RX7 vs. MSP
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- 2003.5 Titanium Gray MSP #1699
Maybe I'm being unfair, but if it's not turbo, I don't really consider it an RX-7...the only place a NA rotary belongs is in the RX-8.
flat_black
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Yeah, I was going to say... There is no such thing as a 3rd gen N/A... There's a 2nd gen N/A, and 1st gen's were ONLY N/A, featuring either the 12A or 13B engine... The 2nd and 3rd gen turbo's would kill a Mazdaspeed Protege in any catagory... Handling, speed... You name it. =)
The 3rd gen RX-7 is a true monster of the roads, if a tad unstable in the engine department, generally. =)
The 3rd gen RX-7 is a true monster of the roads, if a tad unstable in the engine department, generally. =)
3rd gen RX-7 is far superior, IMO, you just gotta pay a bunch to keep it going (some will argue, but they know they FDs are a pain 
). It's a true sportscar, not an economy car with a turbo and suspension kit. And what's wrong with N/A rotaries? 
). It's a true sportscar, not an economy car with a turbo and suspension kit. And what's wrong with N/A rotaries? spacemonkey
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3rd Gen RX-7 all the way. 50/50 weight distrabution, twin turbo, about the same weight, low stance...and no challenge (MSP vs RX-7). Not to mention it still looks really good for a 1993 design, The 2nd and 3rd gen are still beautiful. Yup its a true sports car! The only down part is turboing a rotary...apex seal problems (FDs). But I'm sure if you take care of the rex it will be fine! Last month issue of Turbo Magazine had an aritcle on which seals are the best for high boost. Oh, it might be hard to find a mechanic that actually know what he is doing on rotary engines...but should be better since rotary is making a come back. I also heard rotary engines are cheap too...ebay had a 20b (3 rotor engine) going for about $1600!
If I had money...MSP would be my daily driver, cuz its more practical for everyday use, and 3rd gen RX-7 will be my race/project/weekend car! Doesn't take much to make that 1.3 liter fly!
If I had money...MSP would be my daily driver, cuz its more practical for everyday use, and 3rd gen RX-7 will be my race/project/weekend car! Doesn't take much to make that 1.3 liter fly!
spacemonkey
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2nd Gen supra? Wasn't that called the Supra Celica? lol Supras are nice but way too over price They probally range from $16,000 for automatic to $40,000 for maual and nicely moded. I checked Ebay and all the low priced supras are all automatics. Seriously...If I bought a manual supra back in the day it would have paid off by now. You can definately find a nice 3rd gen RX-7 for around $10,000- $19,000. Invest some $$ and you got a nice looking/fast car. I don't see alot of 3rd gen RX-7 around Orlando but I see alot of Supras.
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flat_black said:
The first gen RX-7 was available turbo'd over in Japan...Just an FYI.
Why they didn't send it here is beyond me, a first gen turbo RX-7 would be a screamer...
First gen is my personal favorite for RX-7's...
mazdaowner123
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I raced my friend's second gen convertable (heavier + n/a) on the highway and spanked him. I used to have a first gen, also. They're fun cars. A lot of people turbo the first gens, and they can be really quick. I love rotaries.
~brian
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richelesro
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I have both. The third gen doesn't come without the turbos. Compare the 0-to-60 times: RX-7 4.9s; MSP 7.0s. No comparison.
