i have some questions
08-03-02, 10:24 AM
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i have some questions
i found a 1990 rx7 which has 120,000 miles on it and he wants like 2 grand for it i was wondering is that a lot of miles for a rx7 and will it break down a lot he said he has changed the engine and rebuilt also he had some tranny work and changed all the electricals, wiring harness and cpu for the entire car
08-03-02, 12:00 PM
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120,000 miles on a 12 year old car is technically lower than average. Take it to a mechanic to have it checked before you buy... Remember, there has to be SOME reason why he's selling it... If it seems fishy, you obviously know what to do.
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Check the compression and look for excess smoke (any smoke after the engine is warm). Blue is ok if there is a little, white is BAD, black smoke means its running rich
Just because someone sells a car doesnt mean its a rattted out POS. Maybe they want a TII.
Just because someone sells a car doesnt mean its a rattted out POS. Maybe they want a TII.
08-03-02, 01:04 PM
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Remember that a rotary engine is designed to smoke on startup, disregard a small amount of blue smoke for the first 2 minutes.
Also remember that rotaries do not idle well, even when in good condition; it will not sound like your mother's 95 Camry. As long as it holds its idle, doesnt die, doesnt make any unusual driving noise, and has a decent amount of power, its probably a good deal. 120k is average or so.
FWIW< the first rx7 I ever bought was an 89 gtu with 96k. I kept it until 113k, 2.5 years, and it was the most reliable car I ever had, including several chevies, and toyotas, and my friends hondas. IT was bone stock and well maintained, only had a midpipe adn k&n dropin filter and would run with a stock t2 if driven right.
Also remember that rotaries do not idle well, even when in good condition; it will not sound like your mother's 95 Camry. As long as it holds its idle, doesnt die, doesnt make any unusual driving noise, and has a decent amount of power, its probably a good deal. 120k is average or so.
FWIW< the first rx7 I ever bought was an 89 gtu with 96k. I kept it until 113k, 2.5 years, and it was the most reliable car I ever had, including several chevies, and toyotas, and my friends hondas. IT was bone stock and well maintained, only had a midpipe adn k&n dropin filter and would run with a stock t2 if driven right.
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