Title: Hello.... again!
Post by: ash on July 14, 2022, 07:54:02 PM
Post by: ash on July 14, 2022, 07:54:02 PM
Hi everyone, i used to be active on this forum but sold my last FD and FC years ago, but have been tinkering with the idea of getting an RX8!
I used to own a nice black auto FD, a white 1994 FD, a UK silver FD (Reg was B17 REX), a red FD single turbo (engine blew) and a black FC Vert. All fantastic cars and a great forum I remember to chat and learn. Can't believe the prices of FDs nowadays!
I'll be keeping an eye on the classifieds but if anyone has a solid RX8 around £3.5k, please let me know.
Nice to be back!
Ash
I used to own a nice black auto FD, a white 1994 FD, a UK silver FD (Reg was B17 REX), a red FD single turbo (engine blew) and a black FC Vert. All fantastic cars and a great forum I remember to chat and learn. Can't believe the prices of FDs nowadays!
I'll be keeping an eye on the classifieds but if anyone has a solid RX8 around £3.5k, please let me know.
Nice to be back!
Ash
Title: Re: Hello.... again!
Post by: MattScott on July 15, 2022, 10:46:18 PM
Post by: MattScott on July 15, 2022, 10:46:18 PM
Hi Ash and welcome back to rotaries. Seven prices are crazy so good luck finding yourself an Eight.
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Title: Re: Hello.... again!
Post by: Casey on July 15, 2022, 11:44:08 PM
Post by: Casey on July 15, 2022, 11:44:08 PM
Hi Ash, welcome back! £3.5k should buy you a decent RX-8. The biggest issue to watch out for is rust, particularly around the sills near the wheelarch, esp the rear. You know all about the engines, so no need to advise you there.
Many people now looking for a good RX-8 opt for a car with a good chassis, but with engine issues, which can be picked up for £500-£1000. They then spend £2500 on an engine rebuild, so they know they have a good one, and can opt whether to port it or not.
Keep us posted :icon_thumleft:
Many people now looking for a good RX-8 opt for a car with a good chassis, but with engine issues, which can be picked up for £500-£1000. They then spend £2500 on an engine rebuild, so they know they have a good one, and can opt whether to port it or not.
Keep us posted :icon_thumleft:
Title: Re: Hello.... again!
Post by: ash on July 16, 2022, 07:51:24 AM
Post by: ash on July 16, 2022, 07:51:24 AM
Hi guys!
Update, deposit placed on a lovely RX8. Picking up in Sunday so I'll post some picks in here later that day.
Update, deposit placed on a lovely RX8. Picking up in Sunday so I'll post some picks in here later that day.
Title: Re: Hello.... again!
Post by: Jamie R on July 16, 2022, 08:55:10 AM
Post by: Jamie R on July 16, 2022, 08:55:10 AM
Congrats, looking forward to this 
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Title: Re: Hello.... again!
Post by: boosted on July 16, 2022, 10:49:04 AM
Post by: boosted on July 16, 2022, 10:49:04 AM
Ill second Casey point, check them cills. Rust from inside out. My neighbours 44k 54plate was rotted whole length of cills inside out. Id managed to put a patch on previous year but this time mot man said no. 2 welders looked at it and quoted 2k todo the job properly.
The bit you see externally may look good but you need to look at from underneath.
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Title: Re: Hello.... again!
Post by: clive on July 16, 2022, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: clive on July 16, 2022, 05:56:00 PM
:welcome: back Ash :great:
Title: Re: Hello.... again!
Post by: ash on July 16, 2022, 08:34:11 PM
Post by: ash on July 16, 2022, 08:34:11 PM
Thanks guys, I will certainly get my head and hands under the car and do a good check of those sills and arches.
Hey Clive, nice to be back 😎
Hey Clive, nice to be back 😎