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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 12:53 PM
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Seemed like a good deal on the surface - the posting is already taken down so perhaps it sold quickly.
Yeah. That was a clean car. Low miles. Good color combo. It was $26k, right? If there was nothing wrong with it, that's a very good price.
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 11:52 AM
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Here we go again! SUPER low mileage: 9,500 - that's like less than 400 miles a year! 1994 Vintage Red (NU) over black Base model. Has some weird wear under the hood, but otherwise looks pretty clean - but not as good as I would expect for the mileage. My guess: $47,500.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mazda-rx-7-16/

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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 12:12 PM
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I think I have seen this car in person. There was a dealer with it on display at the Concourse de Elegance in Plymouth MI recently. It wasn't in the show but it could have been. It definitely belongs at the top of the market.

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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 12:32 PM
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Could be the nicest one we've seen. Wonder if it will cross $50k. I don't normally red fd, but I love the 94+ and no sunroof.
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 01:14 PM
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This is just like my 95 VR base car with the cloth seats and no sunroof. Very clean. Seller went overboard to point out minor flaws.
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 03:06 PM
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It is very clean, but any idea what is going on in Photo 244 - the trashed sticker and the paint worn through to the metal? Very weird.
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jsesq
It is very clean, but any idea what is going on in Photo 244 - the trashed sticker and the paint worn through to the metal? Very weird.
Something rubbing it for sure.

Gas cap says barn find or possibly not stored in the best environment. Cowl may have fade, paint may have fade......all else looks typical for a 9k mile FD.

Will be fun to watch and may go above 50k
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 10:01 PM
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It doesnt look as good as the mileage suggests it should. Some of the other cars we have seen are much better cosmetically. Lots of little paint dings. The headlight covers dont match the rest of the paint.

I'll go with $42K (lower estimate since I hate red )
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by gmonsen
Yeah. That was a clean car. Low miles. Good color combo. It was $26k, right? If there was nothing wrong with it, that's a very good price.
​​​​​​The VR R1 in DC Metro is still available. Looks like the original ad may have expired.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/1993-mazda-rx-7-r1/6698212423.html
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 12:16 AM
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As another data point, a 94 SSM R2 with 72k miles listed on Facebook marketplace sold for $23k in PA earlier this week. The car had minor issues like SRS light staying on, damaged interior door panel, water in spare well, aftermarket front windshield etc.
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 07:51 AM
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When I saw this car in person, it looked immaculate. Now I wasn't going over it with a fine toothed comb, but it looked like a new car to me.
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 08:45 AM
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I've also seen this car in person, in person it looked brand new showroom floor worthy, which is exactly where it was!
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 08:55 AM
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As another data point, a 94 SSM R2 with 72k miles listed on Facebook marketplace sold for $23k in PA earlier this week. The car had minor issues like SRS light staying on, damaged interior door panel, water in spare well, aftermarket front windshield etc.
made a play on this one... but dylan another local fd owner beat me to it...
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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With 6 days left, the 94 VR base on BAT is now at $32k.
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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And now a pretty modded CYM with over 100k miles - and showing it's age. With admitted compression trouble and some other issues, I'll still put in my guess at $22,000.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-39/
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bringatrailer.com/member/Jaxter
That front clip would be a lot more attractive if it didn’t have that thing in the middle of it. Looks like Sponge Bob got stuck in the grill and is crying.


****... I will never be able un-see it now lol

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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jsesq
And now a pretty modded CYM with over 100k miles - and showing it's age. With admitted compression trouble and some other issues, I'll still put in my guess at $22,000.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-39/
There are also paint issues on each fender edge beyond what is described, but seen in the photos. Definitely interested in where this one ends up and what $ premium CYM commands with known issues upcoming.
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 09:00 AM
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Man... that CYM is kinda rough. Unprotected wires draped over the radiator, no undertray, and dirty interior are red flags to me.

Not to mention this vague, all-encompassing diagnosis: "low compression and a misfire, reportedly resulting from a worn rotor housing and apex, oil cartridge, and coolant seals"

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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 10:26 AM
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I probably should be doing BaT but who knows. I'm listing my car today. Not what most around here like, but it is for some

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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 11:59 AM
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Fit, finish, and details are key for swap cars. Almost nobody does a nice job with an engine swap. I see some stuff that makes me worry about attention to detail, but nothing a new owner couldn't correct. $25,000 - $32,500.
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jsesq
And now a pretty modded CYM with over 100k miles - and showing it's age. With admitted compression trouble and some other issues, I'll still put in my guess at $22,000.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-39/
Undertray and what not are easy to fix. Definitely needs some body work. Interior seems alright for a 100k car. Engine rebuild is to be expected. The car should clean up good as a driver. Get it for 20k and put another 5-8k for paint and engine work this should be a very nice CYM with 99 spec goodies.
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Montego
****... I will never be able un-see it now lol
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jsesq
Here we go again! SUPER low mileage: 9,500 - that's like less than 400 miles a year! 1994 Vintage Red (NU) over black Base model. Has some weird wear under the hood, but otherwise looks pretty clean - but not as good as I would expect for the mileage. My guess: $47,500.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mazda-rx-7-16/
Auction just ended at $47,250
Reserve not met? wow ok people are out of their minds... I bet this guy wanted 50K, so basically the record.
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 02:24 PM
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Jeez! I wish there was some way to make money at auction price guessing! Anyway I was pretty close to the right guess for the high bid. And a reserve that high seems a little bit of a stretch, but really says something about the current market.
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Keep trying. There is a new CYM posted on BAT. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-41/
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