Hi Im new to the forums. I am not sure where this thread should go but i have some questions about the RX-7 and stuff. You see Im not a real car head, though I'd like to be, but you know.

However I live in Australia and I have just gotten my license. I am looking at buying an RX-7. However I do not want to be ripped off and stuff. I think you guys are all awesome you know whats good and whats ****!!

So i have two things:

1. here is the URL to a site which is selling an RX-7 tell me what you think. http://www.uniqueautosports.com/for_sale_mazda.htm
Please tell me if its a good buy or not.


2. If its not a good buy can you tell me where in Australia would be a good place? Do you guys know any dealers?

Thanks very much for your help!

 

car looks nice but doesnt have a water temp gauge
may be on original motor and is very overpriced IMO

try asking in the australian forum for local shops or other rx-7s for sale

 

Snook, remember those are Australian dollars.

Wingchun, you're not going to like hearing it, but the LAST thing you need for a first car is a single turbo FD. I'd recommend an FC, or a bone stock FD if you must have one.

take it easy--

 

I am with Goodfella on this one. If this is your first FD, the last thing you need is a single turbo. To truly learn and appreciate what this car can do, you should start with a stock FD then keep in touch with this forum and look at all the How-to web sites.

BTW, what is the current exchange rate for US to Aussy dollars?

 

I am a dumb **** when it comes to cars. I am sorry for being like this but Im getting into it trust me. Can you explain what I should get in dumb **** terms?

The exchange rate is roughly 1 Aus = 0.5 American! The car I like is $43,000 Australian so its roughly $21,500 American I think!

Thanks for your help again.

 

Completely forget the car that you just posted, it's too much car for you. In 'dumb ****' terms; buy a stock unmodified car.

 

The reason why people are discouraging you from buying a heavily modified or Single turbo rx7 is because the cars are very complex and tempermaental when they are stock! Now, throw in a single turbo set-up with stand alone Fuel management, & upgraded everything...you'll never beable to work on it or find anyone else that will be able to work on it for you. Unless you can ring

 

If u just got ur license then u probably aren't a very experienced driver.. get a stock FD and feel wat it can do.. the car u posted is way too much for you.. be careful .. accidents will happen if not careful of what ur dealing with..

 

IMHO a stock FD is too much for a new driver. I know many kids have gotten them as their first car, but I honestly don't agree with it. If you're interested in rotary performance, start with a Turbo II. They're inexpensive, fun, and can be made faster as you feel comfortable.