"mtdrift" (mtdrift)
05/09/2016 at 11:40 • Filed to: Craigslist, RX-7, RX-8, Contrasts, Temptation, Mazda
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"mtdrift" (mtdrift)
05/09/2016 at 11:40 • Filed to: Craigslist, RX-7, RX-8, Contrasts, Temptation, Mazda | 1
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Completely unmolested collector-level FD, priced pretty reasonably, if you ask me, at $25k. Though, the seller claims that the car is “Rarely over 4000 rpm”, which seems like madness.
On the other hand...
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Apparently it has the rebuilt motor, but it “could use a fender” - whatever that means. The missing nose badge is also slightly concerning. Collision? Advertised with one partially obscured photo at $2800, and “NEED GONE”! I bet he’d take $2300. Have values really come down that far, or is there something else going on with this RX-8 that we’re not seeing? I’m guessing the latter.
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Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> mtdrift
05/09/2016 at 11:47 |
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In regards to the RX-8, its both. They’re a hell hole and values ar utter crap. You can pick one up in my area for under 3-4k with ease
WiscoProud
> mtdrift
05/09/2016 at 11:47 |
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The first looks gorgeous, but I have to imagine there is a lot wrong with the second. RX-8s are probably close to the bottom of their depreciation curve, but that still seems low. I wouldn't bother. Something doesn't smell right.
Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
> mtdrift
05/09/2016 at 11:52 |
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Beware, their natural habitat is the mechanic’s garage.
DrJohannVegas
> mtdrift
05/09/2016 at 12:03 |
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Having just helped a friend put an engine into an RX8 (its fourth), I can say that the bottom’s cost is closer to the top’s in the long run.
TheHondaBro
> mtdrift
05/09/2016 at 12:09 |
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Looks like the RX8 is taking a bite out of a hand.
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mtdrift
> TheHondaBro
05/09/2016 at 12:30 |
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OW! OW! OW!
sonicgabe
> mtdrift
05/09/2016 at 12:47 |
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I couldn’t get a picture, but I saw a few RX7, like that one, but with a Viperesque body kit yesterday. It was hilarious. Now that I know it exists, I will find it again for a pic.
AkursedX
> mtdrift
05/09/2016 at 12:50 |
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I’d probably snag the rx8. But thats just because I have devoted a significant part of my life to keeping my current one up and running. I can diagnose and fix most issues they throw at me.
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mtdrift
> sonicgabe
05/09/2016 at 13:05 |
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Ach - that’s tragic. The last thing an FD RX-7 needs is a body kit.
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mtdrift
> AkursedX
05/09/2016 at 13:26 |
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Yeah, you know, I linked your excellent RX-8 buyer’s guide from a couple of months ago above. I was wondering what your take was, so thanks for chiming in.
I might call this guy and see what the deal is - I mean, if there are relatively easy and straightforward issues to deal with, it might be worth a flyer for that little money even if it is the dreaded ‘04 model.
I’ll update if I find out anything interesting.
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sonicgabe
> mtdrift
05/09/2016 at 14:19 |
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I saw it and it took a few seconds to figure out what the hell was happening. It even said “Viper” on the side, but was not a Viper.
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mtdrift
> sonicgabe
05/09/2016 at 15:08 |
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Now I’m really crying.
derf
> mtdrift
05/10/2016 at 02:09 |
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Worth checking out, anyway. If the engine’s actually good, you can afford to fix a lot of other crap at that price.
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AkursedX
> mtdrift
05/10/2016 at 08:43 |
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If you have any questions, ask away and I can probably help out. But yeah, if the engine was already replaced and doesn’t have many miles on it, chances are it might be worth it.