winter and 7 for spring/summer/fall. a t II would be nice but ether is good.

thanks for the input.
MAGE

 

Buy something that has a real engine, like a V-8 powered Mustang. Or maybe a Camaro!!!!!

 

I voted TII, but you have alot of things to consider.....What do you need? daily commuter? work truck? leisure car? take every car.....make a list of pros and Cons then make you decision...as a TII owner i can tell you it is fun and you will never get tired of it.

 

Mage, I'm sorry about your car, knowing you tried saving her but at least there's a definite answer. As far as the poll, I'd say buy the T2, if you really want to stay with a RX7 and faster car, though your needs may depend on various factors. Now, if the '88 is already yours then obviously swapping motors could be the better option and apply savings toward a T2 purchase later on. Whatever your decision, good luck.. hope you'll stick around

 

thanks of the votes, if I do sell both to get the TII how much do you think I can get out of both? or would parting them both out be better?

thank again

Mage

 

i said drop the motor in, odds are good you wont find a great condition t2 for 2500, but it all depends on wha tyou want to do.

 

true I'm just going on what my father said since it's one of his friends son that has it I will tend to take his word but we all know how that goes sometime :\



thanks for the info
MAGE

 

Well I desided Base one 2 things to drop the engine from the 88 in to the 87 the reasions are:

1.) will not get 1500 out of both sold together and dont have 2500 so buy TII

2.) Father said so :P

So any advice about what I should do wail the engine is out do I need to change anything? There both GXL's I have everything from both also any good write ups?

Off to do a serach

Thanks for everything

MAGE

 

Good show Mage! Credit to Sean Cathcart for the great detailed writeup. BTW, parents are always right
>http://www.rotaryinnovation.com/tech_list%5B1%5D.htm

 

A truck would not be as fun as the RX7 period. Drop in the motor. And keep it NA, Na s rule...even though I have a TII

 

only in America could someone be deciding between a t2 and a truck
do you need an ill handling, slow, pos? if not, go the t2

 

If you swap the motor you'll still only have one 7 driveable, sell both, buy the TII, buy the truck later, winter's won't last that much longer............ maybe.