Thinking Of Buying A 93 Rx-7

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Sep 25, 2003 | 03:26 PM

IceNine

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A little while ago, one of my friends bought a 1985 RX-7 GS, and since then I have absolutely fallen in love with the rotary engine! So, long story short, I have been really thinking of buying myself a 93 RX-7, probably the touring edition (so I can go fast but also have some luxuries). Now for the bad part. I am so poor! I am currently a college student who doesn't make much money, but through crunching some numbers if I got a loan for about $9k-$11, I should be able to afford it. I would like to get one in good working condition, but if it comes out to be cheaper to buy a junker one and fix it up, that could be a possibility. Any suggestions on my situation? (And my wanting this car has nothing to do with this guy I know in a Honda S2000 that needs a little humility

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Sep 25, 2003 | 03:47 PM

Dysfnctnl85

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From: Fayetteville, Georgia

I don't own an RX-7 but I can pretty much sum up what these guys are going to tell you with respect to purchasing an FD:

If you don't have the cash to support any sort of problems that can and WILL occur, you shouldn't make an investment.

Their advice has me waiting until I can afford to fix anything that might happen with my (eventual FD) car.

Unless of course this wouldn't be your daily driver. In that case, buy one!

Sep 25, 2003 | 03:58 PM

apexkw

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From: S.w. Florida boring ass ft myers to be exact. where the old people come to die

try to get as nice a condition car as possible models dont really matter that much. if you really liked some parts from certain models you can make it fit on another model. if you have the time to fix one up go for it... thats what i did. but yeah i spent an extra grand the first month just fixing **** that was busticated

Sep 25, 2003 | 04:45 PM

Sinful7

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I bought my FD in MINT condition, 48k on the odometer. Two months and $5700 later, I had a new reman and a clutch in it. Be careful. Best bet is to buy a dead one and fix it up, so you know the **** is good. Even then, it'll still break!

Sep 25, 2003 | 05:21 PM

RX73rdgen

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If you're on a budget and love a rotary get an '85 or something like your friend has. Sure you won't accelerate as fast but I bet you can have just as much fun and won't go broke. I bought a neighbors '87 RX7 for $1000.00 4 years ago. It ran flawlessly for two years until my dad borrowed it and rolled. Damn irresonsible parents...