What need to inspection when buying RX7 FC S5?
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What need to inspection when buying RX7 FC S5?
Hi guys, I am really new to rx7. This week I plan to buy an 1989 RX7 FC S5, but am not sure how to inspect the car. The owner claim that everything is good only the 2nd half of the transmission is not working. So my question is how can I inspect the car? Thank you so much for y'all time .
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Originally Posted by burn1496
Hi guys, I am really new to rx7. This week I plan to buy an 1989 RX7 FC S5, but am not sure how to inspect the car. The owner claim that everything is good only the 2nd half of the transmission is not working. So my question is how can I inspect the car? Thank you so much for y'all time .
Keep an eye out for modifications such as "emissions deletes", fuel cutoff switches, and fuel cut defenders (used in conjunction with increased boost on stock ECU). These are usually signs of dumb owners, who are passing their headaches on to you.
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Dollar for dollar, rust and bodywork are the two biggest expenses...typically.
DC5 correctly pointed out that most of the suspension and brakes are pretty standard, so not much to worry about there.
The electrical- specifically the switches, is very specific, unique and expensive, so make sure all that is good.
Interior plastics are drying up and brittle and getting harder to find.
I wonder what "the second half of the transmission" could be?
DC5 correctly pointed out that most of the suspension and brakes are pretty standard, so not much to worry about there.
The electrical- specifically the switches, is very specific, unique and expensive, so make sure all that is good.
Interior plastics are drying up and brittle and getting harder to find.
I wonder what "the second half of the transmission" could be?
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**I wonder what "the second half of the transmission" could be?**
That's anything after Neutral ...heh,heh!
If you do not have any car tech experience and are looking at vehicles it is better that you bring someone who is knowledgeable somewhat to help you.
That,or Take it to a Mechanic BEFORE you buy it or you just end up with someone else's lawn ornament...on Your Lawn.
That's anything after Neutral ...heh,heh!
If you do not have any car tech experience and are looking at vehicles it is better that you bring someone who is knowledgeable somewhat to help you.
That,or Take it to a Mechanic BEFORE you buy it or you just end up with someone else's lawn ornament...on Your Lawn.
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Link to Aaron's excellent buying guide below. There is a guide for the Turbo on the same site.
How To Buy An '86-'92 Non-Turbo RX-7
How To Buy An '86-'92 Non-Turbo RX-7
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Update, I check the car today. The engine seem and sound fine. But I kinda see weird stuff with the frame, and the owner said it was the factory welding. And the Radiator have rust and no cooling were found. He claim car doesn't over heat. Problem is tranny, and cold start Intake valve or something.
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Rotary performance. $200 bucks for their pre-purchase inspection, and the even include a compression check(which normally, is 200 bucks by itself).
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The owner can't get the car to start. Saw many black oil dirt under the engine. Only the interior is look good. Body is rust a lot on the top. Crack windshield too. Odometer said 280000+ and I ask him does it ever had engine rebuilt he said NO. Just want a decent S5 T.T. I guess keep looking :/
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Originally Posted by burn1496
The owner can't get the car to start. Saw many black oil dirt under the engine. Only the interior is look good. Body is rust a lot on the top. Crack windshield too. Odometer said 280000+ and I ask him does it ever had engine rebuilt he said NO. Just want a decent S5 T.T. I guess keep looking :/