Buying an fb
08-12-10, 04:08 PM
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Buying an fb
Hey everyone,
I am planning on buying an RX-7 here pretty soon, and i was wondering what to look for/at when I go to look at potential cars. I have read Aaroncake's guide to buying an fc, but I was just wondering if there are other, more fb specific things that I need to have a look at. These are the cars I am going to look at:
- #1 http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ws...886125526.html High miles, but I won't be driving it any more than 7,000 mi. a year, so it should last quite a while still.
- #2 http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cs...862523474.html Doesn't run, but if the carburetor is really the only problem, it could be a steal (depending on mileage, condition, etc.). Might be able to talk this guy down too. Any ways to tell if it is actually the carb?
Any help is appreciated.
-jpieps
I am planning on buying an RX-7 here pretty soon, and i was wondering what to look for/at when I go to look at potential cars. I have read Aaroncake's guide to buying an fc, but I was just wondering if there are other, more fb specific things that I need to have a look at. These are the cars I am going to look at:
- #1 http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ws...886125526.html High miles, but I won't be driving it any more than 7,000 mi. a year, so it should last quite a while still.
- #2 http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cs...862523474.html Doesn't run, but if the carburetor is really the only problem, it could be a steal (depending on mileage, condition, etc.). Might be able to talk this guy down too. Any ways to tell if it is actually the carb?
Any help is appreciated.
-jpieps
08-12-10, 06:27 PM
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be sure to check the rear wheel wells towards the front of the car. this will also be the area in the storage bins if u can get them out to look behind these bins for rust out. and the mileage on the first one is bout average on these. if u do the math it comes out to be 6672/yr. $800 for a running fb, hell yeah!
that SA would be a good project.
that SA would be a good project.
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be sure to check the rear wheel wells towards the front of the car. this will also be the area in the storage bins if u can get them out to look behind these bins for rust out. and the mileage on the first one is bout average on these. if u do the math it comes out to be 6672/yr. $800 for a running fb, hell yeah!
that SA would be a good project.
that SA would be a good project.
on my hands? Also, do fb's/sa's have single stage paint, or do they have a clear coat (just kinda curious )?
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