Fd affordability
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I would get something else personally for a daily driver. Fortunately I drive for work so I have company vehicles. Life was good with no gas bill, no insurace (which was $480/dn $161/mo before I moved out here), no car. It kind of helped me mature without focusing so much on making my cars the fastest things. You'll appreciate ride quality and comfot more after taking a step out of a place like Dallas filled with 4 lane highways. We have 2 lanes for the most part and each one is going a different direction with exception of a 3rd lane in certain places that are usually filled with traffic anyways. I learned the beauty of going to the beach and tossing out the fishing poles and throwing back a couple of cold ones. Live to cruise now...the mountains do entertain us though.
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Originally Posted by dgeesaman
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in life is to compare the spending and estimated income of someone else. There are way too many variables (not the least of which might be their horrible financial shape) to let that guide your choices.
If you're not committed to destroying your personal finances for the next 20 years, or you have thousands and thousands of extra dollars every year piling up, don't buy an FD.
Dave
If you're not committed to destroying your personal finances for the next 20 years, or you have thousands and thousands of extra dollars every year piling up, don't buy an FD.
Dave
I agree.
People talk about, o yeah just do the reliability mods, check it every few days and it will last forever.
Bullshit! These cars are very fragile. A smart person will have a LEAST 3k saved up just for emergency for these cars in case something goes wrong. Unless you like having to have your FD down while you save to fix it. Alot of people here do that anyway so thats nothing new LOL
Bottom line, if you have "extra" money on top of the FD purchasing money, then go for it. Dont waste your life on a car, its not worth it.
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Started "saving" @ 12
Started working @ 14
Got FD @ 16
I work anywhere from 20-35 hours a week @ 9 dollars an hour and money is not really a problem. I probably will NOT take the FD to college though, and I also got a full ride to college so I won't be paying any student loans or such (Maybe I can save to go single ). I keep record of my spending on the FD -
9500 Initial purchase price
1100 Stage 2 Clutch @ Installation (Clutch went out first week of ownership)
1100 for new leather seats (This was not paid for by me)
Last time I updated my spreadsheet I was at 14.4k. The clutch I listed above because its the only thing I have ever had to replace on the car to keep it driveable This does not include gas or insurance...."Major" Mods in sig.
Started working @ 14
Got FD @ 16
I work anywhere from 20-35 hours a week @ 9 dollars an hour and money is not really a problem. I probably will NOT take the FD to college though, and I also got a full ride to college so I won't be paying any student loans or such (Maybe I can save to go single ). I keep record of my spending on the FD -
9500 Initial purchase price
1100 Stage 2 Clutch @ Installation (Clutch went out first week of ownership)
1100 for new leather seats (This was not paid for by me)
Last time I updated my spreadsheet I was at 14.4k. The clutch I listed above because its the only thing I have ever had to replace on the car to keep it driveable This does not include gas or insurance...."Major" Mods in sig.
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Well, I do have a job, and I make my own way. I know a decent amount of info and im a pretty good mechanic myself, so im not completly in the dark on this one. I was just thinking of grabbing one for an upgrade so to speak. Wasn't going to mod it immediatly if I were to get one.
Mostly I was asking out of curiosity, for demographics. what age the FD owners are, etc. How they are currently paying for it (loan, paid cash, etc). Just curious.
It has come down to an FD or Rx8. If I get the 8, its getting a turbo kit, but i'm partial to the FD as well.
I appreciate the responses you guys have had so far though.
Mostly I was asking out of curiosity, for demographics. what age the FD owners are, etc. How they are currently paying for it (loan, paid cash, etc). Just curious.
It has come down to an FD or Rx8. If I get the 8, its getting a turbo kit, but i'm partial to the FD as well.
I appreciate the responses you guys have had so far though.
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Originally Posted by Tyblat
Mostly I was asking out of curiosity, for demographics. what age the FD owners are, etc. How they are currently paying for it (loan, paid cash, etc). Just curious.
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I had wanted to get an fd since i was 20. i finally got one this year when i turned 26. I barely ever drive my car. I have a loan on it. You have to have awesome credit to get a loan on a 13 yr old car. Another thing to take in consideration is insurance. You want to get a dependable daily driver. My daily is a 04 gto. Good luck on what you buy.
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Originally Posted by 1QWIK7
I agree.
People talk about, o yeah just do the reliability mods, check it every few days and it will last forever.
Bullshit! These cars are very fragile. A smart person will have a LEAST 3k saved up just for emergency for these cars in case something goes wrong. Unless you like having to have your FD down while you save to fix it. Alot of people here do that anyway so thats nothing new LOL
People talk about, o yeah just do the reliability mods, check it every few days and it will last forever.
Bullshit! These cars are very fragile. A smart person will have a LEAST 3k saved up just for emergency for these cars in case something goes wrong. Unless you like having to have your FD down while you save to fix it. Alot of people here do that anyway so thats nothing new LOL
If at any time a huge repair bill or downtime will put your finances and livelihood at risk or in a strain, don't get the car.
Bottom line, if you have "extra" money on top of the FD purchasing money, then go for it. Dont waste your life on a car, its not worth it.
Dave
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Originally Posted by bajaman
Having a car that is known for reliability issues and being young and/or in college do not mix, period. Face the facts, you have a finite amount of money coming in, right? Do you want to spend what little bit (if any) 'disposable' cash on constant car repairs, or would you rather have a nice Honda or Toyota that just runs and runs and runs, only asking for gas and the occasional oil change?
There are only about 12,674 threads about NOT trying to get an FD at a young age or how it didn't work out in the end.
Kudos to the young ones out there that make it happen and don't "suffer" for it, but I think every single one of them will agree it took/takes planning and dedication and isn't for everyone.
There are only about 12,674 threads about NOT trying to get an FD at a young age or how it didn't work out in the end.
Kudos to the young ones out there that make it happen and don't "suffer" for it, but I think every single one of them will agree it took/takes planning and dedication and isn't for everyone.
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****, you own an fc. t2's are a bigger maintaince nightmare than all but the worst FD's. I've had every generation, including 7 years of FD ownership. I had the car from a low mile virgin to a high mile modified car with really no issues. I've had much more problems reviving t2's from the dead. if you can afford to buy a quaility example, i say go for it.
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I bought my FD just before my 20th B-day, while putting myself through college - and I did it with NO loans (both the FD and school). Its easy, just find a Job that you love and that pays decient.
I used my dosposible income for buying/upgrading the FD. So whatever cash left over after bills, rent, tuition, retirement savings...etc. i put twards the FD. I didnt however, rack up +$100 bar tabs every Thrurday -Saturday night like all my firends did in college. Just spend within your means and its no big deal.
I used my dosposible income for buying/upgrading the FD. So whatever cash left over after bills, rent, tuition, retirement savings...etc. i put twards the FD. I didnt however, rack up +$100 bar tabs every Thrurday -Saturday night like all my firends did in college. Just spend within your means and its no big deal.
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Originally Posted by RE-Amemiya7
I didnt however, rack up +$100 bar tabs every Thrurday -Saturday night like all my firends did in college.
fd could ever get you.
#39
Clinical Trials..
www.ppdi.com - every state most likely has a Clinical trials place. I make around 40k a year, Im 19, bought my FD in a few months "work"..
PM me for more details, my last paycheck was 6G's Ive never freakin imagined making money like this, it shouldnt be a career, but it will help you get to financial goals quickly. Uhh im in a study right now. Lots of time for homework and studying (ON THE FORUMS :-p).
www.ppdi.com - every state most likely has a Clinical trials place. I make around 40k a year, Im 19, bought my FD in a few months "work"..
PM me for more details, my last paycheck was 6G's Ive never freakin imagined making money like this, it shouldnt be a career, but it will help you get to financial goals quickly. Uhh im in a study right now. Lots of time for homework and studying (ON THE FORUMS :-p).
#40
some of you guys are really bad sales people for rx7s...lol...some1 can actually be discouraged into getting 1 by reading these types of threads...im not sayin your lying or anything jus a preception i developed after reading this thread
#42
Originally Posted by Tyblat
Hey guys whats up. I was looking into getting an FD or an RX8 (currently I have an FC lol.) I've noticed that some guys that own FD's are college guys, or at least that age group.
Why im asking is, im in that same age bracket, and i'm wondering, how do you afford an FD? Loan? or what?
Why im asking is, im in that same age bracket, and i'm wondering, how do you afford an FD? Loan? or what?
The car stuff enthusiasm never goes away (save it for when you graduate). In fact you enjoy it more when you can actually afford it without making big sacrifices.
#43
Originally Posted by moby_rotary
some of you guys are really bad sales people for rx7s...lol...some1 can actually be discouraged into getting 1 by reading these types of threads...im not sayin your lying or anything jus a preception i developed after reading this thread
the parts for these cars are expensive and many times it requires a rotary especialist to diagnose.
The parts are expensive because there aren't enough FD's in the US for aftermarket companies to make OEM replacements. Unless it's an performance part chances are the only option is a factory part.
Just for fun: research what an oil metering pump costs. Better yet look up the sparkplugs.
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for just for fun i cheked out a site offering rx7 parts and looked for sparkplugs i have to say they dun seem to expensive like 10-15buks i just checked this part so i don't know about other ones if they are expensive http://replacement.autopartswarehous...20Plug&dp=true
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Originally Posted by dgeesaman
I don't agree with that conclusion - you may never have a truly major problem for the time you own the car - but the chances are always significant.
I dont think so. They sell it because of problems. You see it here, i know you do. Its always, "cant get the car to start, losing hope", or, "boost problems", "engine may be blown" which in then turns into a decision to sell the car.
Or people who dont run into problems, get an FD to do an LS1 swap, well half of them sell the car a year or 2 later because they got bored. They do the LS1 swap in the first place to prevent any rx7 problems, and probably sold it because the swap put them in debt or they just wanted a project and finished and want to move onto something else.
There is not ONE FD owner right now who has their car for more than 3, 4 years without any problems. And im not talking about maintenance (fuel filter, oil, tranny etc), im talking about a car related issue, something where you have to attend to make it normal again. There is not one.
If at any time a huge repair bill or downtime will put your finances and livelihood at risk or in a strain, don't get the car.
Dave
Dave
Exactly. But things happen, things come up. People make the mistake of trying and keeping the car making matters worse.
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There is not ONE FD owner right now who has their car for more than 3, 4 years without any problems. And im not talking about maintenance (fuel filter, oil, tranny etc), im talking about a car related issue, something where you have to attend to make it normal again. There is not one.
#48
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Originally Posted by rynberg
So what? I think you could probably apply that statement to 75% of the cars on the road....or more. Hell, I'm going to have to spend a bunch of money replacing drivetrain parts on my 95 Accord soon. Does that mean the Accord is unreliable?
Actually the accord and camry had won MOST reliable cars for like 10 years straight
Whichever way it works out, our cars are not the normal car, its very finicky. If you havent known this by now, then you are a blind man. But you're a veteran so i know you know.
It requires more maintenance, more caution and more money to keep this running properly, all the time.
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I mostly agree with you, I'm just bitchy today. But I disagree that these cars are significantly more unreliable than other sports cars. Everyone talks about Supras being so much more reliable, well, they also cost 10-15k more than the FD too.
Compared to a Porsche or Ferrari, etc, the maintenance costs on an FD are cheap.
Compared to a Porsche or Ferrari, etc, the maintenance costs on an FD are cheap.
#50
Originally Posted by montego
**** you are right last IIRC they were about $15-18 bucks... a piece.
thanks! for the link LOL
thanks! for the link LOL