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Old 11-23-03, 05:20 PM
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Hello everyone, I am looking to buy a 3rd gen rx-7, there are a few I am looking at in the Massachusetts area, Actually and they are both over the 50k mi mark.....
I have heard alot about the engine going and requireing it to be rebuilt or the turbos to die out, Do you think its a good idea to buy a rx-7 with that many many miles cause I dont want to buy a car and then within a week have to put in a new engine or new turbos.... Also do you have any tips on what to check when I go see the cars... Thankyou very much for your help. Appreciate it. Oh also and these are the ones...


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I know the mi

I know the mileage is very low for an old car like that but this is all just crossing my mind ever since I see many rx-7's with rebuilt engines at only like 80k mi. and so on...
Old 11-23-03, 05:53 PM
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aww comeon

Aww comeon, 9 views and no replys =( darn heh.
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Just like the post 5 down from yours with the same questions....read this
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...threadid=68640

If you don't want to rebuild, don't get this car.
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If it's in good condition then it's up to your hand when you'll need the rebuild. But the sure is sometime you;ll need it.

Steve Cirian's site has some good info on Buying a used RX7. Most of your questions will be answered when you read this:

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/buying.html
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Both those cars look good. Its not so much the Motor or the turbos as it is the ownership. Mods are ok if they are done properly keeping Fuel and cooling in mind. I would look for a stock or near stock low mile car to be sure. I live in NH and if you need help looking at a car let me know. I'll go with you and check them out before you buy.
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It all depends on who drove it and how it was maintained. Are the owners the original owners or have there been numerous ones? take someone knowledgeable about FD's with you. Once you feel those turbos kick in you know you got a deal!
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Re: Looking To Buy

Originally posted by sundeep

Hello everyone, I am looking to buy a 3rd gen rx-7, there are a few I am looking at in the Massachusetts area, Actually and they are both over the 50k mi mark.....
I have heard alot about the engine going and requireing it to be rebuilt or the turbos to die out, Do you think its a good idea to buy a rx-7 with that many many miles cause I dont want to buy a car and then within a week have to put in a new engine or new turbos.... Also do you have any tips on what to check when I go see the cars... Thankyou very much for your help. Appreciate it. Oh also and these are the ones...


Car 2
Hmmm... something's shady... Click on the link for "Car 2", then click on this link. Same car or a misrepresentation?
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Speedking maybe they didn't have a pic for one of them so they borrowed the pic of the other.
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that just isnt right!.....
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HEhe

Also if you know of anyone that is selling there car in the MA area please message me ASAP. I am looking for a rx-7 but at somewhat of a close radius , basically anywhere in MA and has no problems and not expecting to rebuild the engine for a good amount of time... My max price is $15k , Thankyou for your help guys.
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Hey sundeep, we should get together sometime, I'm in Worcester.

I'd be willing to go help you check out a car if you find a good one in the area, or if you just want a ride
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well damn

Well damn, I will have to take you up on the offer for a ride heh, never sat in a rx-7 before. =)
Old 11-24-03, 03:21 PM
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you may never sit in an rx7, how tall are you?
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haha

Haha, 5'7 1/4 I think i will.
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actually i dont

Actually I dont know, I have grown a bit heh, im guessing 5'8 or something. O well, if i dont fit ill make myself fit.
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