Need 1991 RX-7 opinion
08-30-06, 10:11 AM
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Need 1991 RX-7 opinion
Well, i have been looking everywhere in my area for an rx-7. im looking at one today that i need your thoughts on.
it a convertible 1991. Has a 5 speed, and power everything. has a brand new red paint job and the interior looks like it has never been used
. im going to drive it today, and see how the engine is. it has 130,000 miles.
he's asking $4000, but not firm.
it a convertible 1991. Has a 5 speed, and power everything. has a brand new red paint job and the interior looks like it has never been used
. im going to drive it today, and see how the engine is. it has 130,000 miles.he's asking $4000, but not firm.
08-30-06, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SirCygnus
why would it need a new paint job if it was never driven? get a carfax report before you get it.
Originally Posted by zoomy942
the interior looks like it has never been used...............it has 130,000 miles.
08-30-06, 10:17 AM
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i agree fellas. i know when i drive it. its been driven, but the outside was repainted by the current owner cause he wanted a red one, and he worked in a body shop. and the inside, i dont know why it looks so good, but i was very very shocked.
08-30-06, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SirCygnus
why would it need a new paint job if it was never driven? get a carfax report before you get it.
Well, I guess you did have a good suggestion about the Carfax.
08-30-06, 11:46 AM
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For comparison, I picked up a 90 vert 2 summers ago in absolutely pristine condition with 47 K and only 8K on an Atkins rebuilt. Paid 4,200. Michigan purchase. My gut tells me 4,000 for a ride with 130,000 is fairly steep. Outside of the few who know and/or want a 7 there is not a great market for these cars.
I'm witth Juiceh 3,200 - 3,500 would be my limit.
I'm witth Juiceh 3,200 - 3,500 would be my limit.
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08-30-06, 02:20 PM
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heres the lowdown on that convertible.
first off, love the paint job and interior. everything works (even the stereo, which many of the 7's i have looked at didnt) and even the top still auto opens and closes. it isnt too cramped for me, being 6'5", its just like the coupes i have been in. by the way, it has 140K miles.
now onto the engine. started up great. jumped to 3k, then dropped to 1.5k. idled at 750ish just foine and didnt die everytime i revved it (which i HAVE seen before, and so has bruce...poor old rx-7). then i took it for a drive. all the gears engaged fine, and it revved up just fine also. didnt have the pickup i was thinking, but i think thats normal for an NA with 200lbs worth of convertible gear. you guys agree? one thing i noticed, which i think is normal, is when id get on it, and rev it up, as i switched gears (its a manual) as the revs dropped, it would make that pop noise from the exhaust. i have heard this before, and im assuming its nothing. the exhaust sounded amazing by the way.
by the way, it was newer tires as well.
first off, love the paint job and interior. everything works (even the stereo, which many of the 7's i have looked at didnt) and even the top still auto opens and closes. it isnt too cramped for me, being 6'5", its just like the coupes i have been in. by the way, it has 140K miles.
now onto the engine. started up great. jumped to 3k, then dropped to 1.5k. idled at 750ish just foine and didnt die everytime i revved it (which i HAVE seen before, and so has bruce...poor old rx-7). then i took it for a drive. all the gears engaged fine, and it revved up just fine also. didnt have the pickup i was thinking, but i think thats normal for an NA with 200lbs worth of convertible gear. you guys agree? one thing i noticed, which i think is normal, is when id get on it, and rev it up, as i switched gears (its a manual) as the revs dropped, it would make that pop noise from the exhaust. i have heard this before, and im assuming its nothing. the exhaust sounded amazing by the way.
by the way, it was newer tires as well.
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08-30-06, 02:34 PM
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If you are getting a backfire/popping when letting off the gas quickly it's not tuned right, probably running rich. Not a big deal to tune since it's idleing good.
Look at the FAQ for all the typical things to check, as with any old car check for rust underneath-rails, floors and suspension.
While there is not a big market for these cars a lot of them are in bad shape so it's up to you on price-3-4K is not bad in my opinion if the car is solid and looks good.
I paid $4400 for my vert 5 years ago with 103,000 miles, in very good shape.
Look at the FAQ for all the typical things to check, as with any old car check for rust underneath-rails, floors and suspension.
While there is not a big market for these cars a lot of them are in bad shape so it's up to you on price-3-4K is not bad in my opinion if the car is solid and looks good.
I paid $4400 for my vert 5 years ago with 103,000 miles, in very good shape.
08-30-06, 02:56 PM
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If you are getting a backfire/popping when letting off the gas quickly it's not tuned right, probably running rich. Not a big deal to tune since it's idleing good.
It's completely normal for a rotary with no cats.
08-30-06, 04:03 PM
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4K is not a bad price for one that is in the condition you describe. For the interior to be nice, it had to have been garaged. I have 3 verts, the only one with a good interior is the one that I replaced the seats in. The others are needing work.
$4k is what they seem to go for in autotrader as well.
My son is 6'5" and we drove from San Fran to Atlanta in it when we bought it. He would like to eventually put a smaller steering wheel in to give him just a little bit more room. That one has 173K miles with about 40K on a rebuild. The PS hose just went, but with the belt disconnected, it doesn't leak any fluid!
Always ask for a lower price, it doesn't cost anything.
$4k is what they seem to go for in autotrader as well.
My son is 6'5" and we drove from San Fran to Atlanta in it when we bought it. He would like to eventually put a smaller steering wheel in to give him just a little bit more room. That one has 173K miles with about 40K on a rebuild. The PS hose just went, but with the belt disconnected, it doesn't leak any fluid!
Always ask for a lower price, it doesn't cost anything.
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