I am looking to buy a 1991 RX7, prefferably a turbo but if not,oh well. I have been doing some research and everything I have found has said the engines are horrible and they need rebuilding every 80-100k miles. Is this true? Cuz I want a car which I can depend on to get me 200000+ miles.

 

buy a honda

 

get a na

 

Dont want any Honda, ever. So are you saying they arent reliable?

 

Ive only ever had rx7 NA's and I can tell you this, between owning 5 of them I have never been stranded once. Just maintain them and they will be awesome cars for many thousands of km's

-Daryl

 

Make sure the car you get is in good shape to start with and maintain it properly. N/A cars will obviously last longer.

 

I personally would say get one with a blown motor, and start out with a new one. No, seriously, people treat these cars like **** and think they should be maintained like a piston engine, not true. So unless you get the car from someone that really knows about the Rotary engine, i wouldnt get it unless the engine was already blown. IMO. Good luck, either way, you'll be happy, i dont think ill own another boinger the rest of my life

 

Ive heard of N/A's lasting over 200k

 

if you got to ask questions like that:

 

My N/A has over 200,000 Miles on it, and it still pulls hard. Like stated about you just have to make sure you take care of it. Also don't buy a honda.... you'd feel real bad if you bought a civic only to be stomped buy a modded n/a

 

 

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um... is that a SIX?!?!!?!!? JESUS!.. thats just about nice, LOL, the original engine in my 86 base lasted over 200 K.. i think it even lasted over 250K, not sure. N/A's can last a lifetime, or a weekend, all depending on how they are treated. The motor in my 88GTU blew with 67K on it. I later learned that too little mileage on a rotary can be really bad, ect ect... good luck

 

you just got to drive it and maintain it well. oil is key, there are no secrets to it. just don't abuse it.

 

IMO, if the car is your daily driver.. be prepared to do a good amount of maintenance.....

I'd take a rotary anyday anyways

 

Hey take it from a guy who used to be "PRO HONDA"! Rotary motors are real sensitive, but any motor whether it a Honda or a Mazda Rotary; without maintenance kiss it good bye! I live in Ont. Canada and I just recently purchased an 87 TII with 225,000KMS (140-150Miles) on the original Turbo motor which by the way has mint compression and pulls real hard. The motor does show some age but nothing critical. The turbo still spools freely and works with ease. The key is "FRESH OIL" I suggest every 3,000KMS (1,600Miles) or so. It may hit the pocket book real often, but it's investing in your engines future!

 

Buy a Mustang or Camaro, and when it falls apart at 50,000 miles, you will have a better appreciation for the RX-7.

 

Hondas = junk

N/A rotaries = Energizer Bunny!

 

HEY!

Looking at Odometer.. 46000 miles.. Gulp



Evil, question for ya.. Any recommendations on Koni settings for my shakedown?

PaulC

 

No, I only drove my car for a couple of days with the Konis before the 13B was changed out for the 20B. My 1Gen is nicely tweaked with the Tokicos thanks to SPiN Racing, but I guess that won't help you much. Sorry.

Yeah, I recommend putting that F-body up on a lift and tightening EVERYTHING before it falls off. You should do this every year. I'm not sure what you can do about the other parts, though. At least your 99 beats the heck out of my POS 84 Camaro.

 

K.. Then I guess I"ll start at full soft all around, and start feeding it in.

PaulC

 

Basically, if I get an RX7 its gonna have around 100000 miles on it, thats all I can afford. Is it gonna go bad anytime soon if it has been taken good care of? Also, what is the best 2nd gen rx7 to get that is not turbo, for reliability and performance? BTW, anyone here in AZ?

 

You realize, we can't guarantee anything. If you're not picky about the car, if it hasn't been taken care of, or if it's just your unlucky month... It can break down on you. But of all the 2nd gens, the NA's are the most reliable.

89-91 NA, GTU with minimal options is your best bet, less things to break GXL if you have to have the cushy stuff.

But after you have it.. You'll want the turbo. Almost everyone does.

PaulC

 

Seriously, consider buying an NA with a blown engine. You should be able to buy one for $500 or less. Then give it a fresh engine that YOU can maintain properly and have the same $ in the car that you would have paid for one with 100,000 miles on it with NO way of knowing how it's been maintained. Then you'll know it should run for many years for you. Good luck!

 

My 87TII died at 167,000 miles (the car died not the motor) Its ultimate demise was a collision with a bridge abutment at 90 mph. So I think TII's can be reliable, just somewhat high maintenance. BTW the car still ran, mid to high 14's before the wreck....what a trooper. I'd like to see a honda or better yet camaro or mustang do that on their original engine.