No ****! How about a Hybred FD. 50 MPG, 0-60 in 15 seconds. Now that's progress.

Mines 1 of 115. 94 T SS. MT.

I wish we had an accurate count of how may FD's were still registered in the US.

 

Total 3rd Generation: 68,589
Source: Revised RX-7 - Mazda's Rotary Engine Sports Car book (Just re-released last month. )

 

that is soo true. Ray, if your listening, you are the man. Keep up the good work. And get me my engine pronto. lol.
Adam

 

well im pretty sure they will always be a way to make a car faster than factory, regardless if its powered by computer and batteries..

its just wont be the same as we have it now

i think we're living in the best part of the automotive history, the BEST.. it reached its highest peak in gasoline cars..i thank god i was here to experience it..

man, this is sad man

 

i was thinking about those numbers today. they probably dont take into account for alot of the fds that burned to the ground in 93 due to that gas line recall.

i think the fd is pretty rare compared to most cars but they will always be around regardless. right now there is 5 in my town that i know of, a guy at work has one now too. there seem to be alot of people crashing them, but also some that rebuild them. the only cars that will never make it back on the road are the ones that have been parted.

 

Or got wrapped around a pole, totalled on the track, etc etc.. I'd guess there are less than 9000 FD's registered still, and thats probably a high estimate... seems like I've seen 1000 wrecked ones at least

 

I wish we could get some one in the US gov to get an estimate for us! LOL That would be awesome...

 

i really dont agree.

 

I don't know if this is true or not, but I read that there are only ~3,000 registered 3rd gen. RX-7s left in the U.S.

 

Wouldn't the price of the rx7 go up becuase there less of them available, also I have noticed that rx7 are selling for a little higher then when I was looking for a rx7 two years ago.

 

Really? I thought the prices dipped a bit. When I was looking for mine, the prices were pretty high. I hope the prices stay at a good level or even increase.

 

I don't really care considering I'm keeping my car forever!!!

 

1/150 yay for 1994 PEP's.

 

How about 93 touring Blk/red? 1 out of how many?

 

Yeah, same here, I can't imagine parting with my FD-- even the mere thought of it brings a tear to my eye. But it's good to know that your car is worth something in terms of market value right? Even though my car is worth alot to me in the personal aspect, I can combine this with it's market value.

 

1 of 109, just clicked over 22,000 miles, got it 6 months ago with less than 20,000 - a one owner car. I knew these cars were relatively rare. but finding one with low miles and 1 of 109. I didnt fully realize the treasure I was getting.

These cars are truly unique - the aggressive powerfully charged engine under the hood, the body design sleek, sexy, timeless and visually captivating, the responsive handling enmeshes you as you become one with the car feeling every nuance of the road.

You probably can tell that I like em a lot, as Im sure many of you do. Yes, the value will definitely go up and be driven by supply and demand and love for this captivating uniqueness I just elaborated on. The real pity is that many who get these cars are purely involved with them as hi powered mechanical entities with which to empower themselves regardless of the consequences to the "machinery" they are thrashing. Kind of how I would picture a farmer beating the **** out his horses and pushing them till worn out dead. Whereas, the farmer that takes care of his work animals gets more out of them and for longer.

These vehicles embody a spirit that has touched many of their respective owners and those same vehicles will endure and continue to be treasures for years to come. Yup, without a doubt this is a rare breed and Im glad I got one before they were all taken or used up.

chuck

 

Not trying to be negative here, but i don't think the price of RX-7 will increase in values as RX-8 right now is available in the U.S market. Damn, Mazda for bringing in the RX-8 and i hope more people will total or crash their car as by doing this the value of the car will increase. Sorry for such a jerk, but for the love of the 7, i don't care!

 

I've read this also.. about 2 years ago.. I don't remember where exactly.. Number was around 3-4K...

But does make sense.. its been out for 12 years and I've seen and heard few 7s going out of commission due to accidents.. and thats just with in couple of states..

But if someone could get a more accurate estimate of how many 3rd gens are left in the US of A, I would greatly appreciate it!

 

which part?

that we reached the highest peak in gasoline powered cars? since its approaching the end anyway

or that we're living in the best time frame of automotive history? cause i agree with that

would you want your kids or yourself when you're like 70 to get in a car and talk to the automated computer or something and tell "it" to get to your destination? i know im getting ahead of myself but you never know, auto technology is moving sooo fast..

 

"I'd rather be chased than chaste."
- Ilana Stern

 

dup. sorry.

 

The trick is to get everyone who decide to sell their FD to sell it at a higher price. So that will determine the market value??
Heck or just once in a while put your car up for sale in the
Autotrader for a higher price where you don't think it would sell like 25k for a stock reman engine. I think it'd work...
I've seen a couple of 30k fixed up FD's....

 

if you do that bro, other people will be thinking that you're ripping them off, for a fully modified FD selling around $30G's is still explainable but if the same car is selling for $70G's. then people will be thinking that you are trying to screw them. catch my drift?

 

No, people just won't buy the cars at those prices. Sellers who want to get rid of the car will lower their asking price to the point where the car will get more serious interest and actually sell. It's called the "Invisible Hand" principle.

 

Imagine owning a bone stock fd with like 50k original miles 30 years from now. It would be like owning a GT40 today. They would start making rx7 kits cause very few originals would still be around. But it would be a waste having an FD sit in your garage all those years.