Last ask was $65,000 so at $11,800 now... It's a pretty good deal :fullofwin:

At 11.8K it would be a REALLY good deal, if real. I did a little more digging.

Orginal ad: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-BMW-Ot...p2047675.l2557

Quote from seller:

Cheap beater edition: A RARE Accord 6-6-6 (6th gen -
V6 - 6MT) 2005 Accord Coupe V6 - 287,300km - $3995

https://images.craigslist.org/00X0X_...Jl_600x450.jpg

For some not so cheap, and not really beaters. You have the option of two B6 S4s!

#1 - 2005 Audi S4 B6 - 6MT - 125xxx km - $13K with full service history from Audi dealership

https://images.craigslist.org/01010_...Zk_600x450.jpg

#2: 2005 Nogaro Blue Audi S4 - 143xxx km - $14K

This was probably posted earlier in this thread, but if you don't want that panda looking two tone interior, you can get this black and blue alcantara two tone. I don't dig the two tone either way.

OR toss on another 3K and get this B7 S4 6MT - 130xxx km - $16K, but this doesn't seem as great of a deal as that first B6 S4.

Warning: long ass reply!

First thing first: Compression test it! And remember, you can only do it with a special rotary compression tool, so you'd have to head to a Mazda dealer or a rotary shop unless someone here on RS has a rotary compression tester. I don't.

The Mazdaspeed stuff is actually pretty hard to find nowadays and can be worth some money.

BHR ignition kit does last quite a bit longer than the OEM ones, but it works the best with a tune that changes dwell settings. From what I have read around the communities, D585 coils fire sparks with higher peak voltage, but the sparks also last shorter. You would want to increase the dwell settings to compensate for that.

A short version for anyone wondering about the "refresh"(S2), S2 is generally considered to be better designed(more oil injection, increased oil pressure, 3-stage rev cut that changes depending on coolant temp), but since there are only about 17000 of these in the world(S1 production number is close to 160k), aftermarket modding options are also far more limited, and some stuff that works on S1 won't work on S2.

So if you like modding, get an S1; if you prefer to keep your car relatively vanilla and have the cash(S2s are usually worth a good bit more than S1s), get an S2.

You can get an RX-8 rolling chassis for a grand, or you can get those "base automatic" with the shitty 4-port engine and ancient 4-speed auto for pretty cheap and start there. That's a much cheaper starting point.

Personally not a big fan of LS swap. Yeah, it's powerful, but the RX-8's design is just screaming "rotary" just about anywhere.

There was an analogy that compared an LS-swapped RX-7 to a hot girl with a penis. Pretty appropriate IMO.

The early Renesis has some design issues, like the lack of sufficient oil injection, but there are also factors like dumbasses who don't even know how to check engine oil level and the shitty early ignition coils that fail at 20k-mile mark. The revised Series 2 one like the one I have is a lot better. I never had reliability issues. The only times it quitted on me are all traced back to me not double-checking my work, not because of the design issues.

If you want to talk about longevity, then yeah, rotaries don't last very long, but they are barrels of fun when they run well.

Or you can just get a reman from Mazda. Supposedly the recent Mazda rebuilds are actually pretty good bang for the buck.

Renesis(aka 13B-MSP) engine does have some differences compared to the older 13Bs. The key one is the side exhaust ports versus the peripheral exhaust ports used on older 13Bs. It's also a lot more electronic-heavy than older 13Bs.

Also, most RX-8 people will tell you that you should leave the rebuild to a pro. Backyard rebuilds usually won't last long unless you are a pro yourself. Spend the money and do it right.

Oh man, I was actually looking for an 8th Gen Accord 6-6 Coupe before I bought my RX-8. Those are hard to come by.

While 6-6 Accord Coupes are rare, I dare you to find an 6-6 Accord Sedan. They are probably the most rare variation out there, and they were only available for 2 model years(2006 and 2007).

I would imagine it's still a lot cheaper than getting a piston engine rebuilt.

For rotary rebuilds, it depends on your budget. Apex seals and side seals(which, by the way, can have heat problems in RX-8s due to the side exhaust ports) are almost always replaced, but then there are parts like the rotor housings, which you can reuse if they are not bad. Most people will tell you to get new ones, though, since reusing the old ones usually means lower performance and less mileage before the next rebuild.

I think if you just go straight for a reman at a Mazda dealer, it should be $5~6k all said and done. The core is $1k, and you can't take it apart to see what's wrong or Mazda won't take it.

Guess I should look into the cost of having a shop rebuild it before the time comes.

Good prices for Motul engine oils

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rch/...504906073.html

Those 4.2L's....
https://cdn.someecards.com/someecard...48_8161926.png

Sick beater

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...505536728.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/...430433903.html

Not really a good deal considering e90-92 335i's are 10-15k atm. Unicorn status though

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/...503869635.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/...505481177.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...488689519.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...503964810.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...482171771.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/...505486538.html

reasonable price for today's market?

Nice car! It’s pretty market value I’d think. Panel gaps might indicate something, but also might just indicate a white car built in the mid 80s. Curious about more info.

VW Jetta Bora r32 4motion. Pretty much a golf r32 but Jetta. Pretty slick I must say

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rch/...457937333.html

It's got a minidisc player. how is that for JDM.

I found 3, but none of them are local.

This is the only one I found with the red v6 badge
Montreal:2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 MT-6 - 7.1K -116xxxkm
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDUwWDgwM...ag8bG/$_59.JPG


2007 Honda Accord Sedan EX V6 - 345xxx km - 3K - Ontario

2006 Honda Accord Sedan (Manual) - 171xxx miles - 5.7K USD - Tacoma

https://images.craigslist.org/00r0r_...Gg_600x450.jpg

No red badge and single tailpipe, is this a fake?

Looks like if you REALLY want a 6-6-6, you'd have to go a long ways to get it.

Also, from what I heard from an RSer who has an 6th gen accord. Apparently the engineers put in an easter egg, where if you put in 94, you'd get 10 more hp???

The last one seems to have a typo. It's a 4-pot. Single tailpipe and the 5-speed stick gave that away. MT I4 Accords were paired with 5-speed up until 2013(9th Gen); they got 6-speed after 2013.

As for the red badge, I don't think any Accords come with them. Those were only supposed to be for Civic Type R. IMO, putting red badges on an Accord is like me putting a Spirit R badge on my RX-8. It doesn't feel right.

So only 2 for sale right now in the country. Like said, these are hard to come by. If you like Honda V6s, love to drive a stick and want the practicality of a Sedan, these are very good.

As for the 6th Gen V6 having more power with 94 Octane, I am not sure. Maybe someone at Temple of VTEC has done dyno pulls. I do know that an 8th Gen Accord V6 with AT(J35Z2) gets a little more horsepower with 94, and I used to fill up mine with 91 because of that and the fact 91 Octane from Shell is ethanol-free.

The reason why V6 gets a bit more power is because some of these V6 engines end up in Acura vehicles and they usually require 91 Octane as they are premium vehicles, so the engineers may just stick the 91 Octane timing map in the Honda V6s as well.

It's very subtle in terms on the badging, when you look at the V6 emblem specifically, its either highlighted in black, indicating run of the mill V6, or red, indicating it's a 6 speed manual.

Otherwise every other badging appears to be standard.

Honda Accord V6 Manual Sedan Minutiae | PlaysWithCars

Link for reference

There's also this one that was posted earlier, cheaper and lower K. Surprised no one one picked one up yet considering how much r32s are going for.

2001 VW Jetta Bora vr6 4motion - $8500 (South Surrey)

Take one of them over to hpa motorsports and you'll have a BEAST of a sleeper

At 143,000 km:

Really? That's all one really has to know about that V8. Where was that timing chain placed again?

That timing chain was designed for masochists.

Yeah that's why the 13K normal colored one is Option #1, which also has

I put option 2 there in case anyone wanted to be a special person with a special car that has special (obviously) needs. Option 2 really only has the color going for it.

I saw it, but silver is boring as fuck. If both are mechanically sound I’d gladly pay more for blue

https://images.craigslist.org/00z0z_...F_1200x900.jpg

Curber?

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...506128853.html

If it is, he got me because I posted it here anyway EleGiggle

If the full service history from the dealer (on option #1) included a timing chain re&re it would be worth a look. I'd bet that full service hsitory is just oil & filter changes and a few misc other things.