2nd gen rx7 dependabilty and maintenance
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2nd gen rx7 dependabilty and maintenance
hi im new to this forum so bear with my 'noobness'
sorry if this topic has been covered a few times..
i dont know too much about the 2nd gen rx7's but i have always loved the body style and performance of them. i am wondering how dependable the rotary engines are and what sort of maintenance(regular and periodical) are required to keep them running smoothly.
also how are they on gas?
are replacement parts easy to come by and are they in general expensive?
sorry if this topic has been covered a few times..
i dont know too much about the 2nd gen rx7's but i have always loved the body style and performance of them. i am wondering how dependable the rotary engines are and what sort of maintenance(regular and periodical) are required to keep them running smoothly.
also how are they on gas?
are replacement parts easy to come by and are they in general expensive?
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Read the FAQ for FC sticky at the top of this section.
Normally aspirated RX-7s can be very reliable given regular maintenance. As with any engine, things degrade a little when you turbocharge it.
Parts aren't that hard to come by.
For an N/A FC in stock form, expect around 20 mpg city/highway.
Normally aspirated RX-7s can be very reliable given regular maintenance. As with any engine, things degrade a little when you turbocharge it.
Parts aren't that hard to come by.
For an N/A FC in stock form, expect around 20 mpg city/highway.
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i'm just curious... (since i'm on the quest of getting an S5) what are the chances of me finding a 91 tII? ;x i'm in no rush, just hope to get it this summer since i plan on slaving my self 6 days a week 9 to 5 i got the bug, and i blame it on all of you.
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these cars reliability is in direct correlation with the amount of love (read money=) you throw their way.
I have had the 2nd gen turbo and non-turbo and can tell you that the n/a is definitely more reliable. I have driven across country without a hick-up and have driven my n/a as hard as I can on hot track days and driven home with no probs.
turbos need more attention to cooling, which means money usually.
changing the oil often is a given.
but these are great cars.
I have had the 2nd gen turbo and non-turbo and can tell you that the n/a is definitely more reliable. I have driven across country without a hick-up and have driven my n/a as hard as I can on hot track days and driven home with no probs.
turbos need more attention to cooling, which means money usually.
changing the oil often is a given.
but these are great cars.
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In the last 10 months I've replaced the exhaust and the front left caliper.
Technically I put in a 'new' J-Spec, but that's another story which is abnormal. Under remotely normal circumstances that wouldn't have happened and so other than that the repair cost has been quiet reasonable.
Technically I put in a 'new' J-Spec, but that's another story which is abnormal. Under remotely normal circumstances that wouldn't have happened and so other than that the repair cost has been quiet reasonable.
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buyer's guide... http://www.rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide/bguide.html
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Originally posted by vectorminds
buyer's guide... http://www.rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide/bguide.html
buyer's guide... http://www.rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide/bguide.html
I'm thinking of buying a FC as well soon
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Re: 2nd gen rx7 dependabilty and maintenance
Originally posted by mpark
i am wondering how dependable the rotary engines are and what sort of maintenance(regular and periodical) are required to keep them running smoothly.
i am wondering how dependable the rotary engines are and what sort of maintenance(regular and periodical) are required to keep them running smoothly.
See the Pre-Delivery Inspection and Scheduled Maintenance Services chapter of the service manual for the service schedule. You should do this for every car you consider buying so you know what you are getting into in advance.
http://www.iluvmyrx7.com/
Originally posted by mpark
are replacement parts easy to come by and are they in general expensive?
are replacement parts easy to come by and are they in general expensive?
Do NOT get an RX-7 with an automatic transmission. They are slow, the transmission is expensive to repair, and the conversion to a manual transmission is a real pain.
Originally posted by mpark
thanks for the help so far!
20mpg? thats not bad... thats around 12L/100km
can anyone confirm the economy?
thanks
thanks for the help so far!
20mpg? thats not bad... thats around 12L/100km
can anyone confirm the economy?
thanks
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymod...emodelNF.shtml
The Series 4 (86-88) RX-7 is rated for regular unleaded, while the Series 5 (89-92) needs mid-grade unleaded due to the higher compression ratio.
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Re: Re: 2nd gen rx7 dependabilty and maintenance
Originally posted by Evil Aviator
These cars are built very well, but they are old.
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These cars are built very well, but they are old.
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noe, it typically is quite hard to find a S5 TurboII, but it depends on how much you're willing to spend.
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Re: Re: 2nd gen rx7 dependabilty and maintenance
Originally posted by Evil Aviator
The Series 4 (86-88) RX-7 is rated for regular unleaded, while the Series 5 (89-92) needs mid-grade unleaded due to the higher compression ratio.
The Series 4 (86-88) RX-7 is rated for regular unleaded, while the Series 5 (89-92) needs mid-grade unleaded due to the higher compression ratio.
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yeah, I gotta agree with the regular on the gas...it's all I use (read: can't afford plus or premium all the time ) and I've not had problems with it, at least not related to the gas...
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Wow. I get 550km/tank on the highway and about 300km/tank on the streets. 89 T2, running 91 octane. And my foot is heavy. But i never launch I just love boost
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WTF?! i get 16-17 in my N/A!