I kinda wrecked my old car this yesterday, so I'm in hte market for something. I've always liked the 2g rx-7, so I figured i'd ask y'all some questions or for your opinions....

I need a car that reliable, as I drive about 30,000 miles a year so it helps if the car's not a maintenance ***** in the process. What kind of maintenance schedule do these cars require? I'd also like to get decent highway mileage since 600mile trips arent out of the ordinary, so is near 30mpg possible on the highway? Being a college student that moves around every 3 months, i've gotten my belongings down to a duffel bag, my desktop computer, and a two smallish boxes (aobut the size of a case of paper). Would this all fit without much issue?

This would also be the first rwd I've driven for more than a test drive. How hard is it to learn how to drive an RX-7? By drive, I mean getting comfortable with a different drivetrain layout and learning most of the quirks of the stock suspenion and motor. I've driven nothing be fwd up untill now. I'm also an avid autoXer and plan on doing lapping sessions with this car, so learning it is important to me. And speaking of this, how much of a difference, drivability wise, is there between the n/a and the turbo models? I'm not trying to die here, and though I respect power i dont want my inexperience and turbo lag = hitting a tree.

Finally... what model should I be looking at?


Thanks guys...

 

An early 90's (89-91) n/a would suit you well, Also referred to as an "S5" Stands for series 5. Low maintenance, good power, and has cargo straps for your stuff. Rwd is nothing if not "A hell of alot more fun to drive" Kickin out the rear end is always fun. Gotta take it easy in the rain. Find a parking lot with no curbs and feel your way into it. Expect to pay 1500-3000, also request that the owner compression test the engine at a mazda dealership. You can get an idea of how strong the engine is. Check the FAQ's at the top of the forum for more info.

 

Only issues you listed that would be a problem would be the 30mpg and the maintance issue. 15 y/o sports car= maintanace and 25mpg freeway at best. I got 24 in my old vert. I get 22 in my T2. You can get them cheap, but the cheap ones will cost more in the long run. Find a well maintained one and you would be ok.

 

My first RX7 was a 1990 NA (still got it too), and they are easy as hell to get used to I found. I did have experience driving a 240sx before this car though so that helped. They are definatly fun cars. They handle really nicely and are decently quick too. Definatly get an inspection done at a mazda dealership or a shop that you know is a good rotor performance shop. Good luck in finding one.

later
-Justin

 

i would get one. super nice cars. super fun car. i bought 3 of them in less than 6months

 

handling, Take it easy in the rain. And make sure to keep good tread on your rear tires. traveling in the rain, do it on the interstate or highway, backroads will rip you apart. welcome to the rotary world.