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How many USA delivered '95s were made? 500? You get reinforced rear subframe, black interior, what else? Go see it, make that flight. Buy a round trip ticket so you're ready to bail
The ABS system on the '95 is different--- the engine bay ABS unit is smaller and lighter. I don't see it as a huge advantage over a '93-'94, but it is different.
Biggest benefit of my '95 was R134a A/C right out of the box (maybe a few '94 models had it too). The A/C just works.
I believe the switch to 134a started with the '94s but I could be wrong. That said, most would agree that you can't beat R12 for cooling ability. Finding it today for a recharge is another story. I remember when you could walk into any auto parts store and buy it for 2 or 3 bucks a can...
I believe the switch to 134a started with the '94s but I could be wrong. That said, most would agree that you can't beat R12 for cooling ability. Finding it today for a recharge is another story. I remember when you could walk into any auto parts store and buy it for 2 or 3 bucks a can...
it looks like it switches to R134 for the 1994 model year, and that would be all the 94-95's, no switching in the middle
i could be wrong, maybe its only the 95? good trivia question!
On this subject, were there any North American FDs with factory installed Denso R134 systems? I have never seen one, and just out of curiosity looked at all the 94-95 cars on BAT, looking at the close-ups of the AC driers, and every single one of them looked to have MANA systems. Nevertheless, the Mazda North American parts system had LHD Denso R134 parts. Were these parts intended only for retrofitting?
My understanding is that the Canadian LHD never had the mana system. That said they may have had a Denso R12 to start. I believe the 1994 USDM electric trouble shooting manual has a wee lecture on the switch of to R134.
A few years ago I bought four compressors out of the UK. They were all denso r12. Luckily the seller threw in a R134 unsolicited. Good thing, as that was what I actually needed.
[I checked the August 1993 Electrical troubleshooting manual does cover the r134a system.]
On this subject, were there any North American FDs with factory installed Denso R134 systems? I have never seen one, and just out of curiosity looked at all the 94-95 cars on BAT, looking at the close-ups of the AC driers, and every single one of them looked to have MANA systems. Nevertheless, the Mazda North American parts system had LHD Denso R134 parts. Were these parts intended only for retrofitting?
In the USA there is a tax on imported cars with AC, so Mazda installed most AC systems here at the port. This is a thing from the 1970's to much later than you'd think, 2005 or maybe later.
Most US bound Mazda's have the AC put in here, the exception is if the install is too complex or if its a swanky model. Availability is a thing as well. for example a 1984-1985 Rx7 12A 90% of the time got a port installed Sanden system, the exception is if it had power steering, then it always gets the factory ND system. etc etc
so the FD, in general the Touring models get the Denso AC, the other models get the MANA system about 90% of the time. this is not an absolute thing, while it is probable that a Touring has the Denso setup, it is possible that it was a MANA car.
and then add 30 years of pulling the AC and putting it back
In the USA there is a tax on imported cars with AC, so Mazda installed most AC systems here at the port. This is a thing from the 1970's to much later than you'd think, 2005 or maybe later.
Most US bound Mazda's have the AC put in here, the exception is if the install is too complex or if its a swanky model. Availability is a thing as well. for example a 1984-1985 Rx7 12A 90% of the time got a port installed Sanden system, the exception is if it had power steering, then it always gets the factory ND system. etc etc
so the FD, in general the Touring models get the Denso AC, the other models get the MANA system about 90% of the time. this is not an absolute thing, while it is probable that a Touring has the Denso setup, it is possible that it was a MANA car.
and then add 30 years of pulling the AC and putting it back
Thanks for that, and to Redbul as well. I know quite a few 93 tourings had the factory Denso R12, but maybe the R134 Denso systems were only installed on Canadian LHD cars, as Redbul stated, hence the availability of those parts (before they were discontinued).
In the Next 3 years I wil agree w/ Jim - No appreciation for FDs
, BUT looking in the 2012+ time frame (ie 10 years after cessation of production of the 2002s) yes I think CLEAN, UNMODIFIED fd will appreciate significantly.
In 1974 I bought a 8year old E-type Jag for $1650, did lots of work restoring it an in 1976 could only get $1700 for it. BUT buy 1990 it would have gone in the $15-20k range and now would be worth $35k+
In general any car depreciates for 10 years to a bottom "salvage" value then stays there for a period of time. For reconized collectables that time may be as little as 2-3 years. For undesirable MASS Production cars the bottom may last 30 years (Ford Model T's from the 20s did not start to really appriciate untill the 60's)
The FD3S has all the traits needed to become Collectible:
Limited Production,
Unique/Unusual Engineering (Rotary Engine, Sequential Turbos), Aclaimed Styling,
Broad Appeal.
So, I follow the Mecum auctions pretty closely and 2 FDs just crossed the block in Kissimmee Florida. Both cars went for 20k over what I was predicting, market is getting hot hot hot
Denso so desu.
