New 95 RX-7. For real?
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That $37k is the starting price and the reserve has not been met. Their website lists $40k, which was the original MSRP.
If it's still new, does it still have the factory warranty?
If it's still new, does it still have the factory warranty?
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Soon as someone buys it, it becomes used, and not worth any more than the other 9 year old rx-7's.
also, 9 years can do a lot of damage to things, especially when it's sitting around not doing anything. I saw it every year when i went from overseas to kansas and all my motorcycles had problems starting up even though the tanks were empty and they were kept on blocks.
also, it's an automatic.
also, 9 years can do a lot of damage to things, especially when it's sitting around not doing anything. I saw it every year when i went from overseas to kansas and all my motorcycles had problems starting up even though the tanks were empty and they were kept on blocks.
also, it's an automatic.
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what about any recalls or tsb's on it? I would assume none have been done. Imagine the look the dealer would give you when you you show up wanting the work done.
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I think stock FD was 255 HP 217 torque
Sitting around like that things are bound to be wrong, however a lot of collectors buy cars like that and never title them, I know a couple of people with Vipers in their very large garages that have never been driven and never titled.
Sitting around like that things are bound to be wrong, however a lot of collectors buy cars like that and never title them, I know a couple of people with Vipers in their very large garages that have never been driven and never titled.
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Originally Posted by Astor
I think stock FD was 255 HP 217 torque
Sitting around like that things are bound to be wrong, however a lot of collectors buy cars like that and never title them, I know a couple of people with Vipers in their very large garages that have never been driven and never titled.
Sitting around like that things are bound to be wrong, however a lot of collectors buy cars like that and never title them, I know a couple of people with Vipers in their very large garages that have never been driven and never titled.
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There are some inconsistencies. The eBay ad lists the car as an auto and the interior picture concurs. The window sticker and the dealer website lists it as a 5sp. The window sticker shows that the car was sold to Marlin Mazda (the dealer that is selling it now).
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It also lists the 4 speed automatic as a $900 option. Just a guess but I bet all FDs were listed as 5 speed manual and then if it was an automatic it was added into the optional equipment list.
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Montego Blue/Tan and automatic has to be the least desirable configuration possible for the FD. No one was willing to pay $40k for it in 1995, and I doubt anyone will pay anything near that today. I bet that the dealer will eventually give up trying to find a buyer and just put it back in storage for another 10 years.
However, if the dealer had been smart enough in 1995 to stow away a silver r2 instead, there's actually a small chance someone out there would be willing to pay the crazy high price.
However, if the dealer had been smart enough in 1995 to stow away a silver r2 instead, there's actually a small chance someone out there would be willing to pay the crazy high price.
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
It also lists the 4 speed automatic as a $900 option. Just a guess but I bet all FDs were listed as 5 speed manual and then if it was an automatic it was added into the optional equipment list.
(I didn't think to check the options, I don't consider auto/manual xmsn an option.)
Edit: And I think MB/Tan is the best color combo for an FD.
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That looks alot like my 93 FD--and you are wrong M477--they probably will get $37K for it because it is still nearly a collectors item. And Montego Blue/Tan was one of the best color combos for the FD.
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The FD is hardly collectible and especially not in that trim. All it is now is a 10 year old car with really low miles that no one will be able to get financing on. Who the hell is going to buy a 95 RX-7 AT outright for 40k, even with 5 miles on it?
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its too high of a price I agree. I had a 94FD, Vintage racing Red on black interior R2 with all the goodies. I really never liked the tan interior, and i even more so didnt like the red interior, never really looked good to me. I would love a "new" FD that has been un touched, but when comparing the price of that car to other 2004 model cars, i dont know if its worth it. or at least in that trim level, like everyone else said
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What it fails to mention is that the car has never been registered, instead it was only used for track racing over the last 10 years. ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The kms quoted are from when the motor was last rebuilt and the panel work is fresh because its just been resprayed.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The interior is brand new because all the trim was originally removed and race seats were fitted.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
If it was a manual and if this was in Australia, I'm know plenty of people who would jump on it straight away.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The kms quoted are from when the motor was last rebuilt and the panel work is fresh because its just been resprayed.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The interior is brand new because all the trim was originally removed and race seats were fitted.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
If it was a manual and if this was in Australia, I'm know plenty of people who would jump on it straight away.
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Soon as someone buys it, it becomes used, and not worth any more than the other 9 year old rx-7's.
also, 9 years can do a lot of damage to things, especially when it's sitting around not doing anything. I saw it every year when i went from overseas to kansas and all my motorcycles had problems starting up even though the tanks were empty and they were kept on blocks.
also, it's an automatic.
also, 9 years can do a lot of damage to things, especially when it's sitting around not doing anything. I saw it every year when i went from overseas to kansas and all my motorcycles had problems starting up even though the tanks were empty and they were kept on blocks.
also, it's an automatic.
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Why would the FD be ruled out as a collector car? Who said it, Ike? Low production numbers in North America and a cult following aren't a bad start.