na vs t2
10-23-2002, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' date='Oct 23 2002, 03:30 AM
[quote name='1Revvin7' date='Oct 23 2002, 03:35 AM'][quote name='Felix Wankel' date='Oct 22 2002, 10:08 PM'][quote name='j9fd3s' date='Oct 22 2002, 11:19 AM']89 na was a mistake, they should have all been turbo.
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they figured that **** out with the FD![/quote]
I agree...
BUT...
By 1989 or '90, the RX-7 was pretty pricey next to its competition. In spite of the performance advantage, many more n/a's than turbos were sold. The FD was an awesome performer, but the resulting price jump (and reliability issues) is what killed FD sales in the states.[/quote]
yeah thats true too. my 1991 na would have stickered for $22k, the fd's were $32 in 92 and almost $40 in 95. way too much for a mazda.
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10-23-2002, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Oct 23 2002, 10:00 AM
[quote name='1988RedT2' date='Oct 23 2002, 03:30 AM'][quote name='1Revvin7' date='Oct 23 2002, 03:35 AM'][quote name='Felix Wankel' date='Oct 22 2002, 10:08 PM'][quote name='j9fd3s' date='Oct 22 2002, 11:19 AM']89 na was a mistake, they should have all been turbo.
mike
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they figured that **** out with the FD![/quote]
I agree...
BUT...
By 1989 or '90, the RX-7 was pretty pricey next to its competition. In spite of the performance advantage, many more n/a's than turbos were sold. The FD was an awesome performer, but the resulting price jump (and reliability issues) is what killed FD sales in the states.[/quote]
yeah thats true too. my 1991 na would have stickered for $22k, the fd's were $32 in 92 and almost $40 in 95. way too much for a mazda.
mike[/quote]
i mean look at supra's.... a used 98 Supra goes for $35k.......... new they were $40k!!!!!!
10-23-2002, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Oct 23 2002, 11:01 AM
[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Oct 23 2002, 10:00 AM'][quote name='1988RedT2' date='Oct 23 2002, 03:30 AM'][quote name='1Revvin7' date='Oct 23 2002, 03:35 AM'][quote name='Felix Wankel' date='Oct 22 2002, 10:08 PM'][quote name='j9fd3s' date='Oct 22 2002, 11:19 AM']89 na was a mistake, they should have all been turbo.
mike
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they figured that **** out with the FD![/quote]
I agree...
BUT...
By 1989 or '90, the RX-7 was pretty pricey next to its competition. In spite of the performance advantage, many more n/a's than turbos were sold. The FD was an awesome performer, but the resulting price jump (and reliability issues) is what killed FD sales in the states.[/quote]
yeah thats true too. my 1991 na would have stickered for $22k, the fd's were $32 in 92 and almost $40 in 95. way too much for a mazda.
mike[/quote]
i mean look at supra's.... a used 98 Supra goes for $35k.......... new they were $40k!!!!!![/quote]
no ****.... I was reading last night in the new Sport Compact mag about the value and current prices of the last gen Supra. It turns out there were only I believe 4000 Supras sold in North America from 93-98 that had both the turbo set up and 6 speed manual.
They were saying a decent used 93-95 TT 6 speed should be around $15-20K, yet everytime I see them for sale its close to original sticker price! I know they are very rare and great cars though but damn.
10-23-2002, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo II' date='Oct 23 2002, 01:19 PM
some cars still hold their value. thats all i gotta say
Also, with that article, they were getting more at the blue book comparison to what the car is actually worth to an enthusiast. For example, if only 4000 of that specific Supra were sold throughout its 6 year production, an enthusiast may pay up to double the blue book which makes me wonder how exactly they are determining blue book value.... I guess they are not taking into consideration the # produced and sold??
10-23-2002, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FCmaniac' date='Oct 23 2002, 09:26 AM
[quote name='Turbo II' date='Oct 23 2002, 01:19 PM']some cars still hold their value. thats all i gotta say
Also, with that article, they were getting more at the blue book comparison to what the car is actually worth to an enthusiast. For example, if only 4000 of that specific Supra were sold throughout its 6 year production, an enthusiast may pay up to double the blue book which makes me wonder how exactly they are determining blue book value.... I guess they are not taking into consideration the # produced and sold??[/quote]
there are tons of rare* rx7's
the 78's, have no passenger mirror, the hood prop on the wrong side etc
theres the 80 limited, it had leather, and ugly paint and wheels
the 83 limited edition, bbs wheels, special seats, different color
84-85 gsl-se; best car they made until the miata
86-87 sport package; big brakes no sunroof
88 gtu: its a sport package with turbo mirrors and seats
88 10ae, it looks like someone took a t2 to maaco and had them mask off the glass. i dont care how rere it is its still an 88 t2
89-90 gtus: see 88 gtu
any fd: they are rarer than gsl-se's
* rare does not mean its worth anything
mike
