Looking at 2gen rx-7
09-19-01, 12:53 PM
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Looking at 2gen rx-7
Hi, i am new to the form. I curently own a 90 mazda mx-5 and i want to sell it for an rx-7. I was wondering if any of you guys could give me things to look for to help my find a good rx-7. Soon i hope do join you guys in becoming a rx-7 owner 
09-19-01, 04:59 PM
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lots of ppl have asked this question lately
look around and find them cause im too lazy to write it all
find a rx7 and then tell us about it and we will tell ya if its good or whatever
look around and find them cause im too lazy to write it all
find a rx7 and then tell us about it and we will tell ya if its good or whatever
09-19-01, 09:30 PM
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Caleb,
Welcome. 1st thing to realize about rx-7s - you tend to develop a bit of obsession over these cars. The ultament in "zoom zoom" mazdas
There are rx-7 clubs all over the world, lots of events - meets - and shows, ton's of performance accessories, tons of bodykits, lightkits, and ground effects, rx-7 magazines, & ways to customize your rx-7 inside and outl
The rx-7s are divided into 3 generations:
1st gen 7x-85
2nd gen 86-92
3rd gen 93-95
The 2nd gens have the most # of models available and have the best price/performance/longevity/fun factor if you ask me. The 3rd gens are a bit more exotic (and very costly) and have more factory horsepower. The 1st gens are a very cool classic, but are a bit lacking in HP OEM (but aftermarket can fix that).
Within the 2nd generation rx-7s, you have the coupes (se, sport, gxl, gtu, gtu-s), convertible, and turbo II models.
The GTU and GTU-S would compliment your mx-5 and probably has the best performance/dollar combo. The GXL (luxury) and SE (base model) are the cheapest 2nd gens and have a bit longer lifespan on the motor. The converible is a very cool rx-7 to get. The turbo II is a supercar - bar none - and the most expensive next to the convertible.
Things to look for would be a good condition rx-7. For extra reliability look for adds that say "low engine miles," "new engine," or "recently rebuilt." If you find one you like, have a mazda dealership perform a compression test on the motor. The results are an indication of the remaining lifespan on the engine.
Alternatly, find one with a blown engine for dirt cheap and put a rebuilt engine in for less that bluebook value
As a general rule the SE, GXL, and convertible engine's need rebuilding at 200-250K miles, the GTU and GTU-S at 180-200K miles) and the turbo between 120-180K miles. The compression test is usually the deciding factor.
Other things to look for:
Also the 89-92 models have a bit more OEM horsepower as well.
I'd recommend the stickshift models as the automatic tends to absorb 15-25% of your power (but makes a better daily driver).
A few 2nd gen pictures with and without bodykits - to get you in the mood:
Welcome. 1st thing to realize about rx-7s - you tend to develop a bit of obsession over these cars. The ultament in "zoom zoom" mazdas
There are rx-7 clubs all over the world, lots of events - meets - and shows, ton's of performance accessories, tons of bodykits, lightkits, and ground effects, rx-7 magazines, & ways to customize your rx-7 inside and outl
The rx-7s are divided into 3 generations:
1st gen 7x-85
2nd gen 86-92
3rd gen 93-95
The 2nd gens have the most # of models available and have the best price/performance/longevity/fun factor if you ask me. The 3rd gens are a bit more exotic (and very costly) and have more factory horsepower. The 1st gens are a very cool classic, but are a bit lacking in HP OEM (but aftermarket can fix that).
Within the 2nd generation rx-7s, you have the coupes (se, sport, gxl, gtu, gtu-s), convertible, and turbo II models.
The GTU and GTU-S would compliment your mx-5 and probably has the best performance/dollar combo. The GXL (luxury) and SE (base model) are the cheapest 2nd gens and have a bit longer lifespan on the motor. The converible is a very cool rx-7 to get. The turbo II is a supercar - bar none - and the most expensive next to the convertible.
Things to look for would be a good condition rx-7. For extra reliability look for adds that say "low engine miles," "new engine," or "recently rebuilt." If you find one you like, have a mazda dealership perform a compression test on the motor. The results are an indication of the remaining lifespan on the engine.
Alternatly, find one with a blown engine for dirt cheap and put a rebuilt engine in for less that bluebook value
As a general rule the SE, GXL, and convertible engine's need rebuilding at 200-250K miles, the GTU and GTU-S at 180-200K miles) and the turbo between 120-180K miles. The compression test is usually the deciding factor.
Other things to look for:
Also the 89-92 models have a bit more OEM horsepower as well.
I'd recommend the stickshift models as the automatic tends to absorb 15-25% of your power (but makes a better daily driver).
A few 2nd gen pictures with and without bodykits - to get you in the mood:
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