Sell it or repair it? 86 mazda rx-7
11-24-12, 02:53 PM
#27
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Hey Nate, explain something to me, how is he trying to help me by selling me his used transmission with 115k miles on it? Let me ask you this Nate, would you buy a used transmission in your ride that had 115k on it?? Lets just assume he never, ever, grind-ed a single gear! The fact still remains that there is 115k miles on it and its prob only got another 50k.....I understand people are trying to help me and i appreciate it. I have been using this forum for quite some time and have received a lot of help. I have also been proactive and growth orientated, but i asked a simple question, " where can I find a NEW transmission from a website like Mazda-Trix?" If i wanted to buy a used transmission with over 100k on it i would have went to the classifieds and posted there; per forum rules. So go ahead, say wtf but I'm sure you'd be saying the same **** if not worse...
Last edited by gmpaul; 11-24-12 at 02:56 PM.
11-24-12, 03:03 PM
#28
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really? lol first off you didn't read all the posts. secondly I don't have a T2 its a 1986 n/a base. Please explain to me how you think i would be saving money by buying someones grinded up transmission? I would probably just have to replace it again in a year! Would you really take someones word and send them $100 for the transmission then another 2-3 hundred to have it shipped and hope that its in the alleged condition? Idk about you but that sounds like an awfully big risk... Tell you guys what show me a good N/A transmission with pictures for my year 86 and I'll consider it. Under 100k
11-24-12, 05:49 PM
#29
115k on a manual tranny isnt ****. You act like its goin to last only a few months. Go spend your life saving on a brand new trans and regret it or buy a perfectly working fine used trans. Talk about selling the car because of the work involved but wants to buy a brand new tranny? SMFH
11-25-12, 07:17 AM
#31
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OP, you're digging your own grave.
I can probably find you a used transmission within a few hours drive from you or less than $150. Everyone's right, you can pull an N/A trans by yourself and reinstall it by yourself. They are plentiful and cheap. Try to see the car it came out of, if you can't, buy one from a veteran member on the forum.
The last time I heard of a new trans being bought, the price was $1,500. If you're made of money, go for it. In my opinion it's not worth it for your 26 1/2 year old car. You seem like a kid who doesn't make a lot of money at his job and values his money, that's good! But it is no reason to bad mouth veteran members who have been through the same walk of life and are giving you advice you will probably give others in the future.
Buy a used trans and get some nice fluid for it, or have yours rebuilt for $700-$1000. A new one is just not worth it.
My trans is still for sale. It's the closest you're going to get to new for the most reasonable price. Those are 22k original miles on the gear set, not rebuilt miles.
I can probably find you a used transmission within a few hours drive from you or less than $150. Everyone's right, you can pull an N/A trans by yourself and reinstall it by yourself. They are plentiful and cheap. Try to see the car it came out of, if you can't, buy one from a veteran member on the forum.
The last time I heard of a new trans being bought, the price was $1,500. If you're made of money, go for it. In my opinion it's not worth it for your 26 1/2 year old car. You seem like a kid who doesn't make a lot of money at his job and values his money, that's good! But it is no reason to bad mouth veteran members who have been through the same walk of life and are giving you advice you will probably give others in the future.
Buy a used trans and get some nice fluid for it, or have yours rebuilt for $700-$1000. A new one is just not worth it.
My trans is still for sale. It's the closest you're going to get to new for the most reasonable price. Those are 22k original miles on the gear set, not rebuilt miles.
11-25-12, 08:30 AM
#32
Given that I doubt the existence of a NIB NA trans (and can't even imagine the price if I'm wrong), I'd think that gmpaul's most logical course would be a full rebuild of the trans he already has.
It will be hideously expensive but does provide him the assurance of quality he seems to require.
I must reiterate that this seems a very counterproductive allocation of priority.
You already know of some major issues to address (primarily bodywork, it seems) and I can promise there are lots more awaiting you in your high(er) mileage chassis.
To go gold plated on the transmission from the gitgo with so much else to worry about makes no sense to me.
And, now that I think about it, the OP hasn't mentioned what's wrong with the current box and why the whole thing needs replacing.
What's the diagnosis, gmpaul?
It will be hideously expensive but does provide him the assurance of quality he seems to require.
I must reiterate that this seems a very counterproductive allocation of priority.
You already know of some major issues to address (primarily bodywork, it seems) and I can promise there are lots more awaiting you in your high(er) mileage chassis.
To go gold plated on the transmission from the gitgo with so much else to worry about makes no sense to me.
And, now that I think about it, the OP hasn't mentioned what's wrong with the current box and why the whole thing needs replacing.
What's the diagnosis, gmpaul?
11-25-12, 10:40 AM
#34
Originally Posted by gmpaul
thought is was funny that broke a baller unsub'd lol its not wasting money its investing in something that will last another 10 years instead of his pos tranny with 115k miles on it that he prob grinded the **** out of 1-5 gears and its prob rusted to **** considering he lives in MN!!!i swear the trolls nowadays...
I did unsubscribe to this post but read a preview of someone saying the same thing I was thinking to myself so I got interested into what everyone else had to say.
I don't drive my cars hard. And I don't believe I grind gears being that I've driven a standard transmission for nearly 10 years. Not that hard to push a clutch in, shift, release the clutch...when you drive maybe you'll see how easy it is :p
"Trolls nowadays...." What does that even mean? I don't know exactly what it says on this forum about respecting others, but wow....I feel like your trying to cause unnecessary drama. Are you a 16yr old by chance?
On another note: Have you ever been to Minnesota? I have four cars man.(well 3 1/2 if you consider my s5 condition).
I cannot not speak for other members that live in states where there is snow, but when I build a car I garage it and do not drive it during the winter months. Why? Because I take pride in my work and wouldn't want to risk it rusting...oh and I can afford to do so. I do not daily any of my cars I am building/restoring.
As you get older and understand this car game a little more I'm sure your ignorance will leave and you'll become more appreciative of others when they offer to help or give suggestions. Besides it is evident that your not aware of PayPal buyer protection or laws that protect buyers from being screwed over.
I also believe what others have said to you as well..."your digging yourself a grave"...once again , try to be humble instead of passive aggressive when you speak your mind
"Why can't we all get along?"
11-25-12, 08:07 PM
#36
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115k on a manual tranny isnt ****. You act like its goin to last only a few months. Go spend your life saving on a brand new trans and regret it or buy a perfectly working fine used trans. Talk about selling the car because of the work involved but wants to buy a brand new tranny? SMFH
11-25-12, 08:20 PM
#37
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This shows your ignorance and lack of intelligence.
I did unsubscribe to this post but read a preview of someone saying the same thing I was thinking to myself so I got interested into what everyone else had to say.
I don't drive my cars hard. And I don't believe I grind gears being that I've driven a standard transmission for nearly 10 years. Not that hard to push a clutch in, shift, release the clutch...when you drive maybe you'll see how easy it is :p
"Trolls nowadays...." What does that even mean? I don't know exactly what it says on this forum about respecting others, but wow....I feel like your trying to cause unnecessary drama. Are you a 16yr old by chance?
On another note: Have you ever been to Minnesota? I have four cars man.(well 3 1/2 if you consider my s5 condition).
I cannot not speak for other members that live in states where there is snow, but when I build a car I garage it and do not drive it during the winter months. Why? Because I take pride in my work and wouldn't want to risk it rusting...oh and I can afford to do so. I do not daily any of my cars I am building/restoring.
As you get older and understand this car game a little more I'm sure your ignorance will leave and you'll become more appreciative of others when they offer to help or give suggestions. Besides it is evident that your not aware of PayPal buyer protection or laws that protect buyers from being screwed over.
I also believe what others have said to you as well..."your digging yourself a grave"...once again , try to be humble instead of passive aggressive when you speak your mind
"Why can't we all get along?"
I did unsubscribe to this post but read a preview of someone saying the same thing I was thinking to myself so I got interested into what everyone else had to say.
I don't drive my cars hard. And I don't believe I grind gears being that I've driven a standard transmission for nearly 10 years. Not that hard to push a clutch in, shift, release the clutch...when you drive maybe you'll see how easy it is :p
"Trolls nowadays...." What does that even mean? I don't know exactly what it says on this forum about respecting others, but wow....I feel like your trying to cause unnecessary drama. Are you a 16yr old by chance?
On another note: Have you ever been to Minnesota? I have four cars man.(well 3 1/2 if you consider my s5 condition).
I cannot not speak for other members that live in states where there is snow, but when I build a car I garage it and do not drive it during the winter months. Why? Because I take pride in my work and wouldn't want to risk it rusting...oh and I can afford to do so. I do not daily any of my cars I am building/restoring.
As you get older and understand this car game a little more I'm sure your ignorance will leave and you'll become more appreciative of others when they offer to help or give suggestions. Besides it is evident that your not aware of PayPal buyer protection or laws that protect buyers from being screwed over.
I also believe what others have said to you as well..."your digging yourself a grave"...once again , try to be humble instead of passive aggressive when you speak your mind
"Why can't we all get along?"
2. I am a commercial driver and certified trainer so, yes i do drive and know how easy it is to push a clutch in smart ***.
3. Respect is good but your original post led me to believe that you were just an everyday scammer like most of the others out there trying to sell me their used piece of **** part. If you more more explicative and told me what you said in this post I probably would have considered buying it.
4.again, if you would have listed some more info on your used transmission and said it came off a garaged vehicle and was never driven HARD more consideration would have been given.
5. You obviously don't use paypal very often it is not that hard to screw someone out of a few hundred bucks. Paypal has this stipulation for "virtual goods" where certain things are not covered by the buyer protection.
6. troll 3045 up, 810 down
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1b. Noun
A person who, on a message forum of some type, attacks and flames other members of the forum for any of a number of reasons such as rank, previous disagreements, sex, status, ect.
A troll usually flames threads without staying on topic, unlike a "Flamer" who flames a thread because he/she disagrees with the content of the thread.
1c. Noun
A member of an internet forum who continually harangues and harasses others. Someone with nothing worthwhile to add to a certain conversation, but rather continually threadjacks or changes the subject, as well as thinks every member of the forum is talking about them and only them. Trolls often go by multiple names to circumvent getting banned.
2a. Noun
Sometimes compared to the Japanese ‘Oni’, a troll is a supernatural creature of Scandinavian folklore, whose race was thought to have carried massive stones into the countryside (although actually the result of glaciers). Lives in hills, mountains, caves, or under bridges. They are stupid, large, brutish, hairy, long-nosed, and bug-eyed, and may also have multiple heads or horns. Trolls love to eat ...
7. I dig my graves as deep as I want don't tell me how to live my life I don't go to mcdonalds and tell you how to do your job.
11-25-12, 08:25 PM
#38
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you're probably right. i agree a new transmission is a waste of money but I'd like to find one with less miles on it than mine. I've also been thinking....once i change the driveshaft a lot of the noise coming from the vibration will be gone also I'm installing a short shifter with new bushing and seals and a new boot so that might eliminate some noise too the problem is 5th gear sometimes it hums but that could just be the driveshaft idk well see i'll keep this thread updated with progress.
11-25-12, 08:40 PM
#39
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yeah i was looking at the prices and you're right lol
extremely well spoken sir. Appreciate the input! your right I didn't even mention whats wrong with the transmission. 5th gears makes some noise and I'm not sure if it is due to the driveshaft or if the noise is coming from the transmission. Also the shifter is extremely loose so i bought a short-shifter with replacement bushing as the ones in under the boot are degraded and practically non-existent. Again your roght with the analysis higher mileage = more problems I already had some major issues that I've worked through one of them being the thermal eccentric valve. I'm sure there are many more problems to come.
Link to your ad for your transmission please?
maybe i flew off the handel a bit but it just seems like there are a lot of people who are posting on my threads lately who are either one: trolls or 2: irrelevant to the the thread issue or title.
lol good one 
but what would you do if you had a N/T RX7 and needed a transmission? You have to understand I live in maine where everything is rusted! Also usually anyone who is selling things on here want me to pay for shipping and they just pull some of these numbers out of their *** really lol so what should i do?
Given that I doubt the existence of a NIB NA trans (and can't even imagine the price if I'm wrong), I'd think that gmpaul's most logical course would be a full rebuild of the trans he already has.
It will be hideously expensive but does provide him the assurance of quality he seems to require.
I must reiterate that this seems a very counterproductive allocation of priority.
You already know of some major issues to address (primarily bodywork, it seems) and I can promise there are lots more awaiting you in your high(er) mileage chassis.
To go gold plated on the transmission from the gitgo with so much else to worry about makes no sense to me.
And, now that I think about it, the OP hasn't mentioned what's wrong with the current box and why the whole thing needs replacing.
What's the diagnosis, gmpaul?
It will be hideously expensive but does provide him the assurance of quality he seems to require.
I must reiterate that this seems a very counterproductive allocation of priority.
You already know of some major issues to address (primarily bodywork, it seems) and I can promise there are lots more awaiting you in your high(er) mileage chassis.
To go gold plated on the transmission from the gitgo with so much else to worry about makes no sense to me.
And, now that I think about it, the OP hasn't mentioned what's wrong with the current box and why the whole thing needs replacing.
What's the diagnosis, gmpaul?
OP, you're digging your own grave.
I can probably find you a used transmission within a few hours drive from you or less than $150. Everyone's right, you can pull an N/A trans by yourself and reinstall it by yourself. They are plentiful and cheap. Try to see the car it came out of, if you can't, buy one from a veteran member on the forum.
The last time I heard of a new trans being bought, the price was $1,500. If you're made of money, go for it. In my opinion it's not worth it for your 26 1/2 year old car. You seem like a kid who doesn't make a lot of money at his job and values his money, that's good! But it is no reason to bad mouth veteran members who have been through the same walk of life and are giving you advice you will probably give others in the future.
Buy a used trans and get some nice fluid for it, or have yours rebuilt for $700-$1000. A new one is just not worth it.
My trans is still for sale. It's the closest you're going to get to new for the most reasonable price. Those are 22k original miles on the gear set, not rebuilt miles.
I can probably find you a used transmission within a few hours drive from you or less than $150. Everyone's right, you can pull an N/A trans by yourself and reinstall it by yourself. They are plentiful and cheap. Try to see the car it came out of, if you can't, buy one from a veteran member on the forum.
The last time I heard of a new trans being bought, the price was $1,500. If you're made of money, go for it. In my opinion it's not worth it for your 26 1/2 year old car. You seem like a kid who doesn't make a lot of money at his job and values his money, that's good! But it is no reason to bad mouth veteran members who have been through the same walk of life and are giving you advice you will probably give others in the future.
Buy a used trans and get some nice fluid for it, or have yours rebuilt for $700-$1000. A new one is just not worth it.
My trans is still for sale. It's the closest you're going to get to new for the most reasonable price. Those are 22k original miles on the gear set, not rebuilt miles.
maybe i flew off the handel a bit but it just seems like there are a lot of people who are posting on my threads lately who are either one: trolls or 2: irrelevant to the the thread issue or title.
but what would you do if you had a N/T RX7 and needed a transmission? You have to understand I live in maine where everything is rusted! Also usually anyone who is selling things on here want me to pay for shipping and they just pull some of these numbers out of their *** really lol so what should i do?
11-26-12, 11:33 AM
#41
I work in/at a law firm young buddy not that it matters to you.
What was your point of the thread? To seek advice or talk s#!t and act like you know it all?
I have worked with PayPal for several years now. Regardless of where you buy it, when you don't get what you expect you will be able to get your money back. At least I have been able to.
I asked if you were 16 because that's how a16 year old would act (thick headed and immature).
Anyways, hopefully you'll be able to find something adequate enough for your stock car.
Just remember to press the clutch in before you shift so you don't grind the gears like me hahahah
Viel glück
What was your point of the thread? To seek advice or talk s#!t and act like you know it all?
I have worked with PayPal for several years now. Regardless of where you buy it, when you don't get what you expect you will be able to get your money back. At least I have been able to.
I asked if you were 16 because that's how a16 year old would act (thick headed and immature).
Anyways, hopefully you'll be able to find something adequate enough for your stock car.
Just remember to press the clutch in before you shift so you don't grind the gears like me
hahahahViel glück
11-26-12, 12:27 PM
#44
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I work in/at a law firm young buddy not that it matters to you.
Don't care where you work...are you trying to impress me? I don't know what your definition of young is but the life expectancy in the united states is 78 ( U.S. Census 2010). So half of that is 39 which is considered old....
What was your point of the thread? To seek advice or talk s#!t and act like you know it all?
OP states "repair it or sell it?" I came to the conclusion that I'm going to invest in it and keep it. Then the thread evolved from that.
I have worked with PayPal for several years now. Regardless of where you buy it, when you don't get what you expect you will be able to get your money back. At least I have been able to.
In most cases you do get your money back but in 3/10 cases I have not and those three cases happened to be forum related. the other 7 were ebay. I use paypal and ebay every other day and so far have only had 10 disputes.
I asked if you were 16 because that's how a16 year old would act (thick headed and immature).
1: Im irish so thick-headed runs in my blood and that's never going to change don't tell me how to live my life.
2: I don't know where you got immature from but i guess if thats how you choose to describe me then thats OK because this is America and your entitled to your opinion.
Anyways, hopefully you'll be able to find something adequate enough for your stock car.
Thanks, I think?
Just remember to press the clutch in before you shift so you don't grind the gears like me hahahah
We've been over this I am a certified intructor for commercial driving I know what a clutch is and when to push it in and when to shift. Thanks but no thanks.
Viel glück
Don't care where you work...are you trying to impress me? I don't know what your definition of young is but the life expectancy in the united states is 78 ( U.S. Census 2010). So half of that is 39 which is considered old....
What was your point of the thread? To seek advice or talk s#!t and act like you know it all?
OP states "repair it or sell it?" I came to the conclusion that I'm going to invest in it and keep it. Then the thread evolved from that.
I have worked with PayPal for several years now. Regardless of where you buy it, when you don't get what you expect you will be able to get your money back. At least I have been able to.
In most cases you do get your money back but in 3/10 cases I have not and those three cases happened to be forum related. the other 7 were ebay. I use paypal and ebay every other day and so far have only had 10 disputes.
I asked if you were 16 because that's how a16 year old would act (thick headed and immature).
1: Im irish so thick-headed runs in my blood and that's never going to change don't tell me how to live my life.
2: I don't know where you got immature from but i guess if thats how you choose to describe me then thats OK because this is America and your entitled to your opinion.
Anyways, hopefully you'll be able to find something adequate enough for your stock car.
Thanks, I think?
Just remember to press the clutch in before you shift so you don't grind the gears like me
hahahahWe've been over this I am a certified intructor for commercial driving I know what a clutch is and when to push it in and when to shift. Thanks but no thanks.
Viel glück
11-26-12, 04:31 PM
#46
CORRECTION ! selling the car because of the cost to get a paint job and the cost to do body work idiot! total cost to do body work and a paint job is close to triple the cars value so around 3000 for the paint job and 1750 for the body work. really wish people could learn how to read the thread before posting =/
11-29-12, 07:36 AM
#48
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bought the mazdatrix driveshaft came in the mail today will be installing soon currently tracking the short shifter via ups....should i close this thread or make it a build thread? and post pics of progress?