Looking to buy an 3g RX7
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Looking to buy an 3g RX7
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Hey guys, I'm from the DSM side of things, but I've always liked and resepcted RX7s. I come here in hope that you guys can help me out with some questions I have concerning buying an RX7.
Here's the juice:
1994 RX7 TT
83,XXX miles
Asking $18,000
Seems stock, but has some upgrades;
boost gauge
wilwood brakes
upgraded (greddy I think) intercooler
strut bar
springs or coilovers
Thats all I know so far, but I'm going to go look at the car again and take it for a test drive. If you guys could, could you warn me of any problems or anything regarding this model. How about the price? Is it fair? I dont know, I'm clueless when it comes to FDs. I'll attach some pics.
Thanks guys!
Sp00ln
Hey guys, I'm from the DSM side of things, but I've always liked and resepcted RX7s. I come here in hope that you guys can help me out with some questions I have concerning buying an RX7.
Here's the juice:
1994 RX7 TT
83,XXX miles
Asking $18,000
Seems stock, but has some upgrades;
boost gauge
wilwood brakes
upgraded (greddy I think) intercooler
strut bar
springs or coilovers
Thats all I know so far, but I'm going to go look at the car again and take it for a test drive. If you guys could, could you warn me of any problems or anything regarding this model. How about the price? Is it fair? I dont know, I'm clueless when it comes to FDs. I'll attach some pics.
Thanks guys!
Sp00ln
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there is a section in the FAQ about buying one of these cars... but 18K?!
mother f****r thats a high price for a 1994!!
i'd never get involved in how much you'd look to pay for any given car, but you don't wanna pay that much.
mother f****r thats a high price for a 1994!!
i'd never get involved in how much you'd look to pay for any given car, but you don't wanna pay that much.
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See if you can get a full list of "exactly" what is on the car. It looks like that car was setup for road racing (at least at some point).
Looks like Tokico shocks, but no shots to see if it's using a coilover kit like Ground Control or just springs. Large SMIC and cold air intake. No info on the exhaust or engine (i.e. ported or stock), fuel system info and or ECU info...
Looks like Tokico shocks, but no shots to see if it's using a coilover kit like Ground Control or just springs. Large SMIC and cold air intake. No info on the exhaust or engine (i.e. ported or stock), fuel system info and or ECU info...
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The price is high on that because its only lightly and well modified(nice brakes tbs), its under 100k, its a 94. Its a fair price though you could have one cheaper if you wanted. On the lower end of the price scale lie good, running 93's with over 100k miles for about $13k.
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i paid 5k for my 94 with 130k miles... the motor didn't run, but the body was in perfect condition... i have also seen a few 94s with around 100k miles go for 12k...
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When I go see it next, I'll take a better look at things. It was raining today, so I couldn't see much. I'll update you as soon as I know the info.
As far as rotary with 83k on the clock - is a rebuild in order?
As far as rotary with 83k on the clock - is a rebuild in order?
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Originally Posted by Sp00ln
When I go see it next, I'll take a better look at things. It was raining today, so I couldn't see much. I'll update you as soon as I know the info.
Originally Posted by Sp00ln
As far as rotary with 83k on the clock - is a rebuild in order?
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Originally Posted by Sp00ln
As far as rotary with 83k on the clock - is a rebuild in order?
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The car is on a lot. He said he got it at an auction.
Thanks for all the quick replies guys - and all the good info.
Thanks for all the quick replies guys - and all the good info.
Hard to tell 100%, but it has many things that would turn me off of it (lot, + auction, + price).
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Originally Posted by Sp00ln
The car is on a lot. He said he got it at an auction.
Thanks for all the quick replies guys - and all the good info.
Thanks for all the quick replies guys - and all the good info.
Also, you have no idea the condition of the motor, ported or not, etc... There are just a lot of unknowns to dive into for $18k.
Now, having said that, I don't believe $18k is unreasonsable for the right FD. I'll be damned if I sell my FD for $11-12k (if I were going to sell it) even if the chassis does have about 80k on it.
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I would never buy a car that was already modded. If a previous owner modified it, you know he ragged it out and drove it hard. I'm sure people do that to stock cars too, but I might keep looking if I was you. Price is way too high, by the way.
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Thanks for all your help guys. I agree with you guys say - good call on the "was highly modified but brought back down to stock". I'll still take it for a test drive tho.
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Originally Posted by Sp00ln
Oh, and other question for ***** and giggles. Will an LS1/6 or whatever fit into a nt 3g RX7?
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Originally Posted by Sp00ln
Sin, do you speak Japanese?
And Im assuming that an LS1/6 can and will fit into a non-turbo 3g RX7...
And Im assuming that an LS1/6 can and will fit into a non-turbo 3g RX7...
LS1/6 is a common swap into an FD...something i wouldn't do myself. i bought an FD cause it's a rotary. i don't know for sure if it bolts right in, but people do it.
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That looks like a medium SMIC since the battery is still there, correct me if I'm wrong though. 83,xxx is a lot of miles. I paid 17,000 for my car, but mine had 59,000 and was bone stock not one mod. I say if you can get them to lower it to 16,000 it would be a deal. Then again a test drive and compression test would do this motor some justice. Also look for leaks around the oil pan area, and the oil filter.