sirgrantalot

i got my gxl when i was a junior in hs, now a senoir
the only probs ive had is water pump and a pre-existing brake prob, and thats a 500 dollar beater!
go for it, maybe not that particular one if its got some problems that are too extensive for a quick fix, but they are DEFINATELY fun and surprisingly reliable cars

BTW i hope the love you are talking about is the love between a man and a 7......not the other kind...

minclo

I thought the love between a man and his 7 WAS the other kind?

derek1987

Who is your ins. co. and how old are you.

minclo

you're going to be raped in the proverbial *** if you get a TII in highschool. I'm paying about 230 a month for insurance. That's after drivers ed courses and good grades and the such to brign my rates down.

cloead

my insurance on my t2 is 805 a half and im 16


its not full cov though, just liability and fire/theft... and towing.

Kapono88GXL

Im in such a dilemma, btw the RX-7 N/A is a great car you just need to find someone that has taken care of it and you will have fun for a long time, but i cant decide, should i go turbo or keep my n/a....

Wow its terence

Guys, I just want to personally thank you ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP.

Seriously... best boards ever... the boards I frequent (gamefaqs.com) and mostly every other board are full of flamers... thank you.

Now I have bad news to say...

MY MOMS CAR GOT STOLEN TODAY.

93 Honda accord... gone like the wind.

We are now planning to buy my mom a new car (hopefully a RSX.. she won't drive stick.. and we want to get her a new car) so no fc, or fd for her.

I'm alright with this, except that now I can't get a fc, or any car for that matter until I graduate.

After reading these posts, I was very confident in buying a FC, but fate does a harsh one, and sends my plans to the trash.

THank you all very much for you posts.. seriously GG.

I'll be around to read and stuff... the rotary still intriges me.

Once again.. thanks.

Icemark

You're a senior in high school and you don't even know how to spell senior???

Schools seem to be failing our youth.

Man, I just have to edit this thread

alanna

that stolen car **** sucks. i'm sorry your plans were delayed.

i learned that there are plenty of 7s for sale in socal - you just have to know where to find them. recycler.com (there's an l.a. version) is a great place to find 7s for sale all over l.a. - auto trader's alright too. but the best advice i can give is to tell as many people as you know to keep a lookout for 7s with for sale signs. since most people selling their 7s don't want to spend a lot on advertising, you have to do the work and find 'em.

i found mine in palmdale, of all places. 91k (when i got it), a clean-running engine, and a near-perfect interior. there were two dents and it really needs a paint job, but for the price i paid i practically stole it. i'd been looking for an fc for almost half a year.

n/a's are the way to go if you're not intending on racing it anytime soon. better mileage, less stress on the engine, less maintenance, and lower insurance. and you can always supercharge it later.

bartlette84

naw dont go with a supercharger... if you want the speed go with a bolt on turbo! Dave, the admin of www.clubfc3s.com is making it happen. i cant wait to get my hands on one of those puppies!

rx7rider87

i dont know why everyone is saying go n/a? Im 16 and a JR in HS. My first car is a 87 TII and I love it. I have driven it almost a year now and had one problem with it, which was my own fault. www.teamfc3s.org is where me and my brother (91 na) bought ours and we both live in Cali.

Icemark

Because the average 16-20 year olds driving skills are not up to the abilities of the car.

This has been proven over and over and over by the high number of accidents that that age group experiences. They simply do not have the reactions, experience and maturity to always choose the correct decision behind the wheel that you learn with 5 or 10 years of driving experience.

Frankly, I personally think it is illresponsible for a parent to let a 200+ HP RWD sports car like the Turbo into the hands of someone with an average of less than 3 years of driving skills. To top if off, chances are they don’t know how to fix it if it breaks either.

And just so you don’t think I am bias, I also think that many people over 55-60 don’t have the reactions to drive a powerful RWD sports car either.

Steel

Well what aobut the ones who have had driving experience since they were 13?

Mr. Gadget

Experience driving cars or go-carts?

Even in Mississippi, your have to be 16 to drive legally.

Icemark

Dude, I don't want to start another age war that is why I said things like "many", "most", "average". If you don't fit into those labels, then be happy.

And there are exceptions for people that have had professional race or driving schools, which add a considerable amount of experience to their driving mix.

But IMO (and only In My Opinion), even driving at 13 and say you are 18 now- (I am guessing- I don't know you & you don't have your age listed), you probably have not driven on the street on a daily basis since 13, and developed the same skills that someone driving daily from 18 to 23 has. Yet both of you have driven for 5 years.

And, the maturity thing… how many under 20 drivers are going to read this and say, “ I am a better driver than….” And “this guy is full of crap; I take offense to his suggestions”.

I figure most of them. And why??? Am I in your face??? Do I really matter in your life??? Sure a ****, NO! Yet many peoples lack of maturity will make them read my posts in this thread and feel like I have personally slapped them in the face and are ready for a fight.

Instead of just sitting back and saying, “hey maybe he is right… I know I am good, but maybe I can be a better”, more thought out and less volatile young driver.

Steel

Haha, no, I'm not trying to say I'm better than anyone. 19 and I KNOW i'm no good. As soon as rexie get's back on the road, I want to go to a racing/driving school.

But i think all fathers (or mothers, be it the case) should teach their kids the basics BEFORE the kids get their liceance, not during it. The only thing i can really criticize myself on is the fact that i drive way too fast on the freeway. But I blame that on the 7, because she's more comfortable at 85 than 65.

Icemark

Many parents make some of the worst teachers for driving skills for their children.

How many soccer moms have you seen with one hand on the wheel and a cell phone crammed up to the other ear, while reaching for a Starbucks Latte and trying to stay in one lane.

Or angry Dad’s that say, “I am not moving over, I am doing what is safe on the road,” while hogging up the fast lane.

Professional driving schools are the best way to go, preferably one with a skidpad, and race course.

Steel

Hmm. I guess I figure that everyone's parents are like mine. My Dad is an excellent driver (starting to slow down in his old age :p ) So I'm glad for the experience. Didn't have to worry about all the stupid little things that the other kids worried about in drivers ed (what a waste of money). Egh... now to search for a decently priced driving school around here.

Mr. Gadget

Icemark, Funny ****, I made my 17 year old read this and his response was, "did you get this guy to write that so you can say your right?"

If I meet you I owe you a beer, thanks!