Rx-7 or Not?That is the freaking question!!
08-05-02, 03:29 AM
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Rx-7 or Not?That is the freaking question!!
Hey guys.. i love my baby mr2 turbo but i am considering moving up to the TTs... after reading ur posts i've come to a disappointing conclusion that i shouldnt buy the rx7 cuz...i am a poor chinese girl! So listen, can i get a final from u guys telling me if i should or should not get it? (jesus, is it reallly THAT HIGH MAINTANENCe?!?! Cant it run without blowing up if its all stock and i dun beat it to death?)
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08-05-02, 03:44 AM
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hey the pic doesnt work 
its not that hard to maintain. If u keep it near stock and maintain it, it will be fine. Rx7s need to get beat once in a while, like unwanted foster children. Haha, ok that was a bad joke.
You should get it.
its not that hard to maintain. If u keep it near stock and maintain it, it will be fine. Rx7s need to get beat once in a while, like unwanted foster children. Haha, ok that was a bad joke.
You should get it.
08-05-02, 03:45 AM
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Hi, welcome to the club!
The rx-7 does require some money, more than other cars might i add. u must maintain it religiously in order to keep it in running healthy condition. It will run fine without blowing up as long as u maintain it well. You must make sure you have all reliability mods done, this will keep ur car on the less prone to blowing up. If you keep it at stock boost, i assure u it won't blow up anytime soon. also, if you do indeed purchase one, make sure you buy a good one, get the boost checked, compression checked, etc...
I would recommend you use the seach tool and look for "reliability", there is a myriad of helpful information that will come up.
btw: MR2 T's are very nice cars, few of my buddies one them =)
The rx-7 does require some money, more than other cars might i add. u must maintain it religiously in order to keep it in running healthy condition. It will run fine without blowing up as long as u maintain it well. You must make sure you have all reliability mods done, this will keep ur car on the less prone to blowing up. If you keep it at stock boost, i assure u it won't blow up anytime soon. also, if you do indeed purchase one, make sure you buy a good one, get the boost checked, compression checked, etc...
I would recommend you use the seach tool and look for "reliability", there is a myriad of helpful information that will come up.
btw: MR2 T's are very nice cars, few of my buddies one them =)
08-05-02, 03:47 AM
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www.rx7turboturbo.com has some good links all about the 7-- Maintenance, and everything you need to look for when shopping for one.
Oh yeah, whats up with Chinese girls and MR2 Turbos? My ex had one, and so do a couple gyals i know in Monterey Park. Wassuwidat?
Oh yeah, whats up with Chinese girls and MR2 Turbos? My ex had one, and so do a couple gyals i know in Monterey Park. Wassuwidat?
08-05-02, 05:27 AM
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If you want to save yourself from a lot of maintenance headaches you will need to spend lots of money upfront on a low mileage (<20Kmi) well maintained FD. Of course some FD's with higher mileage have been well cared for and already have the reliability mods done.
If you buy some of the "cheaper" (under $15K) FD's they will need a lot of work and will drive you nuts.
Just don't buy a FD unless the owner can prove to you that it has been well maintained.
Also have it checked out by the local Rotary shop before you buy it.
And most importantly make sure the FD is not your primary means of transportation. They are certianly capable daily drivers but it is best to have alternate means of transportation so that you don't have to beat up your FD everytime you need to go somewhere. Save the FD for the enjoyable drives where you get a chance to stretch it's legs.
If you buy some of the "cheaper" (under $15K) FD's they will need a lot of work and will drive you nuts.
Just don't buy a FD unless the owner can prove to you that it has been well maintained.
Also have it checked out by the local Rotary shop before you buy it.
And most importantly make sure the FD is not your primary means of transportation. They are certianly capable daily drivers but it is best to have alternate means of transportation so that you don't have to beat up your FD everytime you need to go somewhere. Save the FD for the enjoyable drives where you get a chance to stretch it's legs.
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08-05-02, 09:40 PM
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thanx for ur reponses guys! i took a look at a rx7 today... engine was replaced (new eng wit 17K miles), he also got intake and exhaust. wut u guys think? worth 12,500? yeah? well i drive about 200 miles a week... hmmm well my bf is super poor and no abilities to wrench **** so dont have the money to have an extra daily beater. i guess i shouldnt buy it then... =**(
come on!! gimme an excuse to buy that car!!!!
come on!! gimme an excuse to buy that car!!!!
08-05-02, 09:51 PM
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does the guy have documentation for the engine replacement if he does and he has only got 17k on the new engine id say go for it be sure and test drive it first and make sure to have everything checked out at a rotary shop 12500 isnt a bad price i bought mine for 14000 a year and a half ago
08-05-02, 11:38 PM
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that's just about right as far as prices are concerned and if it was rebuilt only 12k miles ago, I don't think that you will have a problem with it for a while. Rotaries are good for about 60-80k if rebuild right and are taken care of.
BTW: Most rotary guys I have meet will pop their hoods after hard runs to let their cars cool off. If you don't like doing this (every single time), you might wanna choose a different car, its just an example of the many things you must do to upkeep this car. Take care of your car and your car will take care of you!
To quote someone on this messageboard "3rd Gen ownership is somewhere in between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Paranoid Skitzophrenia..."
-some guy
Good luck!
BTW: Most rotary guys I have meet will pop their hoods after hard runs to let their cars cool off. If you don't like doing this (every single time), you might wanna choose a different car, its just an example of the many things you must do to upkeep this car. Take care of your car and your car will take care of you!
To quote someone on this messageboard "3rd Gen ownership is somewhere in between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Paranoid Skitzophrenia..."
-some guy
Good luck!