Rx7 Fd Vs S15 As A Daily

[R34P3R]

Hey guys,

My friend and i have been looking at a auto car for her and its down to these 2 cars. The s15 seems abit overpriced but the condition of the car is really great inside and out and we get a 5 year unlimited km warranty on engine and drive train issues. Rx7 is from fab cars and the price is really good but i've talked to a few work shops who have warned about the engines.

what are your opinions on this. shes not really looking to upgrade the engine and try and get max power out. it will be a daily and she doesn't wanna be having to fork out ridiculous amounts of money on a car. she has her heart set on these so no skylines lol

[itsme]

Umm.. How about a Skyline!

Hehe.. In terms of maintenance costs etc I would imagine the s15 would be the cheaper option, keep in mind an rx7 is a rotary engine and the 'rule' I've heard is that due to them spinning at higher revs than a conventional engine they are more likely to require more attention more frequently.

In terms of look, well I think rx7 FD's are pretty damn hot - a set of rims and an exhaust and you got yourself a beast. S15's are more or less the same in my opinion, set of rims, exhaust and lowered and they are a nice neat looking sports car.

Due to owning a Skyline, and this being posted on SAU forums Nissan may be favoured a little what's the price difference between the two cars? I'd be basing it more so on the age of each car, the condition, the price, the km's etc and try forecast costs a year forward (even roughly)

ie: If one car is at 99,000km and the other is at 70,000km what is the 100,000km service cost going to be like. Call a few rotary specialists workshops and try and find info on RX7's like general service costs, how difficult/expensive to find and replace parts and maybe even go as far as comparing insurance costs between the two.

Either way mate all the best and hopefully your friend ends up with the best car of the two =)

cheers,

Steve

[VNS 24]

S15 is better, based purely on daliy driving, cheaper maintenance and parts.

But RX7 are better looking and unique car. If she has no problems with the cost factors Steve mentioned above, she could get the RX7.

[sinistaGTR]

There are quite a few good S15s comming up now for under 20k easy (im looking for one for my mrs atm). The Rx7 would prob be the worst daily driver out of any import due to the maintenance involved. Another car in fer price bracket as mentioned is the skyline or en evo 7 gta (if it has to be an auto). But value for money i dont think you can beat the S15 and its a good chicks car.

[R34P3R]

rx7 is 1k cheaper than the s15 but the s15 has low kms and the overall condition of the car matches it.

also her tastes arent what we like lol..... big shiny wheels really cant talk her out of this

not really sure who are rotary specialists are here she likes the rx7 but we are both worried about the engine coz it has 80000+ on it

[Mr Eps]

rx7 would be a horrible daily...

S15 would be better based on it's practicality and availability and support for parts when things go wrong.

..only thing bad about having an S15 id you get lumped with the knuckledragging fuuck wits over at silviawa.

yeah, i went there.

why the fook would you even consider an S15 when you can get a 350Z?!?!

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Rx7.... INDEED.

[R34P3R]

rx7 would be a horrible daily...

S15 would be better based on it's practicality and availability and support for parts when things go wrong.

..only thing bad about having an S15 id you get lumped with the knuckledragging fuuck wits over at silviawa.

yeah, i went there.

why the fook would you even consider an S15 when you can get a 350Z?!?!

CLICK HERE SO SEE WHARM TORGN BOWWWW!!

Rx7.... INDEED.

indeed? lol

she cant drive manual or she would be all over that 350

there are cheaper s15s but they are silver and dont look good. this ones black and looks pretty sexy

if anyone knows someone selling a yellow s15 can you tell me please

[VNS 24]

rx7 would be a horrible daily...

S15 would be better based on it's practicality and availability and support for parts when things go wrong.

..only thing bad about having an S15 id you get lumped with the knuckledragging fuuck wits over at silviawa.

yeah, i went there.

why the fook would you even consider an S15 when you can get a 350Z?!?!

CLICK HERE SO SEE WHARM TORGN BOWWWW!!

Rx7.... INDEED.

1 of my friend tried to buy that car, but he said it was sold already.

Sunny, she wouldn't like auto V35 coupe? They are good for daily as well. By the way, she is not Burmese, is she?

Edited December 15, 2010 by Victor.T

[Mr Eps]

lol.. make her LEARN to drive a manual it's not hard =)

another thing i wanted to add - dealer warranty doesn't *actually* mean jack sh1t. it's compulsory from the gubbermint. and is good for pretty much nothing.

unfortunately if you want a cheap S15 you have to look interstate!

[Mr Eps]

lol really it's sold!?!?!?!

haha - it's been literally sitting there for about 6 weeks now, it should have deleted itself someone's obviously having a larf

[VNS 24]

lol really it's sold!?!?!?!

haha - it's been literally sitting there for about 6 weeks now, it should have deleted itself someone's obviously having a larf

Yup. I just checked with my friend who went and had a look at that car (I am pretty sure it's the same car by the information on it), it got sold 2-3 weeks ago. I guess people don't update their car stats.

[R34P3R]

yea shes burmese and she doesnt really like the v35s.

she can drive manual, shes driven mine afew times but not on main roads.

[Imtooslow]

Rotary engines require lots of festidious care. If she knows her way around an engine bay it shouldnt be too much of a problem. Is fuel a concern? If so, I wouldnt recommend an Rx-7. Other than that, go on looks? lol.

[NISMATT]

S15 for practicallity, rx7's are tiny inside and maintainance costs would be more in the long run since working on rotaries is more of a specialty than sr's. If it were for me though I'd get the rx.

[SexycanI]

Rx7 FTW hehe but to be honest with you, my rotary has had it's up and downs, you never know when the engine is about to go then a rebuild will set you back heaps!, S15 parts are easy to find, my friend John has one and he can snap up parts easily but with the Rx7 sometimes its a mission. Would need regular servicing, can't miss one if your feeling lazy or out of coin because the seals need to be changed and all the other jiffy.

Overall:

Rx7 FD (has to be series 8): Looks is nice and slick, low and feels like a go kart, engine = ticking time bomb.

S15: Exterior is smooth with a nice aggressive front end, parts are easy to find, 4 seater.

if you want to know more about the Rotarys or my experience, send me a PM

xx

Edited December 15, 2010 by SexycanI

[VNS 24]

yea shes burmese and she doesnt really like the v35s.

she can drive manual, shes driven mine afew times but not on main roads.

Really? Cool!

I am Burmese too. I asked because you said your mum or dad is Burmese in 1 of the thread, plus I bought my V35 from Fabcar and they said they know a few Burmese people that bought the car from them (I don't know that include you).

Anyhow, great to know another Burmese getting an import (I have a Burmese friend who drives an S15 ). Good luck.

Edited December 16, 2010 by Victor.T

[Ten Four]

RX7 = Weekend car (Loads of maintenance...)

S15 = Reliable

Both sound like balls

R34 GTT Auto gets my vote

Edited December 16, 2010 by Ten Four

[Mr Eps]

Both sound like balls

LOL!!!! ^^^^^

i agree.

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[syfon]

For reliability reasons and economy, go the S15.

[sinistaGTR]

There are a shitload of auto 350z's out there...i searched for about 6 months for my 350 and had the problem that autos kept comming up