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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by katit
Hi!

I'm looking for interesting weekend car and seems like this is what I need. I've been to the forums, read all FAQ's, etc..

The problem is - I don't even know where to look at this car.

Will appreciate if somebody can meet with me (STL) and let me test drive their car. I will buy you lunch

Based on my impressions I will decide if I really want to buy car like that.

TIA
You should probably check arund in this forum before you buy one, as we can tell you which ones like this:

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I will sell you mine. Not for 10,000 though. 1,000 miles on the rebuild, t-78 single turbo set up, reliable, good for about 50,000 miles. I have pictures.

Have had the **** driven out of them, and are beat to hell.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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I know

Actually, I have decent expierence with cars as I own and maintain older german cars...

I figured that it's probably good idea to get nice roller and start from scratch doing what I want. This is probably the only way with this rare car which I found impossible to find stock unabused for reasonable money..

I have one car in mind which owned by person I trust and it's in top mechanical condition. But it's little bit on expensive side and worst thing that it's red. I prefer more "sleeping" look with no wing on a rear.

I know that VIN indicates if car automatic or manual. If I do conversion to manual on automatic car, would it hurt reslae value? Do people care about it much?
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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My FD is for sale. Let me know if you're interested.
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LUPE
My FD is for sale. Let me know if you're interested.
Yours will be too much for me. I prefer clean stock (or near stock) non-red one. It will be easier for me to start.
It looks like I need to wait for few monthes. Closer to winter there will be more to choose from.

There was one decent 94 white/black(60k) automatic with new motor out in a box for 7500, but it was still too much after I figured shipping, extra expences on converting to 5sp and who know what else were needed. But this color combo is my preferred..

Anyway, guy sold this car very quick. So.. It's wrong time to buy, too many desperate buyers around

I have cash on hands just waiting for the right car. Will jump in as soon as I see THE one.

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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by katit
Yours will be too much for me. I prefer clean stock (or near stock) non-red one. It will be easier for me to start.
Too much for you??? What, are you a girl ???
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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lol. Right. No, I can drive it, if you will sell it with a warranty.

No, what I'm saying is that it will be good enough task to learn this car without hundred mods that I didn't do and have no idea how they affect each other.

Again... Any car can be driven fast.
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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To me it look like your limit is around $10K for an good running FD? If so than good luck.
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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That's amout I like to not exceed but this is not a limit. And after searching for a while I will definitely revise my limits I think it will depend on a car.
After researching little bit more I'm leaning towards idea of finding clean FD and it's ok if engine will be running bad. As long as car is stock, clean and doesn't have missing pieces...
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Did you check out the one in St. Charles? I'm curious because I was going to look at it when the guy got back in town but he didn't call back. I also became less interested when I found out it was an auto. Auto sports cars just don't do it for me.
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Yes, I called him one time, then second time when he supposed to get back in town but he never got back with me...
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Have you seen the ad in the Post? Green '94 $17,500.
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TonyD89
Have you seen the ad in the Post? Green '94 $17,500.
I like it better and better. For $20k you can get 91' Acura NSX
And this is reliable exotic car you can drive daily.

I love RX7 but what people ask for them insane.
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by katit
I like it better and better. For $20k you can get 91' Acura NSX
And this is reliable exotic car you can drive daily.

I love RX7 but what people ask for them insane.
The NSX now looks outdated and is a slow POS. If you're going to bitch about price, buy a hyundai.
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by LUPE
The NSX now looks outdated and is a slow POS.
LOL. I'm trying to be subjective, ok? NSX looks FINE. Not any older then RX7. And this is hand piece of work. Let's finish at this, this is topic about RX7.

If you're going to bitch about price, buy a hyundai.
LOL again. Did you sell your car already?
BTW, I drive german cars and do not bitch about their price.
People with attitude like yours is my first concern if I should join RX7 community.
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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So katit, did you check it out. Does he have pics on the web somewhere? I think the ad said rebuilt motor and bigger turbo. Did it look clean?
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyD89
So katit, did you check it out.
No, I did not. Because it's definitely out of my price range..
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Katitty you should look into a miata thier community is a little more friendly
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SupSai7
Katitty you should look into a miata thier community is a little more friendly
Thats what I mean.

Take care. Cool guys.
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