hey every1,

Im considering selling my FD when spring comes....i freakin love this car, but its been a love/hate relationship and im considering a more reliable car. Engine and turbos have 40k on them, so its time to start considering if i want to drop $7k into a rebild/single turbo/fuel system, or sell the car and buy something else. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub..._DIR#>/sad.png



Im looking in the $30k range for a replacement car, and the choices are as follows:



1) 2000 540i 6spd with DINAN upgrades

2) 2000-2001 Audi S4

3) 2001 Corvette Z06

4) 1999-2001 BMW M Coupe (stiffest chassis BMW ever made with a nice, upgradeable engine)

5) High mileage E46 M3

6) streetport/single/fuel system in FD

7) LS1/6 swap in FD



Which car do you think would be closest to the FD in terms of all-out, no compromise performance? The way im looking at it, is the M Coupe and the Z06 fall into that category...but the Z is a LARGE car, and the M Coupe is just kind of...blah. Then the others fall into the sport sedan/coupe category: give up some speed, but gain a lot of reliability and practicality.



I need some outside opinions on this one....post what you would purchase to replace your FD and why. AND if you think it would be worth it to drop in all new stuff into the FD (or swap a LS1 in), why would that be the route to go? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png



Stuck right on the middle of the fence here....

-Zach

all good ideas... as much as i'd love to drie a 2650lb ls1 car i'd hate to see one lose the rotary.. just kills the whole magic of the car.

for option seven.. sacrilidge..

not to mention its not gonna be cheaper than that of the 7k you qouted for the single....

You will be dissapionted if you get rid of the FD. I know mine is down right now as I am waiting on some parts to replace my turbos thanks to the precat. I miss it every day no car can make me happy but it. So I say KEEP IT!!

I'd get an '05 mustang if I were in the new car market right now.

im not a fan of the 4.6... and having built more ls1's than i can count i'd say the vette.

Lotus Elise



Only car I would sell my car to get.





Ford GT would be next, but if I was in that kind of cash situation I could afford to keep both........

To answer your thread title specifically, if I were to sell my FD, I simply wouldn't/couldn't replace it. Because, to me, the only replacement is eons more expensive.



Anything else, in the range from $14k-40k, that I could spend my money on, I'd opt for an FD with the goodies given the price range.



Your at 40k with turbo's and motor and already need to consider a rebuild?! Gosh, I feel for ya, what'd you do!??! :P



So, really, if I sold my FD it'd be for financial reasons, and guess what I'd drive: A MKI Mr2. :P It doesn't look fast, and isn't! Just hell of a fun car to take turns in, and 35mpg to boot! Supercharged preferably, if I could find one!



As for the ones you suggested as resolve: 6, 3, or 7, in that order.



To me, there is nothing this side of $100k that really compares to the FD; A car that LOOKS as good as it drives, and has heritage, unique aspects, and in a lot of ways, A "Soul". The next best thing would be its equal opposite (IMO), the C5 vette. Looks similiar, still badass, too bad its super-popular and not rare at all. But in the C5 you get a torquey low-rev'ing best example of American power. Well built and carries a "soul" and heritage of it's own. Best bang for the buck too if ya ask me.



And there's the idea of keeping that rare look (FD chassy) with the LS1 for that equal-opposite effect...but it's kinda a PX-7, not an Rx-7 :P



I'd like to know about your problems with your current FD, perhaps your mod list too...

What particularly is it that you don't like about the 4.6?

Buy a beater to drive every day...

Keep the FD ...............................

Quit staring at the EMU................

Well for one, don't get the 2001 Z06....they bumped up the power in 2002...so at least get an 02 if you go that route.



If I had to replace the FD with your list....I would go Z06. If I could make my own list, I would go with the EVO, fast, handles good, practical, good MPG, just god awful ugly....but other then looks, it's the best buy for the money. Brand new, 30k, 12 sec car, warranty, etc...



I have not yet been able to get away from RX7's....I always think I will, but I am on number 7 now... https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683664.gif If you do, let me know how it goes...since I always debate it, but always come back to the wankel. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683473.gif

I hate to see how quickly people give up on their FD :( The only way I would give up mine would be for something crazy like a porsche GT2, or carrera GT. Not some ******* POS vette! vettes are for guys with small penis. then if it's yellow he has even smaller penis, if it's a yellow vert'...forget it, he has no dick.

Or a GT3.



mmmm my dad bought one and that thing is HEAVEN to drive.

imo 4.6 is too small for me to be happy with a v8. the power to be gained just isnt there without considerable modification. not to mention i find the front end ugly as all hell... looks good from the side and rear though... too bad they had to go make the GTO so damn plain because that would be a definite buy for me.

i love the m coupe, so i would say that.

the gto is just a australian car that they slapped some badges on.

yep.. but its 6.0L LS2 powered and thats all that matters... i've been watching holden for YEARS wishing they'd bring their coupes here in the 90's... most people think the gto is too plain and not sporty enough but it is what it is... the gto was always a passenger car and was never originally a sports car. its like a chevy malibu with a v8 and nice interior.. would make an excellent daily driver

Ah I think the front end is alot more attractive than years past. I don't think my wife would ever et me live down buying one after all the years of name calling. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...R#>/tongue.png

If I were to get rid of the Fd, It would only be a for an elise. small, quick, and handles great. I would leave it stock and just enjoy driving it.

Well, I say you sell your FD to me, and get the S4. I've seen the potential of those cars, and can be quite crazy.

The motor/turbos are fine...gettin a little harder to crank it over in winter, but im just planning ahead so the day the thing lets go im not facing a $5k bill and im broke....or if i decide to not put any more money into it, i can get a diff car as well.

heres the list ive made so far...cant think of anything else. The paint is 9mths old, full coat with a helluva clearcoat.



RX7 1994 Base

• Montego Blue on Black Cloth

• 108k miles to date. 89k when purchased



Modifications

• HKS intake

• HMIC 13x13x3 Spearco Core

• GReddy elbow with injector bungs

• Pulley kit

• Cruise removal

• ABS Removal

• Line lock and bias controller installed

• Diff brace KGPARTS

• Tranny brace

• Gotham Racing Short Shifter

• SONY headset

• Prewired for a system

• Bonez SS Downpipe at 90k

• Bonez Hi-flow cat at 90k

• GReddy Power Extreme exhaust

• 9 month old paint

• CWEST authentic bumper

• Pettit unlimited ECU

• Upgraded front turn signals

• Upgraded horns

• BASE INTERIOR in pristine condition

• New tranny at 108k

• Motor, turbos, clutch installed at 69k

• Snow tires and rims

• Tokico 5-way struts and Eibach springs at 92k

• Non-sequential turbos

• Emissions removal

• SO3 225/50/16

• Gunmetal stock rims

• Battery relocation

• relay box relocation

• GReddy Profec B Boost controller

• DEFI water temp

• DEFI Boost

• DEFI LinkII controller

• GReddy turbo timer



Only other one would be a set of snow rims/tires



What would my car be worth? The interior/ext is in immaculate condition (im a OCD about detailing the thing)

A 94 with 108k on the chassis. I would not expect more than $13500=$14000 at best. Personaly I would not pay over 10-11k for a car with that high of milage on the chassis.



I have owned two that I had on the road. The first Fd I bought it 1999. It was a 93 base model. Had 68k on the chassis and I paid $13750 for it. It was bone stock and very clean. I bought that car from the original owner with all the service records.The second one I bought was a 93 touring. Got it for $16500 and it had 39k on the odometer when I bought it in 2000. That car was also near mint and bone stock. I bought that car from the second owner. It also came with a large folder full of the service records. Your car has been modified which drops the price and it has high milage. It's not going to bring in big bucks. You are also better off selling the mods and putting the car back to stock. You will make more money that way.

Ive thought aboot selling too.. I don't think you can really "replace" the FD. It's seriously in a world of it's own. Sure, they can be a pain to maintain, but there's nothing like them.



That said, I've been looking into Porsches.. I really like that little Boxer or Boxter POS.. whatever.. I drove one and they aren't bad. SLOW though. If I thought I could get a 996 motor to work in one, I'd be all over it. NSX was my other option, but I'm not sure I could handle another car that people would be "OOOH, what is that?"..



For now I think I'll stay FD. It's paid off and I dropped the insurance.. So I'm looking at options for it. 3 rotor is on the list (course, I haven't got a 2 rotor to work yet!).. who knows..



Why don't you get a Vespa Zach. We can get s T-66 to fit on it I'm sure! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

Yeah, there really isnt a direct replacement for the FD and its def a love/hate relationship. Every car ive compared as of yet, something is lost in the transition. A 993 Porsche would be amazing, but 13qt oil changes, leaking heads, etc. Similar maintanence nightmares if you get a bad one.



haha a vespa! I was at a Pontiac dealer looking for C5's and GTOs, but they were all automatics. I told the guy my FD was faster than a vette and i was looking for a stick...so he recommends a Suzuki Grand Vitari 5spd. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683664.gif



EDIT: Justin, a 996 motor will drop into a Boxster with some shoehorning. Thats what the RUF 3600S is. Im sure others have done it as well https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

OOOoohhhh! Neato. Guess it's time to start looking for the motor? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

get rid of that piece of **** man... really youdont need it... just gonna drag you down and blow up on you one day... on another note i'll take it of your hands for a couple g's https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

go with the m coupe, just look how sexy these things are.

https://images.autotrader.com/images..._A.562x421.jpg

look at that lip!

https://images.autotrader.com/images..._A.562x421.jpg



prob handles close to the fd, and has over 300 hp!

LOL are you joking? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif



Those things are ugly. Look at that rear shot, looks like a swelling bruise.



The front looks chopped off a Z3 yet the rear half looks like a CRX/Wagon chop.



May drive/handle great and have power, but I've never liked the way it looked, ever.

i think thats how most people feel, but for some reason i like em a lot

Yea, and most people are straight...

yeah and im sure not many of the ones who arent are driving around in m coupes.

I do like the M Coupe, the looks are good, not as good as the FD, but i assure you they look low and aggressive in person. In my mind, its the only car that is close to the FD as far as design focus....all out no-compromising performance. Stiffest chassis BMW ever made, and the S52 engine LOVES to be modified while being much more reliable. Just cant find one within 200miles to DRIVE https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/angry.png

thanks, now i dont feel so alone! yeah i couldnt find any close to you, i checked on autotrader

Just PM him bro, be confident.

youre crackin me up man

the m coupes are slow, we used to blow them out of the water with the fd's.

I'm sure I could think of some $80-$100K cars I would buy to replace my FD. But as as far as $30K cars, I think a Z06 would be the best on your list. Myself. I might also go with a Supra, EVO, or possibly an S2000. All three are very tunable, and look great. Those would be my choices.

s2000 tunable? i think not





ding ding ding... i just hit the jackpot, ill take my winnings in cash or gift certs to the store. i would like to thank everyone who helped make this possible.

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif I believe we have our winner!! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif





and yes, there are a lot of parts available for the S2000.