Another milestone for my FD
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Another milestone for my FD
Purchased 30 years ago today at North Penn Mazda in Colmar, Pa. Just turned 137K miles. Where did the time go!
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Thanks guys. Yeah, it's been a labor of love and pampered all its life. Daily driver first 4 years I owned it, put about 65K on it in that time. Winters in the Northeast and all, a little hairy at times!
Motor and turbos were done at 97K miles with a new short block and 99 spec turbos. Was still running fine except for the secondary turbo, so decided to do both at that time. Dave at KD Rotary/Speed1 did all the work, sure miss having that guy in the biz.
Stock steering wheel is in a box in the basement, along with the stock stereo and a bunch of other stuff. Steering wheel with that big airbag was certainly a product of the times. Went back to the oem wheels a couple years ago but not sure I'm ready to do the same with the steering wheel
Motor and turbos were done at 97K miles with a new short block and 99 spec turbos. Was still running fine except for the secondary turbo, so decided to do both at that time. Dave at KD Rotary/Speed1 did all the work, sure miss having that guy in the biz.
Stock steering wheel is in a box in the basement, along with the stock stereo and a bunch of other stuff. Steering wheel with that big airbag was certainly a product of the times. Went back to the oem wheels a couple years ago but not sure I'm ready to do the same with the steering wheel
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Thanks! As far as tips, well, nothing that would surprise you. Huge advantage being an original owner - I've put every one of those miles on the car. Most important is where you park it. In the garage at night and as far away from other humans as you can get when out in public! Other than that I just keep after it in terms wax, touch-ups when needed, etc. Of course at this point it's a "sunny day only" car.
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I’ve never bothered since you can barely use it. The car commands so much attention and she hates going slow.
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Beautiful specimen good sir and respect to you for hanging on to your gem in such great care. Your first pic reminded me exactly of what mine looked like when I pulled up to inspect and purchase on the same day. Base VR here as well. I spy a Greddy boost gauge and is that the Continental Radio ?
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Thanks. May have to consider a future upgrade
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Beautiful specimen good sir and respect to you for hanging on to your gem in such great care. Your first pic reminded me exactly of what mine looked like when I pulled up to inspect and purchase on the same day. Base VR here as well. I spy a Greddy boost gauge and is that the Continental Radio ?
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Me either! For me it was a daily for 4 years, a regular, 3-season driver for 16 followed by 10 years of less frequent (following Cayman purchase) but still regular use. I guess I'm proof that this can be done and still have a pretty nice looking FD in the end. I'm old enough to remember when cars rusted easily with a few years of winter use. With modern cars they can really last forever with proper care and maintenance. Keep on enjoying yours!
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never understood having something and then not using it due to “loss of value”.
mines at 164k km’s and still counting.
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