So turns out there is a Mazda dealer local to me that has a new 1994 Montego Blue touring RX7. It's never been registered, and has something like 200kms on it. Unfortunately it's a slushbox but I'm still mildly interested in possibly picking it up and hiding it away for a long time . I haven't heard back from the sales dept yet, but how much would you think it is worth?

It's never been registered, and still hold the full factory warranty.

 

I would buy for $35k (US)

 

$18k USD.

Seriously. I don't see why anyone would pay more than that for a stock RX7 considering the cars which you can purchase today for over $20k.

 

I wouldn't pay more than $8k for an automatic.

One a more serious note, I'd pay about $30k if it were a manual, 1995 R2 with that few miles.

I don't think it makes sense paying much of a premium for the least popular colour - but the automatic is the real desirability killer. Yes, it can be swapped but then the car would no longer be original.

 

wait ... automatic.. I would pass or other -10k right there.

 

Ok, just go off the line with one of the sales guys there...

It's a brand new 1994. Has the window sticker on it still. It's Montego Blue and Auto. It's got 200 MILES on it... the car is originally out of Florida. They are asking $39,900 + tax (CAD). It still has the full factory warranty (whatever that was)...

Since it was originally a US car, it can be imported back to the USA... just a FYI.

Too much $ for me right now especially since it's an auto. If it was low 30's I would think about picking it up, but that extra 9k is enough to get my current FD up and running again so I don't think it's feasible at this time.

 

No way, thats a bunch of bull. To me, its the auto that kills it. I can't imagine an automatic cherry FD being desirable at all. There was a car with 2k miles that was going for around 20k I believe and it was a SSM, red interior manual car. I think thats much better.

 

Even though it hasn't been registered, I'm hard pressed to believe that you can show up to the dealer with a 15 year old car and say "motor blew cause is hasn't been drivin in 10 years, but you're fix it for free cause I'm under warranty." Perhaps I'm wrong though.

On price, all depends on what you're trying to get out of it. At this point in my life I'd rather get a shell cause I'm gonna replace everything anyway....

 

Is this SSM/red interior car still available? 20k sounds like a steal.

 

I wouldn't buy an auto unless I had another FD to change things over, but then half of the reason of buying a brand new rx7 goes out the window. For a manual I'd pay a lot, I don't know the prices in US but I'd pay as much as a brand new rx8/s2000/350z etc.

 

I don't see how it could still be under warranty either, seeing as it's 15 years old. Warranties aren't usually "20 year 200,000 miles" or anything like that.

 

As long as the sale is registered legally as a new oem Mazda... the the warranty it was produced under applies.

 

Yes but aren't some parts discontinued? I think it's more to do with the dealer then Mazda, cause I'm sure Mazda wouldn't like any dealers not selling some cars for 15 years. On the other hand the warranty applies from the date of invoice. I think they'd sell that car under special conditions or make you sign something accepting no warranty or you're aware that some parts may not be available etc.

 

It was in the FS vehicle section. I believe the car was in detroit if memory serves me right. It was a base. Please don't buy it unless you keep it mint. There are so few cars in that condition.

 

yes, but it takes effect when the unit is registered.

 

I sold cars for a living and now motorcycles.

Warranty starts at registration date. We've had some 02/03 Yamaha motorcycles which I've sold recently. They all still had a full factory warranty starting on registration date.

I spoke with them in person. It is infact a full FACTORY warranty, not a dealer warranty.

 

50k miles touring package 17k w/o taxes

 

Ok, I'm not arguing with that, what I'm asking is how can a factory fix a 15yo car under warranty if discontinued parts are needed for the repair? Do they manufacture the part again for 1 person, do they find an alternative like 2nd hand or aftermarket? Don't they have to use OEM parts?

 

I apologize for the thread-jack.

I found the silver one in the classifieds. It has around 6k miles and he wants $30k.

 

i misunderstood the post, my mistake. i would say 20k, no more

 

that car was around the corner from me at Lehman Mazda, Back then it was Marlin Mazda
How did it make it all the way to BC?

It must have been trailered. The owner of the dealership had it and kept in the showroom

I was under the impression it was 95.
Which Vancouver Mazda dealer has it? I may go see it next week when Im there for Xmas Holidaze..

 

Ah.

 

I wonder if its had the same coolant in it for 15 years....

I would treat it like any other rex to be honest. You will get more for your money elsewhere

 

+1

Worst color with a slush box. I wouldn't even give you $12k because I consider the stock car to be flawed in many ways, you can plan on starting to replace stuff as soon as you get it home.

 

The warranty applies on the date of purchase (which is also the date of registration in most states), not on the date of invoice.

They are allowed to use aftermarket parts with your approval if the OEM part is not avaialble. It is then between the dealer and Mazda to work out how that goes for them financially. But to the end consumer, its not your problem. It's theirs.