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The first run Series 8 FD have now passed the 25 year mark for about 10 months now. Here is one that has made it to the USA. Will this be a test of how Series 8 RHD can measure against equivalent LHD? Almost miles 100,000 on this one.So asking price might even be aggressive if it were an LHD. That innocent Blue Mica, tho!
The first run Series 8 FD have now passed the 25 year mark for about 10 months now. Here is one that has made it to the USA. Will this be a test of how Series 8 RHD can measure against equivalent LHD? Almost miles 100,000 on this one.So asking price might even be aggressive if it were an LHD. That innocent Blue Mica, tho!
This one is local to me. This seller specializes in importing FDs. I feel this is a decent price for those that don't want to go through importing themselves. You could probably save $5-$10K by finding one yourself and importing it but still not a bad price for somebody that needs to have one NOW and its already in the states. 99 spec with IBM and its a Type R so checks all the boxes for me.
Market has dipped for sure, however lately I am seeing many dealers not understanding how to present/sell the car. For example the low mile 1995 above waited till the last day for a compression test with a standard piston tester... Reported back as "Rear 75 Front 80-82." This does not help sell a car to anyone who understands...
Market has dipped for sure, however lately I am seeing many dealers not understanding how to present/sell the car. For example the low mile 1995 above waited till the last day for a compression test with a standard piston tester... Reported back as "Rear 75 Front 80-82." This does not help sell a car to anyone who understands...
Its noted that the car occasionally takes a few tries to start, A/C does not work, Brakes are warped and has tons of mods that aren't listed in the ad. Very good chance this needs an engine, couldn't provide a real compression test. This looks like a decent car but without knowing whether or not your going to need a rebuild impacts what people are willing to pay, even for a 95. I think this would have sold for in the $50K+ range had it not had these issues and solid compression.
This one is local to me. This seller specializes in importing FDs. I feel this is a decent price for those that don't want to go through importing themselves. You could probably save $5-$10K by finding one yourself and importing it but still not a bad price for somebody that needs to have one NOW and its already in the states. 99 spec with IBM and its a Type R so checks all the boxes for me.
This isn’t pacific coast auto’s car is it? They had a YT video on a very similar car.
Market for RHD FD according to auction history shows they have cooled quite a bit, and some are not selling. And no offense to USA dealer-type importers or this seller, I would suggest researching importing if you are in the market, as the dealer-types have a larger than fair markup (arguably valid reasons, burden of risk, etc, but more that I personally agree with) with this one being (maybe) slightly high.
Importing is no secret. Import/custom/broker fees through a broker add ~5k give or take to your Japanese purchase price. I have imported a few vehicles, and offer to import and/or assist whoever. Usually takes 2 months or so from purchase date to land and get to your door.
Japan market is privvy to the demand, and sadly have been staging cars (auction term for hiding $h17) and raising reserves. So it might be fair to pay a premium for one you can go physically look at, like this 99. If this was an RS, I personally would be all over it. Innocent blue mica is one of the best.
But IMO savings are closer to the $10K mark if doing it yourself and are patient enough. I agree that if you must have one now, this IBM example is nice enough. Type R helps (rz > rs > r)
Speaking to this car- several 3.5 have sold through auction just in the last few months, some zenki’s, some 01/02’s and have sold in the 20k or less range.
Pay for convenience and lower risk, fair enough, but is it 40K- convenient? YMMV.
Of course all the best to the seller, but psa to the RX7club, (nice) RHD FD’s are still obtainable
This isn’t pacific coast auto’s car is it? They had a YT video on a very similar car.
Market for RHD FD according to auction history shows they have cooled quite a bit, and some are not selling. And no offense to USA dealer-type importers or this seller, I would suggest researching importing if you are in the market, as the dealer-types have a larger than fair markup (arguably valid reasons, burden of risk, etc, but more that I personally agree with) with this one being (maybe) slightly high.
Importing is no secret. Import/custom/broker fees through a broker add ~5k give or take to your Japanese purchase price. I have imported a few vehicles, and offer to import and/or assist whoever. Usually takes 2 months or so from purchase date to land and get to your door.
Japan market is privvy to the demand, and sadly have been staging cars (auction term for hiding $h17) and raising reserves. So it might be fair to pay a premium for one you can go physically look at, like this 99. If this was an RS, I personally would be all over it. Innocent blue mica is one of the best.
But IMO savings are closer to the $10K mark if doing it yourself and are patient enough. I agree that if you must have one now, this IBM example is nice enough. Type R helps (rz > rs > r)
Speaking to this car- several 3.5 have sold through auction just in the last few months, some zenki’s, some 01/02’s and have sold in the 20k or less range.
Pay for convenience and lower risk, fair enough, but is it 40K- convenient? YMMV.
Of course all the best to the seller, but psa to the RX7club, (nice) RHD FD’s are still obtainable
The shop isn't pacific coast auto. This is based in Kissimmee Florida so unless he works with other dealers selling as his then it shouldn't be the same car.
I totally agree with most of what you are saying with the price points. That is why I decided to import mine. I found that once these cars are stateside, the price goes up $7K-10K on average. Its the price people would pay for having to have the car right "NOW" versus waiting months to ship it over here. It took me a bit but I was able to snag me a clean, unmolested near stock FD for much less than similar lesser quality ones are being sold here. You pay a pretty penny for convenience and some people that have more money than patience can afford that. I stay away from auctions unless I'm looking for a project car because you can't properly inspect them, the auction grade doesn't mean much to me aside from some cosmetics. You can have a high grade auction car with low compression.
07-28-24, 08:34 PM
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