Is a 93 fd a good deal for $4000?
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Is a 93 fd a good deal for $4000?
It has no motor though, needs a windshield, maybe a new paint job, Everything else is stock, it has 110,000 miles on it and a clean title. comes with tranny , interior everything is complete. just minus motor and turbos. Should i hop on it or am i getting myself into some ****?
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$4k for a chassis in good condition isn't bad, but it does have 110k miles so there may be wear on other components, like tranny and suspension. It's a good start, but figure probably 3k for a new motor (good time to get it ported) maybe 1-2k for a new paintjob. If you're looking to invest 10-15k you could have a screamer.
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I just purchased one for $4k that has a TRASHED body, but everything else is fine. Anything else you need, should you choose to buy this one, please let me know,
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It's a good deal if the body is clean, and the title is clean. I would get it checked out (especially the frame). But if all is in good condition, and you don't mind a project car, it's a good deal. If you have tools, money and time to work on the project I would jump on it, but that's just me.
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The body is straight, my friend put it on the lift and the car looks great underneath. he said the tranny looks good, Clean title. I dont really have the time to work on it, who ever has the time, I also am building up my right hand drive 79 first gen, but i want this car for daily driving, my first gen has a bridgeport in it. not fun for the street. hehe.
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sounds like a good deal, but be prepared to spend $5k or more to get it in good condition.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD THIS PLUS $5000 !!
It will take a lot of work to get it painted and put a new motor in it. SOme may argue with me, but it will definantly be up there.. Either way, 9k for a nice FD would be great, and this sounds like a good project.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD THIS PLUS $5000 !!
It will take a lot of work to get it painted and put a new motor in it. SOme may argue with me, but it will definantly be up there.. Either way, 9k for a nice FD would be great, and this sounds like a good project.
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Originally posted by djantlive
FD and daily driver shouldn't be in the same sentence. Just kidding.
FD and daily driver shouldn't be in the same sentence. Just kidding.
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Originally posted by Rx-7Addict
sounds like a good deal, but be prepared to spend $5k or more to get it in good condition.
sounds like a good deal, but be prepared to spend $5k or more to get it in good condition.
*$4k for Mazda re-man (no core) rebuilt by KD Rotary
*$3k for new turbos, don't bother getting used or rebuilt
*$3-5k for a good paint job, a $1k paint job is **** unless your friends with a body shop or something
*$1.5k+ replacing worn out 110k mile parts - radiator, hoses, suspension bushings, etc
To me, that adds up to about $12k. Albeit, for a total outlay of $16k, your car would be in better condition than other $16k FDs.
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Originally posted by Bridgeported
Holy smokes rynberg where are you buying those parts! I'll happily supply you will all those parts for 75% of the price and pocket the difference
Holy smokes rynberg where are you buying those parts! I'll happily supply you will all those parts for 75% of the price and pocket the difference
*a Mazda re-man from Malloy Mazda is $2k + $900 core charge. Add in the cost for KD Rotary to rebuild it with reliabity mods and streetport.
*brand new turbos from people like Jesse Lau (cheapest I've seen) are $3k. Occasionally you see them on special for $2.5K.
*Even in less expensive places of the country, a good paint job is still over $2k.
*Have you priced out suspenion bushings? Mazda charges several hundred dollars to replace them all. A new radiator is $400. I don't see how my estimate of $1.5+ is excessive.
Also note that the prices I listed do NOT include labor. Not everyone has the desire or capability to drop their own engine in....
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