I have recently been looking at purchasing a 2nd gen rx7. I am in highschool which means i dont have much cash. I am looking for a car in the $2,000 to $3,000 range. I first looked at a 86 gxl but when inspected by a mechanic the motor was completly gone, it needed new seals belts hoses everything. even the transmission was about to fail. Is it going to be possible to find a decently reliable rx7 in that price range?

thanks

 

where in WA are you? my friend has a '90 GXL for around that price

 

check the autotrader.com or (some guys here in the forum may have some for a good price)

 

im in vancouver i looked on autotrader and found a 88 close by but it might be junk i talked to the guy and he said it had after market seats put in so it has 4 seats

 

Thats a bit far from here but it does't need any work he's taken care of it,

 

but check auto trader you should be able to find some in good shape in your $ range

 

ive been looking on autotrader and havnt had much luck how much is your friend selling the rx7 for and how far away are you?

 

about 4 hours

 

don't knw $ no more than 3k I think

 

make sure your mechanic knows what the hell he is talking about first. 99.9 % of mechanics couldnt find an apex seal if you stuck it up their ***

justin

 

Don't spend all your money on the car.. an older used car is inevitably going to need at least a few repairs.

I paid $2400 for a 1990 GXL a year ago. I have since spent close to $1000 on repairs/maintenace.

Also, when buying any used vehicle have it throughly insepected by a mechanic. When buying a used RX-7, make sure you have a compression test done.

 

thanks for the info

 

I was looking into buying a 2G RX7 myself, and am currently looking for a "What to look out for" forum. Is there one here or is it just wishful thinking? Any help/PM's/suggestions would be more than welcome. thanks!

its a GTU? --- haven't test driven it yet but would like to get started as soon as possible.

 

hold out for a turbo... you will wish you had

dave

 

dont get anxious... there are plenty of T2's that need some tlc that are for sale for 3k or less..


dave

bought mine with a bad rear rotor for 1200.00

 

I take it an 89 GTU is not a turbo edition? He claims it has a high idle (which seems to be common) and the automatic transmission takes about 4 seconds to engage into gear from park. Anyone any ideas? Oh yeah, $1000 bucks.

 

Learned its a Non-Turbo.thanks

 

u gotta love it when ur best mate(girl) is a rotor builder

hehe
go shelli

 

Ewww.... automatic trannies = slow ****....

(don't do it!!) hell, learn to drive a standard... it'll be worth it in the end!