thinking about buying an rx7

[mazdaspeedemon2]

im going to start looking for a second gen rx7
im wanting some advice on what to look for and what things to look out for
i know i want a 5spd and a turbo and i know i don't a convertable
any input will be helpful
thanks

 

[kickniteasy]

subbing for info.....I'm in the same boat

 

[lil_red_wagon]

im going to start looking for a second gen rx7
im wanting some advice on what to look for and what things to look out for
i know i want a 5spd and a turbo and i know i don't a convertable
any input will be helpful
thanks

that is good that you want a turbo and no convertible. they didn't make a vert in the US that was turbo-ed. a sunroof, however, is standard equipment. the main thing that you need to look for is compression. the bad part about rotary is that the conventional compression tools won't separate the different sides of the rotors. you may have to take it to someone for that. if the car pulls hard, more than likely the compression is alright. if the mileage is over 100k, the motor either needs to be rebuilt already, or will need it soon. try to either lean towards something stock with low mileage, or modded by someone who knows rotary.

if you find a couple of cars that you like, but feel like you are settling for something that isn't what you necessarily what you want or higher mileage, don't do it. spend the extra money for peace of mind. turbo rotaries are high maintenance. they aren't the kind of car that you just change the oil every 3k miles and drive. make sure that you are buying from someone that is obsessed with maintenance.

here is a link for some cars for sale; http://www.rx7club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=108

 

[mazdaspeedemon2]

well as for the upkeep on the car its ok because its not going to be my primary car it will be a weekend and nice day car kinda of a toy
i have read some things that say that the twin turbos are really ticy so i know i dont want one of those
what did you mean by vert?
thanks for your input

 

[lil_red_wagon]

vert = convertible. the second gens didn't come twin turbo-ed, only the third gens. a couple of problems that you can look for are leaking fuel injectors, hot starting problems, turbo shaft play (that isn't rotary specific, so you should know that one), small electrical issues (some speeds of the wipers not working, rear defroster not working, headlights not popping up), and other small things like that.

the way that you check for leaking fuel injectors and hot starting problems are the same. you start the car and let it get to operating temperature. then, drive it for a few minutes and kill it. after that, wait for about 10-15 minutes and try to start it up again. if you smell gas and it won't start, there is a leaking injector and these are not cheap. if it won't start, but doesn't smell like gas, there is just some random hot starting problem. the other problems are easy to identify. just go through as much as you can with the car.

 

[mazdaspeedemon2]

ok thanks alot

 

[amp]

...the bad part about rotary is that the conventional compression tools won't separate the different sides of the rotors. you may have to take it to someone for that. if the car pulls hard, more than likely the compression is alright. if the mileage is over 100k, the motor either needs to be rebuilt already, or will need it soon...

standard compression checker works with a rotary... youll just need to keep the valve open and watch it while someone cranks..
as far as mileage over 100k.. it really depends on the history of the car..
most folks generalize a number when a turboed rotary starts to fail... which is speculation imho or just spit out what they read on the net..
ive had one of my 91 t2 go to 149k without issues before she was sold.. not sure how much further she went up in mileage with the next owner...

 

[Roywhitep5]

the easiest way to get the rx7 experiance is to grab a wad of cash and burn it. repeat this every 2 months

 

[Rotary_Powered]

Not true my S4 has never left me, the money I spend on it is no less that you would spend on any other 20 year old car (replacing old parts)

 

[Roywhitep5]

mine was a huge dissapointment. by the end, i almost pushed it off a cliff rather than sell it. no more old cars for me

 

[Rotary_Powered]

You HAVE to be realistic when you buy an old car for cheap. If you want one in great condition, then you have to spend at least 3-5 grand for a NICE TII. Even after spending money on the second gen it's still one of the best performance bargins still available today. Whether you go turbo 13b or even an LSx (not my style but undeniably fast), the chassis and suspension will make for a great sports car (if you invest in the rest of the car). For around 10k you WILL decimate almost anything on the street today at a track.

 

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