Hi,
I'm relatively new to the RX-7/Wenkel world and was hoping I could get some advice. I'm shopping around right now for a 3rd gen and found one that's a vicious sort of beast. It's 400 rwhp and seems to be in really great shape. The reason I'm writing this post is that I know that in '93 Mazda had a lot of problems and recalls (cooling system and electrical I think) on the FD and I have a friend (ASE cert. mechanic) who just keeps screaming up and down not to get a '93 claiming there just endless trouble, thus I'm left with this dilemma. The thing is, on this particular car about the only things left stock are the suspension and the chassis/body. Everything else seems to have been done. So, please help me out. I'd really like to get this car but want to make sure it's a good decision. Here is a link for it's ad in the Auto Trader :

1993 RX-7

I appreciate all and any help, Thanks!

 

If your new to RX7's, I wouldn't recomend that you get that car. That car might overwhelm you. Start off with a stock or lightly modded car, then work your way up to a single trubo seven.

 

YEAH me too in the market.. someone help us!

 

Really, the '93s aren't any more problematic *now* than the '94s and '95s. All the problems have typically been addressed by previous owners.

That said, buying a highly modified car can sometimes be a risky proposition. The good thing is you typically get far more than what you paid for, the bad thing is driving and maintaining a very modified car can be a SERIOUS amount of work, no matter what car it is. Hopefully you have experience with high horsepower rear wheel drive cars - a car like that can easily bite you if you don't know what you're doing, resulting in a wrecked car! Not to mention trying to debug any future problems that pop up and reverse-engineering what the previous owner did.

The good thing is this guy had all the work done by Tri-point (a VERY well respected rotary shop) who would be an excellent place to get work done, if not a reference for how things were done.

Hope you've got good credit - getting financed for that much will be tricky!

Dale

 

Well...

First of all the car use to be white. That's a big turn off to me. There are lots of mods... but if you are a newbie to rotarys it could be lots of problems. If you have some cash that you can spend on "unexpected" problems and can live with the white engine bay it's not a bad price.

Have it checked out by someone who knows FDs before you do anything though.

[nervous voice]Good luck[/nervous voice] lol

 

I am new to RX7's, but not to highly modified cars. Are you speaking from a pure drivers skill/high performance standpoint or just from being new to RX7s?

 

That makes me raise an eyebrow. I didn't think white was an option for 93? Maybe it was pieced back together or was painted white then painted back red? Either way something is strange there..

 

I believe he's speaking of RX-7's in general. There are a lot of rotary specific nuances that you need to learn in order to safely maintain a highly modded rx-7. The "newbie" thread at the top of th page should help out.

I wouldn't tell you not to get it. I would however, tell you to be prepared to spend cash and time if you do get it, to fix any issues that it might have. And stay in good touch with the previous owner, you might need his help asking what has/has not been done to the car.

 

No, I'm not refering to driver skills, just refering to being new to RX7's. Like 911GT2 said, I'm not saying don't buy it, do what you want, just saying that it might be worthwile to learn about these engines/cars in stock form before takling the problems that this one might throw at you. Good luck.

 

buy it. you'll love it

 

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but a single turbo FD will not pass the california smog check.

 

You're correct, single turbo will not pass the visual smog check in California unless the smog person is dishonest or has no idea what he is looking at.

 

Thanks for all your help guys!

 

i would do some research on FD's.. this forum is a great place to do some researching.. I wish i have know about this forum before my purchase..

If all the mods and drivability is at your satisfaction, then go head and buy it.. and also if you could folk out 23K.. I'm not a big fan of singles.. but you might be..

Also, be prepared to spend some money for other possiblities.. Like blowing the engine.. Since its a new engine it might be o.k.. but that doesn't mean you are out of the zone.

I would stick with stock 7 and build it up.. with 23K you could almost buy 2 stock FD's..

 

Welcome to the Club newbie!

How old are you? Is this your first car?

Anyways here is what I think.......
I was like you not to long ago.I was going to get an FD also but I desided to wait.This would be my first car,im 18.The reason I decided not get one,there are many reasons........

1)I still have a hell of a lot to learn about them
2)The money it takes to keep them up and running

There's too many reasons to list.As of now I am looking to buy a FC(2nd Gen)S5.They are a bit cheaper and are capable to be just as quick.Not that I dont have the money for an FD.When I test drove my first FD I was amazed on how the car drove.I drove many cars but nothing was like that car.Its to risky as a first car so I started looking into the 2nd Gen 7s,people on the forum have told me they are more reliable.So im looking right now to buy an S5 for my daily driving street heat.In a few years down the road I will then purchase a FD for my track rat(bed bitch).
**** I might just name them Jekel an Kyde!
Look bro that is a expensive car and a pretty quick car stock.But it aint stock is it?You should at least start of fresh with a bone stock FD.You should do as im doing and learn.Take notes and read up on things.Get a older RX7 before you get into the newer ones,its the best bet plus you will learn to drive and race without blowing the engine.Well you still may even blow the engine.That car is for someone who is experienced in the car and knows what there doing,we dont have enough RX7s here as it is and you want to blow **** up.Jokin!Later bro.