Considering buying this, Advise pls

[BlitzBoy]

yep there are a couple on here for sale with rebuilt engines.
These cars are very fast cars and very good handling in the junior supercar league but like any other fast car they need extra care and money, but a properly Running FD will bring you a big smile.
So buy the best you can afford and dont rush into buying the first one you see.

[Abe130]

OK thanks guys time to save a little more I think!

[SmbFD3S]

And plenty of research too helps before you buy so you know what you are looking at... Just have a read through some of the threads on here and you\'ll gain a huge amount of knowledge, and dont be afraid to ask, we\'ve all been new at this at some stage

[iaint]

Even after a good engine service?

Service is changing plugs and oil.  These cars are veery simple in that respect.

No cam belts to replace, not timing or other gubbins to play with.

If the engine has issues - usually water seals at this mileage - then it\'s rebuild time.

[Abe130]

Ah right so always handy to have some money to one side just in case, This seems like a really good forum for help, I came from www.toyotagtturbo.com and the help is very good on there also. I love going to meets and feeling part of a \'community\' of like minded people so hopefully with a good FD3S I will fit right in

[T11MNM]

As an ex EP82 owner the mazda is one hell of a step up so take care when you find the one you want

[Abe130]

Thats exactly what I intend to do, I really love the EP82 but I feel the time has come for my first rx, I know when the time comes to get a house I will be back to a starlet turbo I just love em!

[Aceman]

that is the ideal situation .. new or recent rebuild or low mileage .. but you will have to pay extra for it or it is normaly reflected in the price .

Or a nice car with a blown engine for cheap - and then factor in your engine rebuild when offering money would be my other usggestion...