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Old 11-10-07, 11:35 AM
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reliability ratings..I dont think its correct
any one else agree?
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Re...RX-7&trimid=-1
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Old 11-10-07, 12:12 PM
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5 outta 5? jeez i must have a lemon then...everything is wrong with mine! HAHA
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Old 11-10-07, 12:39 PM
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that reliabilty rating is under the assumption that u leave it in the garage and dont drive it....haha
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Old 11-10-07, 01:14 PM
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I wish the only thing wrong with mine was the heater and air conditioning...
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Originally Posted by smitter113fd
that reliabilty rating is under the assumption that u leave it in the garage and dont drive it....haha
No its assuming you dont modify, and you dont race/drift or thrash your car.
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Old 11-10-07, 03:07 PM
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I dunno, 13ish years and 26K problem free miles on my FD so far. knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood knock on wood
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I saw that last night. Almost died laughing.
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Old 11-10-07, 06:35 PM
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If you think that was good, look at the 1994...
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Old 11-10-07, 07:53 PM
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i think its all about coincidence...and if you beat yer car to death
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Old 11-10-07, 08:36 PM
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That must be the JDM version... the precat's exorbitant heat alone seems to cause enough problems...
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Old 11-10-07, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MADDSLOW
That must be the JDM version... the precat's exorbitant heat alone seems to cause enough problems...
Thats why I just got a brand new one...

I'll only be using it for smog inspection.

then its back to the 3" DP
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huh 5 out of 5... must be if you only open the doors to stare at the interior and only start it to move it in and out of your garage.
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Originally Posted by BigWillieStyles
No its assuming you dont modify, and you dont race/drift or thrash your car.
what a load of ****. u think we all race drift trash and modify our cars? no. still dont get a 5/5. its actually better if u dont drive it around like a grandma 24/7
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Old 11-10-07, 10:02 PM
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hmmm... I like this: "Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs."

Yep, sounds accurate
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^ probably because people know better than to take their car to the local dealership.
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