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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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a few noob questions

I currently own a 2004 mazda 3...I've been thinking about selling it and getting a VR4, 3rd gen rx7 tt, a SRT-4 or a evo(maybe)...I've loved rx7's since I was young but I've heard they have bad reliability problems...I don't want to pour my money into something that will be in the shop every week for repairs...is it true? and how do you like your rx7's in terms of everyday driving, handling,power etc etc...thanks for any feedback

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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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go with the srt-4 or evo
Old Oct 13, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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oh 4 real ha ha...is it that bad? I mean are there any reasons that you think I should get a srt-4 or an evo

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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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well its a pretty old car in the first place and finding a good condition healthy one will be some work. then comes reliability issues..putting money aside in case anything happens and doing all the maintenance for it is going to cost a bit. and keeping up with maintenance also.
just needs a lot of time and care to keep it simple
Old Oct 13, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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right...I understand that...I just love how they look and they're rare...plus I'm sorta a mazda guy but I imagine with enough time or hp I could be converted to somethin else ha
Old Oct 13, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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http://rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide3g/bguide3g.html
http://www.epinions.com/content_92709097092

^Very good info for prospective buyers. Good luck with your decision.
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go with a SRT-4...if its not fast enough for you then get an EVO...the FD isnt going to work for you bud.
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thanks I'll be checking into those links...right now..but any feedback or replies are apreicated thanks
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"everyday driving" - wtf? a FD for "everyday driving"? not a good thing to do lol.
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
"everyday driving" - wtf? a FD for "everyday driving"? not a good thing to do lol.
oh crap, i didnt even see that part in the first post
srt4..cheap...fast...but its a neon....
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