Given the chance would you walk away or go back to a rx7.
08-01-11, 08:48 PM
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Given the chance would you walk away or go back to a rx7.
Some would say I was one of those few lucky owners to sell their rx7 for a respectable price. I never put the car for the sale,but instead was approached by an individual offering 20k for a mostly stock car. I was fortunate to have not lost any significant amount of money in my ownership of a rx7.
I moved onto a BMW 525xi because of winter months, but it's not exactly a thrilling car, but it does handle exceptionally well given its a full size sedan. I still desire for a car that makes me feel connected to road again.
I have test driven a few cars, and the e46 m3 does stand out, but I just dont know what's the right car to follow a rx7. Not knowing the answer I just recently tested a chaste white rx7 belonging to the original owner. I could not believe how incredibly smooth this car was. No 3k rpm hesitation, and the turbos just spooled in correctly and so responsive. The amazing part was that this was all in 94F weather. This car just felt right in everyway. The owner was never hesitant to spend the required money to keep the car running in top stock condition.
I just dont know if its just an emotional attachment that can possibly lead down a path that is best avoided since we all know rx7s can be money pits. I wouldn't mind taking any other suggestions of cars that could possibly replace a rx7.
I moved onto a BMW 525xi because of winter months, but it's not exactly a thrilling car, but it does handle exceptionally well given its a full size sedan. I still desire for a car that makes me feel connected to road again.
I have test driven a few cars, and the e46 m3 does stand out, but I just dont know what's the right car to follow a rx7. Not knowing the answer I just recently tested a chaste white rx7 belonging to the original owner. I could not believe how incredibly smooth this car was. No 3k rpm hesitation, and the turbos just spooled in correctly and so responsive. The amazing part was that this was all in 94F weather. This car just felt right in everyway. The owner was never hesitant to spend the required money to keep the car running in top stock condition.
I just dont know if its just an emotional attachment that can possibly lead down a path that is best avoided since we all know rx7s can be money pits. I wouldn't mind taking any other suggestions of cars that could possibly replace a rx7.
08-01-11, 09:05 PM
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I just bought a E46 M3 and it is a fantastic car - but is no FD replacement.
As has been discussed lots, there really are few cars south of $50k (used; forget new) that are quite as exciting as an FD. If you feel the urge, buy one. For $20k in the current market you could have a very nice FD with almost no miles.
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08-02-11, 01:59 AM
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When I sold my last FD back in 2004, I got an RX-8. The RX8 was a blast to drive but it felt like a bigger Miata rather than a FD. Got me a few cars to try to get the feeling the FD gave me, supercharged BMW 330, 400 whp WRX wagon, 350Z and Mazdaspeed 6. Out of those cas, the Mazdaspeed 6 was the only one that I was content with (it was nicely moded) but nothing bit me like the FD. I really like having a lightweight car. So last year I got the opportunity to get me another toy. I was between a FD or a 993 Porsche.... Well I still here. FDs are very unique cars and are very hard to replicate the feeling (not even an Elise compares to it but it has some similarities). My wife calls it the drug because it is addicting and you will sell you kidney to keep the habit going.
08-02-11, 06:23 AM
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No desire to own a FD anytime soon, after I sell mine I will be moving into a Viper or depending on how things workout in the next year an AM Vantage. To me this car is just a stepping stone into bigger and better things.
If I ever have too much disposable income I will build a 20B fd.
If I ever have too much disposable income I will build a 20B fd.
08-02-11, 09:14 AM
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To me a Corvette is like a big retarded kid. They think because they are big they can intimidate every one to be scare of them. Then the FD is like the quiet small Japanese kid that had skills.
08-02-11, 09:31 AM
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There's just something about the FD that keeps pulling me back...I actually sold mine a few years ago and ended up buying an Exige...The Lotus was a blast to drive and definitely a decent replacement, but not really worth to additional cost (unless you really want the attention of driving an exotic and have extra $$$ laying around)...that being said, I recently sold the Exige, bought a bone stock 94 RX (with 23k miles) and I'm currently in the process of buying my original 93 FD back, from the guy I sold it to...The constant attention the rotary engine demands and the finickiness of the RX-7 forces you to create a bond with the car that most other vehicles just can't provide
08-02-11, 10:45 AM
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I have a mint 94 BB FD that I absolutely love. I also have a 1st gen CTSv that makes me respect the LSx capabilites, but it in no way compares to the emotional attachement the FD brings. I have driven old M5s, M3s, New M3/M5s, the new CTSv (which I must have as an upgrade in the future), S2000s, 911s, etc and while all fun in their own right with major pros and some major cons when compared, none of them invoke the emotional attachment like this car.
Maybe its because the guy in the new GTR stops me in the parking lot to talk about my 17yr old sports car, maybe its because of the look on the face of the guy in the new Gallardo that just couldn't seem to pull away from me on the highway, maybe its because of all the scars on my hands from the darn heatshields and tight working quarters from working on this car in the winter months to make it what it is today ... or maybe its because I am one of the few still on my original motor and not had to go through the disappointment of popping the motor.
Whatever it is... I will never sell this car, and will most likely buy a second one. I guess I should start looking for my own Warehouse Man Cave to start storing these toys.
Maybe its because the guy in the new GTR stops me in the parking lot to talk about my 17yr old sports car, maybe its because of the look on the face of the guy in the new Gallardo that just couldn't seem to pull away from me on the highway, maybe its because of all the scars on my hands from the darn heatshields and tight working quarters from working on this car in the winter months to make it what it is today ... or maybe its because I am one of the few still on my original motor and not had to go through the disappointment of popping the motor.
Whatever it is... I will never sell this car, and will most likely buy a second one. I guess I should start looking for my own Warehouse Man Cave to start storing these toys.
08-02-11, 10:54 AM
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I have a 93 that needs almost every single thing done to it, I have owned it since March and have had 4 people come up to me asking to sell it. I am not going to sell it and after all the time I put into it making it the way I want I don't think I will ever sell it.
After I am done with the rex I want a 57 Nomad for a family car but with a LSX for reliability, you can find them decently cheap, I just absolutely love the styling and usefulness of them.
For my wife we are going to build a Karmann Ghia, she knows and accepts my passion and is the one that purchased the rx7 for me.
After I am done with the rex I want a 57 Nomad for a family car but with a LSX for reliability, you can find them decently cheap, I just absolutely love the styling and usefulness of them.
For my wife we are going to build a Karmann Ghia, she knows and accepts my passion and is the one that purchased the rx7 for me.
08-02-11, 11:11 AM
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The FD has a very timeless exterior design and will always look amazing, but the interior is cheap and requires a briefing every time you have a passenger(don't touch there, close the door using this, not that, etc...). I love the rotary engine, especially with sequential twins on the street, but we all know they require a good bit of maintenance as well. That is all ok with me as I'm a car guy. I still remember the first time I really drove my first FD. I was hooked from the get go. That being said...
The C5Z is hands down, the best bang for the buck sports car on the market today in my humble opinion. I spent a long time hating the Corvette over the years, but they really stepped up their game with the C5, and it's only gotten better in the C6. There are so many cool things on the C5Z, like the stock titanium exhaust, super light weight wheels, the CF hood on the later model C5Z's, etc... Not to mention the LS6 engine. The FD is a hell of a car and I'll always have at least one, but they need a good bit of upgrades to be able to hang this day and age(that's ok though, it is almost 20 years old now), and I don't mean engine... I mean primarily suspension and brakes. I've owned somwhere around 25-30 FD's over the years. I sold off my 1st FD in 2004 and bought it back in 2007. I'll prob. have it for a long time to come. I currently have 2 rotary FD's and an LS1 FD race car(road course) and have logged a good bit of road course miles in sequential, non sequential, single turbo, and LSX FD's... as well as many other cars to include my 03 C5 Z06 that I sold a couple of months ago. Also drive a good bit on the street as well It all depends on what you are looking for in a car. If mazda ever releases another rotary supercar, that'll be my next car purchase most likely... if not, I'll be looking hard at a C6Z. They can be had for high $30k's right now.
The C5Z is hands down, the best bang for the buck sports car on the market today in my humble opinion. I spent a long time hating the Corvette over the years, but they really stepped up their game with the C5, and it's only gotten better in the C6. There are so many cool things on the C5Z, like the stock titanium exhaust, super light weight wheels, the CF hood on the later model C5Z's, etc... Not to mention the LS6 engine. The FD is a hell of a car and I'll always have at least one, but they need a good bit of upgrades to be able to hang this day and age(that's ok though, it is almost 20 years old now), and I don't mean engine... I mean primarily suspension and brakes. I've owned somwhere around 25-30 FD's over the years. I sold off my 1st FD in 2004 and bought it back in 2007. I'll prob. have it for a long time to come. I currently have 2 rotary FD's and an LS1 FD race car(road course) and have logged a good bit of road course miles in sequential, non sequential, single turbo, and LSX FD's... as well as many other cars to include my 03 C5 Z06 that I sold a couple of months ago. Also drive a good bit on the street as well
It all depends on what you are looking for in a car. If mazda ever releases another rotary supercar, that'll be my next car purchase most likely... if not, I'll be looking hard at a C6Z. They can be had for high $30k's right now.
08-02-11, 11:41 AM
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Nothing compares to an FD. It's not a stepping stone it's the top of the mountain.
Setup up correctly it can still compete in any form of motorsports and with just a few mods it will provide big grins as a daily driver.
C5, C6s, VIPER, M3s, GT3s are all great cars but don't provide nearly the same OVERALL driving SENSATION that the FD is capable of and with just a few susp mods it's a more visceral feeling car than even a lotus.
AGAIN NOTHING COMPARES TO AN FD.
BUT.............with all that said it's a major PIA because of it's age, availability of good parts etc....etc.... However I still love it because the pound of pain is worth the once of pure unequivocal joy.
Setup up correctly it can still compete in any form of motorsports and with just a few mods it will provide big grins as a daily driver.
C5, C6s, VIPER, M3s, GT3s are all great cars but don't provide nearly the same OVERALL driving SENSATION that the FD is capable of and with just a few susp mods it's a more visceral feeling car than even a lotus.
AGAIN NOTHING COMPARES TO AN FD.
BUT.............with all that said it's a major PIA because of it's age, availability of good parts etc....etc.... However I still love it because the pound of pain is worth the once of pure unequivocal joy.
08-02-11, 12:03 PM
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A little off topic but I will never understand the people that buy a 325, 330, 528 etc bmw. Until you even reach the 335 level you are getting fake leather and nothing more than a radio and ac for ~30+k.
08-02-11, 12:46 PM
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ive driven hundreds of cars, while the FD has many faults and its age can catch up to it there is not a single car i get into or own that i do not put on a standard with my FD. sure its loud, hot and not the most comfortable car in the world but i would never sell mine, upgrade it sure sell it never. im currently driving a 3000GT VR-4 for a DD while its a great car its not an FD its fast comfy and a good DD but not an FD, my Girlfriend and dad understand that its my love in the automotive world thats why im currently looking for a bone stock 94-95 to add to the garage i want one i can drive everyday except for in the damn Ohio winters lol.
