Always wanted one, but...
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Always wanted one, but...
Hello all.
Name's Andrew and I'm a hopeless gearhead-for-life from not-so-wonderful Southern California.
Ever since I learned about the rotary engine, I've wanted an RX-7. And after my recent history of owning
FWD sedans and lumbering 4x4s I find myself wanting a proper RWD sports car. But I've heard loads of
horror stories about burning oil, poor fuel mileage and reliability woes. Oddly enough, all that has come
from people that have never owned a rotary-powered anything. So I've decided to come to those who do.
I'd like a nice, stock FC that can be used as a daily driver and one day might be turned into something
appropriate for amateur racing. There are plenty for sale down here at the moment. But I'd really like to know what
to watch out for. I guess I'm asking for a sort of buyer's guide: weaknesses, recurring issues, ongoing problems, etc.
Also the all-important turbo vs. non-turbo question (used to have an MR2 turbo that was always a pain to work on)
as well as the hardtop vs. convertible question can be addressed.
Thanks in advance to any responders for your patience and nice to meet you all.
Name's Andrew and I'm a hopeless gearhead-for-life from not-so-wonderful Southern California.
Ever since I learned about the rotary engine, I've wanted an RX-7. And after my recent history of owning
FWD sedans and lumbering 4x4s I find myself wanting a proper RWD sports car. But I've heard loads of
horror stories about burning oil, poor fuel mileage and reliability woes. Oddly enough, all that has come
from people that have never owned a rotary-powered anything. So I've decided to come to those who do.
I'd like a nice, stock FC that can be used as a daily driver and one day might be turned into something
appropriate for amateur racing. There are plenty for sale down here at the moment. But I'd really like to know what
to watch out for. I guess I'm asking for a sort of buyer's guide: weaknesses, recurring issues, ongoing problems, etc.
Also the all-important turbo vs. non-turbo question (used to have an MR2 turbo that was always a pain to work on)
as well as the hardtop vs. convertible question can be addressed.
Thanks in advance to any responders for your patience and nice to meet you all.
Unfortunately burning oil is necessary for the proper operation of a rotary engine, so if you do end up buying one get used to checking the oil level regulary. Poor gas mileage is also a given; sure it sucks, but it's just the nature of the beast. If you want something practical and easy buy a civic. There are definitely some inconveniences with RE equipped cars, but any dedicated owner will tell you it's well worth it. That being said, for the right amount of money there are many great examples of every generation RX-7 out there. Just keep an eye out and I'm sure the right one will come along 
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