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Hello everyone

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:02 am
by jim
Hello Everyone

I've registered on here as I'm gathering as much info as I can on FBs, I think they are fantastic :mrgreen: .

I signed up to Mazda Rotary club and after reading through the FB section stumbled across a link to this forum, so here I am.

Currently I'm not in the position to buy an FB, lack of space on the driveway, as I have an old civic VTi that I need to sort out first - once that's sorted I can go on the FB hunt properly. I've book marked the "The latest 1st gen RX7 sightings..." thread as it's very useful.

I do like older cars, new ones are just too dull for me. I suppose for a daily drive they are acceptable, but not as project car (read as obsession).

Ideally I'd like a series 2, but from what I can gather, they are soooo thin on the ground now, it'll most likely be a series 3.

Other than the run of the mill cars, I've had a couple performance/sports cars.

MKII Scirrocco.
S13.
S14a.
Civic VTi
Mazda 6 MPS.

The rest aren't really worth mentioning.

When I was younger (mid 1980's) and saw an FB for the first time, I asked my mum if it was fast, she said "Yes" so that's when I decided I would one day own one.

So, time to get my finger out, fix the bloody Honda! and go find me an FB!

Chees
Jim 0-0

Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:52 am
by codge
Hi Jim, Welcome

First indications now in the forums that prices for good FB's seem to be rising from junk status at long last.

So don't be too long.

Codge (Dave)

Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 1:13 pm
by jim
Thanks Dave. I've been keeping an eye on the prices and the increase in them particularly. Obviously i'd like to get one as solid as possible, but if its a full restoration project, then so be it. Save another from the scrapheap.

Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:15 pm
by myatt1972
Welcome Jim,
I wish I had the good sense to do a bit of research before I buy a car, I usually buy it and find out the hard way :roll:
Reasonable project cars are out there, go on, save a seven !
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Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 12:00 pm
by jim
myatt1972 wrote:Welcome Jim,
I wish I had the good sense to do a bit of research before I buy a car, I usually buy it and find out the hard way :roll:
Reasonable project cars are out there, go on, save a seven !
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I've tried to read up on most cars, still always seem to be some nasty surprises.

where abouts in Staff Moorlands are you? I've only recently moved from Leek, but still go down occasionaly.

Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:06 pm
by myatt1972
Im in foxearth near cellarhead, I lived in Leek when I was a kid. I also managed to escape :lol:

Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:20 am
by Lucky
I quite like Leek. It's Cheadle that scares me :shock:

Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:42 am
by jim
Lucky wrote:I quite like Leek. It's Cheadle that scares me :shock:

I really like Leek - cheap car insurance....

Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:15 pm
by myatt1972
Lucky wrote:I quite like Leek. It's Cheadle that scares me :shock:
Is there anywhere you havn't been Nik ?
Mind you, I know what you mean about Cheadle :o

Re: Hello everyone

Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:16 am
by jim
I've only ever driven through Cheadle - doubt I will again. Must have had a lucky escape as something has scarred you both very deeply V(o