Possible new owner!

[helencooke01]

DS, I\'m starting to think you\'re stalking me :chat

Red, I think I have some idea of running costs as my ex had an MR2 (probably why I am now a turbo snob!) and I\'m expecting it to be a bit more expensive than that.

Dean, I\'m in no hurry so I guess you\'re right, looking on here is a good idea.  I would like to take a few out for a spin though, I don\'t think there\'s any point considering buying one before I know what they drive like and whether they will suit me.

Helen

[ds2000]

Cheeky begger, I was here first! :cheers You\'re the one that wants to look after my car and now own one for yourself :cheers

Still a laydee with good taste so I\'m willing to over look it this once... just stay outta my garden ok :2Mad :mmmm :InLove

Oh and about RX ownership, a bad one can do a bit of a Jeff\'s Skyline to you... so just take your time choosing it, keep it serviced as well.  These should help:

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=339680
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27094
http://rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide3g/bguide3g.html
http://www.marx7.org/infocenter/faqs/3rd_faq_main.html
http://www.fd3s.net/buying.html
http://robrobinette/buyaused.htm
http://www.epinions.com/content_92709097092

[probedb]

Helen, I\'m sure a few of the local owners wouldn\'t mind taking you for a spin and possibly let you drive if they\'re really nice

[sadgoth]

The cost of ownership is very dependent on a) how well looked after the car is, b) ho modified it is and c) a little bit of good or bad fortune!

If the car has been well looked after and you continue to look after it running costs shouldn\'t be huge, obviously the more modified, the less reliable (normally) so the higher the running costs. The problem is part c no matter how well you look after your car, engines can go, water seals, oil control rings, apex seals, detonation are all causes of engine failure and will result in a rebuild being required, the bottom line is make sure you have the rebuild fund saved somewhere. This is true of ANY supercar and in fact compared to many the FD is relatively inexpensive to run!

[shafster]

welcome to the forum.

i\'ve had my rx for 8 months now and it\'s been as good as gold on the maintenance front, one of the most reliable cars i\'ve owned (touch wood), and i\'ve so far owned mr2\'s, 200sx s14a, supra, gto, impreza type r, soarer tt. so far all i\'ve done is an oil change and front brake pads

it\'s a bit thirsty but not a major issue as it\'s only my weekend play thing

[Kevin]

I\'m rather petite!

I wouldnt worry about that Shafster is only three and a half foot and he can still see over the steering wheel.  You should have no worries!

[nikp]

I\'m down in Bristol. If you need a second opinion, or a chat about them - let me know! Always happy to help out

[shafster]

I wouldnt worry about that Shafster is only three and a half foot and he can still see over the steering wheel.  You should have no worries!

when i see you, im gonna give you a good shoein :p :spank

[Merbals]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

My advice is take your time and get yourself a good one as once you have there will be no turning back!

I travel down to Cheltenham regulary from Worcester so if ever you want to have a close look at one just give us a shout.

Happy Hunting!!

[pete sparrow]

Hi Helen
 Welcome to the forum firstly. I live in Hereford so only an 40 mins from you.More than happy to show you my car. Got a few members in and around Chelt,sure more will be in touch.
Cheers
Pete

[Lum]

Hey Helen
I live in Bristol and I have never seen an RX for sale in any of the import centres in Bristol so I wouldn\'t bother with any of them! If your around Bristol though give me a shout there is a few of us on here from Bristol N we\'ve been on about meeting up soon. You should come along n take a look at a few!:rollin

[mazda bait]

You ought to feel privilged Helen a newbie doesn\'t normally invoke such a strong response i wonder if it could have anything to do with you being female....:InLove

I\'m 23 and have had my car for three years and there nothing but trouble and absolute money pits but my god do i love it! :driving

Shop around for insurance there are some deals to be had!

Good Luck!

[helencooke01]

Thanks all,

Some good advice here but nothing bad enough to put me off yet!!

At the moment I\'m commuting from Cheltenham to Reading every day (working out my notice at a job) so will be at the Reading meet tonight, hopefully a few people from here will be there and I\'ve been offered a ride in an FC convertible so that should help :chat

Lum90 - I guess I am wasting my time looking at the Import Centres in Bristol then!! Just thought it would be nice to test drive one from a garage first rather than messing a private sale about.

Mazda Bait - you\'ve had the car since you were 20?!! That must have been expensive insurance back then!!

Anyway thanks again for the warm welcome.

Helen

[mazda bait]

My premium used to be horrendous but i\'ve managed to get it down to £700 all in on a limited mileage basis with 3 yrs no claims on this car.  Like i said before though it is definitely worth it but don\'t be fooled they are expensive to run!  

You may be better to buy a known car off this forum than a fresh import as at least you can find a bit of the history of the car out.  Your often running totally blind on a new import.

[pete sparrow]

Hi
 Was speaking to a mate from the Forest of Dean.There\'s a garage closing down near Cinderford.They have a silver fd in for £5500 with certified rebuild.Its cheap because the guy is moving to spain.Might take a little less.Am calling him tomorrow to get all the spec.Can post it hear if you want?
Cheers
Pete