Should I buy an Rx7 FD? or keep my DC2?
 

Well I asked my dad about it if he would ever aprove me getting such an awsome and expensive car, I mean he is the one paying for my College education. I want to see what others think. I know I can aford the car, it would take about 85% of my money away but I know I can keep paying it till I finish my 4 year degree. So I want people's honest opinions.

geez...85%? Do you live at home of something. That is quite a bit of money to be throwing into a hobby. Save for a year or two and get the majority...that is my opinion.

yeah its a good idea to save, lol but I want it so bad. FR I am addicted to.

honestly take it from someone whos tried, its DAMN hard to get a loan for a FD unless you got a good cosigner with you. Nobody wants to give a 15,000 dollar loan for a 13 year old car, especially for a young guy like yourself

Second'd...get a cheaper car that will be just as fun to drive, but easier to learn on - like an FC!

plus have you even checked how much insurance is on a FD?? A brand new rx8 is cheaper on insurance

Well I have checked all of those and I still can aford it lol but the thing is It would be by the skin of my teeth. I was considering getting an FC but then it wouldn't be as reliable as my DC2 and I could run into engine problems. I do however want a FR so I was considering geting an MR2 94 or something.

Learn from my experience, don't throw all your money into a car. I learned this the hard way during high school, but am making up for it now. I am in college and investing my money, not tossing it into a hobby. I want to leave college with a down payment for a condo and be able to move out on my own securely.

If I had only saved the 30k+ I made in high school rather than spending it on frivelous things, I'd be a lot further along in my investments...

i voted yes, but reading your cituation i wouldnt invest that much money into a FD right now, wait till after colege and u can afford to put money into the car.

You really have to weigh your priorities. To have a healthy running FD requires alot of patience and of course, alot of money. To some people it's a drop in a bucket financially, but given that it would take about 85% of your savings, only you can do the math that makes sense to you. Gotta weigh the wants and the needs. :bigthumb:

-.- guess the answer is clear then.

Clear as Mud. So what is the answer?
Thanks

My only question is WTF is a DC2?

Don't get an FD. That would be a very unwise decision in you situation.

^DC2 is a 94-2001 integra I believe.

I'm with you on this one I would love to have a FD more then prolly any other car in the world but they are only for people that can afford to have one, insurance is rediculously high, parts are insanely high, if you don't buy a well maintained FD you will prolly end up paying more in fixing it and you won't be able to drive it as often as it will sit in the garage.

I'm 19 turning 20 in may and will prolly end up waiting at least 2-3 years until I can afford to buy a perfect condition/low miles/stock FD and my advice to you is to do the same and wait a couple years, for the money reason and your just as young and unexperienced/dumb driver as myself who will prolly end up totaling the car and losing the last few years of working hard to pay it off in the process.

I own a FB which I can still dirve everyday and have loads of fun, the car is gutless which keeps me out of trouble with the law and from wrecking it everytime I go out and joyride it plus I'm learning how to control a rear drive car but stay within my novice limits and work up to my dream car.

if you are spending 85% of your money to pay for the car, that doesnt leave to awfully muich for upkeep or repair.... there isnt much worse than making payments on a car that
doesnt run....(been there-done that)
save up and be able to cash one out when the right one comes along....

DC2's are hott if they're done right... Then FD's are the 6th greatest car in existance...

Save your money and you'll have more time and money to enjoy an FD after you get out of college

i dare you to say what the other 5 are...

fd is number 1 on my list

I wounder if the lotus eliece is on his list, saw one today walking home from the shop. Any ways I have a few options left, I did see a good looking rx7 2nd gen for 4.1k rebuilt 25k ago. I need FR practice.

1990 MAZDA RX-7 GTU!! ? <---- hey guys I have never heard of an Rx7 FC GTU? whats the heck is a GTU?

You won't have enough for an engine rebuild and also a beater car to drive once the FD is down for repairs. Just keep your DC2 for the time being and save up for at least an engine rebuild. Keep that in your savings account and then buy the FD. It will make your life much more enjoyable driving it than saving up for a new engine...

Seriously?!?!

5) any SA/FB and S5 FC's are in a 3 way tie for 5th...

4) Bugatti Veyron 16.4

3) Koeinsegg

2) Ferrari F40


drumm roll please!




1) Porsche GT2

If you cant have an FD AND KEEP your DC2 then do not buy an FD.

I think NA FC's would be just as reliable as any Honda out there - turbo maybe not as much. If you can find an NA FC thats been well kept, it'll go a long ways.

Oh, and MR2's are MR =p

was a type o, ment to say MR