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taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 13:40

So been looking at RX7s and really liking them...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221112659239?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1263wt_1141

Older model with low miles, dislike the front bumper and wheels, undecided on the spoiler, quite like the white. Looks in ace condition but is expensive.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181119622620?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_562wt_1170

Slightly newer but with higher miles, much prefer the front and wheels, dislike the spoiler immensly. Love the colour but am worried it may be faded/washed out? interior looks tatty but am getting some more pics over the weekend..

Both are similar spec 1st uk owner. Ideally i want one with the same spoiler as corsash's as its lovely.. would you continue looking or buy one and change the wing? want a fairly standard one with low-ish miles.

mods at a max are: coilies, wheels, exhaust, dv, fmic, induction kit really...

whats your opinions on these? where do I look for similar cars tbh?

[Edited on 22-04-2013 by taylorboosh]

mwg

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19th Apr 13 at 13:46

Ask john-d

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19th Apr 13 at 13:47

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
So been looking at RX7s and really liking them...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221112659239?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1263wt_1141

Older model with low miles, dislike the front bumper and wheels, undecided on the spoiler, quite like the white. Looks in ace condition but is expensive.

One of the lads in work is test driving that one this weekend haha!

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 14:08

Tell your mate to fuck off lol

Apparently older ones are slower.. If i got that id want to facelift it

Tomnova16

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19th Apr 13 at 14:18

im doing a repaint on one at the moment.

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 14:21

Pics? Is it rusty anywhere?

Brett

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19th Apr 13 at 14:55

We're these expensive new or something? £7k+ for a '95 Mazda is laughable.

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 15:04

rare and import tbh, have you seen how fast they are/can be

as good as gtrs/supras imo

scoob

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19th Apr 13 at 15:11

They hold the value really well if looked after. Loved mine

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 15:13

pics of it scoob?

any tips to look for? i know its hard since its just pics i will see

Welsh Dan

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19th Apr 13 at 15:41

You have to remember that even the newest RX7s are 11 years old. They simply don't have the reliability of the Supras/Skylines etc, even less so when modified.

I've had two of them. They were both notoriously expensive to run, although parts weren't that bad and theres a good network of spares through the owner's clubs, as well as loads of performance parts for them.

Neither of mine had any rust on them at 13 years old. Had a few electrical problems, one of which caused the engine to go bang about 2000 miles into a new rebuild.

Exceptionally quick, great to drive, but at that age they're going to need a fair bit of maintenance to keep them going.

Try the Mazda Rotary Club , or RX7.com forums for more up to date info.

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 15:51

Any pics dan? im not too worried about maintenance if im honest.. had some expensive bills in the past, part and parcel if you want a nice car tbh.. it will only do 2k a year on a very good year anyways

Brett

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19th Apr 13 at 15:56

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
rare and import tbh, have you seen how fast they are/can be

as good as gtrs/supras imo

So like any turbo?

Don't get me wrong, they're nice, just not £8k nice. I'd be looking at an Evo8 or somethin, somethin newer.

[Edited on 19-04-2013 by Brett]

Welly Wanger

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19th Apr 13 at 16:49

I've had an fd for 5 or so years. They are a love hate relationship. I bought mine with a rebuilt engine and documents to proove. Two weeks of ownership and told the engines duff. I got the engine rebuilt by pip at WGT in cheshire. Hes one of the best in the country at what he does. The engines still running now. This was mine just before I sold it.

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The white one you have linked has been for sale a while at that garage. I personally wouldnt buy off ebay to get an rx7. Go on mazdarotaryclub or fduk. These are the best places to look for an fd.

The link below is a well maintained fd with disirable parts on it., ok the paint work might not be to everyone taste but its only paint. Paint cost compared to the parts tuning etc is a no brainer

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mazda/rx-7/one-off-show-quality-rx7/1271332

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 17:06

That is vile, id rather a clean standard one.. Fancy a freah import for some reason...

Not yours thats vile, the other... Yours was lush

Welly Wanger

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19th Apr 13 at 17:20

still is a head turner. Ok it maybe vile but take away the kit and paint work you got your self a good base car to work with.

The older models are less bhp but only a small amount but thats in standard form, and how many are gonna be standard now a days? As for speed yeah they pick up very quick and can hit 150 mph + very fast.

I would have another one I loved owning one but like dan said can be costley, buy cheap buy twice with rx-7's

That yellow ones a 92 car 51k on the clock, so that could mean no rebuild in that time, so could be on the way out as 60K on an rx7 you want it to have had a rebuild

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 17:22

It has a dragon cut into the bonnet, anybody who would do that doesnt deserve a nice car

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 17:23

Rx7.com is the worst forum ive ever seen lol sooo slow... Will try rotary

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 17:29

What code are the newer ones, i much prefer facelifts

CorsAsh

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19th Apr 13 at 17:58

FD3S. 96 onwards are first facelift, 99 onwards are the prettiest looking and most up to date.

Type RS or Bathurst editions are worth having. Will look at your links now. Seen a mint 99 spec recently on FD:UK for £7500

3CorsaMeal

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19th Apr 13 at 17:58

Can you fit a normal engine to them or does it ruin the car. RB26 is it?

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 18:00

Link to that ash?

CorsAsh

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19th Apr 13 at 18:01

Of the ones you posted, the yellow one is nicer. Got a rare induction setup on it that's worth 500 or so alone.

But I'd avoid being a first UK owner. Let someone else fix all the bits that have been knackered in Japan.

taylorboosh

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19th Apr 13 at 18:04

Lol ahhh good advice.. Is the spoiler on yours standard?

Do you want to sell yours?

CorsAsh

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19th Apr 13 at 18:06

This is a nice one...

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79408

Jim, lots of people put LS3s in them but the rotary suits it better.

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