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Old 10-14-2003, 10:42 PM
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hi. i am new to the world of the rx7 so figured id ask here im 15 and looking for a kind of project car to work on and keep as a beater when im 16 for the winters. i stumbled upon this 1987 rx7 do you think i should try to get it to work on for the time being? a am also mechanicly inclined and believe i could handle most repairs,maintance,mods. what would you offer they guy for the car. thanks in advanced



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Old 10-14-2003, 11:15 PM
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winter is not a good time to invest in a rx7. you'll think its some sort of death trap.



but as far as working on it and such, its a great investment, given that you have a rotary shop nearby. rx7's being so far and few between, brews a certain kinship between owners. i always smile when i see a seven, and would gladly pull over and help with a flat tire, busted radiator, etc. what im trying to say is the rx7 community is very friendly and always looking to help out.



just cruise thru this website, and you'll find tons of information, that can help you with your decision.
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Old 10-15-2003, 12:00 AM
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Rx7s are THEE worst winter "beater" there is. Get a truck.
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Old 10-15-2003, 07:08 AM
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thanks guys. maybe it wont be a winter beater . i have a feeling theres a shop that does rx7s around here becuase i see them quite a bit around town. next time i see them ill get them to pull over and ask lol. but which is that like with the trim levels im not big with imports and this bodystyle is one of the few imports i like. but what are the trim levels and were does this car fall.
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Old 10-15-2003, 08:34 AM
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Ya don't use a RX7 as a winter beater.I just got my TII a month ago.It gets dangerous in the rain let alone snow.Even though I haven't drove this car in the winter yet im still gonna put the car up for the winter and just work on it everday.This is my only car and I won't take the risks of winter driving it especially if it needs work done like the car you were looking at does.RX7s are special!Welcome to the forum it is very helpful.
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Buy it anyway.. would make a great project car. $1200 is good with some mods already on it.
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Old 10-15-2003, 01:20 PM
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as everyone else said, rx7s r not good in the winter. another thing to be careful of. make sure u drive the car first, or since ur young, have a friend or a parent drive it first. exhaust systems can cause serious engine problems on a t2. best of luck.



i bought my car online too...



make sure to get pictures from everypossible angle. this way you won't be dissapointed when you go to see it. there is nothing worse. 1200 is a good price though, so check it out. pretty soon u'll look like this.
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Originally Posted by DJ Blu' date='Oct 15 2003, 10:20 AM
as everyone else said, rx7s r not good in the winter. another thing to be careful of. make sure u drive the car first, or since ur young, have a friend or a parent drive it first. exhaust systems can cause serious engine problems on a t2. best of luck.



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make sure to get pictures from everypossible angle. this way you won't be dissapointed when you go to see it. there is nothing worse. 1200 is a good price though, so check it out. pretty soon u'll look like this.
^Good point there^ about getting pics from every angle and even under the car.
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the guys not that far away so ill just have my mom take me by but ill take pics of everything and let the experts here tell me what they think. im calling the guy in a few
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