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Old May 2, 2002 | 01:11 PM
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How hard is it to find an Rx-3, 4 ,or 5?

how hard ot find these? About how much am I looking at for an ok condition one.
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Old May 3, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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I was in process of building either a bp or pp but somewhat I cant make up my mind on which one to build, p-port or bridgeport. Now im thinking of selling it. It’s a former laguna seca 75 rx-3 with rx-3sp rear end, tailights, trunk lid and small bumpers. got 2 sets of rims (13” enkei 92 and stock stretchies). Paint is competition yellow in decent condition. Interior is black and complete except for the floor as I cleaned it out to remove the old floor sound deadeneing pads for weight reduction. A/C is gone too but I have all parts in a box in a box. Have gauges. Motor is out but I have a stock 12-A with dellorto, rb headers , msd 6a etc etc for direct fire which are ready for install to a single exhaust. I will be asking at least $3500 for this one once the motor is in and im in los angeles.
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Old May 3, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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Not as hard as it was 10 years ago. The net changed everything for us rotary old timers.

Still expect to pay for more for a good car. Its worth it.
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Old May 3, 2002 | 11:02 PM
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Originally posted by wackyracer
I was in process of building either a bp or pp but somewhat I cant make up my mind on which one to build, p-port or bridgeport. Now im thinking of selling it. It’s a former laguna seca 75 rx-3 with rx-3sp rear end, tailights, trunk lid and small bumpers. got 2 sets of rims (13” enkei 92 and stock stretchies). Paint is competition yellow in decent condition. Interior is black and complete except for the floor as I cleaned it out to remove the old floor sound deadeneing pads for weight reduction. A/C is gone too but I have all parts in a box in a box. Have gauges. Motor is out but I have a stock 12-A with dellorto, rb headers , msd 6a etc etc for direct fire which are ready for install to a single exhaust. I will be asking at least $3500 for this one once the motor is in and im in los angeles.
Thanks anyway, I'm all the way in KS though.

I'm actully just looking for a cheap one that has an ok body and runs. I want to build it up myself. everything from engin to body. There alot of stuff I dont' know so I want to go through it all.
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Old May 4, 2002 | 11:36 PM
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I have a couple RX-2s for sale, but I'm in CA as well. RX-2s & RX-3s are fairly easy to find, R-100s are the hardest to find in decent condition.

Mike
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Old May 6, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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Originally posted by Smeagol
I have a couple RX-2s for sale, but I'm in CA as well. RX-2s & RX-3s are fairly easy to find, R-100s are the hardest to find in decent condition.

Mike
any suggestions on where to find an rx3? I've been looking for about a week just to get an idea on the price range, but I've only found 2 online.
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Old May 6, 2002 | 07:24 AM
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i have a r100 for sale. all original even has the original 10a motor. will come with a 13b block on the side if desired. pm me for details.
ps...dont let distance get in your way. shipping is not that expensive. and you are not going to find to many in your imediate area.
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Old May 8, 2002 | 07:48 AM
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I have a true fixer upper. Its a 73RX3 that comes with its own 73 parts car. I think there is enough to work to make a good car.

I am in GA
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Old May 8, 2002 | 07:07 PM
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I check thepartstrader.com and recycler.com and usually run across cars in my area, or at least within 2-6 hrs. drive.

At one point I've had 3 RX-2s so they seem to be the most common.

rxrotary2_7 - check your PM.

Mike
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Old May 8, 2002 | 09:25 PM
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ZoomSpeed check your PM
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Old May 9, 2002 | 08:15 AM
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Originally posted by Smeagol
I check thepartstrader.com and recycler.com and usually run across cars in my area, or at least within 2-6 hrs. drive.

but you live on the opposite coast
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Old May 14, 2002 | 12:44 PM
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as for the r100 i made a comment about,
i am asking 3500 OBO for it. it comes with original 10a in it, and an extra 13b w/ trany and a delorto carb setup. i will get pics up soon.
i would start a new thread about this, but for some reason i cant start new threads from work
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Old May 16, 2002 | 10:44 PM
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Repuguru, check your e-mail!!!
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Old May 25, 2002 | 01:47 AM
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Originally posted by Smeagol
I have a couple RX-2s for sale, but I'm in CA as well. RX-2s & RX-3s are fairly easy to find, R-100s are the hardest to find in decent condition.

Mike
Hello. I was thinking about picking up a RX-2. Could you e-mail or PM me more information on the ones that you have for sale. Thanks.
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