Hi. I think I finally found a great deal, but it seems too good to be true. The car is at this link: http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/v...ar=1983&color=

What do you think I should look out for, besides the price. The guy said it has an exhaust problem, where smoke comes out, but he's 100% sure it's the exhaust. The car apparantly will still run fine with the current exhaust though. What should I check for to make sure of that? I'm making a list of questions to ask him when I call him in like half an hour. It seems like it's in great condition, with super low miles. How much do you think it's worth? I wanna make sure I don't waste my time and money going up there tomorrow, because it's 5 hours away from me, and train tickets will be $240 total for me and my dad to get up and back. Hopefully we'll just get one way tickets and drive the car back though . Thanks so much.

~brian

 

too much money... hold out for a better deal.



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Year/Make/Model: 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A

Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 1.2L ROTARY FI
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: JAPAN
Safety Equipment: Active (manual) belts






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No Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported

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This 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0857238) has had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX. CARFAX receives accident indicator information from many sources, continues to expand its coverage, and recommends a vehicle inspection by your dealer or professional mechanic.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


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No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported

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CARFAX did not uncover any odometer rollbacks for this 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0857238).

Date: Mileage:
08/08/2002 43,404

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Ownership History:


This 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0857238) has 3 known owner(s). In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Known Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner No data No data
2nd owner 08/26/2002 Pennsylvania
3rd owner 10/24/2002 Pennsylvania

Types of Owners:


This 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0857238) was checked for 9 types of registrations.

No Private Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported

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This 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0857238) has no recalls that still require repair.

Date: Source: Description:
02/22/2003 Mazda Motor of America, Inc. No recalls open for repair

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CARFAX searched over 2 billion records from nearly 800 sources and found 4 record(s) for this 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0857238).

Date:
Odometer Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


08/08/2002 43,404 Auto Inventory
Reading, PA
Offered for sale
at dealership


08/26/2002 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mohnton, PA
Title #36815725ZY01
Title issued
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting


10/24/2002 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mohnton, PA
Title #36815725LY02
Title issued
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting


Not Reported Pennsylvania
Inspection Station


02/22/2003 Mazda Motor of America, Inc. No recalls open for repair


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1985 MAZDA RX7 12A
JM1FB3315F0857238
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Salvage Title
Hail Damage Title

Junk Title
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Loss Due to Fire Title
Not Actual Mileage Title

Flood Damage Title

 

Too much money even for a car that doesn't smoke. Pass it up.

 

He told me he'd sell it to me for 3500-4000, is that still too much?

 

yes

 

It smokes, that's the main problem. A rotary can smoke and be healthy but it can also smoke and be very very unhealthy. I would pay 3000 max for that car if it didn't smoke.

 

i'll pass on this car, then. thanks for all of your feedback guys.