rxdav

Hi fellas. I normally just browse around and read the post ,but now I need some help. While I've been interested in Rx-7's for awhile I'm just now going to be able to get one. I think I have found one I really like and was wondering if y'all thought it would be a good idea to offer him $3,000 w/o even going to look at it. Here i the link . Also I think he may be trying to make it sound too good b/c when I asked him how much oil it normally used he said none.

rowtareh?

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It looks like a good deal considering it is a 10th AE. But I am not 100% sure what the AE came with, all I know is that is was turbo, and only 1500 were made. If it is a true Anniversary Edition, I would pick it up, but if he is only an hours drive more or less, I would go look at it first, before making him an offer.

Compression test looks good, 8's on both housings is great. You want to shoot for 10's, but can't be perfect.

Ask him some questions about it. Any coolant leaks? How hard does he push the car? What does the undercarriage look like? I have an 84 blazer, and the undercarriage is starting to rot out, I am surprised the engine has not fallen through yet. Ask him questions. It might seem pushy, but 3000 is alot of money. I just payed 1500 for an 88 SE, and it drives like a friggin champ. Like it was brand new. And I would offer him about 2900 cash on the spot if you have it, considering that the tires have about 30-40% tread left on them. Just ask him tons of questions. Don't be afriad to ask them. Ask if he knows how many rotors are on it? You should at least know that? What the engine "code" is? Stuff like that.

Hope this helps you out as much as possible. I myself don't know alot about rotaries. But I am learing new things about them everyday.

Good luck, and hopefully you get it, and congrats if you do. Also, ask on here what came with the 10th AE edition. They will more than likely answer your questions for you.

-Justin

woodchuck

I just noticed this thread is under wrong name. Dont know why it is under rxdav but this is my normal screenname perhaps the board is having some problems.

rowtareh?

iTrader: (1)

look up mate

Also, if you have any questions, feel free to PM me on here. I will try to help you out as best I can.

woodchuck

I just thought of something. you said that compression should be around 10. i'm guessing since u drice a n/a that those are the compression for an n/a and shouldnt a turbo be lower compression

TwEaK

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correct Turbo motors the compression is lower due to the turbo and the N/A motors have higher compression to make up for the "missing" turbo
TwEaK

RH-7

That looks like a nice car. I'd just be careful buying any car without looking at it, and driving it first.

restoring83

$3000 is a bit pricey, however it is an AE. IF that's important to you. Buying sight unseen is a definite no-no particularly with RX7's. You never know how much modifying a previous owner may have done wrong. Also, when the stereo got stolen, did the logicon get screwed up in the process? If it did, that is VERY expensive to replace.

You will want to make sure to check the suspension and mounts, the exhaust (look for holes and excessive rust), and check the engine compartment (has it had a fire? or is fuel pooling?) I bought my 86 N/A with only 53,000 original miles and a virtually perfect interior from the original owner with full records for only $2000, and the N/A should have a longer engine life.

The real question is... Is the car worth $3500 to YOU? I wouldn't spend that much on a car with a ripped up interior and 100k plus miles on it, not to mention a remanufactured engine, but I'm not the one who has to live with it.

woodchuck

Its not so much the AE that means so much to me but rather the TII part. Last time I checked this was the only TII in my price range within 300 miles of me. Now yes if it wasn/a then no I dont want to spend 3 grand on it. There are a few n/as in good condition around here for under 2 grand ,but I want a TII. Although I would get an n/a over most other cars if a TII wasnt an option.