Is this 85 GSL-SE worth $1800?
03-13-03, 10:08 AM
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From here and the big list, the consensus seems to be that it is a nice car but that I need to drive it to make sure that the drivetrain is in good condition and the suspension isn't worn out. I'll take some more pics early next week.
03-13-03, 11:26 AM
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My 83 is all original and still passes CA smog just fine with the original cat and 115k. The 85 passed smog last year, all original, with 49k. I have a Bonerz for it, ready to install for performance. I'll probably put a bonerz and header on the 83 this year, for performance.
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03-13-03, 12:11 PM
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This one has a big moonroof, I don't know if it seals completely but the rubber felt new, very soft and squishy with no cracks. Since it was garaged and in San Diego, it's possible it's never even seen rain.
03-13-03, 02:54 PM
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The FB is notorious for having rust under the storage bins, on the wheel well. Six screws to remove the bins. The water enters through the wheel well, not the sunroof. The rust shows up inside the car first, so just looking in the wheel well from the outside isn't a thorough check for this problem.
Do a search on this topic and you'll have plenty of quality reading.
Do a search on this topic and you'll have plenty of quality reading.
03-14-03, 06:54 AM
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Look in the Recycler and Autotrader........there is 3 GSL-SE's in the recycler right now.......So Cal Area...........
I bought mine in Sacramento........Flew up and drove back 100mph all the way.............I looked for a good while till I found it........It was in the Autotrader...........
They are out there...........Can you hear them?
I bought mine in Sacramento........Flew up and drove back 100mph all the way.............I looked for a good while till I found it........It was in the Autotrader...........
They are out there...........Can you hear them?
03-14-03, 03:42 PM
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ball joint dust cover in one picture looked bad and leaky struts look like the oem units. U can probably talk him down and get some KYB struts and new ball joints. I say drive it and if u like it get it. I got a rusty se for 300 bucks (damn wheel wells rusted and looks like the rear suspension mounts are going too 
) Im looking for a clean rust free se now..
) Im looking for a clean rust free se now..
03-14-03, 03:58 PM
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Originally posted by unreality
The seller's in MY hometown, I'd like to see you beat me to it!
The seller's in MY hometown, I'd like to see you beat me to it!
j/k man, I wouldn't do that to a fellow rotorhead, unless he didn't pursue the deal.
03-14-03, 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by Jedon
Yeah already planning on going to the meet if it isn't raining.
The car is in Spring Valley.
Yeah already planning on going to the meet if it isn't raining.
The car is in Spring Valley.
There are only 4 FBs around here to my knowledge... a silver GS (mine), a black GSL, a green SE, and a tan car (I don't know the trim level). If there are more, they're well hidden
Originally posted by Manntis
I'm in LA right now, money in hand - do you REALLY want to see me beat you to it? j/k man, I wouldn't do that to a fellow rotorhead, unless he didn't pursue the deal.
I'm in LA right now, money in hand - do you REALLY want to see me beat you to it? j/k man, I wouldn't do that to a fellow rotorhead, unless he didn't pursue the deal.
03-15-03, 10:30 PM
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Somthing must be wrong with it to have a price that low!
My 93 Mx-3 was 2k
that is too low to be a good buy
i would take it to a mechanic to see if anything is wrong with it first
My 93 Mx-3 was 2k
that is too low to be a good buy
i would take it to a mechanic to see if anything is wrong with it first
03-15-03, 11:59 PM
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$1800 sounds about right to me for the location, maybe a little bit of a deal. But if it was in the rusty state of Minnesota it could go for 3k easy. I sold a -se with 135k and a bad interior for $2800 here.
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SoCal 7s go cheap.
The thing is, you guys all talk about going to the junk yard and picking up parts for your car, whereas it's pretty hard to find wrecked 84s/85s down here I've found. Just gotta keep checking, I suppose.
The thing is, you guys all talk about going to the junk yard and picking up parts for your car, whereas it's pretty hard to find wrecked 84s/85s down here I've found. Just gotta keep checking, I suppose.
03-16-03, 03:49 PM
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Originally posted by unreality
SoCal 7s go cheap.
The thing is, you guys all talk about going to the junk yard and picking up parts for your car, whereas it's pretty hard to find wrecked 84s/85s down here I've found. Just gotta keep checking, I suppose.
SoCal 7s go cheap.
The thing is, you guys all talk about going to the junk yard and picking up parts for your car, whereas it's pretty hard to find wrecked 84s/85s down here I've found. Just gotta keep checking, I suppose.
Some local RX7 people seem to think I payed too much for my 7 ($1500), because of the miles, even though it was excellently maintained and documented. They seem to think it would be better to find one needing mechanical work (engine and such) for a song, and rebuild/replace everything that requires attention- because there in evendently no way to know if a rotary engine is about to blow. I disagree.
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