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Old 12-27-01, 11:29 AM
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3500 hesitation

I am considering buying an '88 GXL 2+2. The original owner told me there is a hesitation or hiccup as he said at 3500 rpm's. Is this a serious problem or what? I've read elsewhere there is a fix that usually works.
Is this a problem that should make me wary. The car only has 80k miles on it.

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That's when the secondary ports are supposed to open up around 3800 rpm. Where at in VA?
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But to answer your question, most people just finangle them open for a quick fix. Look at the top of the screen and you shall find a search button. Do a search in this forum for 3800 rpm hesitation. Answers will follow.
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LOCATION OF RX-7

It is in Arlington Va. He says it needs a tune up and possibly shocks. Tape player doesn't work, and sun roof needs a little help to pop up but after that it operates fine. I'm just worried about that hesitation but I'll read the posts you directed me to. BTW, he's asking $3900.00
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IF its got high milage i wouldnt pay more than 2500 well maybe 3000 at most. But youll be happy with the car if you get it. Just make sure to get a compression check done. Most of those problems are easy fixes.

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mileage

It has 80,000 miles on original engine. Not bad for a 13 yr old! Driven by his wife. She has a Boxster now!
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