Thinking about buying a rx7

akProtege5

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Ok i found this rx7 on craigslist and i was woundering is it worth buying it?
I called him and he said that the rx7 is better off as a parts because of the body damage the rx7 has. I still need to go look at the rx7 to see how many miles the engine has and other problem. I was thinking if i could talk to him about lowering the price to like 500, when i go see the rx7 tommarrow. Let me know what you think.


Here his post below on craigslist.

"1987 Mazda RX-7 for sale, runs but the starter is out, needs brake pads, body damage, but the motor is in good condition, excellent parts car, or good fixer-upper for the enthusiast. Price is very negotiable, must sell soon!"
 
definitely go take a look at it and get some pics....

Find out how many miles are on the motor and if its ever been rebuilt. Have him try to start it and check for any smoke.

for EX I got my RX7 for $500
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662555

but it needs a little work, but not nearly as much as this one sounds like it needs...If its described as a "parts car" that might be all its good for lol

like i said, get some pics and postem up
 
Kansei said:
In all honesty, how long during a year will you be able to drive that car?

I will be driving the car during the summer, so that will be about 4 or 5 month. The rest of the year it will be collecting dust in the garage. (silly)

How do i compression test the motor?
 
Well I didnt' get the rx7 yesterday. The only good part of the car is that the engine is clean LOL. i forgot to take my camera for some pictures. I offered $250 for the car since there is alot of work to be done. He said 250 is low because there acouple good parts in the car to worth more. Then he said there another person looking at the car and he will call me tommarrow to let me know if it still availble.
Here the list of the bad things:
right fender had a big dent
minor dents on the left fender
scratch all around the bottom of the car.
front bumper minor dents/scratches
sun roof total broken
right tail light broken
interior both door panels need to be replace
stock raido missing
116025 miles on the obo
front windshield crack
right rear fender minor damage
emission can't pass becasuse of hole in exhuast.
need a new starter.
rx7 isn't turbo =(
 
Kansei said:
In all honesty, how long during a year will you be able to drive that car?
The way we do it in new england; snow tires and/or tire chains. These help alot with traction issues.
 
if he takes $250, buy it lol...none of that isnt normal...my sunroof doesnt work either... :p
akProtege5 said:
Well I didnt' get the rx7 yesterday. The only good part of the car is that the engine is clean LOL. i forgot to take my camera for some pictures. I offered $250 for the car since there is alot of work to be done. He said 250 is low because there acouple good parts in the car to worth more. Then he said there another person looking at the car and he will call me tommarrow to let me know if it still availble.
Here the list of the bad things:
right fender had a big dent
minor dents on the left fender
scratch all around the bottom of the car.
front bumper minor dents/scratches
sun roof total broken
right tail light broken
interior both door panels need to be replace
stock raido missing
116025 miles on the obo
front windshield crack
right rear fender minor damage
emission can't pass becasuse of hole in exhuast.
need a new starter.
rx7 isn't turbo =(
 
evilmonkeyMSP said:
if he takes $250, buy it lol...none of that isnt normal...my sunroof doesnt work either... :p

O well i'll wait till another rx7 comes along. He didn't call back so i'm guessing the other guy took the car.
 

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