newb lookin for some advice
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newb lookin for some advice
ok so most of you im gueesin will hate on me cuz i dont own a RX-7(FD) but im looking into buying one around the summer time here(massachusetts) my current car is an 02 nissan sentra se-r spec-v just got it in july/august of 04
reasoning for not going directly with cars i want was bad credit but i paid it off so new car time
basically im wondering what to look out for when i possibly go to purchase 1??
mechanical probs
anything
that id think of worrying about
and what i should do to it as soon as i get it preventative matnaince wise
and then maye minor upgrades to help get more power out of it without it blowing up on me anything like that
in my area ive only seen 2 1 was was tweaked all to high hell and the other was stock so there rare round my area and i know ill have to travel
sorry for the long post
and thanks for any info givin
Colin
**jumps in flame retardent suit***
reasoning for not going directly with cars i want was bad credit but i paid it off so new car time
basically im wondering what to look out for when i possibly go to purchase 1??
mechanical probs
anything
that id think of worrying about
and what i should do to it as soon as i get it preventative matnaince wise
and then maye minor upgrades to help get more power out of it without it blowing up on me anything like that
in my area ive only seen 2 1 was was tweaked all to high hell and the other was stock so there rare round my area and i know ill have to travel
sorry for the long post
and thanks for any info givin
Colin
**jumps in flame retardent suit***
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thanks tt_rex_7 i over looked that first part my bad im a dumba$$ and then found it a usual newb problem on a new forum i dint read a whole lot before my post i owned myself on that 1 
scratchjunkie i payed off bad debt i dont consider a car that i want debt my payment on my sentra is $404.73/month and i dont figure a sentra is worth that much a month on the other hand the couple of cars im lookin to getting into to me are worth the 400 a month i dont mean to go on a rant or nething so please dont take offense but its just what i think
scratchjunkie i payed off bad debt i dont consider a car that i want debt my payment on my sentra is $404.73/month and i dont figure a sentra is worth that much a month on the other hand the couple of cars im lookin to getting into to me are worth the 400 a month i dont mean to go on a rant or nething so please dont take offense but its just what i think
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Originally Posted by dont have an fd but i want 1
thanks tt_rex_7 i over looked that first part my bad im a dumba$$ and then found it a usual newb problem on a new forum i dint read a whole lot before my post i owned myself on that 1
scratchjunkie i payed off bad debt i dont consider a car that i want debt my payment on my sentra is $404.73/month and i dont figure a sentra is worth that much a month on the other hand the couple of cars im lookin to getting into to me are worth the 400 a month i dont mean to go on a rant or nething so please dont take offense but its just what i think
scratchjunkie i payed off bad debt i dont consider a car that i want debt my payment on my sentra is $404.73/month and i dont figure a sentra is worth that much a month on the other hand the couple of cars im lookin to getting into to me are worth the 400 a month i dont mean to go on a rant or nething so please dont take offense but its just what i think
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You might take a look at this thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/%5Bpoll%5D-how-much-have-you-spent-your-fd-past-year-251252/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/%5Bpoll%5D-how-much-have-you-spent-your-fd-past-year-251252/
That's a good one. I've never seen that before. Good preparation!!! 
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You've got plenty of time to learn about this car on your own. Please don't clutter these forums with redundant question unless you've got a question that can't be answered by spending at least 15 minutes of effective research time. These cars are over 10 years old, not a lot has changed since the first FAQs were written (*FAQ stands for "Frequently Asked Questions," if you're not already familiar with the acronymn).
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You've got plenty of time to learn about this car on your own. Please don't clutter these forums with redundant question unless you've got a question that can't be answered by spending at least 15 minutes of effective research time. These cars are over 10 years old, not a lot has changed since the first FAQs were written (*FAQ stands for "Frequently Asked Questions," if you're not already familiar with the acronymn).
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Lord have mercy.. did you say you are paying $400+ for a SENTRA??
Dude they use Vasoline before they bent you over?
You better off Leasing a BMW or something.. geesh..
anyways.. Dont listen to the Nay sayers.. because there will be many about
everything you do in LIFE.. You LIVE Only ONCE. Be like Sinatra and
" do it your way "..
Look for the lowest miles you can find, Get one with most reliability mods done,
like DP, Radiator, SIlicone hose job and etc. also try to find a FD, with someone
that at least has a BOOSTGAUGE.. If you find a high miles FD with no boost gauge
they are either have no clue about Turbo cars or just dumb.
Before you buy, Make sure you do a COMPRESSION TEST, COOLANT PRESSURE TEST.
and DRIVE IT and make sure you getting BOOST from the turbos, and after all the driving
and boosting.. Let the car run, let it idle for a least 10minutes. Check for oil, coolant
leaks, Make sure Fans kick on ...
Goodluck.. Don't blame you for wanting a FD, one of the best looking cars every made.
Dude they use Vasoline before they bent you over?
You better off Leasing a BMW or something.. geesh..
anyways.. Dont listen to the Nay sayers.. because there will be many about
everything you do in LIFE.. You LIVE Only ONCE. Be like Sinatra and
" do it your way "..
Look for the lowest miles you can find, Get one with most reliability mods done,
like DP, Radiator, SIlicone hose job and etc. also try to find a FD, with someone
that at least has a BOOSTGAUGE.. If you find a high miles FD with no boost gauge
they are either have no clue about Turbo cars or just dumb.
Before you buy, Make sure you do a COMPRESSION TEST, COOLANT PRESSURE TEST.
and DRIVE IT and make sure you getting BOOST from the turbos, and after all the driving
and boosting.. Let the car run, let it idle for a least 10minutes. Check for oil, coolant
leaks, Make sure Fans kick on ...
Goodluck.. Don't blame you for wanting a FD, one of the best looking cars every made.
Originally Posted by SlingShotRX7
Lord have mercy.. did you say you are paying $400+ for a SENTRA??
Dude they use Vasoline before they bent you over?
Dude they use Vasoline before they bent you over?
Anyway, this car will NOT help your finances. It's easy to dump a couple hundred or more per month with the 'required' mods and maintenance. If you autox or road race it, expect new tires, brakes, and other equipment.
Get an insurance quote too. Bad credit scores and FDs do not mix well with insurers. At least you've got a daily driver in the plan.
Dave
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