Hoping to buy a fd

FreddyM · August 16, 2009, 11:06:42 PM

im looking into getting my first rx in the next month but i only have about 6k to spend on an fd.
looking at some of the cars for sale on here, i know its at the bottom end of the market. i would like a few mods done but have to be done to a high standard.
Am i looking for too much for that price?

Rzla · August 17, 2009, 09:49:59 PM

I don\'t think so.
The current climate is quite dire at the moment.
What sort of time frame are you looking to buy in?
Do some research on the car and what TLC the car needs just before you buy.

FreddyM · August 17, 2009, 10:11:42 PM

im already looking atthe cars for sale on here as im hoping to buy in early september.
i have been on this forum a good bit looking around and reading the up about the general maintainence of the car.

Rzla · August 17, 2009, 10:15:54 PM

That is certainly a good start

Well keep looking and wait for the right car because it will be worth it in the end

FreddyM · August 18, 2009, 05:51:44 PM

i have early everything else sorted except the car at this stage.
i cant wait to get one now. waiting way to long for this oppertunity.

Jit · August 18, 2009, 06:01:06 PM

Whats your criteria for the car you are after? Thatll give us a better idea as to whether your 6k is gonna buy you a hound or not.
6k is generally going to buy you something rebuilt but fairly standard. If you look in the FS section, there are cars that have more bits bolted on and even a cheap single. It depends on wether you intend to drive the cars or spend more time pulling them apart!

FreddyM · August 18, 2009, 06:05:00 PM

i would by buying it hoping to drive it fairly quickly. small changes i might take on but would prefer something i can drive straight away.
Im looking to buy the best i can. any mods done to a high standard are welcome but not necessary.

gsb876 · August 18, 2009, 06:24:54 PM

A few ideas:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1068699.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/943254.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1194278.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1191151.htm

the last 2 are RX8\'s as you can get them cheap as !!

FreddyM · August 18, 2009, 07:57:46 PM

thanks for the ideas. im def going to have a good look at the two 7\'s. not a big fan of the 8\'s but there not a bad car.

Jit · August 18, 2009, 09:07:11 PM

I didnt know Jurgen at JM Imports could rebuild a rotary engine. Thought he didnt know one end of the engine from the other!
Cant understand why that blue single hasnt sold unless ofc its a cheap ebay turbo?

Rzla · August 18, 2009, 09:22:07 PM

If you do know anyone that knows about RX7s take them with you if you can. Some cars can look good but have underlying problems.
Get a 7 not an 8 7s are quicker!

FreddyM · August 18, 2009, 09:33:05 PM

once im ready to go looking at them i will try find someone who knows about them to come along and give a second opinion.

ro284 · August 18, 2009, 10:37:30 PM

Theres this one too, with compression test results,
http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/detail.asp?i=1070456&action=bookmark
Good luck, Freddy

FreddyM · August 18, 2009, 10:46:04 PM

Quote from: ro284;635626Theres this one too, with compression test results,
http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/detail.asp?i=1070456&action=bookmark
Good luck, Freddy

@ ro: i was looking at that one. looks promising. keeping an open mind at the moment. im looking for one thats going to be reliable and fun to drive.

jurgen · August 31, 2009, 06:31:26 PM

Quote from: Jit;635601I didnt know Jurgen at JM Imports could rebuild a rotary engine. Thought he didnt know one end of the engine from the other!
Cant understand why that blue single hasnt sold unless ofc its a cheap ebay turbo?

:eek i dont rebuild them, but someone i know does for us..

Thought he didnt know one end of the engine from the other!

can you elaborate ? what makes you come up with this statement ?