Which FD would you pick?
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Which FD would you pick?
Choice 1: all stock 94 R2 with 30K miles
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Choice 2: 94 touring with 75K miles, a new motor and some mild mods.
I have narrowed it down to these 2 and they are similarly priced and in very good cond, so which would would you pick?
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Choice 2: 94 touring with 75K miles, a new motor and some mild mods.
I have narrowed it down to these 2 and they are similarly priced and in very good cond, so which would would you pick?
Thanks
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thats a tough choice. what are the boost patterns on each of the cars and what is the compression on each motor. if it came down to both cars having great compression and boost pattern, i personally would go w/ the r2 w/ 30k miles. i would think this car has taken less of a beating and i like to buy a car stock. drive it around for a while, then mod it w/ the parts i want and the way i want to. that's just how i am.
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Originally posted by nmo93
thats a tough choice. what are the boost patterns on each of the cars and what is the compression on each motor. if it came down to both cars having great compression and boost pattern, i personally would go w/ the r2 w/ 30k miles. i would think this car has taken less of a beating and i like to buy a car stock. drive it around for a while, then mod it w/ the parts i want and the way i want to. that's just how i am.
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thats a tough choice. what are the boost patterns on each of the cars and what is the compression on each motor. if it came down to both cars having great compression and boost pattern, i personally would go w/ the r2 w/ 30k miles. i would think this car has taken less of a beating and i like to buy a car stock. drive it around for a while, then mod it w/ the parts i want and the way i want to. that's just how i am.
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Well.... Me personally I would go for the R2 cause I dont really like the moonroof or leather seats. I just dont think sports car should have leather seats. But like already mentioned drive them both and see which one you like better. What color is the R2 btw?
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after owning a touring for about a year i have learned that i rarely use the sunroof. im also in the process of swapping out the ugly tan leather for some nice black cloth. with that being said, the R2 no doubt. its also lighter and should come with the wing and front spoler
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Originally posted by turbogarrett
the r2 may hold it's value better because of the low miles, it also will have the stiffer suspension. although i wouldn't consider leather and a sunroof a bad thing!
the r2 may hold it's value better because of the low miles, it also will have the stiffer suspension. although i wouldn't consider leather and a sunroof a bad thing!
However, if you are like me and love sunroofs, then the touring is the one you want. Personally, I would never own a FD without a sunroof.
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Assuming both cars are in good condition, and depending on what mods the person has done, I would go for the touring as the sunroof is a must...for me at least. Suspension on mine was already done when I bought it.
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I agree. If you are looking for something with better value down the line, the R2 is your choice.
However, if you are like me and love sunroofs, then the touring is the one you want. Personally, I would never own a FD without a sunroof.
I agree. If you are looking for something with better value down the line, the R2 is your choice.
However, if you are like me and love sunroofs, then the touring is the one you want. Personally, I would never own a FD without a sunroof.
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That would be easy for me the r2 of course. Hate a sunroof on an fd, like the pseudo suede, like the dual coolers, like the strut tower bar, like the stiffer shocks, etc.. Also would prefer low mileage vs high, and prefer oem engine, vs reman....
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I'm leaning towards the R2 since I have owned a touring before. Sunroof is nice but did not use it too much, I usually left it at the tilt position. Too hot here most of the time. I do like the bose in the touring and the guy has it upgraded with an aftermarket CD player with bose stuff and its sounds good enough for me. I hope I dont miss the rear wiper Its still a tough decision for me to make.
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i'd go for the R2 given the provided info. you get to start with a clean slate, but you need to drive them and see.
one could have many miles that are all highway and the other could have few that are all city. so the amount of time each car has actually been running would even out. basically i'm saying you cant go by just mileage.
one could have many miles that are all highway and the other could have few that are all city. so the amount of time each car has actually been running would even out. basically i'm saying you cant go by just mileage.
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Originally posted by Fritz Flynn
That would be easy for me the r2 of course. Hate a sunroof on an fd, like the pseudo suede, like the dual coolers, like the strut tower bar, like the stiffer shocks, etc.. Also would prefer low mileage vs high, and prefer oem engine, vs reman....
That would be easy for me the r2 of course. Hate a sunroof on an fd, like the pseudo suede, like the dual coolers, like the strut tower bar, like the stiffer shocks, etc.. Also would prefer low mileage vs high, and prefer oem engine, vs reman....
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R2 for sure. I dont think sunroofs are all that anyways, especially in real sports cars, just my opinion though. Also the dual oil coolers, stiffer suspension, front and rear spoilers are great. Oh almost forgot about the interior, much more attractive that the tan leather which is pretty apparent since most people with tourings do a swap later down the line...choice is up to you though!! good luck
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Originally posted by RXse7enTURBO
Why don't you get both?... it'll save you all the headaches from having to decide...
Why don't you get both?... it'll save you all the headaches from having to decide...