Importers...

[DanBoy]

Is it posisble to ask importers if they can obtain specific cars?

For example, if you wanted a RX7 (FD3) with a certain bodykit on it, would they look for it?

Or is it just luck as to whether or not they have one in stock.

[KITT]

I'm pretty sure you can get whatever you ask for (depending on which importer it is). The chap I brought my Eunos off contacted such a company with the exact spec (black, V-SPEC, hardtop) he wanted and they went and got it for him

[iaint]

There are a few importers who really know their Fds who will import to a specific spec.

Miguel at neweraimports and Brian Ellis at rotaryimports will do this as will others.

www.neweraimports.com/
www.rotaryimports.com/

Both have excellent reps. You can also find a list of importers and contact details on www.mazdarotaryclub.com

What spec are you after?

Iain

[DanBoy]

That's good news!

Hmmmmmmmmm what would I be lookng for...

Engine-wise, standard or near-as-dammit and not too close to needing a rebuild.
Manual.
Gotta have the C West body kit I'm afraid.

That's about it as far as the specifics goes, although I'd rather not have a red or yellow one.

Would it be risky going for a pre 1993 car? (Thinking about dodging UK MOT emissions legislation).


>> Edited by DanBoy on Wednesday 8th September 12:36

[iaint]

You should have no problems with that spec - it's not too uncommon (but far from common!).

'92 reg is great for emissions (i.e. MoT passing) - mine sailed through recently despite being decatted and ported! '93 onwards have to pass the cat test and can struggle if you do some tweaking (i.e. you can't always just rip out the cat and get away with it!).

Downside to a '92 car is the state of the interior which can be a bit tatty. Mine was but I've painted the dodgy plastics which, imho, looks great and not at all max power Also, the older the car and the hight the mileage the more chance you have of getting something with less time on the engine.

Useful thread on MRC discussing rotary fragility here

Iain

[DanBoy]

This is all definitely good news!

I'm sure some sort of law will spoil it for me though.

Thanks for your help.

[Neil_H]

Unfortunately Dan, due to the new ESVA laws it will be very unlikely you will be able to import a modified Rex. (Unless you buy an old one that is)

I've heard many good things about Newera, definately give them a call.

>> Edited by Neil_H on Wednesday 8th September 13:17

[DanBoy]

Apparently ESVA doesn't apply to cars manufactured before 1997.

Nice!