bakhteria

Hi to all out there. I'm new to this forum. I have owned various RX7s over the years (four of them to be exact).
I have a few questions for anyone who can help. Is ther a new RX-7 in the works or not (not RX8)?
I have found a 95 RX7 looks brand new and they want $20K for it. What is a fair price on this car?
Thanx

skunks

it is and it isnt. it all depends on how bad you want it and what condition it is in. you should beable to tell if its in good workign condition as you have already owned other rotaries and you should already know the problems and joys which come with these cars.

As Ferris Beuller said, "I must admit, I love driving it. It is so choice. If you have the means I highly suggest picking one up."

P.S. What other car under 20k (usually 10-12k now adays for a 93) will do over 160mph stock (the limiting factor here is ususally road space and the uncanny ability of this car to make you **** your pants as you roll past 150...)?

On another note, I seem to be doing triple digit speeds nearly every time I go out in my car lately hehe. This darn car is too damn fun for my own good. As you past 120 in 4th gear (which is not even near red lining), you really have got to have the restraint to let off the gas and not shift up... but rest assure, if/when you do, your car will still pull pretty hard (and this is at the stock 10psi)

i guess the only bad thing is that you do get use to the speed fairly quickly and will want more and more power. this ususally turns most of us broke because if we could afford all the mods to support this power, we would have gotten a viper in the first place

turb0x2

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^^^agreed!

Beny

there is a new 7 in the works. It will be a turbo renisis based on the RX-8 running gear. Mazda says it will be a "pure sports car", im guessing that means not bullshit mini 4th door things.

skunks

i dont understand why they dont just put a n/a 3 or 4 rotor in there. its not that much more expensive or complicated. just sell it for an extra 10k and id bet people would buy it, then again emmisions is a bitch...

InsaneGideon

Most of what I've seen in regards to the "new" RX-7 is speculation, at best.

EVS.TurboTuner

I think any low mileage RX7 whether it is a '93, '94 or '95 in mint condition will be well in the $20-$25k range.

FDNewbie

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Yep...most def. Blue book is prob around $13K, but these cars have never sold for blue book price, unless it's from and to people who are out of the loop, and def. not enthusiasts. RX7 enthusiasts know it's worth, how rare they have become today, and so they fetch a pretty price. IMHO, that's a fair price to ask, and it's worth every penny (as long as you have many *many* more pennies stashed away somewhere else, because a 3rd gen is VERY expensive to maintain).

Oh, and even though you're familiar with RX7s, just in case you're not specifically familiar with 3rd gens, I'd suggest taking a look at this website, and giving it a good serious read before you buy. Better to be safe than sorry. http://rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide3g/bguide3g.html

apexhittinbull

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if it's a low mile mint R2, i'd pay 20k

dgeesaman

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An R2 with that mileage in great shape is a deal at $20k here in the northeast. If it has a good engine, and the exterior and interior are perfect, buy it. I ended up paying over $19k for an R2 with more miles and a less than perfect exterior/interior (stupid, stupid!!). Even though I looked for months for R2s, it seems everyone else finds better ones for sale than I did.

bakhteria

Thanx for all of your responses.
Currently I own a 93 MR2 but not turbo. But I've always loved the rotary engine feel. I wish that they would stick that rotary in the back and slant that nose to match the windshiled angle like a lamborgini. Oh well.
The RX-7 I have found is at a local dealer. It is like new car condition (dark blue/green). Not a spot inside or outside the car. There have been absolutely no mods.
My concern is that the car may be reasonable price for now given the 22k miles and condition. but thats still a lot of money for 95 RX-7.
By the way how do I know if its a R1/R2, base, touring, PEP, PEG?
What is the differnce between them?
This one has the spoiler and is manual.
Does anyone know how many of these were imported in 1995?

PVerdieck

That is a very good price for that car. It should be $25K

Year: 1995
Models
R2 Base (auto) Base (manual) PEP (auto) PEP (manual)
Chaste White -- 2 13 2 33
Vintage Red 23 7 19 5 69
Brilliant Black 18 5 21 9 62
Silver Stone Metallic 16 2 6 4 34
Montego Blue Metallic -- 10 23 16 101

If its an R2, is should have suedelike seats, no speakers in trunk, no sunroof, no cruise, no wiper, no auto trans, front spoiler, 2 oil coolers and a strut tower bar in the front(unless special ordered differently).

bakhteria

this has leather, sunroof, and nice sound. So does that mean its a base model or PEP (which I would guess stands for "Preferred Equipment Package")? Does that make a diffence?
I even get a choice of buying an extended warranty. But I'm looking for a weekend car that i can enjoy and keep as a colletable. Any guess as to how many they imported in 95?

bakhteria

I've also found a 97 vette with 15k miles for the same price. $ for hp, the vette is a better deal but in terms of collectable sense, RX-7 seems to be a much better probability

DCrosby

The 7's definitely rarer... There's a site that lists production numbers, per year per color. as I recall '95 models barely broke a thousand or so imported... all together it was like 12 thousand and 60% of that was in '93 or (1993 Models)

I have the link at work, if this is still not posted I'll post it on monday.

dgeesaman

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If you take good care of it, the FD will make for a great weekend/collectable. However, so far no collectible market has really emerged, and there is no guarantee that one ever will. If the idea that the car may never increase in value doesn't bother you, go for it. If in 5 years you decide to part with it, I know I will want it I just need to get out of my current FD first.

How does the engine's compression test out? Have you taken it for a test drive?

bakhteria

I started the car but haven't test driven it yet. I wanted to chat with with folks on the forum before I decide if its worth it. The boss (wife) prefers an old 911 slant nose or a newr vette. But having had a few jap cars myself, I prefer jap cars over German cars any day. And as for vetts, I would take a ZR-1 vette (405 hp) over a lot of cars but they are hard to find and expensive.
My other option is to either swap engines in my MR2 or trade it in for a turbo. I don't know I'm confused. I wish someone would come out with a car that was fast good looking, rear mid engine (rotart preferably), and affordable. No car out there really impresses me (that is affordable).

Jay7 Nyc

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So when the new RX7 4th gen is released who is seling their FD and buying the newest rx7?? I'm not selling my FD thats for sure!!!!

AMRAAM4

you all missed the memo? 2006 RX7 has been shelved. Mazda is focusing on its MazdaSpeed versions for the 3, 6, and 8. I'm not speaking bullshit either.

rynberg

They imported 500 95s, and several are no more....

http://alecto.bittwiddlers.com/vehic...-numbers.shtml

I paid $19k for my 95 PEP with 54k miles on it about 2-1/2 years ago. I slightly overpaid at the time, IMO. I would easily pay $19-20k for a very clean low mileage 95 these days.

To be honest though, if you're looking for a car that will have any collectability to it, I don't think the 3rd gen is what you're looking for. A '96 Grand Sport C4, for example, will be much more collectible IMO.

DCrosby

All depends on price, and design + HP.

What I'm more worried about is a 400 HP R1 FE ??
That not only kicks a$$ but reduces resale value of my car, not that I want to sell it, but I'm Just worried about something better

scotty305

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FYI, I paid $16k for my '94 Base model (red exterior, black cloth, no sunroof) with 45k miles on it. This was in January of this year. The Kelly Blue Book value at that time was about 18k. I had a friend at the dealership. Car was bone stock in excellent condition, utterly flawless compared almost every other used car on their lot.

-s-

FDNewbie

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Shelved? Does that mean it's still going to happen...just not at the moment?? Is there still hope?!

tphan

Seen a mint 94 with 35K miles...it was sold for $19,900.00 (by owner).

I rarely seen a FD sold at blue book value...my 94 Montego blue touring edition w/50K miles were acquired less than blue book value...but that was a family deal.