FT86 vs. RX-7 FD

[86MLR]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Idk what looks specifically old about an rx7. That design is pretty timeless.

The front end looks like a NA MX5.

It is a handsome car, for its age......a bit like me really......the front end is old school pop up, the interior, the drive train and power train are out dated, there is really no safety features, but it still performs well, but it does need regular maintenance and alot of warm up and cooldown to avoid damage.

The only way I would own another rotary would be as a collector car.

Unless I had money to piss away there is no way in hell I would have one for a daily of track car.

[Dirty Harry]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Idk what looks specifically old about an rx7. That design is pretty timeless.

Yeah agree, timeless. It might look a bit old with the stock wheels, but a drop and 18 inch wheels makes it look pretty fresh.

[iLuveKetchup]

^ so nice!

[86MLR]

I would go a S15 over the FD.

The S15 is the closed priced relative to the twins me thinks.

Although good clean examples are hard to find.

[Dirty Harry]

Originally Posted by 86MLR

On topic: I will never own a rotary again, too temperament and high maintenance. As for the NSX, whilst good when new, and at $100,000 for a good used one, buying a 25 year old car, with all their inherent issues and costs, I would say no, to both.

Just out of interest. What rotaries did you own?

[86MLR]

Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Just out of interest. What rotaries did you own?

RX3 Coupe and a Capella 4 door RX2

[Dirty Harry]

Originally Posted by 86MLR

RX3 Coupe and a Capella 4 door RX2

Sounds like you’ve had a few different cars in your life, well done.

[86MLR]

Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Sounds like you’ve had a few different cars in your life, well done.

This is a contentious issue between my and my Minister of War and Finances.

I flip cars and bike constantly.

I started in 1980 with a Leyland mini, from there I haven't really kept anything for longer than 4 years.