Drifter_7

I have just found a 95 fd that was a theift recovery it is missing its motor, tranny and airbags. So it does have a salvaged title. Do you think $9000 is agood price to pay? And also what are some good web sites to get a motor and tranny?

Please help!

2slow4u

9000 is alot for a theft recovered/totaled fd.

id buy it though for a swap.

Drifter_7

I might be able to work him down a little but i really need web sites for motors to see how much it wold cost to get it running

nitrohaulik

9k seems to be a bit high.... Esp. with the salvage title. I seen them around for 10-12 in good shape.

eastondle

you can find a running fd for about 9-11 k. don't waste your time and money imho...

rynberg

$9k for a salvage title car missing the drivetrain and air bags? hahaha

If everything else on the car is MINT, that car is worth MAYBE $4-5k.....

Drifter_7

i know the price is high i sure i can get him down a lot and this car is very mint and only 17000 miles on it. But i really need places to buy a motor and tranny. Thanks fo the info on the price.

rynberg

Verify with carfax, he might have replaced the gauge cluster already with a lower mileage one....

The problem with replacing the drivetrain ain't getting a short block, that's easy. It's replacing all of the manifolds, accessories, wiring harnesses, piping, hoses, solenoids, etc. that's difficult and potentially expensive.

Drifter_7

I did get car fax and its 17000 is there any where on the net to get all these things like a front clip

littlemilla3

iTrader: (1)

Your best bet is probably getting a J-spec engine set and rebuild it so you'll have all the accessories and the transmission.

Nameless

there is still no way you should pay 9k for that.

Sgtblue

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Agreed. And remember, when your done, you still going to have a car with a salvage title.

Ohnigiri

http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/cu...cat=592&page=1

http://www.m2performance.com/ , http://www.srmotorsports.com/index.html , http://www.rx7guru.com/ , http://www.mazdatrix.com/index.htm#Home@new , http://www.pineappleracing.com/index.html , http://www.rotaryextreme.com/ , http://www.rotaryresources.com/ , http://www.rx7trix.com/store/customer/home.php , http://www.rx7store.net/ , http://www.fd3s.net/ , http://www.pettitracing.com/ , http://rx7.com/ , http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/b.../catalog3.html , http://www.knightsports.co.jp/ , http://search.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/j...ale=0jp&acc=jp

That should get you started. I wouldn't pay more than 4k for a shell if it was in perfect condition. Your better off shopping on ebay.

meyers0912

$9000 seems expensive for a theft recovery with a salvage title. I got my 94 theft recovery for $3000, w/ no drive train, engine, or interior. It was worth it in the long run but I lived on the forum classified section for a year trying to find people parting cars or selling those hard to find interior peices in black, and in decent shape. All in all buying a theft recovery is worth it if you can get one for a decent price. $9000 seems alot.

rotorsownyou7

Damn that is a ton. I got my 93 running for $8,000 with a clean title.

books

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As others have stated $9,000 is extremely high. You may want to call your insurance company and ask how much they would sell a salvaged FD for.

Another factor to consider, when you decide to sell the car, it will be difficult to sell since it had a salvage title. You will also have to sell it for less than Blue Book.

turbodrx7

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And a yellow FD that got totalled Haha o well, **** happens. Glad to see it went to a good home. Take care of her. She was very meaningful to me.