Good bye RX7
 

Well, today was a sad day for me. I never thought I'd come about doing this, but I sold my car. After buying it in Dec. 2005, I had a wonderful time with the car and getting compliments where ever I went, but I just couldn't keep it and I needed something more practical. I put the car up for sale, but in the back of my mind, hoped I wouldn't sell it, but after today it is gone. Kane from RX8club.com picked up the car. His brother came from So Cal to pickup the car, and they are driving it back and it will be shipped to Hawaii where Kane will finally be able to see his new car when he gets back from duty in Kuwait in January. It will be missed :-(

What the car was when I first bought it
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...er2k4/full.jpg

My last picture with the car
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...4/DSCN1052.jpg

Thumbs up from Kane's bro who picked up the car
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...4/DSCN1053.jpg

Driving away
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...4/DSCN1054.jpg

Last goodbye :-(
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...4/DSCN1055.jpg

did u cry?

saddest story I have ever read :crying:

but you know it will be in good hands!

What will you be driving now? a RX8?

I don't know yet, I had an RX8 prior to the 7, and I don't think I could get myself back into the 8.

Top 3 are GTO, 540i, G35 coupe so far, we will see.

I vote for the 540i. If I didnt get my 7 I would of gotten a 3 series

I've always tossed the idea around, but I think when it comes down to handing your keys over to some random person, that must be tough. I think this is magnified especially if you've worked on the car a lot on your own.

Anyways, look at it positively and mark it as another chapter in your life of cars!:)

What is your budget for a "new" car? Maybe we can give you some accurate suggestions if you do so.

$25k is the budget, has to seat 4, and has performance

WRX/EVO's won't be considered because I am not fond of them. I know probaby 3/4 of you guys would have suggested them, so just saying it now

Sorry to see it go for you, always liked your car. Beautiful color!

I've been eyeing the NISMO 350Z. That's a sweet ride. Doesn't match your needs though. Good luck out there!


How about a Lexus SC300? Supra engine. Or Mazda6? The turbo version is supposidly the fastest front wheel drive in production.

Can't go wrong with a Bimmer

I was looking at possibly a 2jzgte SC300, but I don't think I want to deal with CA smog. It was already a hassel with the 7

Take a look at the Mazdaspeed 3 or Mazdaspeed 6. Surprisingly comfortable, quick cars. Or there's always the brand new turbocharged 3 series BMW =). Maybe a used M3? I do approve of your list tho.

And I am sorry for your "loss"

GTO all the way. It's ugly, but it can be made fast, for cheap, double so if you pick up one with an LS2. Pay no mind to my sig, I'm not biased at all :D

GTO isn't as exotic as the 7 (actually not exotic at all) but it is good because I won't get the attention that my 7 did which eventually caused the car to get keyed :-(

Again, the GTO is running cheap and responds well to mods, I just need to find one

Do you think you will own another FD?

:( i wish i had the courage you have; hope you had a good time while it lasted!

"TAPS plays..." it's okay. As long as he won't wrap it around a pole or something stupid. MS6 seems pretty money. M3 would definately be sekks.

Yea the 3 series turbo would be a sick whip to own.

I'll definitely buy another FD when I am out of college and have my job. I just didn't have the time/money to keep the FD, and buy a cheap daily driver at the time. It sucks, but it's what I had to do.

335i would be sweet, but again, they are in the high 30's/low 40's, way out of my budget.

For now I think as a college student just looking for a nice DD with power potential, the GTO is the way to go.

the problem with bmws is that a majority of the drivers are douche bags. lol


Can't turn a corner in LA without some suit in a bmw. I've never seen anything like it anywhere else in the country.

Try NYC or the Island...:wallbash:

I Dont know man there are alot of cars out there for 25k that can seat 4. My list would go.

1.Nissan Skyline R32 GTR (on autotrader and ebay)
2.Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T (on autotrader and ebay)
3.Infiniti G35 (turbo kit option)
4.Toyota Supra (what cant you do)
5.BMW M3

And dont get a V8 there overrated and DUMB.