2006 Lancer EVO XIII or 1993 Mazda RX7 R1
07-27-2008, 08:47 AM
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I like RX7's, but that one is NOT worth $34K. I don't care if it's a magazine car. Once you drive it for a month, it's not going to be a show car anymore. It'll just be a 15 year old car with alot of mods. I mean, if you think it's worth the money, go for it, but I wouldn't pay a penny over $15K for a 15 year old car with 100K miles on it.
07-27-2008, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JZurita
I don't understand the logic here. The RX7 will be the same thing in the winter as the Z. And the Evo is the most expensive car to insure in America. I think OP is just upset he dumped all his money on a looks/sound and nothing on performance.
first of all JZurita, go screw if you don't like the post i don't live my life to be able to beat someone racing,proves nothing but your faster and a bigger moron, secondly, yes i'm sorry i'm not perfect and i said XIII instead of IIIX or whatever it is, it's a model,big deal.get over it.i'm asking for advice which some people kindly gave me on here, Overall i'm probably ending up with a maxima or something cheaper.Just wanted to check on people's opinions, i wasn't here to be flamed for misspelling words or ********. thank you some people,**** you others =)
07-27-2008, 06:31 PM
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first things first-
I would never buy an Evo(or STi) with 30K on the Odometer. I'm sorry, there is just waaaayyyy tooo much that could have happened in that 30k. Especially for the asking price. I'm not saying the car won't fetch that.
Its just not a good investement IMHO, coming from someone who is a huge Evo guy.
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I can't comment on other states, as said before- the evo is one of the highest cars to insure in MA(as it appears to be in many other states). Not a deal breaker, but something to consider.
Also, I pay roughly 20.00 more a month to insure my 05 STi(first owner, zero citations in over 10 years) as i do over my brand new 08 Z, here in Boston. that works out to only 240.00 a year, but still its over 3 years older. food for thought.
I would never buy an Evo(or STi) with 30K on the Odometer. I'm sorry, there is just waaaayyyy tooo much that could have happened in that 30k. Especially for the asking price. I'm not saying the car won't fetch that.
Its just not a good investement IMHO, coming from someone who is a huge Evo guy.
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I can't comment on other states, as said before- the evo is one of the highest cars to insure in MA(as it appears to be in many other states). Not a deal breaker, but something to consider.
Also, I pay roughly 20.00 more a month to insure my 05 STi(first owner, zero citations in over 10 years) as i do over my brand new 08 Z, here in Boston. that works out to only 240.00 a year, but still its over 3 years older. food for thought.
07-27-2008, 06:38 PM
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rx7 always get a bad rap. the only reason they were un reliable is because of all the emissions crap they were required to have if you take all that stuff off they are plenty reliable. I had one for 3 years after i got rid of emissions controls it never gave me a problem had it for 30k and i say atleast 10k of that was track days. know that was off topic but i wouldent go with either one they are both goin to be expensive to have.
07-27-2008, 07:45 PM
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if you can't afford the 350z.. what makes you think you can afford the rx7 or evo.. go for a tc or the new corolla's.. get great mileage and maybe we might see you in a toyota commercial talking about how much you saved and how the mileage you get lol
07-28-2008, 02:00 AM
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evo is cool. used to own one but damn..insurance was a b*#$^!
my cousin used to own a FD. got rid of it bcuz too much money and hassle to maintain.
gl on ur decision.
my cousin used to own a FD. got rid of it bcuz too much money and hassle to maintain.
gl on ur decision.
07-28-2008, 02:47 PM
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you should look into 3000Gt Vr-4. I am prolly get 1 when i get rid of the 350z. The insurenace is lower, its AWD, 6 cylinder twin turbo. Lots fun and reliable car!
07-28-2008, 06:19 PM
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Rs7 is out of the picture, i've heard way too much crap about them and problems plus i need something for winter, Sti's are too much $ and i've never liked driving them(my buddy has one) and i already had a scion tc i hated it which is why i upgraded. its not so much the payments that are killing me its insurance, maybe a maxima or something would be better? i'm really not sure thats why im asking
07-28-2008, 07:51 PM
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not only are RX-7's very unreliable cars and you would spend more in fixing it than EVEN IF you got a decrease in insurance. Try to think of the long run here. Evo's as stated are one of the most expensive cars to ensure here in the US and shouldnt be much different.
Back to the RX-7 there is no way a car made in 93 will be cheaper than your Z. Old cars are not as safe thus costing more in insurance...i originally had a 95 chevy berreta and bought an 01 eclipse...insurance was actually the same and the eclipse is for sure more of a sports car.
Back to the RX-7 there is no way a car made in 93 will be cheaper than your Z. Old cars are not as safe thus costing more in insurance...i originally had a 95 chevy berreta and bought an 01 eclipse...insurance was actually the same and the eclipse is for sure more of a sports car.
07-28-2008, 08:11 PM
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go with the evo. trust me i've had 2 rx7's and they are very unreliable. you have keep changing the oil every 1000 miles. replace spak plugs at the same time. $12 each. (2 leading, 2 trailing). wastegates would get stuck open every now and again. hoses would leak or pop off. apex seals went bad once. super loud(especially with street port).
07-28-2008, 08:28 PM
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Simple. Buy a used Jeep. You don't need anything fast because you already have your bike. Plus its a true all weather vehicle. If you don't need anything big get a TJ, if you need anything bigger get a used Grand Cherokee. Then you're golden. Don't waste time and money on expensive to maintain imports when you already have what i think is the cream of the crop.
