I dont know if this is the right spot for this post, i apologize if it is not.

I am not an RX-7 owner yet but I am looking into getting one right now. I currently own a 1992 pearl white Nissan 300zx twin turbo, in fairly mint condition. I am here to learn and communicate about RX-7's. A couple of weeks ago when i was visiting michigan I test drove my buddy's TT Rx7 and I fell in love with it. Since then i have been reading up on them and decided to join this forum to educate myself more before I actually buy one. Hope to learn a lot here...thanks.

 

Welcome and Good choice.......... Ask away......

 

Welcome, please use the search function.

 

^ that is the best lesson right there. Welcome and I hope to see you trade that nissan for a mazda real soon! btw, any pics of your 300?

 

I want to see pictures too. I used to be a real big fan of 300ZX's before I got my car.

 

Another future life long fd owner...

Only word of advice I can give ~ FD = Financial Debt

 

This looks like the perfect thread to piggy back on.

I just joined up as well, I can't wait to own another RX-7. My dad used to race Spec RX-7 in SCCA (ole' 12A Gen. I); if any of you are road-racers you might remember that class. I think it's now defunct, not sure. My third car was an '88, non-turbo, GLE (if memory serves) and man I miss that thing. Wasn't that quick, but it handled so well it was scary; or maybe that was just my driving. Ha.

As stated above, I look forward to learning all I can about the FDs and doing research before I ask silly questions.

I'm currently robbing and pillaging to save up the $ for my all-time dream car. Sure, every motor-head has dreamed of the Lotus' and the Maseratis', but the Gen. III RX-7 holds a special place in my heart.

 

Welcome. enjoy

 

A few things...

1: we don't call them "Gen I, Gen II, etc...it seems akward and weird to me. Generally they are reffered to by either their their chasis code(SA, FB, FC, FD) or their series number (78-80 = S1, 81-82 = S2, 83-85 = S3, 86-88 = S4, 89-92 = S5, 92-95 = S6, 96-98 = S7, 99-02 = S8). Some of those years were not availible in the US, but that's the general breakdown.

2: GLE = FB, 88 = FC. You could have had a GXL maybe or an SE?

3: The purchase price of an FD is the cheapest part of ownership. If you're scrounging for money to buy an FD, wait until you're in a better financial situation before buying one. It isn't a pretty car with honda reliability. It has special needs and none of the needs are cheap.

 

Welcome; you've def. come to the right place.

Just be sure to read the "stickies" threads.

 

HEY!! I live in Reston. I'll def. read the stickies.

I know, I know, they aren't Honda's, I have a rough idea of what I'm getting myself in to. I'm not really robbing and pillaging, I've heard that's now frowned upon by greater society. Thanks for the info., my '88 had the spoiler and some seriously stiff suspension, so is that the SE?

I was just going by the 3rd. generation organization of the forum, I figured there was a more technical way of differentiating the chassis codes. Same with the Honda's, EF, EG, etc.

At this point I'm just learning as much as I can so I know what to look for next year.

 

the SE was the low end model FC. I believe the GXL, GTU and TII had the adjustable "stiff" suspensions.

Good man for studying for up to and exceeding a year before diving in. Personally, I studied up for about 2 years before buying and was still very surprised after buying mine.

 

I am actually not going to trade my Nissan I love that car, i am currently in the process of painting my car and will post pics up as soon as i have it ready. I already know search is my best friend, i have been a member of twinturbo.net for a while. I also wanted to see if any of you guys could help me on this. How much should i pay for a 1993 twin turbo with 54000 original miles, the interior is in great condition, it is an automatic though and the owner has had it for the last 10 years with all receipts and documentation....i did search around could not find exactly what i was looking for.

 

By the way she wants 10k for it

 

10k for an automatic sounds right, assuming it's in good condition.

 

yes it is in good condition, is it a steal? or is just about right?

 

i wouldn't call it a "steal" but it is a great price for an auto fd with 54k original miles. i highly recommend getting it inspected by a rotary specialist before making any decisions. btw, is it a white fd in the san jose area?

 

No its not....do you know any rotary specialist in the LA area?

 

You'd have to ask or search in the West section about decent rotary shops in your area.

$10k is "right" for an average mile auto FD. If it was a manual and in tip top shape, 10k would be a steal, 15k would be more appropriate, however the autos just aren't as desirable and therefore tend to cost less.

I can tell you that you should avoid 12:31. They have a history of not giving customers what they pay for, then threatening the customers who complain about it.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

what does that mean?