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09-25-04, 06:36 PM
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yeah thats me, i bought a theft recovery from cali and the guy who bought it (who i bought it from)-bought a tach with a ton of miles to complete it since the gauges were stolen. I had a buddy buy it and he wanted it to be as close as possible to the actual miles. 
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09-25-04, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SVT Squasher
Well I dont feel the anti-piston, but I do feel the same way about my FD. It hasen ran for a while and I still sit in it and slowly caress the wheel and talk to her. So here soon she will be back on the road with a hart transplant.
I know what you mean when you tell people what you drive and they "I dont see many of those" . I realy like the way girls scowel at my girl frind when we are driving around, and the guys give me a thumbs up or yell "smoke show".
I know what you mean when you tell people what you drive and they "I dont see many of those" . I realy like the way girls scowel at my girl frind when we are driving around, and the guys give me a thumbs up or yell "smoke show".
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09-25-04, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by KWH
"but this car is something special" Their is something special about it but it aint no super car. By your post it made it seem like there was only 100 in the world.
09-25-04, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by KWH
"but this car is something special" Their is something special about it but it aint no super car.
I think what began in the early 70s with the 240Z culminated in the 90s with the FD, Supra and 300Z. No "it ain't no super-car", but that's just the point. It was an affordable (but still relatively exclusive) alternative to Porsche, BMW and others, offering tremendous performance for the dollar. And how many other cars have aged so well when it comes to styling? I'm a lucky guy for alot of reasons. I've got my health, a great family, a nice home.... and I've got an FD.
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09-25-04, 09:36 PM
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IMHO, this car is "something special". In my mind, it's not unlike the post-war MGs, Triumphs, Jags etc. that my father's generation loved so much.
I think what began in the early 70s with the 240Z culminated in the 90s with the FD, Supra and 300Z. No "it ain't no super-car", but that's just the point. It was an affordable (but still relatively exclusive) alternative to Porsche, BMW and others, offering tremendous performance for the dollar. And how many other cars have aged so well when it comes to styling? I'm a lucky guy for alot of reasons. I've got my health, a great family, a nice home.... and I've got an FD.
I think what began in the early 70s with the 240Z culminated in the 90s with the FD, Supra and 300Z. No "it ain't no super-car", but that's just the point. It was an affordable (but still relatively exclusive) alternative to Porsche, BMW and others, offering tremendous performance for the dollar. And how many other cars have aged so well when it comes to styling? I'm a lucky guy for alot of reasons. I've got my health, a great family, a nice home.... and I've got an FD.
09-25-04, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sgtblue
IMHO, this car is "something special". In my mind, it's not unlike the post-war MGs, Triumphs, Jags etc. that my father's generation loved so much.
I think what began in the early 70s with the 240Z culminated in the 90s with the FD, Supra and 300Z. No "it ain't no super-car", but that's just the point. It was an affordable (but still relatively exclusive) alternative to Porsche, BMW and others, offering tremendous performance for the dollar. And how many other cars have aged so well when it comes to styling? I'm a lucky guy for alot of reasons. I've got my health, a great family, a nice home.... and I've got an FD.
I think what began in the early 70s with the 240Z culminated in the 90s with the FD, Supra and 300Z. No "it ain't no super-car", but that's just the point. It was an affordable (but still relatively exclusive) alternative to Porsche, BMW and others, offering tremendous performance for the dollar. And how many other cars have aged so well when it comes to styling? I'm a lucky guy for alot of reasons. I've got my health, a great family, a nice home.... and I've got an FD.
Another point, while the FD is not an expensive car (a new Civic SI costs more than most FDs), what other 10-12 yr old car holds it's value as well as an FD?
I bought my 1993 R1 in 1998 with 36K miles for $16K, I expect I'll sell it for the same amount soon.
09-25-04, 11:17 PM
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Fd are a rareaty on the road guess thats why people always turn and look when they see one. I hope to keep my FD for as long as theres fuel for it.
09-25-04, 11:18 PM
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There is only one other car that can contend with the FD when it comes to style and that is the NSX. Those are the only two cars that have a style that will last for a long time. Hell the FD could still be confused with a new car. When I first bought my FD I went to get tires for it and a C5 parked next to me and the guy said "nice ride" I replied with "yah not bad for a 11 year old car" the guy was floored when he relized it was a 93. Those story will continue and only get better. That is one thing that makes the FD special.
09-25-04, 11:28 PM
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hehe when i picked my bro up from class over the summer one HS girl asked if she could go for a ride in my viper heeh i told her to wait wile i go get it
09-26-04, 02:22 PM
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I don't think if I had an FD that I'd take it being called a Viper very well. Now granted, the Viper is faster, but its not as elusive and sexy as the FD is.
09-26-04, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1RevvinFC3S
I don't think if I had an FD that I'd take it being called a Viper very well.
Its a perfect example of Black and White (and please don't ask why I capitalized those...)
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