How to value your FD
#3279
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Two FDs going for the bids right now on Bring a Trailer:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-108/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-112/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-108/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-112/
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You're kidding right? I assume so lol. It's pretty much impossible to touch an FD for under $15k, and those are the REALLY terrible condition ones. There just are not a whole lot of these cars for sale anymore. Don't get me wrong, that car is definitely not my "taste" so to speak, and I certainly see a lot of things left to finish, but if the motor is in decent shape (compression wise) I bet it goes for around $20k. I could also be completely wrong, but prices seem to keep climbing quite a bit every year even on the ugly examples.
Seriously there are a lot of things that point how well (or not) this car was taken cared of. Never mind the missing map pocket and trunk lid or even the dirty interior, but who would place a subwoofer like that? Its very telling. People who do that that typically don't make the best decisions when it comes to modifications. As an example:
Super dirty engine with a rusty looking single turbo, with the stock IC and also missing the duct??? WTF...
https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content...it=2048%2C1367
Rusty and banged up oil pan???
https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content...it=2048%2C1536
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- High mileage at 134K
- Body modifications & not the most desirable ones either
- Interior pieces missing
- Engine bay in terrible shape showing neglect
- Questionable modifications
Don't get me wrong- I want the prices for these cars to continue to go up. As finally these cars are being appreciated for what they are.
Last edited by Montego; 08-26-20 at 05:36 PM.
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My opinion is there are 3 ways to get an FD under $20k (unless you just get lucky).
a blown engine or a roller, auto transmission, with decent body, other areas also needing work (tired suspension, transmission issues).
Major paint and body work (e.g. dented panels), poor body kit, mismatched paint, etc...
a salvage title
If I could find a mechanically sound car, manual transmission, full interior, clean title, under 100k miles, that just needs paint for under $20k, I'd buy it.
a blown engine or a roller, auto transmission, with decent body, other areas also needing work (tired suspension, transmission issues).
Major paint and body work (e.g. dented panels), poor body kit, mismatched paint, etc...
a salvage title
If I could find a mechanically sound car, manual transmission, full interior, clean title, under 100k miles, that just needs paint for under $20k, I'd buy it.
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The Perfect FD
This VR touring is going to hit the $40k mark easily, it looks straight out of the 1993 Mazda brochure. So beautiful, it belongs in Jay Leno's garage.
I'm definitely watching this one, wonder where it was hiding and where it will hide for the next 20 years.
I wonder if the circuit boards for the Bose Acoustic Wave system have been redone?
This VR touring is going to hit the $40k mark easily, it looks straight out of the 1993 Mazda brochure. So beautiful, it belongs in Jay Leno's garage.
I'm definitely watching this one, wonder where it was hiding and where it will hide for the next 20 years.
I wonder if the circuit boards for the Bose Acoustic Wave system have been redone?
#3289
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I guess will see but i will admit I don't keep up with everything that relates to FD pricing, so its very likely that I am really off on this one. With that said, my logic is simple with this car:
Don't get me wrong- I want the prices for these cars to continue to go up. As finally these cars are being appreciated for what they are.
- High mileage at 134K
- Body modifications & not the most desirable ones either
- Interior pieces missing
- Engine bay in terrible shape showing neglect
- Questionable modifications
Don't get me wrong- I want the prices for these cars to continue to go up. As finally these cars are being appreciated for what they are.
TwinCharged,
You pretty much described my 93. It was a blown motor auto car with a shot interior that I STILL paid $7,800 for back in 2015. Certainly not the best deal around, but it was really difficult finding a base/R1 Brilliant Black car even somewhat local so I went for it. I've since put at least another $8k in it, and there are plenty of finishing touches left. That said, it runs and drives pretty great (I really need to update my build thread) and I literally can't take it out for 10 minutes without getting multiple people wanting to race me and tell me how cool it is. I've never had a car get this much attention, so it makes sense how pricey these cars are getting. You RARELY see them, and even the guy "who knows a guy who owns an FD" ... chances are it doesn't run.
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Won't be surprised at all.
The car market is going crazy. Dollar diving off a cliff, stock market w/ stupid valuations during a major recession/pandemic, no interest anywhere etc...etc.. I'll say 33k BB r1 and 37,500 VR touring. R1 has some rust and some miles, the other is well a VR/tan 93 touring. If 94 VR/black touring easily 40k.
The car market is going crazy. Dollar diving off a cliff, stock market w/ stupid valuations during a major recession/pandemic, no interest anywhere etc...etc.. I'll say 33k BB r1 and 37,500 VR touring. R1 has some rust and some miles, the other is well a VR/tan 93 touring. If 94 VR/black touring easily 40k.
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Two FDs going for the bids right now on Bring a Trailer:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-108/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-112/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-108/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-112/
$39.5 for black R1
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YEP
Like the stock market, the collector car market, housing etc..... it is all INSANE right now.
That rust is probably from water getting in through the antenna. Probably needs a new quarter panel and possible more. Personally that's one I'd take a hard pass on. I can't believe I considered selling my low mileage R2 for 38k recently.
I can't decide if I should buy a nice collector car before they go up another 100 percent or wait out this madness.
Like the stock market, the collector car market, housing etc..... it is all INSANE right now.
That rust is probably from water getting in through the antenna. Probably needs a new quarter panel and possible more. Personally that's one I'd take a hard pass on. I can't believe I considered selling my low mileage R2 for 38k recently.
I can't decide if I should buy a nice collector car before they go up another 100 percent or wait out this madness.
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Mirror Images
I would say "equivalent" rather than "identical". In the recent past , basic RHD would be less than half an equivalent LHD, in Canada. Maybe its improved to 60%? I would guess, there probably isn't enough data points yet for RHD in the US.
In Canada, prices for both have improved dramatically, with RHD selling for LHD prices of just a few years ago. And current LHD prices are leading the market much higher.
Prices in Australia for RHD are likely at current US LHD levels or higher , even for basic models, such as the Type RB.
In Canada, prices for both have improved dramatically, with RHD selling for LHD prices of just a few years ago. And current LHD prices are leading the market much higher.
Prices in Australia for RHD are likely at current US LHD levels or higher , even for basic models, such as the Type RB.