View Poll Results: Best 2nd Gen available in the US
S4 NA
76
10.66%
S4 TII
111
15.57%
S4 Vert
15
2.10%
S5 NA
32
4.49%
S5 TII
269
37.73%
S5 GTUs
77
10.80%
S5 Vert
19
2.66%
S5 Turbo Vert (not available from Mazda in USA)
78
10.94%
S4 Sport/GTU
36
5.05%
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10-28-02 | 06:37 PM
#55
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Driving RX7's since 1979
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I'm getting very disturbed....
that the S4 TII's vote leade over TII Verts is getting wider. 
Now, I get that for most is has to be a TII and in all cases your RX7 is the focus of your attention (other than perhaps your gf/wife/S.O.) and daily companion. Wouldn't you be happier if your "companion" would go topless on command?
Now, I get that for most is has to be a TII and in all cases your RX7 is the focus of your attention (other than perhaps your gf/wife/S.O.) and daily companion. Wouldn't you be happier if your "companion" would go topless on command?
12-19-02 | 08:09 AM
#62
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From: Louisville, KY
Originally posted by KenshinFC
If you're going to include the Turbo II Vert.. why not add the Infini II, III, and IV? Those would be the BEST 2nd Gen RX7s. But from the choices, I'd stay with the S5 Turbo II.
- Kevin
If you're going to include the Turbo II Vert.. why not add the Infini II, III, and IV? Those would be the BEST 2nd Gen RX7s. But from the choices, I'd stay with the S5 Turbo II.
- Kevin
<-----Currently shopping for S5 TII
12-21-02 | 01:49 AM
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From: So Cal where the OC/LA/SB counties meet
It's not all about speed......
in owning a REX. If that were the ONLY criteria for choosing your ride, then the distincting in owning a Wankle-mobile is somewhat lost.
But, the VERT was the most in need for the extra power of a TII drivetrane to improve driveability otherwise loss due to their extra weight.
Mazda limited their address to this extra weight issue in the S5's by making 4.1 Diff gearing standard regardless if it were 5 speed or Automatic. That's why replacing the standard 3.9 in the S4 Vert with at least a 4.1 a must IMO.
ALL Verts SHOULD HAVE BEEN TII's. The fact that they're not is why Ralph Nader ISN'T on my Christmas Card list.
But, the VERT was the most in need for the extra power of a TII drivetrane to improve driveability otherwise loss due to their extra weight.
Mazda limited their address to this extra weight issue in the S5's by making 4.1 Diff gearing standard regardless if it were 5 speed or Automatic. That's why replacing the standard 3.9 in the S4 Vert with at least a 4.1 a must IMO.
ALL Verts SHOULD HAVE BEEN TII's. The fact that they're not is why Ralph Nader ISN'T on my Christmas Card list.
12-21-02 | 02:01 AM
#66
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Originally posted by BlackFC_NYC
s4 t2 with a s5 motor and turbo =)
s4 t2 with a s5 motor and turbo =)
01-24-03 | 02:49 PM
#71
Originally posted by KiyoKix
I'm pretty partial to the '86 GXL 2+2 (although I got rid of the +2 part
. I like N/A rotaries because of the UNBELIEVABLY smooth power delivery, and the sound too! To me the rotary sounds like (both T2 and N/A) a little ferrari V6 when revved (just listen to a F355 again) and since they're my favorite engine builders (to bad they don't mess with rotaries...oh GOD the thoughts!), that seals the deal for me.
I'm pretty partial to the '86 GXL 2+2 (although I got rid of the +2 part
. I like N/A rotaries because of the UNBELIEVABLY smooth power delivery, and the sound too! To me the rotary sounds like (both T2 and N/A) a little ferrari V6 when revved (just listen to a F355 again) and since they're my favorite engine builders (to bad they don't mess with rotaries...oh GOD the thoughts!), that seals the deal for me.
