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sk8world
03-10-2008, 11:27 PM
I found a silver 93 5spd, base model. 101k miles. All stock. 80yr old lady is selling it. I know for 100% she has had it for the last 14yrs. It has a remain in it for the last 25k. Exterior is 9 out of 10. Had both sides in small wreck. the interior is worn. It would need new seats or have them recovered. The steering wheels is worn as the plastics inside are peeling. Asking 10.9 I could probaly get it fo 9500. Paint is fine.. What do you think?
85rx-7gsl-se
03-10-2008, 11:35 PM
Pics? They mean a 1000 words.
sk8world
03-10-2008, 11:47 PM
no pics. but its just what you would picture, a base silver fd..
85rx-7gsl-se
03-10-2008, 11:51 PM
I mean, it doesn't seem bad and the miles are decent, but why would the interior be so worn...I mean if only the little old lady was driving it. Was it gararged?
a7xh7
03-10-2008, 11:54 PM
but why would the interior be so worn...I mean if only the little old lady was driving it.

old ladies have needs too, and sometimes the car is most convenient. the bins must have been uncomfortable
85rx-7gsl-se
03-10-2008, 11:59 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :puke:
sk8world
03-11-2008, 12:09 AM
not really sure on the interior. I remember back 8-10 years ago seeing her (she was grey haired even then) and I asked if she wanted to sell it. She said never! I guess she is finally just too old for it..
85rx-7gsl-se
03-11-2008, 12:12 AM
Yeah, I am kinda surspised that she kept it so long, quite a trooper.
blwnrtr93
03-11-2008, 09:44 AM
Buy it, Mike... You know you want to. :)
-xlr8planet-
03-11-2008, 09:48 AM
what the heck is an 80 year old lady doing with an FD????

yes, Im jelous
Herblenny
03-11-2008, 09:55 AM
Buy it!! If not, let me know:)

My concern is the seats.. For base seats to be worn like that, that means she's doing quite a bit of short distance driving..
David Jerome
03-11-2008, 10:15 AM
The car is worth about $12900.00 with the current market if you fix the seats. My biggest concern would be the engine, if it is stock you might as well assume a rebuild within the next 10k miles so add that to the budget. It is a good deal if you are looking for a car to keep.
85rx-7gsl-se
03-11-2008, 10:21 AM
^ It has 25k on a reman.
bop_rocco
03-11-2008, 10:35 AM
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/ownership/safety/shaky.senior.dangers.on.roads/smiling.senior.driver.500.jpg

HAD TO AD THIS LOL

but yeah the seats would raise a red flag for me
David Jerome
03-11-2008, 10:48 AM
^ It has 25k on a reman.:leaving:

Just because I am an admin you dont have to take it easy on me :) Im an idiot. Car is still worth about $13k to the right buyer though.
85rx-7gsl-se
03-11-2008, 10:52 AM
Well, I wasn't sure what you were saying...I haven't heard the best thing about Mazda remans so I wasn't sure if you were saying they were ticking timebombs or just missed it :)
Brent
03-11-2008, 11:01 AM
Deal... we could be color opposites. You have a built red FD with a mostly stock silver FD and I have a built Silver FD and a mostly stock red one. I'll just say you have great taste :D
sk8world
03-11-2008, 04:41 PM
I am still thinking about it. She told me it was used to and from church and a little around town. Seats are way worn all over not just bolster. Maybe the sun baked it. I had the body shop guy look at it and he said it had been worked on both sides now. (he was getting ready to fix the passenger side were it was bumped. The car would need new interior, painted, and engine bay cleaned up (just dirty) except I did notice oil around the TB guessing she is on original turbos now blowing oil... I guess I will drive it then decide. If I did not have the Porsche, FD and my truck I would jump on it.
sk8world
03-11-2008, 05:08 PM
Deal... we could be color opposites. You have a built red FD with a mostly stock silver FD and I have a built Silver FD and a mostly stock red one. I'll just say you have great taste :D



True, I have always prefered red or silver. Not that montego or black or even white are bad.....
blwnrtr93
03-12-2008, 02:25 AM
think of it as a long-term investment, mike...
sk8world
03-13-2008, 07:55 PM
Now that I think about it. Did they offer leather seats in the base? Maybe an option? Cause this is a base with leather..
David Jerome
03-13-2008, 09:20 PM
Now that I think about it. Did they offer leather seats in the base? Maybe an option? Cause this is a base with leather..

Yes it was an option, I have had several bases with leather seats.:icon_tup:
sk8world
03-13-2008, 11:03 PM
well I am going to go drive it and see how it feels. I think the turbos are original and are leaking oil, hence the oil build up around the TB. I really was only going to buy it to resale but not sure I have the time to put in it..
bbade
03-19-2008, 03:40 PM
Yeah bases came with leather, I happen to have one in my garage :p.

I can only hope i'm cool enough to drive a 2 seater sports car around at 80.
dhays
03-20-2008, 12:36 PM
what the heck is an 80 year old lady doing with an FD????

yes, Im jelous

Hey, Old girls just want to have fun too you know. I'm almost 50 and have an FD.

If the OP doesn't buy it, maybe I'll buy it for my 74 year old mom. The only problem is that it would be tough to put her kayak on the roof and the FD is lousy in the snow for when she goes snowshoeing.
20b 3rd gen
03-20-2008, 07:38 PM
Let me know how it drives Mike
blwnrtr93
03-21-2008, 04:25 AM
You looking for another FD, Jon?
20b 3rd gen
03-21-2008, 07:38 PM
You looking for another FD, Jon?

Yup
blwnrtr93
03-22-2008, 02:13 AM
I still can't believe you got rid of the last one... It was nearing completion, wasn't it?
20b 3rd gen
03-22-2008, 09:57 AM
I still can't believe you got rid of the last one... It was nearing completion, wasn't it?

Yeah but you know things happen, I have a family so I cant be selfish, family first hobby second, it may take alittle while longer but its been this long now so a little more time is not going to bother me.