I Sold My 1985 Mazda Rx-7, And I'm Not Buying Another.

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
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  • @ShootingCars
    @ShootingCars  Год назад +112

    Since the making of this video, The car has made a 815 mile DRIVE to its new home in South Carolina! Thank you everyone who has followed this build series over the last 7 years! I'm excited for the future!

    • @ModelA
      @ModelA Год назад +2

      If it was April 1st, then this would make more sense. Zack, my rotary man!! We're all out here in shock. Christmas is ruined. Our holiday joy has been smashed!! On the other hand, I'm proud of you for selling that instead of the Model a, so good work!

    • @victorbaird8220
      @victorbaird8220 Год назад +1

      😂

    • @m.r.j3487
      @m.r.j3487 Год назад +1

      Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Though this story may be over. I will always remember you!
      All things considered its been a good run. Been watching since rose was still street driven, and have loved seeing your rotary and 80s content. However hard it was dealing with the expense's and unique challenges you were thrown into. I always found it inspiring and motivating to see you triumph. In the time I have watched you I have gone from wanting, to owning my own FC. And living my own rotary life in a way. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. Im looking foward to seeing what will come. Though I did originally come for the rotary, I am looking foward to what new story you will make for yourself. So have a merry christmas! And a happy new year!

    • @BanzoSan
      @BanzoSan Год назад

      Where's it going in SC? I am up around Greenville and would love to see at some like Cars and Coffee of the Upstate.

  • @FLYBOY-eh5th
    @FLYBOY-eh5th Год назад +6

    7 years huh, I've been driving rotories for almost 40 years now. Still not bored.

  • @Johnwalter1044
    @Johnwalter1044 Год назад +34

    I'll say it again. I found your channel through the rotary videos, but i am staying subscribed because i love all your videos. You're an amazing dude with passion for various cars!

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 Год назад +6

    Life is short and there are so many amazing cars to try out before we go. I feel is logical to own and sell many different cars, during our life.

    • @zythr9999
      @zythr9999 Год назад +1

      Yes so many S/CUVs to try out, like the Telluride, Carnaval, Kona to name a few.

  • @cfc1001001cfc
    @cfc1001001cfc Год назад +7

    Wow...an end of an era, to be sure...you've made the right decision, as cars aren't designed to sit and sit and sit...it'll have the attention it needs (and salt free roads) with your friend in South Carolina. Looking forward to the next big thing on your channel. :)

  • @ErikSeastead
    @ErikSeastead Год назад +34

    I had a feeling this episode would come one day. It was a good ride.
    Every time I buy a rotary I spend the whole time thinking about if I should sell it. Then when I do, I buy another one. But I think when I eventually sell my RX8 I won't buy another one.

    • @jamesruiz4005
      @jamesruiz4005 Год назад +4

      There is something about the rx8 life… and I’ve owned more powerful and reliable cars than it

  • @Brian02447
    @Brian02447 Год назад +17

    Great video! Everything in life has a stage and clearly as of now you are ready to move on to the next one. Loved every video with the rx7’s but I am also looking forward to what’s next in your automotive journey.

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 Год назад +5

    I adore how stock and good condition this is.

  • @JohnnyFrickinRico
    @JohnnyFrickinRico Год назад +4

    Sorry to see your RX7 go. I had a 1984 13B RX7 in my 20's and I could say that I never really fully appreciated it. The car was surprisingly very dependable and a amazing driving experience. The engine sound from a rotary is unlike anything I have or ever will experience again. Unfortunately I live in California and I would stress every time I needed to get a smog for registration. The RX7 was my first Mazda car. Since then I drove a Mazda Protege and a Mazda Miata even though I grew up driving most Honda cars. Today I work on cars in my spare time and I own and drive a Honda Prelude, a Honda CRX, a Honda Accord and a Acura NSX but someday hopefully soon I will own another RX7 to bring back all of those fond memories from my past.

    • @Runco990
      @Runco990 9 месяцев назад

      I had several RX-2's and an RX-7 in California. They eventually forced me out of them. I have since left California for a state with no smog. Really thinking of having one again, even if I have to rebuild it. They were amazing cars. I, too, owned them in my 20's. What a ride!

  • @bwofficial1776
    @bwofficial1776 Год назад +3

    Variety is the spice of life. You've got your forever car (the Model A). It's time to explore a different community and try something new. It's the nature of a car guy that a project car is never done, and if by some miracle it is done you have to sell it and start anew on another project because you always have to be doing something.

  • @isaactheisaac
    @isaactheisaac Год назад +6

    Can't belive its been that long, so sad to see it go 😭😭
    as I've said before- you were the main channel I watched for first gen content before I got my own back in 2020, just doesn't seem like that much time has gone by.
    Keep up the great content and I can't wait to see what's next!

  • @windogendoors7566
    @windogendoors7566 Год назад +2

    I remember when I watched your videos when I first was getting into Rx7s and cars in general. Over the years your videos made get a deeper appreciation for the cars and even convinced me to buy one as my next car. It is an end to an era and a new beginning for sure and I wish you the best of luck man.

  • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
    @DanielAtkinsFirewood Год назад +2

    Zach. You have definitely learned a lot over the years.. I still have my 82 rx7 and am currently waiting to get restored back to glory.. if you need anything, dont be shy to ask, and someday when you want another Rotary, you know where to look..
    In the meantime, turn the page and see what in the next chapter.. 😁👍

  • @2K-Tan
    @2K-Tan Год назад +1

    I remember this moment with my '93 NA Miata as my first car. Bittersweet.. Sold it because it was too much of a project to be my only car. I now ride a '16 Mazda MX-5 ND Miata with the 6MT as my daily and only car. Swapping one financial burden for another. Bought with 21K miles in '19 she's been nothing but a sweetie to me with nothing but basic maintenance with now 81K miles and counting. I'm sad to see you sell the RX-7. I don't think I'll ever own anything other than Mazda's because they speak to my soul so much. I really don't care about massive power even though I've driven fast cars. I'd say 99%+ of car guys always chase massive power instead of just enjoying what the manufacturer intended. To each their own but it's not me. I love my 160 HP ND Miata because I can drive like the wind with my foot welded to the floor, biggest smile on my face knowing that I can put all of that power down and manage it 100% almost 365 days a year.
    To me it feels like after you go above 450 - 500 HP in most cars the daily usability and fun of them goes down the drain. You have to really think and act carefully every time you put your foot all the way down, conditions have to be suited almost perfectly for your high performance more than likely summer tires, and then on top of all this you know that due to the extra power and speed, any mistake that's not caught is going to end up in a car written off in the very best case scenario. Don't get me wrong, I adore racing and motorsports. I grew up in karts (probably the reason the Miata talks to me and suits me so well) but as someone that'll probably always be poor, I have to think on a 1 car agenda. A track car as your only car is a terrible financial and practicality decision so that'll probably never happen. My real dream is to turn my ND into a rally car because I adore rally so much. But that's even more impractical than a track car because of the potential crashes and sheer wear and tear rally cars go through 🤣
    As sad as I am to see the RX-7 go this was an awesome video and I wish you the best into the future. Just don't forget where you came from and that the RX-7 will always love you back 🌺

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 Год назад +3

    Since you like this car I suggest you you try out a toyota MR2 of all generations. Also a Triumph GT6 from the 60's.

    • @mazdarex7
      @mazdarex7 7 месяцев назад

      Yes . I had 87 rx7 Sport model(like GTU). Tough choice between MR2. Then in 93 got a used 88 MR2. Quite different but tossable country road cars. Grateful for both experiences along with owning 72 Camaro and 66 Chevelle SS 396 in youth . Also test drove the 70 GS and GTO 455 manuals, superb cars.

  • @ModelA
    @ModelA Год назад +3

    I'm in shock!!! Zack!!!! A piece of YOU has been removed. You had an RX-7ectomy!

  • @Dankcatvacs
    @Dankcatvacs Год назад +5

    Sad reality hit .
    On the bright side it still runs good 👍

  • @TrainWarrior
    @TrainWarrior Год назад +1

    Bittersweet to be sure, I started watching for the rotary content but stuck around for the reviews. Looking forward to the future!

  • @sheldonlamey7010
    @sheldonlamey7010 Год назад +1

    This video was sad but good, I feel weird inside but I hope for the best in the next chapter of your journey.Thank you for all of your hard work and showing that it is possible for someone to put out the best car reviews with limited resources. I didn't have to keep watching your channel especially since it was rotary based however you brought this great mix of top class work simplicity, and humility that kept me coming back. I look forward to continuing the journey with You. You have my respect and best wishes on behalf of the Honda Civic community. Who knows maybe the next time you're in Texas I'll have a project ready for your channel.👍🏾🔰🏎️🤜🏾🤛🏾

  • @sjhart14
    @sjhart14 Год назад +2

    Gonna miss the rotary content but I wish you the best. You've come a long way.

  • @jamesruiz4005
    @jamesruiz4005 Год назад +2

    I sold my rx8 and said I wouldn’t buy one ever… now I miss it 😢 , you will feel the same

  • @roscoe1972
    @roscoe1972 Год назад +5

    I would love to buy a rwd celica, but modern comforts, safety and convenience will keep me buying newer vehicles

  • @danielthecaraddict6389
    @danielthecaraddict6389 Год назад +2

    You should definitely try a z31 300zx

  • @boricuacarenthusiast2553
    @boricuacarenthusiast2553 Год назад +2

    Such an emotional video but I'm looking forward to see what the future holds for you my friend🤙🏻

  • @TotoGeenen
    @TotoGeenen Год назад +2

    I can relate to this video very much. Still own my first car and still love. I really don't want to ever sell it. I'd like to keep it until the government bans ICE vehicles, or in other word, forever. But at the same time, I'd really like to experience owning other cars. I love mine, but I'd like something different every now and then.
    My mate is 24 and has owned more than 12 cars in his life. He's experienced so many different cars. It really broadens your horizon. Meanwhile I can't let go of my cars, which results in me not getting to experience many cool cars whilst I still can.

  • @blue_lancer_es
    @blue_lancer_es Год назад +4

    Just don't buy an old bmw. 🥺

  • @jasonpooler6811
    @jasonpooler6811 Год назад

    I’ll miss this era you had man. Been here for a while since rotary vids

  • @et9650
    @et9650 Год назад +1

    Welcome to the club, always will love em but had to let them go

  • @Xhistt
    @Xhistt Год назад

    You were the first car RUclipsr I watched and the first RUclipsr that popped up when I searched RX-7 it was a amazing watching your journey with the RX-7s can’t wait to see what’s next

  • @KenBober
    @KenBober Год назад

    Zach shocked but not surprised. I know first hand the love hate relationships with RX7s. I've owed my FC for 4 years now and know it's a money pit. There will be a day I will end up selling it. When that time comes I will forever remember the fun and enjoyment I've experienced with the car. I am currently the third owner of the car and I was lucky to find the car is surprisingly good shape with no rust. My engine is currently being rebuilt with a street port and lighted rotors. I refuse to turbo it because it's enjoyable the way it is.

  • @ehiracheta
    @ehiracheta Год назад

    I went through this after owning S30 Zs for years....Moving on isn't so bad...I've owned so may platforms since then! I look forward to your future vids!

  • @sleepyren_
    @sleepyren_ Год назад +7

    it was a good run. time to part ways with the channel as well

  • @rt2255
    @rt2255 Год назад

    Saw later model rx 7 parked appears to be dead, sitting for months. Thinking of finding owner trying to buy it. Rip out rotary which do not last and dropping in honda or toyota 4 banger. Look good and reliable

  • @rolliefingaz797
    @rolliefingaz797 Год назад

    If I get an RX7 FB, and I hope I do, I’ll swap the engine. But not an LS swap. I want the 13” wheels. The trick is to find a small RWD engine that fits in the bay without too much fabrication and that’s in the 100 to 150 HP range and has the same or near same dry weight as the rotary. Won’t be easy.

  • @calebyoung1018
    @calebyoung1018 Год назад

    Originally came for rotary, stayed for your awesome car reviews. I mostly like jdm car reviews

  • @kevinjeansonne5081
    @kevinjeansonne5081 Год назад +1

    thanks for the goodbye tribute to the rotary life and your rx7 project......just want to let everone know, thanks for seven years of celebrating the rx7. But, this is goodbye for me, since I have absolutely zero interest in the other content for boring, run of the mill junk car reviews that now dominate this channel.....thanks again for a good run of rotary content.

  • @drewzero1
    @drewzero1 Год назад +1

    Life's too short to stick to one car forever. Cherish the ones you get to know, the let them go to experience something new!

    • @zythr9999
      @zythr9999 Год назад

      Yes no car is better

  • @technocatdance
    @technocatdance Год назад

    Really nicely done!! I have my car for 8 years and still love it just as much as the day I first got it (:

  • @thinklikeadoor
    @thinklikeadoor 7 месяцев назад

    What a truly beautiful story

  • @AlbanyHermes
    @AlbanyHermes Год назад

    I’m not crying, you are! 😢

  • @poncho828
    @poncho828 Год назад

    I sold both of my Rx-7 (86)(90) a few years ago and I regret it. I'm actually looking to buy another fc real soon.

  • @Eddssson
    @Eddssson Год назад

    Sad to see it go Zack. Long time subscriber and rotary entusiast here..
    There is so many fun cars to drive out there, my -84 rx7 does rarely get driven these days since i bougth a Lotus Elise last year.
    I have considered selling but i have the privlige to store two entusiast cars so i keep it for now,.

  • @geraldscott4302
    @geraldscott4302 Год назад

    That is a sweet car. It actually has real wheels and real tires, and it hasn't been lowered and riced out. In fact it doesn't look like it has been butchered at all. You don't see many cars like that anymore.

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 Год назад +1

    Make sure you put this on vin wiki, so that you can find it in the future if you do become a warehouse youtuber :)

  • @TBPony
    @TBPony Год назад

    your channel sure has grown though since i subscribed, on to bigger and better. i want to see where you go next. bring it on.

  • @joeseeking3572
    @joeseeking3572 Год назад

    I've always wanted a 1st or 2nd gen RX-7, but never anything on offer in the condition I want at a price I've been willing to pay - or rather I don't want a convertable with an autobox and I don't want the 12A b/c I'm a mechanical doofus and I'd never be able to massage it on my own. Back when the first gen was new, I had high school friend with rich parents. He was allowed to select the car for his 16th birthday. I argued strongly for an RX-7, and pushed it to final contender - however, he ended up choosing a 200SX SL with automatic. He was that kind of kid.

  • @61936
    @61936 Год назад

    I feel like in Japan either a guy would just do minor stuff to his car or he would do everything to

  • @tomashosektouge
    @tomashosektouge Год назад

    I understand your decision, there's a lot of cars to try, unless you're a millionare you have to let go of something to gain a new experience. Keep the good content Zack. Your Rotary Life series were inspirative. Looking forward for a new content.

    • @zythr9999
      @zythr9999 Год назад

      So right. onto the S/CUVs.

  • @Chris_Adams1
    @Chris_Adams1 Год назад +6

    What will Zack get next? I think it will be a Porsche either 944 or Boxster. What do you think he will get?

    • @petescarport
      @petescarport Год назад +2

      Ironically I’m 42 had an 87 rx7 in high school and always dreamed of owning a Porsche. Owned an rx8 recently and wasn’t the same. Now I’m a 944 owner and it’s a dream rx7 owners wish they knew. If he goes that way he will be very happy

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead Год назад

    Very cool car, but I'm not going anywhere, gotta see what the next chapter has in store for you!

  • @alexanderrivera997
    @alexanderrivera997 9 месяцев назад

    Bring the rx7 back !

  • @BodhiSurfer1991
    @BodhiSurfer1991 Год назад

    I can't believe you've done this

  • @winstonmiu
    @winstonmiu Год назад

    I like Mazda but rotary engines are quite a pain.

  • @D3MON_KOR3
    @D3MON_KOR3 Год назад

    I had a 83 gsl way back in the day. It was a pretty fun car. I had it when I was 18, I'm 40 now. I wish I had more knowledge about mine back then so it stayed stock. Really slow from what I remember but really agile. It ran better with the choke pulled out lol...

    • @jerbear7952
      @jerbear7952 Год назад

      I had an 83 gsl. I was 18, I'm 40 now :) mine was white with the glass top still in tact. 220k miles before I finally sold it.

  • @Ricy013
    @Ricy013 Год назад

    Hey there, I just bought my first Mazda FB and I'm super hyped. Sadly in Germany we only got brownish Interieur which is.. Grandma.
    I would love to get an all Black interior and a trim between the taillights. Would you have any idea where I could reach out to get some of these parts? Thanks

  • @edgarsantiago_3908
    @edgarsantiago_3908 Год назад

    Back in the day you gave me the confidence to buy my FC

  • @michealp4160
    @michealp4160 Год назад

    I came for the Rotary content and stayed for the rest

  • @oldskool1979
    @oldskool1979 Год назад

    Such a sweet car.. not practical at all but its so good !

  • @itz_-spyro-7104
    @itz_-spyro-7104 Год назад

    My goal is to buy an fb rx7 in a few months. I've learned so much about rotary engines from you. The one I'm looking to get has a working omp but the owner said he is using a small amount of 2 stroke oil before filling the whole tank up. Is it smart to use a small amount of premix even if the omp is still working?

  • @Rusty-the-datsun
    @Rusty-the-datsun Год назад +1

    buy a 2002 ford f150 next :D

  • @buttpounder2005
    @buttpounder2005 Год назад +2

    Get a z31! Join the darkside

  • @skytheguy0438
    @skytheguy0438 Год назад

    You made the right choice. The Illinois' weather isn't too kind. The rx-7 now lives in retirement. I look forward to seeing whats on the horizon for the channel.

  • @RyuusanFT86
    @RyuusanFT86 Год назад

    The R34 is legal in the states next year, of you're smart enough you can get one for a reasonable price. Even the GTR.

    • @undersc0r
      @undersc0r Год назад

      unless you have like at least 60k then keep dreaming

    • @RyuusanFT86
      @RyuusanFT86 Год назад

      @@undersc0r that's reasonable for an r34

  • @hewasdeadwhenigotthere46
    @hewasdeadwhenigotthere46 Год назад

    Idk an old integra GSR is pretty close to this

  • @jaredcore8888
    @jaredcore8888 Год назад

    "Welllll?..... BYE!"

  • @christianmiller953
    @christianmiller953 Год назад

    I think I have an extra set of door cards for that FB if you need them for your buddy

  • @oldskool1979
    @oldskool1979 Год назад +1

    Are you going to get an EF ? Or something like an E30 ?? More modern ?

  • @LSnium
    @LSnium Год назад

    Get a UCF10 Lexus LS400, or UCF11 Toyota Celsior.

  • @itznsdominator3521
    @itznsdominator3521 Год назад

    Song name at 0:09 I've been trying to find it for an hour now
    Good Vid BTW

  • @GORD444
    @GORD444 Год назад

    C4 corvette next?

  • @jlr194
    @jlr194 Год назад

    Oh no! He's going electric ☹️

  • @retrosteven
    @retrosteven Год назад

    It's assume waking up that picture of the RX 7 everymoring.

  • @mikeserrano310
    @mikeserrano310 Год назад +1

    BLASPHEMY!!!!!!

  • @luisurena8308
    @luisurena8308 Год назад

    Cant wait to see wats next!!!!!

  • @aaronsesula2033
    @aaronsesula2033 Год назад

    Keep it

  • @thirdpedalnirvana
    @thirdpedalnirvana Год назад

    I definitely subscribed for the rotary content and don’t enjoy the general reviews as much, but they’re still good videos and I usually watch them. And I can’t hate on you for selling yours… I only survived 2.5 years of 1st Gen RX-7 ownership. They are a truly unique and fantastic experience, but the pain to benefits ratio is just…. its too steep. It’s masochism.

    • @thirdpedalnirvana
      @thirdpedalnirvana Год назад

      My Rotary Life isn’t over though. ‘09 RX-8. Just had to go help the body shop unflood it. Apparently they didn’t think they had to let it warm up because “it was running perfectly”

  • @THE_EXPERIMENTER
    @THE_EXPERIMENTER Год назад

    Sad to see the old FB go, but happy to see you moving on.

  • @undersc0r
    @undersc0r Год назад

    whats the song at the beginning

  • @MrMeoow91
    @MrMeoow91 Год назад

    WHY???

  • @danielchampion2982
    @danielchampion2982 Год назад +2

    Damn

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 Год назад

    Farewell RX7

  • @thereferenceman
    @thereferenceman Год назад

    I have a 83 Toyota celica it’s running ok but I don’t plan on selling it my parents keep saying get a new car but I already a part of me and my identity selling it would be like taking a part of me out of my life
    I’m sorry you had to sell yours

  • @OnlyTheFinest125
    @OnlyTheFinest125 Год назад +1

    Porsche time?

  • @lordflacko3604
    @lordflacko3604 Год назад +1

    Nooooooo

  • @hoover2501
    @hoover2501 Год назад

    Every time we dump an old girlfriend and get a new one we never completely stop thinking about the old one.. well maybe sometimes we stop thinking about them. Have fun with whatever comes your way. Everything in life is temporary

  • @hewasdeadwhenigotthere46
    @hewasdeadwhenigotthere46 Год назад

    Mann i wish my parents had money

  • @OneRelax_
    @OneRelax_ Год назад

    It's sad to see the rx7 go, but I'm excited to see what's coming next!

  • @A92CB7
    @A92CB7 Год назад

    The goodbye shots made me shed a tear...it looks so good😔😔😔

  • @Kpournaras222
    @Kpournaras222 Год назад +1

    Glws my man

  • @mitraramsaroop6275
    @mitraramsaroop6275 Год назад

    Car looking very sweet bro love the color keep up the good work watching from Trinidad and Tobago I myself have 2 rx7 1st gen and loving them❤

  • @TheGeorgiaMediaGroup
    @TheGeorgiaMediaGroup Год назад +5

    And just like that. His channel was canceled.

  • @roadmasterthugmaster2738
    @roadmasterthugmaster2738 Год назад

    Time for a roadmaster

  • @TheRealCatof
    @TheRealCatof Год назад

    So basically it was too unreliable, got it.

  • @ulisesavila2879
    @ulisesavila2879 Год назад

    Well guys time to go for FD /jk

  • @matthewfuller1129
    @matthewfuller1129 Год назад

    Next video - Zack makes the correct decision to buy a ND2 Miata.

  • @NolenCosta
    @NolenCosta Год назад

    damn.

  • @spont24
    @spont24 Год назад

    Get a Z32 now!

  • @johnconnor2402
    @johnconnor2402 Год назад

    Next project car ideas; 8th gen Civic Si, Acura TL-S, Acura RSX-S

  • @k00lkidz4
    @k00lkidz4 Год назад

    Get a fiero xr4ti

  • @itscrono7073
    @itscrono7073 Год назад

    RIP