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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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Question Is it worth it?? 86 N/A

I found a 86 N/A 5 speed for $1,000. Its in ok condition, driver's side fender, fender molding and blinker need to be replaced and a small dent in the door,passenger's side tail light needs to be replaced. passenger side door wont open from the outside, there is some rust on the sunroof. All glass is good. The motor needs to be rebuilt or replaced(??) it has 120k miles on it. the girl didnt know the coolent hose was off and well over heated, the guy says it just needs new rotor seals. The car is pretty much guted the intorior of the car is in good shape, every thing is in the back of the car, it has brand new OZ Racing wheels and tires and new brakes and it has be debaged Is the car worth 1K? What will it cost to get the motor running right? would that be worth it for an N/A? what are common swaps?

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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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damn dude it got some issues!! i bought mine from a friend fer like $1400, stored eavery winter and takin care of!! just needs a kick *** paint job!! one of those awesome color jobs!!
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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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common swaps? another rotary.

it will likely be expensive to get it running again, depending on if you do it yourself or whatnot

considering your in the USA (1k USD Money), i wouldn't buy it.

-blown motor
-gutted (?)
-bodywork (?)

i wouldn't do it..
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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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ok thanks thats all i needed to hear. its hard to find a coupe where im at. there is another Rx7 an 87 for $700, but i havent had any luck with getting ahold of the guy
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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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what part of sc are you in?? hell ill give you a better deal on my car than that. not worth 1000 with a blown motor!!
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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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what part of sc are you in?? hell ill give you a better deal on my car than that. not worth 1000 with a blown motor!!
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Old May 23, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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Im in Beaufort near Hilton Head, about 45 min from SAV.
How much for your car and can u tell me a little bit about it?
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Old May 23, 2003 | 08:16 PM
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I've seen lots of rex's for sale in carolina on eBay. They're selling for about $500-$700 with blown motors and look in a lot better shape than what you described.

Check it out.
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Old May 23, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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how much do GOOD turbo motors go for?
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Old May 23, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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if your new to the rx7s, i recommend sticking with an N/A.. but thats just what i think
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Old May 24, 2003 | 01:47 AM
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I would aggree with black13b!
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Old May 24, 2003 | 02:08 AM
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iIjust bought a base for 1500.00. The paint is really good (minor scratches). 150k on her and plenty of get-up left! Interior is clean. I would not get it. I sold a 86 GXL for 1300.00. First RX I had w/ 250k on it. (several years back)
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Old May 24, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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I am new to the Rx7, but i have been lookin for them for about one year (im only 16) so i couldnt do much about it when i found one before. I would like a turbo, but i dont have a lot of money, i think im going to have to stick to N/A. My dad has a 99 vette and he is always showing me vids of vette's raceing other cars and i only see 2 cars that can keep up with it (with out very heavy moding) is a 93+ Rx7 and the newset Supra(i dont know the year) and i cant afford the 93+ so i have to get the next best thing. I have always love the Rx7 good stlying, performance, ect. I just need a nice (not perfect) one to buy.
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