If you were to sell your FD...
 

If you were ever to sell your FD, what other car would you get to replace it in the same range?

supra? its a little bit more money but is more reliable so it kinda makes up for that i guess

a 3600 pound ugly looking poopra? No thanks. I respect those cars for the power they make and their highway acceleration, but they are not a replacement for an FD in my opinion.

I don't ever plan to sell my FD. Too much time, blood, sweat, money, and fond memories :)

Yes I never thought that I would think of selling my FD, but for the past month now I've been fixing problems left and right and they keep coming up. It's starting to take it's toll on me and I'm just looking at my options if I were to give in and sell it.

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Lotus Exige.

took me 4 years of looking for one and having my bills and funds ready for one....this bitch isn't going anywhere same goes for my prelude....

but my next car might be a new skyline, or an older nsx.....

this fd is everything i was wishing it would be...
and the best part, other fd owners (this forum) is very helpful
rx7 owners (rotary owners) is the best group of car owners as a whole... :bigok:

miata :lol:

Everything you need. It's easy to see why the Rio is a great value and miles ahead of the competition.

The Rio has a range of features to make every ride an enjoyable one. On the outside, the Rio SX has a sporty, dynamic look with standard alloy wheels, body-color rear spoiler and available front fog lights.

The Kia Rio................One sweet ride

Well, considering the only other sports car I would seriously really consider is of the high end selection, and that spending 200k on a car is just slightly out of my price range, I will stick with what I have :lol:

Infinity g35 is the only car I'd consider, that i could realistically afford.

Hehe, i knew you were thinking this the day you created that other thread about getting another car. :)

But its really whatever you prefer that you used the FD for. If you like having a rare car thats fun to drive thats quick, then just keep the FD. If you hate the problems it has, go with the supra.

Easy to make power, its safe when it does, its fun when you put it to the floor, and your smile will never go away :D

Dont discount the supra because people say its a "heavy pig". Thats complete BS. Its only 3400lbs but with that comes a torquey reliable engine, a backseat to fit friends so they can feel the power. Not to mention it is also rare and unique. They can also hold value liek a mother. And they handle great as well, they pulled better numbers than the FD stock vs stock when both cars came out FYI.

Just think of the supra as japan's dodge charger. People fear it, people wanna beat it. Why? because everyone wants to be at the top, they aim for these cars cause its normally the car thats known to be VERY fast.

Ok im done dickriding the supra now :D

The POS 4 door? That's the best you could come up with?

Or the one that did wheelies in Fast & Furious?

LOL who said anything about the 4 door?

Im talking about the old school charger, not the piece of shit new one that came out. Thats not even a charger in my eye.

^^ Aim

Most supras are running around $30k+

I highly doubt mine or many other FD's would sell for 30k+ no matter how much you've put into it.

I'd be looking for something that still has the power/kick but also a nice looking car. Doesn't HAVE to be exotic. For example, I would consider an 2003 Cobra (again those are 30k+) or a nice Saleen/Roush Mustang. Yes I know going from an FD to a Mustang is a BIG different but still, in my eyes I like those Mustangs and they do have some power. WS6 Transam's are pretty nice too and also make good power.

I do love the sound of the V8, but then again, these are the types of cars you see around everywhere, but still I find them looking good.

Possibly a BMW (5 series?) , Audi (S4?) , or Mercedes (CLK55?) anything is open to me.

With my Dad just picking up a clean 1996 Porsche 911, I'd love to find a Porsche, but again, those are in the 30k+ range. Only thing in the range would be a Boxster and I wouldn't really consider that a Porsche.

m3

And you think maintaining and fixing an FD is expensive? Buy one of those and see how you like it.

Btw, what wheels are you running on your FD? They look really nice :)

See what i mean about those high values. :)

Anyway how about the G35 coupes? That'd make a great replacement. IT has luxury, style, torquey V6. And its a real women getter.

There were a couple of times i got to bring a G coupe home and people think you're a star when you're in one. Im like damn its only a 40 thousand dollar car, im not driving a ferrari lol

NSX. I got a ride in a nice one today, fantastic car.

I like the Supra but the interior makes feel like it's a grociery getter. I like the G35, but it's not unique enough' too many chicks driving around in them. An new NSX would be nice, but it's not fast enough for what it costs. My RX-7 is a toy so I'd have to replace it with a toy, and I can't think of one that I like as much that's anywhere near my budget.

I had the decision after blowing 3 stock reman engines; I could either walk away or keep fighting. I decided to do neither, I threw in an 03 Z06 drivetrain and called it a day. Not the most romantic story since I actually sold my blue FD to buy the stripped shell which is now my TGM car, but that was how I handled a similar situation. If you're a die-hard rotary head then keep it, but find a way to make it a garage toy rather than an A-to-B. If it already is a toy to you, keep it.

GL

I really like the G35's but I think they are running still upper 20's

My old neighborer had an NSX. Very nice/exotic cars too

I sold mine and bought a 1980 corolla :rlaugh: :rlaugh: :rlaugh: :rlaugh:

Nah really, the 03s can be had for low-mid 20s.

How much is your budget? If you sell the FD, you can put a nice DP on the G35 and have low monthlys.

NSX is also a good choice but price is your concern again.

The only thing I can think of right now that I don't like about the Supra is, the interior (material) sucks! Toyota's are notorious for thier leather interior coming apart at the seams.

And the FD interior is any better??? LOL

Sorry, just had to say it.

But yeah you guys are right, the interior is sorta plain but hey, it wasnt meant to be an all out sports car like the FD.

Turbo miata

Nissan 350Z or Honda S2000.

Both have 2 doors, great handling, and can be turned into great track cars very easily.

I would have to go far higher in price to adequately replace it, like Vette C6 or Porsche Cayman (or the aforementioned Lotus).

To REPLACE the FD? Ie something that would be up to par IMO? That would leave me w/ very VERY few options. Skyline R34 GTR VSpec II (or Z-Tune if I could afford one), or the '07 911 Turbo w/ Sport Chrono Package aka VVT technology (or the GT2 if I could afford one).

Anything less (Supra, SL 65 AMG, etc) is nothing more than a fancy daily driver :D

~Ramy

I'd buy another MR2 Turbo... I've got a 92' turbo right now in addition to my FD, but it is amazing how well it handles and performs. Plus it gets great gas mileage... when your not in the boost. :)

Price would likely be around 16-18k

how many FD do you see a day driving?

same as supra but unlike FD supras are not timeless...

16-18K? Man, if I wanted to replace the FD with something just as fun, I'd have to get something like...I dunno...a 911 GT3RS. I guess you could replace it with an S2000, those are pretty fun to drive and are fairly reliable. If I was getting a daily driver for that price, I'd just get a Saab 9-3 Viggen and use the rest of the money to give it some nice suspension upgrades, and bump it up to 310hp. I'm weird like that, though.

I have been pondering this for a few years now. My choices for a replacement "for what I need" would be (in no particular order):

* Mid 90's NSX
* Porsche 993
* Lotus Elise or Exige
* Viper GTS
* Ferrari 355/348

if my 94 is up for sale...$17K (absolutely; positively;).

And that is w/o CCWs; PFC; RB DT, etc...

Take a hike if you don't like the price because she aint for sale...

I don't remember seeing an FD leather come apart at the stitchings. Seen nuff Supras, Lexus LS, GS, and so on, and so on...

LS1/LT1 FD most likely.

If the kids get into college on a scholarship, 911 GT3 RS . . .

:-) neil

Yeah true but i thought you were referring to bad interior in general which would be funny when the FD interior is not any better. Thats what i was getting at.

probably a newer, lower mileage fd. dont plan on selling mine though.

another fd or an m3

get an escalade

Right now I'd go with an '02 M3 or in a couple of years get a Caymen

arial atom

For what it costs to own, I think I will always have an FD in my driveway. I looked at so many cars before I decided on the 7. 350z, supra, s2000, etc.. I will eventually buy one of those, but I wont give up the 7 to do it. I just dont get the same feeling when I sit in the seat of any other car. If for some crazy reason I had to sell it, I would buy another one as soon as I could.

John

You're complaining about problems that are partially self inflicted and are considering those cars that are more even more expensive to maintain and harder to work on?

hey, when you get a chance lets meet up cause im thinking the same thing for a different car but im on the supra end looking at fds. when are you free?!

is not road legal in cali, and can not be had for 16k,

get an s2k if your working around that price. or an mr2 turbo as sugested. i dont think a 350z or a supra would be the best replacement, but then again i dont really know what kind of driving you like to do, if you mostly into straight line power i would say save a bit and pick up a supra, while nice clean supras do go for a lot you can find cheaper supras if you take your time and look... also asking price is like 2k above the price you can actually get a car for... im sure you coould get a supra for 22-24k

Anosa, I work all day tomorrow but should be free Sunday/Monday. Let me know when you'd like to meet up.

monday im free i believe sunday im going to be working, what time on monday you want to meet up?!

we should try to make a lil mini meet out of this and just meet somewhere in the middle. should i make a thread in norcal inviting others?! lol?!

I would sell both my FD and Supra for the soon to be released Nissan Skyline GTR...