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Old 03-31-02, 02:45 AM
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89 beginner questions.what to look for

My friend is looking at a 89 rx7 nearby us. 115,000 miles GXL. We both know NOTHING about these rotary engines. Its been sitting at this location for almost a year, askin 2500, which seems pretty cheap, compared to others on autotrader?

Tell me all the basics about these cars, and performance numbers to. What to look for. And typical mods.
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also heres the vin
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I just read the thread of "stupid questions". So those questions are answered.... yet what do u all think of the price
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Too much...unless this thing starts and idles fine right now?&nbsp If it doesn't, cut the price down in half...



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Blues77,

Hey welcome to the forum. If the body & interior are in good shape, then get a Mazda rotary specific compression check on the engine by your local mazda dealer. If the compression numbers looks good and it idles well, then it's probably a good deal.

If not keep looking for a good one.

RX-7s are a blast to drive and have a HUGE international following from performance manufacturers, tunes, and enthustiest. That means you have a WIDE selection of bodykits, performance upgrades, accessories, model kits, gas powered R/C cars, etc...

The GXL is definilty the car to get if you want luxury & performance. It has the best mix of price/performance/and luxury. If you want massive HP you may eventually want to pick up a turbo II to tinker with as well

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