Hi im new to RX-7s . i have a few questions:
Is 137000miles high for a 85?

What are some common Problem?

Is there anything to look for when Buying?

Is there any special things to do for maintenace?

Do they cost alot to keep runing good?

i would like to get these questions answered for for i make any commitments to an RX-7.

 

Here ya go...

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=owners

 

I have about that many miles on my '85.
Many more on my '81 and '83.

You should read through the FAQ that's at the top of this forum. That will answer a lot of your questions.

But, in short:

Common problems:
Mostly simple things like fuel filters and vacuum/carb problems.

Look for when buying:
Watch out for rust! A common place is kind of between the rear of the seats and the front of the wheel wells. Rust hates these cars.

Maintenance:
RX-7s are generally agreed to need more frequent oil changes than piston-powered cars. That said, it doesn't bother me at all to change the oil, so I don't mind that at all.
You will want to replace the fuel filter, purchase new plugs (and possibly wires), and do a general tune-up if you're just buying an RX-7.

Does it cost a lot to keep running good?
I'm a poor college student, and I don't think it's too expensive to keep mine running well.


If you plan on keeping it stock, buy the car unless there are major problems with it....
If you plan to modify it, be sure to account for the amount of time it will take to perform those modifications... I don't do many performance improvements, and with my busy schedule I know I can barely squeeze in the minor maintenance I need to do this summer. (The clutch needs to be replaced and I need new tires)

.....Read the FAQ :-)

 

wow thanks for the info. i had read the FAQs earlier.
What about Gas mileage?

 

i believe i read somewhere they get 20city 25 highway

 

thats about that same as a DSM (talon eclipse laser) i think.Which is my current option. But they are probably way more unreliable than RX-7s.

 

what year is the talon and how many miles?

 

92 talon tsi FWD 120Kish bent frame need windshield, rear window, bummper, hood good engine though. but my family has had lots of trouble eith DSMs

 

oh well dont waste your time with that get the 7!!

 

you mean TSI AWD? anyways will you plan on driving it in the winter? Like with any car how well it has been taken care of in the past will determine how long it will last. Also another place rx7alien has noted yet no one mentions is on the passenger side frame rail where idler arm connects, is prone to rusting.

 

um there FWD and AWD talons.
the TSi is turbo
the TSi AWD is AWD

and the guy who is selling it is a chiropractor. hes selling it for an RX-8

 

damn pwned by the noob. My bad I was thinkin the TSI was AWD and the turbo FWD was something different.

 

lol the AWDs are turbo also

 

lol owned by noob again

 

hmmm. chiropractor sells and RX-7 to get another rotary vehicle....

sounds like an endorsement to buy the 7 :-)

 

Just buy the 7 man trust me, its so worth it. Sure it may have its problems, but the satisfaction is much greater when you tell that camaro guy with the 5.7 liter that he just got owned by 1.4 liter................speaks for iteslf........

 

they can beat Z28s stock? WOW. These little buggers are fast.