Major_golf Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 So with my tax return I am buying a car. I have two in mind a mk3 supra or rx-7. Currently leaning towards the supra. Any sugestions also any do's or dont's on mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 buy rx-7 shell, insert LSx, profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Just buy an Fbody and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 are you talking MKIV and FD? That's one hell of a tax return.... you may want to consider changing your witholdings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 buy rx-7 shell, insert LSx, profit. I remember your JDM Civic, tisk tisk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 are you talking MKIV and FD? That's one hell of a tax return.... you may want to consider changing your witholdings. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 We probably need to know what your intentions are with the set up/ plans for how you want to use the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 No, he's looking at MkIII's and FC's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Don't buy either. Consider the cost of upkeep once that tax return is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I remember your JDM Civic, tisk tisk. I miss that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 my plans for the car are to DD it but still be able to have fun with it. also im possibly looking for a galant vr4 as for up keep i found a web site with fairly priced parts for the supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Given the knowledge in the area, stock and aftermarket support, I would not recommend a rotory motor for daily driving if you are going to be playing in it too. With the right person, who has the know how, yes it can work. 95% of the people out there do not fit this catagory. I've worked with mine doing full build's 3 different ways over 6 years. I will do road trips and track days, but not daily drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 If you want a light track car, probably the FC. For any other reason; the Supra, though heavier, to me rides much nicer, gobbles the miles up and still pulls thru the curves with plenty of verve. Get rid of the GT shocks and springs and holy shit, night and day. It does have fully independent double wishbone suspension. Do plan on at least a stock rebuild. Like any old turbo car, it's gonna need it to be reliable and prepared. This will also solve the head gasket issue the 7m has from the factory due the headbolts not being torqued enough. There's a ton of aftermarket, a ton of well documented swaps for the 7m, 1j, 2j, and the a couple for the Toyota v8's and GM v8's. I've continually watched parts get cheaper and cheaper for this car, though the price of the cars themselves seem to be going up. I have plents of websites and forums if you'd like to check them out. Just let me know. If you can wait till march, my car will be back together by then. Otherwise, I'd let you ride as soon as the snow melted. However, you're more than welcome to stop by and shoot the shit, look it over, etc. It'll be out of here in a week, though and at a buddy's shop while it gets a workover from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 my plans for the car are to DD it but still be able to have fun with it. also im possibly looking for a galant vr4 as for up keep i found a web site with fairly priced parts for the supra May want to look at something else other than a Mk3 or FC. E30 perhaps? Miata? Owners of those would have to chime in, never owned either, but Miatas are fun as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 As others here have noted, anything fast for the price range you're describing is going to likely be a giant headache and eat up your next 5 years tax returns too. You could buy a FC or MKIII and keep it as a fun car, that way when it breaks you're not out of transportation when you need it. If you're looking for a fun car that can be reliable, look at e30's as mentioned. You could probably get into an e36 for the price, but it may end up costing you an arm and a leg by the time you fix it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 e30s are played out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 done got to have it http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2089710844.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I miss that car. Seriously ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 done got to have it http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2089710844.html MMM no. A Miata would be cool yes, that one no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 This would be fun.... http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2090425754.html http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/BAM614_Cobra/IMG_7721.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/BAM614_Cobra/IMG_7720.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/BAM614_Cobra/IMG_7719.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 MMM no. A Miata would be cool yes, that one no. i joke i joke what is he a god damn indian johnny hammersticks:asshole: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 This would be fun.... http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2090425754.html http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/BAM614_Cobra/IMG_7721.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/BAM614_Cobra/IMG_7720.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t124/BAM614_Cobra/IMG_7719.jpg I see what you did there:ninja:. And he should be all over it. Link to more pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 What to do? Quit while you're ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Uploading more now....will edit with link in a min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 What to do? Quit while you're ahead. that would probably be the best thing to do but with no car i am behind every one but patter$on my dog walks faster than his crank and thats all i have going for me at this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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