Gorgeous cars. I remember them with asking prices of $22k brand new on the dealer floor. They couldn't sell them.
Not sure I'd want to either pay the premium for a well kept stock example or deal with the pain of sorting one out that's been hacked.
Gorgeous cars. I remember them with asking prices of $22k brand new on the dealer floor. They couldn't sell them.
Not sure I'd want to either pay the premium for a well kept stock example or deal with the pain of sorting one out that's been hacked.
Apart from the driving experience, another fun aspect of owning the car is that there are so few of them running around out there that you're almost guaranteed to be the only one in an FD at your local autox, track day or cruise night. People always want to stop and strike up a conversation about the car. Just Saturday, I got a random thumbs up from the SUV in front of me on the way to see the new Bond movie. YMMV, but I don't expect the S2K or NC will have the same cool factor.
They tempt me, always wanted one but couldn't handle the headaches. I've thought about swapping my SR20 setup from the 240SX into an FD or a 240Z someday....that's still on the table.
While Miata is the answer, what it really needs are more power and a fixed roof.
Ta-daaah! FD RX-7.
DWNSHFT wrote: While Miata is the answer, what it really needs are more power and a fixed roof. Ta-daaah! FD RX-7.
You're 100% correct - the FD's are chassis/suspension wise a larger Miata. Double wishbone at all corners, power plant frame, etc.
BoxheadTim wrote: I've owned one in the UK about 10 years ago and it was mostly problem free, but I bought it like I bought most of my rotaries - with a fresh rebuild from a specialist. Very basic mods, still running the stock twins, but with a PowerFC and a decent map. Pushed out about 270-280bhp. Not exactly the most practical car in the world, but great to drive. Main problem is ham-fisted previous owners. Also make sure that you actually fit it, the cabin is pretty small and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't fit in one with a helmet on. Wouldn't mind another one, but I'd either get one with a duff engine and rebuild it, or a very well looked after one. The middle ground can quickly get as expensive as my 996.
How does the car compare to the 996? They're both in the same price range around here?
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