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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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Ohh how I love the RX-7. In my opinion, u cant go wrong with either. Put up pics of whatever car u get!
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarS4R
Either way, its still OLD

yeah - you're right, can't argue that logic.




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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MattGold
yeah - you're right, can't argue that logic.




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dude.....very simple.... this is NO exotic car, just a MAZDA!!!
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarS4R
Either way, its still OLD
So is a 427 Cobra... The 3rd Gen is one of the baddest cars out of Japan, period. I've never owned or driven anything that approached the handling of the car and the glove like fit and perfect ergonomics. The twin-turbo rotary is an awesome, albeit high maintenance, engine.

That said if this is your daily ride, forget it. The Evo is dead reliable in comparison and infinitely more practical. I've seen lots of kids get 3rd Gen's because they are beautiful cars and can be had pretty cheap only to find out that a properly biult motor and a new set of twins or single will run @ $8,000.

Get the 7 for a second car...the Evo if it's your solo ride.
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarS4R
dude.....very simple.... this is NO exotic car, just a MAZDA!!!
...and you drive a VW.



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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonc32amg
So is a 427 Cobra... The 3rd Gen is one of the baddest cars out of Japan, period. I've never owned or driven anything that approached the handling of the car and the glove like fit and perfect ergonomics. The twin-turbo rotary is an awesome, albeit high maintenance, engine.

That said if this is your daily ride, forget it. The Evo is dead reliable in comparison and infinitely more practical. I've seen lots of kids get 3rd Gen's because they are beautiful cars and can be had pretty cheap only to find out that a properly biult motor and a new set of twins or single will run @ $8,000.

Get the 7 for a second car...the Evo if it's your solo ride.

amen.

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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MattGold
...and you drive a VW.



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irrelevant
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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I had an 86, and i loved that car. it ate a whole bunch of oil, but i didnt drive it for more than a year, and had not one problem. the thing was a blast to drive/drift, and it wasnt too bad in daily driving. i had a blast, and would probably own one again, but with family it just makes it way unpractical. i havent seen a third gen on the road for a few years, and they are going up in value it seems. good luck
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarS4R
irrelevant
Irrelevant???

You DON'T drive or have ever owned an RX-7.

You DON'T drive or have ever owned an EVO.


How is YOUR opinon even the slightest bit informed or helpful - let alone relevant?

Just save the bandwith man...

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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MattGold
...and you drive a VW.



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Where's a good owned! pic?

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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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RX-7 would be the money saver for sure but the Evo is the superior car
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MattGold
Irrelevant???

You DON'T drive or have ever owned an RX-7.

You DON'T drive or have ever owned an EVO.


How is YOUR opinon even the slightest bit informed or helpful - let alone relevant?

Just save the bandwith man...

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What does driving an EVO have to do with it?? Owning one or NOT, the car is OLD... PERIOD!!!! Remember..... MAZDA=NOT EXOTIC.....
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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The style and beauty are still remarkable, even parked next to cars 10+ years newer in design. The rotary can be tempermental, but care must be taken in tweaking, tuning and driving. BUT, Im 6'7", and I cannot fit in one, it is RWD so its awful in the snow and has zero space for anything. The evo is much more practical and a better means of everyday driver. Not without its shortcomings, but hey.....
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Rx7 are great cars, in fact I was considering to get one but wasn't exactly what i was looking for. U said price is not an issue so i guess the next question is what do u want to do to ur car? As for the engine being rebult i would not really worry about that as long as it looks as if the pervious owned didn't drive the $hit out of the car. Bottom line if u want a show car, someting that is easily upgradable then i say go with the Evo, but if u want to save some cash and have an older yet great car then go with the Rx7. Either way they both great cars, just one will cost u alot of more money as well as cost more for insurance, depending on where u live.
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarS4R
What does driving an EVO have to do with it?? Owning one or NOT, the car is OLD... PERIOD!!!! Remember..... MAZDA=NOT EXOTIC.....
What does driving an EVO have to do with it? Well, the original question was...

"if you did not own an evo at this moment... ...which would you choose??"

Since you do not own an Evo, the question is not directed at you and therefore your response is not needed nor wanted.

Do us all a favor...

SAVE THE BANDWIDTH!

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