How reliable are FD's?
10-28-09, 08:49 PM
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Hey, my original motor just crapped out on me at 186,039 miles! (dp,catback, reliability mods)
so yeah his car can definitely last if he doesnt beat it down all the time.
But i would have installed WI years ago as cheap insurance had I known about it.
Sounds like he needs a little peace of mind though
so yeah his car can definitely last if he doesnt beat it down all the time.
But i would have installed WI years ago as cheap insurance had I known about it.
Sounds like he needs a little peace of mind though
10-30-09, 12:17 AM
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I was wondering the same thing 
As far as engine reliability goes, the motor is not very forgiving of mistakes, mis-maintenance/neglect, and/or improperly functioning support systems. Turbos, emissions crap, injectors, fuel pump, wiring, etc. There's a lot of crap attached to the motor that can and will likely go bad at some point, esp. as the cars age. Sounds like you don't have that problem as bad as some others.
You should know in your heart whether or not you want to keep the car. If it really means enough to you, you shouldn't have to ask others what you should do. If you're questioning whether or not to keep it, just sell it.
As far as engine reliability goes, the motor is not very forgiving of mistakes, mis-maintenance/neglect, and/or improperly functioning support systems. Turbos, emissions crap, injectors, fuel pump, wiring, etc. There's a lot of crap attached to the motor that can and will likely go bad at some point, esp. as the cars age. Sounds like you don't have that problem as bad as some others.You should know in your heart whether or not you want to keep the car. If it really means enough to you, you shouldn't have to ask others what you should do. If you're questioning whether or not to keep it, just sell it.
10-30-09, 04:07 PM
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You dont need to be paranoid about this. Just drive it. If your too worried, then sell it and buy a S2000
By the way, check in on the fdrx7 forum sometime, the Sydney crew have regular cruises
10-30-09, 05:57 PM
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Thanks to everyone who provided some positive input
cheers guys
10-30-09, 06:05 PM
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My car lived its first 110k as an AT car...
This is just one of the big five questions that gets rehashed in the forum every so often so you should stay up really late one night and search out the old threads
This is just one of the big five questions that gets rehashed in the forum every so often so you should stay up really late one night and search out the old threads
11-01-09, 01:42 PM
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RX8 plugs:
http://rx7.com/store/rx8/rx8engine_maintenance.html
FD plugs:
http://rx7.com/store/rx7/fdengine_maintenance.html
2 x BUR7EQP
2 x BUR9EQP
11-03-09, 10:59 AM
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Mazda made many mistakes with a car that is absolutely amazing. With enough attention, mods, and money.... your car will last a very long time. Engines, tranny, suspension, body work, and paint are all considered maintenance for me. As mentioned, I will rebuild my car many times to enjoy the experience of what it gives me.
1st Mod for an FD should be another car..... period
Even if my car was 100% reliable forever, I would still never daily drive it. It just doesn't deserve it.....
Just my .002
1st Mod for an FD should be another car..... period
Even if my car was 100% reliable forever, I would still never daily drive it. It just doesn't deserve it.....
Just my .002
11-03-09, 12:02 PM
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Mistakes? More like decisions. They could have easily addressed a lot of the small things people complain about. However, all those things add up and would have ultimately affected pricing. What Mazda didn't want (and couldn't afford) was to be in the price range of Porsche's or NSX's.
11-03-09, 12:49 PM
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The FD is a fine car, until something goes wrong. And something will definitely go wrong. If I were still a starving student (ah, those were the days) I'd not only walk away from it, I'd run knowing what I know now. But, it's an emotional decision, car stuff is almost never decided by the rational part of our brain.
11-03-09, 07:31 PM
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The FD is a fine car, until something goes wrong. And something will definitely go wrong. If I were still a starving student (ah, those were the days) I'd not only walk away from it, I'd run knowing what I know now. But, it's an emotional decision, car stuff is almost never decided by the rational part of our brain.
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11-04-09, 03:46 PM
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Mistakes? More like decisions. They could have easily addressed a lot of the small things people complain about. However, all those things add up and would have ultimately affected pricing. What Mazda didn't want (and couldn't afford) was to be in the price range of Porsche's or NSX's.
However, I have no complaints with the suspension & chassis... it is to this day,.. amazing.
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