89-91 turbo ii
02-05-2002, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Infini IV' date='Feb. 05 2002,19:50
I already tried all the sites (autotrader, autos.recycler, cars, etc.) which is why Im turning to you guys for help. I just really think the 89-91 were designed a lot better after realizing what needed to be fixed from the 87-88 T2's. After reading Mazda Rx7 by John Matras about 15 times over, I found out that 89 T2's weigh only about 40 lbs heavier than 87-88 T2's. 91 T2's are the ones that weighed in at over 3000 lbs. One other question though. How come 87-88 T2's have a tendency to start fires in the cars and 89-91 T2's don't??? I remember reading someone say this. but I don't know why.
02-06-2002, 12:14 AM
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ask for the contact information of the mechanic who did regular work on the car. If he doesn't have one, or doesn't at least know of one, don't buy the car. If he does, talk to the mechanic and find out what he knows about the car. I did this when I was considering a 91 TII. All the guy claimed was wrong was a broken ECU. And to his credit, I don't think he really knew EVERYthing that was wrong with the car. But his mechanic did. It turned out that the car had REALLY bad wiring(was eating ECUs one after another), had a bad starter, and it was all clogged up from the turbo to the precat. That's the kind of stuff that you just can't catch by visual inspection. Above all else, get a compression check before you buy any car. It will let you know if you are about to buy a rotary time bomb or not.
02-06-2002, 06:34 PM
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Thanks guys for all your help. I have found a white/blue 89 T2 for 4500. There is a little damage on the passenger door, but the guy is the 2nd owner only and he has every record of all service on the car. I might be going to check it out this weekend, so hope me the best of luck.
02-07-2002, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Infini IV' date='Feb. 05 2002,16:50
found out that 89 T2's weigh only about 40 lbs heavier than 87-88 T2's. 91 T2's are the ones that weighed in at over 3000 lbs.
as for finding an 89-91 in the shape you want for the price you want GOOD LUCK! like the other dude said...if they are in good shape and the owner KNOWS it is...they aren't gonna charge below 6K
02-07-2002, 08:01 PM
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i *heard* the 89-91's weigh a little more due to different interior, more sound deadening material and more options standard eg lots of T2's don't have powersteering, no power windows or locks. if i get the one i want. i'll weight it for you guys :sigh:
02-07-2002, 09:43 PM
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Go here, and check it out. It has most ALL the specs. you could need. :smilewinkgrin: Including weights of each year/models.
02-07-2002, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ILUVMY88CABRIO' date='Feb. 07 2002,19:43
Go here, and check it out. It has most ALL the specs. you could need. :smilewinkgrin: Including weights of each year/models.
i'm just curious as to how the 91 suddenly weighs more...
unless in 91 they stuffed any FC parts lying around under the carpet to make room for the FD models, LOL
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