When do RX7 FC start dying?
05-27-04, 12:10 PM
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When do RX7 FC start dying?
Yo! hey all new around these area's.
I'm currently selling my Nissan 240sx to get my friends FC with 16x,xxx,xxx and im just wonder when do the rotary's start dying?
im a low budget poor bastard.
the FC seems to drive great, idle's fine and ... it still pretty quick for a 91, but iunno seen some posts about sudden deaths where the engine just doesnt start =((
if anyone is interested in a project car my 240sx S13 coupe is forsale on www.Zilvia.net
I'm currently selling my Nissan 240sx to get my friends FC with 16x,xxx,xxx and im just wonder when do the rotary's start dying?
im a low budget poor bastard.
the FC seems to drive great, idle's fine and ... it still pretty quick for a 91, but iunno seen some posts about sudden deaths where the engine just doesnt start =((
if anyone is interested in a project car my 240sx S13 coupe is forsale on www.Zilvia.net
05-27-04, 12:18 PM
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J-Rat - I'm assuming he means N/A, the poor bastard comment sorta implies it 
Hence why I have a N/A. Well, that and it was 200 dollars...
If it's a N/A (Naturally aspirated), then they'll run for quite a while.. My 86 GXL had 217,500 when I tore down the engine for a rebuild.. It was still well within spec and really didn't need the rebuild anyway (200 dollar car, I had no idea what the history of it was). Essentially, if you keep the maintinence up, make sure it's full of oil and never overheats, a N/A will run for quite a while.
although, you're going to have to expect at least routine maintience, remember, it's still 13 years old!
good luck!
Hence why I have a N/A. Well, that and it was 200 dollars...If it's a N/A (Naturally aspirated), then they'll run for quite a while.. My 86 GXL had 217,500 when I tore down the engine for a rebuild.. It was still well within spec and really didn't need the rebuild anyway (200 dollar car, I had no idea what the history of it was). Essentially, if you keep the maintinence up, make sure it's full of oil and never overheats, a N/A will run for quite a while.
although, you're going to have to expect at least routine maintience, remember, it's still 13 years old!
good luck!
05-27-04, 12:29 PM
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Um when you let go a apex seal, corner seal, water O ring, Oil control ring, crack a housing.....etc
In reality just when it breaks.
yes you're question was this vague!
In reality just when it breaks.
yes you're question was this vague!
05-27-04, 12:32 PM
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My 89 GXL (N/A) got to 217,000 before I lost an oil seal in the motor so yes you can push them up there. The little red head pretty much has the original everything (to my knowledge the Alt and Stereo are the only things not original) but is still fun to drive.
BTW the motor still starts and runs well, it's just the James Bond smoke screen that trails behind me that keeps be from driving her.
BTW the motor still starts and runs well, it's just the James Bond smoke screen that trails behind me that keeps be from driving her.
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05-27-04, 12:35 PM
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o wow you guys are great, i barly posted this and yet so many reply's.
Yea the car is N/A 1991, with 16X,XXX miles on it. what would the price range be ??? =-D
Yea the car is N/A 1991, with 16X,XXX miles on it. what would the price range be ??? =-D
05-27-04, 12:37 PM
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Yeah, mine was still going strong at 217, but it can't tough 160 million (way to point out the typo, Steven ) .
I guess it's probably a good thing I tore it down then, it seems like something stupid like an oil seal or water jacket oring goes around 220 or something.. I didn't know it when I tore it apart, though, and you couldn't tell, my engine was very pretty on the inside..
(way to point out the typo, Steven ) . I guess it's probably a good thing I tore it down then, it seems like something stupid like an oil seal or water jacket oring goes around 220 or something.. I didn't know it when I tore it apart, though, and you couldn't tell, my engine was very pretty on the inside..
05-27-04, 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by TK1999
o wow you guys are great, i barly posted this and yet so many reply's.
Yea the car is N/A 1991, with 16X,XXX miles on it. what would the price range be ??? =-D
o wow you guys are great, i barly posted this and yet so many reply's.
Yea the car is N/A 1991, with 16X,XXX miles on it. what would the price range be ??? =-D
05-27-04, 12:50 PM
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201,700 on my stock TII, original motor. Only runs because it loves me. It's essentially held together by sheer luck.
I have both a 240sx and my FC.... For reliability purposes I'd say keep the 240.
I have both a 240sx and my FC.... For reliability purposes I'd say keep the 240.
05-27-04, 01:11 PM
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Wow, over 200k on a turbo That's cool! I thought only us N/A guys had the luxury of reliablity
FastRotaries - DAMN! I would have kept going with mine (without rebuild), if I knew the condition of the car.
Tk1999 - You're going to have to give us some more details than that for the price. Body condition, leaking fluids, smoking, etc? Remember: Mechanical is comparitivly cheap, body is expensive if you're worried about looks.
That's cool! I thought only us N/A guys had the luxury of reliablity FastRotaries - DAMN! I would have kept going with mine (without rebuild), if I knew the condition of the car.
Tk1999 - You're going to have to give us some more details than that for the price. Body condition, leaking fluids, smoking, etc? Remember: Mechanical is comparitivly cheap, body is expensive if you're worried about looks.
05-27-04, 01:23 PM
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id say it depends on the prior owners.. if you can do a car history check.. if the cars been passing smog without problems, then the cars usually in good condition.
mine has about 150k on it and it runs strong.. its faster than my old civic si.
mine has about 150k on it and it runs strong.. its faster than my old civic si.
05-27-04, 02:27 PM
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lol im sorry to say this but most cars run faster than a civics SI, well guess i say that because im not much a honda person...
stickgoat i would keep the S13 but the thing is i did a swap and dont have money to finish it so... =( i luved my baby
yea i guess 1300 is a good deal for a pretty much good condition rx just has dings on the fender, engine runs fine, and it pass smog easy..i was the one to tell him to get the FC because i had bought a car already and could get it 2-3years ago lol...
well it feels good to know that it wont be breaking down on me hopefuly
stickgoat i would keep the S13 but the thing is i did a swap and dont have money to finish it so... =( i luved my baby
yea i guess 1300 is a good deal for a pretty much good condition rx just has dings on the fender, engine runs fine, and it pass smog easy..i was the one to tell him to get the FC because i had bought a car already and could get it 2-3years ago lol...
well it feels good to know that it wont be breaking down on me hopefuly
05-27-04, 03:18 PM
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There are 2 tells when evaluating a rotary.
1) It has oil injection so a tiny amount of smoke is normal.
Anything more is a problem.
2) As a rotary wears out it looses compression, so a compression test is a good indication.
All other mileage issues are the same as any other car.
1) It has oil injection so a tiny amount of smoke is normal.
Anything more is a problem.
2) As a rotary wears out it looses compression, so a compression test is a good indication.
All other mileage issues are the same as any other car.
05-27-04, 04:21 PM
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off topic but , i just realized there not much you can do looks/body wise to the RX7 FC huh? well not unlesss you want to spend 1.5k+....
its pretty much all performance?
its pretty much all performance?
05-27-04, 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
You're also going to want to read http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/buy1.htm
You're also going to want to read http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/buy1.htm
very good stuff though ^
don't go buy an FC without reading that first...
as for $1400, sounds reasonable. no way to tell seeing how you didn't really tell us much...assuming the engine is fine, if the interior and paint is good, and there is no rust i would expect to pay a little more than that...if not, maybe a little less...
05-27-04, 04:42 PM
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yea everything on the car is fine inter/exter ... i told my friend to buy the car last year or 2 years ago.... since i had just bought my 240 and couldnt get the rx7
somoene old guy had donated it to a cherity for Vietnam Vet Bums, the car was like brand new we got it for 2k back than, but now.. he's ***** WHOOPED, so he wants to buy a car his GF would enjoy to.
the low end and high end torq on the car is greeeat when driven doesnt rattle or anything.. idles fine.. no chips on paint... well no my "little cousin" got bored and spray painted the hood black
somoene old guy had donated it to a cherity for Vietnam Vet Bums, the car was like brand new we got it for 2k back than, but now.. he's ***** WHOOPED, so he wants to buy a car his GF would enjoy to.
the low end and high end torq on the car is greeeat when driven doesnt rattle or anything.. idles fine.. no chips on paint... well no my "little cousin" got bored and spray painted the hood black
05-27-04, 05:59 PM
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off topic but , i just realized there not much you can do looks/body wise to the RX7 FC huh? well not unlesss you want to spend 1.5k+....
its pretty much all performance?
off topic but , i just realized there not much you can do looks/body wise to the RX7 FC huh? well not unlesss you want to spend 1.5k+....
its pretty much all performance?
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