RX7 owners, how did you choose which gen?
I watched a ton of Hot Version episodes and the FDs we're beating everyone. I figured that it would be a descent car to get if I ever wanted to get in to some sort of motorsport.
Plus the thrill of the twins spooling up - nothing like it!
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From: LONDON
In the era when Japanese sports cars were rife.....the 90s.......the FD was the sexiest one of the lot. Even to this day where the mr2 300zx fto etc look a little dated, the FD is still one of the best looking cars on the road.
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From: Livermore, CA
For me...well, I haven't decided on an RX-7 yet...but I'm definitely considering it. I had a relative with an FB back in the day. I've always liked the look and there's a perceived simplicity to it (at least from the outside looking in). I also seem to be finding some pretty decent ones around in good nick. I like the FC as well, but I'm not yet finding the same selection that I am with the 1st gens.
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From: New Jersey
Gran turismo driving the rx7 was awesome. Then when I went into 9th grade the fast and the furious came out and that red rx7 was so sick at that time. Think it was 2000-2001 when the movie first came out. Now I finally have a red FD 15 years later haha.
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From: Elma NY
I love the first ten due to it's low weight and smaller size. You can stuff anything in to it and the reared is very durable. They are easy to modify and a blast to drive. Gen 2 models are heavier and even though they handle great I just feel the Gen 1 is a much more fun experience
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From: kansas city
i don't favor any gen over the other
but i just feel at home in my 86 .
in 1996 i bought my very first car a 1988 chrysler lebaron. convertible
four days later it just seized the engine and blew up
went back to the dealer and he said ok just pick a car on the lot and continue your payments ,
and there she was my first 86 FC sunroof cruise 5.speed
and that was in 1996 so it was as good as new then .
20 years later i cannot imagine life without one .
would like to get a fd but hell man.. . they're expensive if they are all original in good shape .
but i just feel at home in my 86 .
in 1996 i bought my very first car a 1988 chrysler lebaron. convertible
four days later it just seized the engine and blew up
went back to the dealer and he said ok just pick a car on the lot and continue your payments ,
and there she was my first 86 FC sunroof cruise 5.speed
and that was in 1996 so it was as good as new then .
20 years later i cannot imagine life without one .
would like to get a fd but hell man.. . they're expensive if they are all original in good shape .
FD for me. I grew up in the 90's Japanese sports car era. Owned a Twin Turbo Z in the 90's and I always wanted an FD because of the styling. The Z was the mid ground for me between the Supra and the RX7.
