Hell has frozen over, I sold my DSM

[flashburn02]

So there is a bit of a back story to this thread. I have this friend who blew is 1g NA and tried to do a turbo swap in it. He got really frustrated with the whole process so sold the motor and 1g shell.

Then in a joke I said you should just buy my car. The next day he offered me 5,000 for my 95 TSi FWD w/89,000 and mostly stock save my ACT2600. I bought the car for 3k, put about 1k into it in repairs and upgrades so I came out 1k on top!

Today he drove my car away and I almost yelled at him to bring it back, deal was off. Then I got to thinking. "I HAVE 5K LETS BUY SOMETHING NEW" So here is what is was thinking. I know most people will say DSM, but its time for a new turbo car. (I can't drive a N/A everyday I'd go crazy)

I found a rebuilt 89 RX-7 turbo II with fmic, huge turbo, injectors and brand new rebuilt motor.

OR

Should I buy a 96 AWD DSM?

I am torn because I love DSM's but they are money pits. The RX-7 has everything ready to go and only costs 3k. I looked at the car, its spotless, brand new racing seats and carpeted interior not a spec of rust, garaged car and all.

Please help me, I've been on these forums for years now, its so hard to not own one again but really, doesn't the RX-7 seem like the car to go with?

 

[phillabaum03]

Everytime i try to get away from a dsm i end up with another one. There really not a money pit if you know how to do your own work and keep up on the maintence. Ive heard that rx7 motors are junk. If you over heat them once there bad. But thats just what i heard.. Id def go with something AWD TURBO

 

[Locke]

You're worried about the car being a money pit, and you consider an 89 rotary?

I like wankels, but they do have a history of not running. (Kinda like turbo DSM's) ANy vehicle can be reliable if built properly, maintained well, and driven within the limits of its' build.

But I say get the DSM that is seven years younger than the rotary.

 

[FORMONTOYA]

You're worried about the car being a money pit, and you consider an 89 rotary?

I like wankels, but they do have a history of not running. (Kinda like turbo DSM's) ANy vehicle can be reliable if built properly, maintained well, and driven within the limits of its' build.

But I say get the DSM that is seven years younger than the rotary.

I agree. Any modded car is a money pit no matter what make. Cost of upgrades, proper maintenance, time and effort create a pit one never seems to climb out of. But oh, what fun it is to drive when it's running right.

The rotory....can you say "blown apex seals"?

 

[totaleclipse_05]

DSM for sure. Do you even know anyone who knows how to work on a rotary engine? I sure don't.

 

[Locke]

The rotory....can you say "blown apex seals"?

3mm apex seals FTW! Of course, the apex seals will always by the weakest point in the engine, and is a wearable item.

Do you even know anyone who knows how to work on a rotary engine? I sure don't.

I can. But Akron is 4 hours away, so I wouldn't be very helpful.

 

[TSG59_Steve]

Any boosted car with have it's quirks, even Evo's. I'd got with either a RWD turbo or AWD though. And what's better looking with those specs than a DSM? I can't name anything right now.. at least not in that price range

 

[thekellbeast]

Good for you on selling that DSM. Now buy mine. You have enough cash in hand to afford a plane ticket here and give me the rest, .

 

[blazebolt]

My first DSM was a 1990 TSi AWD, got into a little fender bender and decided to sell it in 2002 because it was old and I wanted something newer. Later I picked up an 89 S5 T2 RX-7 (I had a SC400 as my DD), and ended up fully modifying it. RX7 parts are expensive and hard to come by and every ricer in town wanted to race. It was a big money pit, attacted too much attention for my liking, and needed a lot of maintenance, so I sold it and bought my 95 GSX. These cars are just more versatile. The RX-7 was a blast to drive in the twisties, but the GSX is a more cheaper and reliable car. Don't make the same mistake I did. I wish I could have both, but my mortgage won't let me.

 

[thekellbeast]

RX7 parts are expensive and hard to come by.

That's one of the good reasons for the v8 swap thuuurrrr...

 

[blazebolt]

An LS1 swap will take care of the Apex seal problems and will make the car a beast, but there are a lot more parts other than an engine in a car. Get an RX-7 if you want something rare and fast. I see it more as a collector's item now, too bad it is still not old enough that it is exempt from smog test (in CA), they are a pain to pass.

 

[bling5tatus]

rx7 will blow the seals once you start abusing it.... what seals you ask, I dunno, and don't care, I just heard that they kinda just suck, and good luck finding someone to work on it for you if you don't know how yourself.... and you better be a lot richer than a dsm'r because mechanics that work on rotary probably are going to use the fifty grit condom on you when it's time to pay.

 

[laserspeeddemon]

If you are worried about the car being a money pit.

Buy A 96-00 Honda CX and be done with it. These cars are VERY reliable and great on Gas. Plus later when you are rich and famous, throw in a K24 or H-Series motor with a good turbo and enjoy low 11 streetable power.

 

[Defiant]

Sure, get the turbo Mazda. You're Superman, and no car problem can slow you down.

 

[97GS-TSpyder]

buy a 240....its a fun car
well...after like 5 grand in mods it is anyways....


get another DSM.....i wish i would have

 

[97GS-TSpyder]

rx7 will blow the seals once you start abusing it.... what seals you ask, I dunno, and don't care, I just heard that they kinda just suck, and good luck finding someone to work on it for you if you don't know how yourself.... and you better be a lot richer than a dsm'r because mechanics that work on rotary probably are going to use the fifty grit condom on you when it's time to pay.

isnt there a rule here not to say things you have no clue about, and dont spread false information?

 

[Jeff822]

Downpayment on an EVO?

 

[flashburn02]

Downpayment on an EVO?

OOF, I did mention money pit right? You think I could get into an evo and keep it stock?

Ok all, thanks for the input, lets have a follow up:

I have been around wankels since I was 8. My dad actually raced a rx-7 turbo II motor in his old 74 VW Super Beetle and currently owns a NA 89 RX-7. So as far as doing my own work, I always have and always will. I know the rotary decently. A lot of people hear rotary and just instinctively think its alien technology. The only difference in a rotary is, well the rotating assembly. They still use the same sensors and injectors. They do use 25 dollar a set spark plugs but other than that. Its all the same stuff.

Here is the real question: I love speed, I love the looks of the RX-7 and the 2G DSMs. The problem arises that it takes a good 1200 bucks to get a stock 2G into the 13's or I could get a all ready built racecar rx-7 that should easily hit 13's.

FOCK!! I am just so torn. I miss my 2g now, especially on this beautiful summer weekend. I actually had to go on a date in my 96 Neon, ew.

Lets look at it differently: You have two cars, on is older and more expensive to work on but its loads faster. The other car is newer, more miles, cheaper to work on, but slower.

What would Jesus do?

 

[flashburn02]

And oh yeah, the newly built motor in the rx-7 has 2k on it.

thekellbeast - how much? and whats your 1/4 mile time on that 18g?

EDIT: I'm not quite quite sure why this thread got nuked but I'll do one last update. Today, June 12, 2007 I bought the RX-7. The plan is to fix her up and sell her. After that I'd hope I have enough money for a 2Gb AWD DSM. we'll see!