GeTCrAzYKiD

Ok, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but here goes.. I've found an rx-7 TII (88 I think) that i want really bad but its been sitting for like 1 yr and a half to almost 2 yrs. Would I have to rebuild it? Where should I start? How would I look it over to work the price down? Thanks for any help!

neptuneRX

how much are they asking, and what year is it, how many miles?

Rxmfn7

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What should I look for when buying a FC?
Non Turbo: http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/buy1.htm
Turbo: http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/buy2.htm
General: http://fc3spro.com/TECH/h2b.html

These stickys need to be in a different color or something, so people can see them.

GeTCrAzYKiD

there asking 3000 for it, Its got like 110k and it had a rebuild and he's not sure when. But last time i checked it out like a year ago it ran really good..

GeTCrAzYKiD

thanks rxmfn7 ive read them but there not exactly what im looking for im more looking for if the motor has been sitting for thats long would i possitivly need a rebild and if it does what would teh rebuild need, a whole rebuild or just a gasket set?

Rxmfn7

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Do you know if it has ever been started in that year it was sitting. More than likely, if the engine was in good shape when it was parked, it should still be ok. I installed J-spec engine into a friends FB , that was sitting for almost 3 years. Granted it had been cared for and oiled while sitting, but it started up 1st crank (once all the ATF and oil burned off) and ran like a champ.
My advise would be to go check it out, drive it HARD, and then do a compression check ,etc..

neptuneRX

hum, for 3k I would take the frick'n 302 out of your GTU and put a RE back in there.

GeTCrAzYKiD

I know i wasted my time, this why i want a turbo II

AusTexRex

Nothing can tell better than driving it yourself. Also get it compression tested, on a TII 85 psi is the minimum and about 100-105 is awesome.

RETed

It's logic...
If the car was sitting there for that long, of course you're going to insist to dropping the price - unless they are going to guarantee it runs 100% perfect???
$3,000 is fricken way too much for a car sitting there for over a year.  Offer $1,000 as a starting point, and walk away if they don't want to bargain on the price.  Cars sitting still can induce problems to bearings like the hubs, alternator, pulleys, etc., unless we're talking low humidity desert conditions.



-Ted

Madrx7racer

That is my advice; walk away........1000 is a bit too low....have it checked out by a mechanic and subtract the repair costs off the original price.....once you get a sub total drop it a little bit more for body imperfections...and anything you can think of.

Christina

I recently purchased an 89rx7.. it sat for awhile as well... he asked 3 grand..although i walked away with it for 2 grand... : )

Peruvianrx7

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You must be very attractive...

FCPowah

i bought my T2 with 135k newer paint runs good little bit o' rust for $3200. But people were lining up to buy its, soooooo.

Philip_g

Dunno. I spent 1500 on my 87 T2 with a known bad coolant seal. Think I paid a touch too much.

SureShot

The price would be fair if everything works.
Pull the TID & check the turbo wear.
Compression check before starting it. Put some oil in the plug holes & spin it for 10 seconds first.
Check everything - all wiper functions, window switches, headlights, foglights, sunroof, cold start, tranny noise, clutch bite, brakes, tires, battery, boost gauge, alarm, any suspicious fixes, etc...
(That's just the short list)
Then deduct for what needs fixing.

GeTCrAzYKiD

Thanks you guys have been alot of help, but i looked at the car again and i really looked it over but the guy wasnt there to start it and drive it.. the sunroof is almost completely rusted out, but he's got a glass one to replace it for me, the passanger side has a good 2 inch dia. rust bubble and the front driver side has a dent like somone got him at like 5-10 mph..i got a donar car already for a 89-91 swap (302 rx-7 lol). also the guy says he's statred it a few times a month but i dont really believe it. I've herd about the ATF to start it but should i try starting it regularly first, and if that dont work do i put the ATF in all four spark plug holes or just the bottom 2 or the top? I'm definatly going to lower the price because a friend of mine looked at the a year ago and he wanted 3000 then so i think after almost 2 yrs its gonna drop. Thanks again for your help..

GeTCrAzYKiD

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GeTCrAzYKiD

hey mad rx7 racer where do you find those little car pics?

GeTCrAzYKiD

anyone?