I was going to get a Celica... [PICS!]
04-25-04, 11:06 PM
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I was going to get a Celica... [PICS!]
...but then I saw this. 
I was looking at buying a Celica GT-S just to get something nicer and better than my 1996 Thunderbird V8. Well I went to Central Florida Toyota and test drove one, I loved the looks and feel of the car but on the way back in to look at the paperwork I saw a 1994 FD in the corner of my eye, so I asked the salesman with a smile, 'Whats that!?'. I drove it and needless to say it was better than the GT-S, so I walked away with it instead.
Montego Blue exterior / Tan Leather interior
I really wanted a manual, but to be honest this is the best feeling auto I've ever experianced, I am quite content with it as is.
Anyways, pics!
~Kris
I was looking at buying a Celica GT-S just to get something nicer and better than my 1996 Thunderbird V8. Well I went to Central Florida Toyota and test drove one, I loved the looks and feel of the car but on the way back in to look at the paperwork I saw a 1994 FD in the corner of my eye, so I asked the salesman with a smile, 'Whats that!?'. I drove it and needless to say it was better than the GT-S, so I walked away with it instead.
Montego Blue exterior / Tan Leather interior
I really wanted a manual, but to be honest this is the best feeling auto I've ever experianced, I am quite content with it as is.
Anyways, pics!
~Kris
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04-25-04, 11:31 PM
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Originally posted by diablone
This isn't the car to ask what it is, and then buy it so quickly. But good luck anyway. 
This isn't the car to ask what it is, and then buy it so quickly. But good luck anyway.
~Kris
04-25-04, 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by BLKTOPTRVL
T-Bird to RX... That's a hell of a jump. I wouldn't think that people who owned one would be interested in the other.
T-Bird to RX... That's a hell of a jump. I wouldn't think that people who owned one would be interested in the other.
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04-26-04, 12:43 AM
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Welcome to the club. I hope you did some research on the RX7 before you decided to buy it. Its a awesome car, but does require great attention. It needs to be treated like an exotic car, not a Toyota. Other than that it stirs emotions!
04-26-04, 12:52 AM
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Originally posted by BLKTOPTRVL
T-Bird to RX... That's a hell of a jump. I wouldn't think that people who owned one would be interested in the other.
Good luck with the car.
T-Bird to RX... That's a hell of a jump. I wouldn't think that people who owned one would be interested in the other.
Good luck with the car.
-RWD
-Low end torque
-IRS
-Leather
-Auto Climate control
...etc.
Anyways, I saw your post on the HardForum -- I guess you like spamming.
04-26-04, 01:10 AM
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Originally posted by BLKTOPTRVL
T-Bird to RX... That's a hell of a jump.
T-Bird to RX... That's a hell of a jump.
and congrats on the pick up. Enjoy it and care for it and it will do the same... kinda.
04-26-04, 07:55 AM
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Yes Walien, I'll ***** it up some more with the better pics too as soon as they finish the update.
Sticker was 17.9K, I worked them down to 13.5K + 2K trade-in. So essentially.
Like I said I have been a FD fan for a long time and I'm well aware of what I've gotten myself into, and I love it. When I told my brother I bought an RX7 he just said, "Well, you'll learn your lesson with a rotary..."
I have some good plans for this car but AFTER I pay her off... until then the only mods I'm doing is all Efini badges + center caps... where would be a good place with a good price to pick those up?
~Kris
Sticker was 17.9K, I worked them down to 13.5K + 2K trade-in. So essentially.
Like I said I have been a FD fan for a long time and I'm well aware of what I've gotten myself into, and I love it. When I told my brother I bought an RX7 he just said, "Well, you'll learn your lesson with a rotary..."
I have some good plans for this car but AFTER I pay her off... until then the only mods I'm doing is all Efini badges + center caps... where would be a good place with a good price to pick those up?
~Kris
04-26-04, 08:05 AM
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Check out Rx7store.net
they have everything you should need
Direct link
http://www.rx7store.net/subcat.asp?0=200
they have everything you should need
Direct link
http://www.rx7store.net/subcat.asp?0=200
04-26-04, 08:31 AM
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i should hope the first thing you do is the "reliability mods" as these are cheap, and are essential to ensuring a longer life out of your engine.
Do a search for "reliability mods" and you will find out more about these:
1) Downpipe
2) AST
3) Boost, Water Temp gauges
4) New Radiator
Then get your badges and centercaps.
Welcome to the addiction. Its like Crack or a newborn. Requires constant attention and needs to be fed incessantly!
Do a search for "reliability mods" and you will find out more about these:
1) Downpipe
2) AST
3) Boost, Water Temp gauges
4) New Radiator
Then get your badges and centercaps.
Welcome to the addiction. Its like Crack or a newborn. Requires constant attention and needs to be fed incessantly!
04-26-04, 08:40 AM
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What does the downpipe and AST do for 'reliability'? I guess I'll find out when I search in a bit. EDIT: nasty cat... yum reading!
As for the guages I plan to add them soon, I want guages that look very stock so I may go with the Delfi from RX7store. I also need to see if my recalls have all been completed by the previous owner and need to reroute an oil line I heard was a fire hazzard against the exhaust.
Thanks for the warm welcomes and the information.
~Kris
As for the guages I plan to add them soon, I want guages that look very stock so I may go with the Delfi from RX7store. I also need to see if my recalls have all been completed by the previous owner and need to reroute an oil line I heard was a fire hazzard against the exhaust.
Thanks for the warm welcomes and the information.
~Kris
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04-26-04, 09:28 AM
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15.9k is kind of expensive for an auto rx7. Especially if its the original motor. I hope you got a warrenty for the car. You prolly could have picked that same car up for around 11-12k from a private owner. if you got a good extended warrenty, then i guess it doesnt matter. If you dont have an extended warentee, you are in for a not so pleasant surprise. I hope this car isnt your daily driver. Good luck, and start saving your money for when you need to replace the motor. Do all the reliability mods.
Adam
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04-26-04, 09:30 AM
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omg man, that was the car i was trying to close the deal on! 
i live about 4mins away from there and i see it everyday.. well back to more rx7 fd searches, by the way, the sticker price was not 17.9k wen i talked to the salesman, it was 15.9k, im thinkin u got jacked
i live about 4mins away from there and i see it everyday.. well back to more rx7 fd searches, by the way, the sticker price was not 17.9k wen i talked to the salesman, it was 15.9k, im thinkin u got jacked