about to buy a 89 FC auto...

what to look for ... the only problem i noticed is that when i start it up from a cold start it blows alot of smoke for like 30 secs.. is that good?

what should i look for as if the car was taken good or if the car will screw my *** over couple hundred miles down the road.. thanks guys..

 

I would recommend that you read the FAQs at the top and also to visit this site:

http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/tech1.htm

At the bottom is a how-to on buying a second generation RX-7. Good luck.

 

Smoke???? eeeewwwww.. a slight puff of smoke is not problem when you start it up.... but smoke that hangs around for a while... and a lot.... RUN AWAY.. RUN AWAY.... Unless you are willing to spend 1500 on a rebuild plus the cost of the car.

 

OHHHH its an AUTO??? You HAVE driven an Auto RX...right, if you like it.. great.. but changing the engine in an Auto is a BIG PAIN IN THE ***.

 

I got a 91 Manual im about to sell if you want to hear more about it pm me

 

yeah leave the auto alone. Unless you are talking 500 bucks.

 

You don't want an automatic Rex, that's no fun! A little bit of smoking is normal from a cold start.

 

Things to look for:

1) Sunroof motor and rust
2) Rear Antenna motor
3) Rear hatch defroster
4) Power window switches
5) headlight motor
6) hood release and gas cap relese levers
7) cracked vents
8) a/c control

That's all I could think of for now.

Jay Kim

 

aside from the general interior, exterior stuff.
make sure you look real good, and make sure nothing is leaking in the engine bay.