I am looking at buying a 79 or 80 RX-7 can you guys give me some pointers on what i need to look for? Also are there any problems that commonly appear on these cars... Thanks in advance Alex

 

This thread may be of some assistance: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=144272

There really aren't any specific weaknesses for the years you're looking at, but there are a couple of thinks to keep in mind.

1) The 79's came with a points ignition (a distributer from an 81 or up will drop right in tho -- 80's have electronic ignition, but it's of a bit differnt design than the 81 and on). Electronic ignition is, of course, much nicer.

2) The transmissions went to a remote shifter in 81, which to my mind have a nicer feel than the 79/80 trannys (and you can get short throw shifters for the 81 up tranny pretty easily).

3) This is just my opinion, but if these cars ever do become 'collectable', I bet the most sought after ones would be the 79's (particularly the early 79's) and the 84 and 85 GSL-SE's.

 

Thanks for the response on this I will be looking at the car in question on Friday of this week. I fi buy it i will probably be back to ask all sorts of questions

 

Thanks for the response on this I will be looking at the car in question on Friday of this week. I fi buy it i will probably be back to ask all sorts of questions