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General => General Queries / Hints and Tips on purchasing a rotary => Topic started by: Trappy on September 28, 2003, 09:42:54 AM

Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Trappy on September 28, 2003, 09:42:54 AM
How much should i be looking to spend on a 95+ Type rz, as near to stock engine as possible (suspension and wheels improved preferably) under 30,000 miles and with a \'99 bodykit fitted. I saw one on Linney,

http://www.linney.org/1995silverrx7-FD3S-303566.htm

but it had already been sold. That car would have been perfect! Under 13 grand?
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: bnaellis on October 04, 2003, 08:54:13 AM
The Type rz is the most expensive model of rx7 sold in Japan
comes with bilstein shock and hard springs, strengthened torsen limited slip diff and 17 inch bbs alloys as standard and really does handle fantastic as is. To find a pre 99 3rd gen in Japan that has a 99 spec kit on is very rare full stop. Trying to narrow that down to an rz model going to be even rarer. The one on linney has the 99 spec front end but has the mazadspeed type II rear spoiler which is very similar to the 99 spec rear spoiler.
A 95 type rz with less than 30,000 miles you could expect to pay
probably 12k +

rgds
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: 20B_boy on October 04, 2003, 10:49:45 AM
That silver one on linney\'s ISNT an RZ though, is it? Says Type R, BIG difference - Type R\'s are ten a penny.

If you\'re paying an RZ premium - make sure it IS an RZ!

Bri - think u missed out the most important bit of an RZ in my personal opinion - Kevlar backed Recaros!! About £1000+ EACH from Demon Twits!! Damn those things are SWEET!!!

R.
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: bnaellis on October 04, 2003, 11:05:49 AM
Hi Rich,

I was just homing in on his point about upgrading wheels and suspension, I was emphasing how good they already handle as
is. The seats in the later style rz like a 2001 model is even better.

rgds
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: bnaellis on October 04, 2003, 11:08:43 AM
I actually wanted that one on Ben\'s site for a purchase to order for someone but was out bidded:(
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: 20B_boy on October 04, 2003, 12:02:28 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by BNA_ELLIS
Hi Rich,

I was just homing in on his point about upgrading wheels and suspension, I was emphasing how good they already handle as
is. The seats in the later style rz like a 2001 model is even better.

rgds
Guy in NZ I know has 93 and 2001 RZ\'s; apart from the later ones being red I dont recall noticing any difference - enlighten us Bri?
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Trappy on October 04, 2003, 12:06:33 PM
Oh type-r then! I dont believe i\'m gonna feel like i\'m missing out if i got a type-r going from an mx5! What about this black one http://www.linney.org/1994black-cwest-rx7.htm
Right price you reckon? Looks like a good one and fast too cos it appears to be jumping into hyperspace in the first piccy, lol!. New job soon so thats the car\'s the first thing i\'ll be changing.
I\'ve been thinking peeps (ow!).What with all of this talk about the mx5 being the greatest handling car in the world and stuff (Autocar), and considering mines got lowered suspension and 205/40/17 rubber, is an RX7 going to be as balanced and adjustable in the twisties? Its a bit heavier as well (300kgs). Or is it a whole new ball game, even on very tight corners?
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: bnaellis on October 04, 2003, 01:46:58 PM
I don\'t know Ben personally but I am sure he sells good cars. He\'s also on this forum so any questions regarding the car your best directing to him atleast then you can get the lowdown from the horses mouth. Right price ? I think whatever an Importer prices his car at is what he thinks it\'s worth what anyone else thinks it\'s worth is irrelevant if you like a car and can afford it then the price is right, unless you were to see another you like for less with same quality etc.:)

rgds
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Ben_L on October 09, 2003, 10:31:58 AM
Hi Guys,

The silver FD was a very nice example, but i ending up in a bidding war with quite a few people, she ending up selling for a pretty shocking price, which would have got me a much newer FD. But i would prefer paying a high price for a good FD. She was one of the best i have driven, hard knight sports suspension - slightly unsuitable for the country lanes that i live in.

Sorry i beat u to it Bri m8, but then i really wanted your two black RE Amedia\'s :D

do you have any pics of the one with head lamp convertion, roll cage, knightsports wing etc...


Hi Trappy, afraid the black cwest has now gone
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: bnaellis on October 09, 2003, 05:27:39 PM
not many decent ones mate :(
All of these are with the front end off just before it went to it\'s owner who lives in Belfast. Car sat literally on the ground so had to take the front end off to get it on the transporter that took it to Belfast.
Just tried to post but images are too big. I need the help of Mr Fish again. Heeeellp Dan???
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: 20B_boy on October 09, 2003, 11:46:35 PM
Here ya go bud:

(http://www.3rotorfd.com/000_0160c.JPG)
(http://www.3rotorfd.com/000_0161c.JPG)
(http://www.3rotorfd.com/000_0162c.JPG)
(http://www.3rotorfd.com/000_0163c.JPG)
(http://www.3rotorfd.com/000_0165c.JPG)
(http://www.3rotorfd.com/000_0167c.JPG)
(http://www.3rotorfd.com/000_0168c.JPG)
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Ben_L on October 10, 2003, 01:41:40 AM
Absolutely Awsome !! m8, what an FD !:D
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Ben_L on October 10, 2003, 09:25:16 AM
Here\'s sum of the Silver FD, very clean..
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Ben_L on October 10, 2003, 09:28:12 AM
:D
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Ben_L on October 10, 2003, 09:29:32 AM
;)
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Ben_L on October 10, 2003, 09:32:12 AM
:wave
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: Tomson on October 10, 2003, 09:36:55 AM
RZ In Cheltenham

I know of a 1996 Black RZ in Cheltenham for sale, Kevlar backed recaros and all.  Will check to see if it is still for sale if anyone is interested.  I went to see it - but i need rear seats and it was out of my price range.

Tom
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: bnaellis on October 10, 2003, 11:19:48 AM
Very nice  mate. Ones like that are definetly few an far between.
See on Sunday mate.

rgds
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: <--rYaN--> on May 01, 2004, 11:48:36 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by 20B_boy
(http://www.3rotorfd.com/000_0161c.JPG)

Just out of interest what horn do i see poking out there as i want to upgrade mine soon, seen similar things in the local car shop, air horns or something, anyone fitted one of these??

Cheers

Ryan
Title: How much to pay?
Post by: scooby_si on May 01, 2004, 12:02:38 PM
(engages retard mode) what\'s the story with that front end is that what the support bar/front panel things look like on a 99 car? or is that just plastic stuff for bumper or sumin?
Si