Possibly buying an FC (need advice)

[katsi]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=218174083&dealer_id=59628227&car_year=1988&model=RX7&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=used&distance=75&make=MAZDA&color=&min_price=0&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=85381&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=50000&cardist=24

Thats the car, what u guys think?? i have never owned a rotary nore do i know alot about them, this will eventually become my daily driver / project..am i getting myself into a nightmare ??? and i notice it has alot of miles, i know rotarys are natorious for being unreliable in the higher mileage...any help or suggestions would be fantastic.

 

[melicha8]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=218174083&dealer_id=59628227&car_year=1988&model=RX7&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=used&distance=75&make=MAZDA&color=&min_price=0&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=85381&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=50000&cardist=24

Thats the car, what u guys think?? i have never owned a rotary nore do i know alot about them, this will eventually become my daily driver / project..am i getting myself into a nightmare ??? and i notice it has alot of miles, i know rotarys are natorious for being unreliable in the higher mileage...any help or suggestions would be fantastic.

color and wheels are matching. If it's as clean as it looks in the picture I'd say go for it. with 131k that's an awesome deal

 

[KronixKid22]

Looks very clean but I don't know anything about RX-7's or rotaries. Sorry.

 

[katsi]

down the road i was thinking theres always room for a rebuild and obviously mods, i was thinking after the rebuild (of course depends when the last one was) maybe new turbo, and some supporting mods. I goin more for auto-x/ track...could care less for drag.


Ill update in a few days when i find out if the bank wants to give me a loan, and i have to sell the P5 first.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

looks very nice...

read this: http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/buy2.htm

 

[maxg765]

Advice

Hello,

I used to own a 1990 Turbo II FC. Loved that car and regret selling it till this day. I sold it in 1996 or 97 with only 23K original KMs on her. My mistake!!!!

Anyways,

Spend the $100 to $150 buck and take her to a Mazda dealer to have the compression checked along with the FULL exhaust and turbo. The rest is pretty visable and expected to be used. The exhaust on these are very expensive, even the smallest of parts. The turbo isn't so cheap either. The compression, well if low it would require work but is also fixable. All these can help you get $$ off the price and show that you are serious. It can also sve you from buying a wolf in sheeps clothing. But, she does look clean and if the picture is an indication of her condition and care then go for it.

Max

 

[katsi]

awsome, tyvm guys. talkin to the bank tomorrow.