How much should i expect to shell out for a 80ish rx7gsl-se in looks like mint condition with a blown motor. I dont think they really care about it, it sits in thir front yard been there for 3 years.

 

Okay.

For starters, GSL-SE was only available in 84-85 as the highest option level. It had a 13b Fuel injected engine, which you could tell by the big "RE-EGI" stamped into the top of the intake manifold.
79-85 all other models were carbureted 12a engines. You could tell by the big blue airbox that held the air filter on top of the carb.

Depends on how the motor was blown. If it's a blown apex seal (due to lack of oil or serious abuse) then you have to look at how long they pushed it. Did it blow one morning and stay there, or did they limp it 30mi home? If it wasn't driven a long distance after the seal blew, the engine might be rebuildable.
Or did it die because of overheating. Overheating on a rotary is fatal, usually results in an engine replacement because of warped housings.
Or did it just seize up one day from sitting? This can be solved with the "Decarbonizing a Rotary" article in the archive, if you take some time with it.

So You need to get more information. What does the interior look like, when was the last time it was run? What year and trim level is it *really*?

Disc or drum rear brakes? the answer will tell a lot.

Jon

 

Offer them $50! If it is rebuildable, it will still cost around $1000 and a lot of your time. Or you could just drop a TII motor in it! Just low ball them and get an idea of what they are looking to get out of it. Good luck.