View Poll Results: HOW MUCH WAS YOUR FB
FREE!!!
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12.54%
<$500
94
30.23%
<$1000
76
24.44%
<$2000
85
27.33%
you both it new!
17
5.47%
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how much was your FB?
03-29-03, 10:46 PM
#27
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I bought mine at a dealership for $3,214 (taxes and fees included)
40k miles (4k miles on engine, rebuilt at 36k miles)
About 130k miles on car (spoke with original owner)
Not a spec of rust, Car came with Autoplas louvers, and chrome fender lips, which are sitting in the garage.
40k miles (4k miles on engine, rebuilt at 36k miles)
About 130k miles on car (spoke with original owner)
Not a spec of rust, Car came with Autoplas louvers, and chrome fender lips, which are sitting in the garage.
03-29-03, 11:24 PM
#28
$2200 or $2300, with 147k mile in August of 1995.
Dude was meticulous I had every single record of everything that was done to the car. He had it detailed semi-annually.
Dude was meticulous I had every single record of everything that was done to the car. He had it detailed semi-annually.
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03-29-03, 11:53 PM
#29
ROTOR THAT PUSSY BITCH
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WOW!!! the only reason why I didn't include
>$2000 is that I thought no one would spend that much cash for a FB....
I'm Surprised with some of you ROTARY WORSHIPERS...
>$2000 is that I thought no one would spend that much cash for a FB....
I'm Surprised with some of you ROTARY WORSHIPERS...
03-30-03, 12:03 AM
#30
I know when I saw your categories I thought I must have gotten ripped off.
I could have waited awhile and gotten an FC for a couple hundred more, but I'm glad I didn't
I could have waited awhile and gotten an FC for a couple hundred more, but I'm glad I didn't
03-30-03, 01:51 AM
#33
So little time and money
!!! I paid $3700 for my 1984 GSL-SE with 160k miles on it with almost everything rebuilt/replaced. I feel like a chump. I bought it from on old lady though... her husband bought it and fanatically maintained it. Records for new radiator, power steering, differntial, starter, alternator, oil cooler etc. All oil changes done at 3k intervals and with OEM filters... =O Errrgggggg, maybe because I live in the Bay Area and everything here costs an arm and a leg... Still feel like a chump though 
03-30-03, 02:01 AM
#34
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Don't feel bad 1984special on your purchase. Crap, from my visits to San Fran I know it costs five bucks just to breathe there.
- Actually I think you are better off buying older vehicles with reasonable miles- if the car isn't driven enough on a regular basis, things go bad that shouldn't go bad. A vehicle that has been driven regularly over its entire life will have less 'suprises'.
- Actually I think you are better off buying older vehicles with reasonable miles- if the car isn't driven enough on a regular basis, things go bad that shouldn't go bad. A vehicle that has been driven regularly over its entire life will have less 'suprises'.
03-30-03, 08:38 AM
#35
Whack 'em and stack 'em
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I paid over $2K for my 85GSL. Original owner bought the car new in 85 as a retirement gift to herself, then sold it to her nephew a few years ago. He really took care of it.. Car has 70K miles, body straight as an arrow, no cancer, interior perfect. You can eat off anything in the engine bay. Nephew had suspension upgraded with Tockico springs and struts, ST sway bars. I know you can get them cheaper but this is a weekend fun car which I want to keep for a long time. It all depends on what your goals are!
03-30-03, 09:08 AM
#36
Got some screws loose!
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$1500 Cdn. certified. And a free parts car. Got it from a small used car dealer who got it from a 76 year old man. Reason for getting rid of it was because at 76 years old he was STARTING to have trouble getting in and out of it! He trades the used car dealer for a streetbike! Hope I can stay in shape that long!
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03-30-03, 10:28 AM
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bought mine for $950. body is in pretty good shape. black exterior, maroon interior. i think all i need is a throttle positioning sensor and hook up my 5th and 6th ports and i am good to go.
03-30-03, 10:41 AM
#38
Damn, it did start!
thanks to the killer write ups about breaking in and hot wireing, I got mine for free also!
$150 with the glass moonroof
$150 with the glass moonroof
03-30-03, 11:31 AM
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The biggest reason why people are shocked that we'd pay almost $3K or more for a 1st gen, is that most of you bought yours in the last 5 years.
Those of us shopping around 10 years ago were buying cars that were closer to 10 years old or less! Factor in inflation, and age, and now I'd be hesitant to pay more than $2K for a really really sweet one. My own excepted of course - I'd buy it from someone else for $4K - it's well-loved now
Oh yeah, I bougt mine with 87312 miles on the car. Just happened to come across my title recently
Those of us shopping around 10 years ago were buying cars that were closer to 10 years old or less! Factor in inflation, and age, and now I'd be hesitant to pay more than $2K for a really really sweet one. My own excepted of course - I'd buy it from someone else for $4K - it's well-loved now
Oh yeah, I bougt mine with 87312 miles on the car. Just happened to come across my title recently
03-30-03, 11:50 AM
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I bought my '82 GS for $300, still ran. Bought my '85 GSL for $1300. GS was rough but straight, GSL was very clean with some paint oxidation, no rust and everything worked, two small oil leaks still to be repaired, but IMHO a decent daily driver.
03-30-03, 11:52 AM
#42
Originally posted by pratch
The biggest reason why people are shocked that we'd pay almost $3K or more for a 1st gen, is that most of you bought yours in the last 5 years.
Those of us shopping around 10 years ago were buying cars that were closer to 10 years old or less! Factor in inflation, and age, and now I'd be hesitant to pay more than $2K for a really really sweet one. My own excepted of course - I'd buy it from someone else for $4K - it's well-loved now
Oh yeah, I bougt mine with 87312 miles on the car. Just happened to come across my title recently
The biggest reason why people are shocked that we'd pay almost $3K or more for a 1st gen, is that most of you bought yours in the last 5 years.
Those of us shopping around 10 years ago were buying cars that were closer to 10 years old or less! Factor in inflation, and age, and now I'd be hesitant to pay more than $2K for a really really sweet one. My own excepted of course - I'd buy it from someone else for $4K - it's well-loved now
Oh yeah, I bougt mine with 87312 miles on the car. Just happened to come across my title recently
03-30-03, 07:49 PM
#46
FD > FB > FC
well I got mine for $500, and I got it as a project car. The engine had gone to hell, so it was a perfect car for my 13b conversion.
Its a 85 GS, but the only thing "GS" about it is the body itself!
Its a 85 GS, but the only thing "GS" about it is the body itself!
03-30-03, 10:09 PM
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my RX-7 s
1929 SA-free in 1991-blown engine
1985 GSL-$600. in 1997
1983 GS-$350. in 1997 [have 0ver $3000. invested , this car is a complete frame up restoration]
1981 GSL-$650. in 1997 [ spent $3000. on frame up restoration
Of course I have had a few parts cars in between the first RX-7 and the two that I still own and drive 9 months a year but at my age I can't remember all prices.
1985 GSL-$600. in 1997
1983 GS-$350. in 1997 [have 0ver $3000. invested , this car is a complete frame up restoration]
1981 GSL-$650. in 1997 [ spent $3000. on frame up restoration
Of course I have had a few parts cars in between the first RX-7 and the two that I still own and drive 9 months a year but at my age I can't remember all prices.