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From: from AL stationed in NC, Deployed to Afghanistan
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hey guy's I'm a US Marine and am currentyl deployed in Afghanistan, I'm looking at buying a '93 RX-7 Touring when I get back to teh states, is there anything in particular that I should be on look out for to keep from buying something that'll take a dump on me a short time later?
oh and the RX-7 that I'm looking at in particular is silver w/ red leather interior w/ 26,900 miles on it, w/ on minor dent on the around the right tail light, any sugestions on what you wouldn't go over payment wise? thanks guys
oh and the RX-7 that I'm looking at in particular is silver w/ red leather interior w/ 26,900 miles on it, w/ on minor dent on the around the right tail light, any sugestions on what you wouldn't go over payment wise? thanks guys
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http://robrobinette.com/
http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7
http://www.turborx7.com/
http://reganrotaryracing.tripod.com/rx7main.htm
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http://www.fd3s.net/index.html
http://robrobinette.com/
http://www.maxcooper.com/rx7
http://www.turborx7.com/
http://reganrotaryracing.tripod.com/rx7main.htm
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- Get informed on the car
- Find an FD-knowledgable person who can go with you to see the car
- Buy the car in person. Do not risk any money you can't lose until you're in person.
- Scrutinize the car in great detail. Everyone's expectations are different, and fixing certain little things in an FD can cost way more than you'd ever expect. Not all parts are readily available anymore either.
- Get the car checked out by a reputable rotary shop.
Dave
- Find an FD-knowledgable person who can go with you to see the car
- Buy the car in person. Do not risk any money you can't lose until you're in person.
- Scrutinize the car in great detail. Everyone's expectations are different, and fixing certain little things in an FD can cost way more than you'd ever expect. Not all parts are readily available anymore either.
- Get the car checked out by a reputable rotary shop.
Dave
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First of all, my admiration for your service. I for one really appreciate that.
As for payments, it really comes down to what your budget is, meaning your fixed expenses vs income and how much you have left over for a car.
This is KEY to owning an FD, as by and large I would budget a minimum of $100 per month for additional, unexpected repairs over say...a Honda Civic. In other words, if you feel you can go $300 per month, you need to only spend about $200 per month for a payment, thus you need to consider down payments and term of loan per the purchase price.
A LOT of people have made the mistake of spending all they have for the car, get strapped financially and then when some major expense comes along, they don't have the resources to fix it properly and the car either has to sit or they end up selling it for a huge loss.
As for payments, it really comes down to what your budget is, meaning your fixed expenses vs income and how much you have left over for a car.
This is KEY to owning an FD, as by and large I would budget a minimum of $100 per month for additional, unexpected repairs over say...a Honda Civic. In other words, if you feel you can go $300 per month, you need to only spend about $200 per month for a payment, thus you need to consider down payments and term of loan per the purchase price.
A LOT of people have made the mistake of spending all they have for the car, get strapped financially and then when some major expense comes along, they don't have the resources to fix it properly and the car either has to sit or they end up selling it for a huge loss.
compression test
compression test
compression test
doesn't matter if it has low miles.
i bought my fd with only 29k original miles on it, motor died 1000 miles later. never trust sellers!
compression test
compression test
doesn't matter if it has low miles.
i bought my fd with only 29k original miles on it, motor died 1000 miles later. never trust sellers!
A Mazda dealership should be able to do the compression test without... too much... difficulty.
My best advice to you would be to keep on reading this forum, read and absorb as much as you can when you've got down time. This is one of those things that you really need to be fully informed about before jumping into. If you aren't than bad things are bound to come of it..
Where are you at over there? I spent last summer in Kabul with ISAF, actually had a really good time, despite almost getting hit by two VBIEDs
My best advice to you would be to keep on reading this forum, read and absorb as much as you can when you've got down time. This is one of those things that you really need to be fully informed about before jumping into. If you aren't than bad things are bound to come of it..
Where are you at over there? I spent last summer in Kabul with ISAF, actually had a really good time, despite almost getting hit by two VBIEDs
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Don't let that haz-fire pay burn a hole in your damn pocket. Wait till you come home, find one and DRIVE IT. You may not even like it...
That said, take everyone elses advise and learn up. These can be, but regularly are NOT the best daily vehicles for someone with little mech skill and money.
That said, take everyone elses advise and learn up. These can be, but regularly are NOT the best daily vehicles for someone with little mech skill and money.