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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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would you say it's a good bang for the buck?



What advantages does the FD have over its competition? (turbo 6/v8s)



Reliability?



what woul dyou improve on the fd?



how often between rebuilds?



effects of nitrous on a rotary?



Parts/aftermarket for a rotary expensive or not?



what's a good price for a 3rd gen in running condition?



oh yeah...are j-spec motors any diff?
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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would you say it's a good bang for the buck?
Yes. Provided it is in good running condition. Otherwise they can be a real pain in the ***.



What advantages does the FD have over its competition? (turbo 6/v8s)
Weight and Looks



Reliability?
This word no-longer associates with the FD. Ref. Memo 22-14-1a.



what would you improve on the fd?
Nothing really… If they are driven like they were designed to be (At speed, not sitting in traffic) they are fine.



how often between rebuilds?
Average 60K miles. Could be WAY off the charts in either direction. More you mod, better your chances are for destruction.. .Unless of course you have a good tuner near by..



effects of nitrous on a rotary?
Same as any motor. Not properly tuned = Boom.



Parts/aftermarket for a rotary expensive or not?
**** yes.



what's a good price for a 3rd gen in running condition?
Depends on what you mean by ‘running’. I’d look for a 60k chassis with a fresh rebuild by a REPUTABLE shop. 13K tops



oh yeah...are j-spec motors any diff?
Yes. Ask 4RotorRocket
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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welcome.... and i think all your question have been properly answered
Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 9BASE3' date='Dec 18 2003, 11:21 AM
Depends on what you mean by ?running?. I?d look for a 60k chassis with a fresh rebuild by a REPUTABLE shop. 13K tops





Yes. Ask 4RotorRocket
Bwahahaha......



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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 9BASE3' date='Dec 18 2003, 02:21 PM
Yes. Ask 4RotorRocket
Classic.



Welcome anarchy.

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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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Welcome, have fun here
Old Dec 21, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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4 rotor?



didn't mazdas Lemans winner have like 3 rotors?
Old Dec 21, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by anarchy' date='Dec 21 2003, 06:38 PM
4 rotor?



didn't mazdas Lemans winner have like 3 rotors?
Nope, that was a 4-rotor.
Old Dec 21, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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FYI, 4rotorrocket is this member that um...he's just misinformed at times..
Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:08 AM
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The title of your post is, "Pros And Cons Of A 3rd Gen" right?



So here's the answer to all of your questions:







Drive one.



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