Rx7 myths?
hey all,
don't wanna sound like a complete newb but i am looking to get rid of my car (v6 camaro) for something faster next year, i have been intocars for a while and still don't know why i buoght my car in the first place. i was looking at rx7's but have heard so many bad things about them from other people, you guys seem to love these cars alot and I was wondering if this would be a good car for me, I will be driving it quite a bit (average 10k a year) the car won't be driven in rain or snow or realy cold weather but besides that she will be driven alot. other cars i am considering are a tt300zx or jsut building up a lt1 f-body. thanks for all replies, andy oh and straight lines aren't what i'm all about so it won't be the typical high school street racer |
sounds like you need a probe, they kick ass!!!!!!!!!
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How much money do you got to spend and what are you gonna use it for?
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tell you the truth, The Rx-7 is a pain in the ass to have,
First you have to find which model you want and alot of the Rx-7 people dog thier car out but who would'nt.. and maintenance is a Fucking bitch.. |
Originally posted by rx7qt ..... and maintenance is a Fucking bitch.. With your limited income, I'd recommened getting either a NA 1st gen, NA 2nd gen or a Turbo II 2nd gen. All are much easier and cheaper to work on than a 3rd gen. Turbo IIs are pretty quick (0-60 in 6.1s) and being a turbo, it doesn't take much to make them faster. |
I would reccomend getting a license first.
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Originally posted by JoeD I would reccomend getting a license first. |
Originally posted by jimlab Like you've got a lot of room to talk... |
Originally posted by Flybye I'm sure mommy or daddy took care of Joedirt's allready... |
I would stay away from the 3rd gens and possibly stay away from the TurboII 2nd gens. Turbo cars are inherently high maintenance vehicles ... especially turbo cars with a lot of miles on them. Add in the limited budget and I'd say you're in over your head. And if you're not wrench-friendly, I definitely recommend you NOT getting a 3rd gen RX-7.
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Originally posted by rx7qt tell you the truth, The Rx-7 is a pain in the ass to have, First you have to find which model you want and alot of the Rx-7 people dog thier car out but who would'nt.. and maintenance is a Fucking bitch.. Good luck |
Hehehe...
Every couple of days a person while come onto this forum, and post a thread like this. Here's how it -always- goes: New Member: Hi! I'm currently driving a XXXX and I want to get rid of it and get a 3rd.-gen RX-7, because they're SOOOO cool! Can you guys tell me about them? Oh, I don't have that much money to spend. Veterans (in unison): We strongly recommend that you DON'T GET AN FD! I don't mean to dog on anyone at all, I just think it's somewhat amusing that whenever a person appears looking to buy an FD and asking questions, most everyone tries to deter them from purchasing one. For very good reasons, obviously, but it's still sort of funny. :D :D Oh, and to the original poster, if you DO buy an FD, PLEASE, PLEASE be careful with it. We've been losing too many people in FD-related crashes lately. These cars demand respect and have proven that they can and will be deadly if you let them get out of hand. |
Originally posted by apneablue I to think it's high maintenance but some people like that...Parts are a bit expensive too...I think with the right reliability mods taken care of then the car can be a daily driver...Right now I have a beater and really happy I don't have to drive the 7 every day... Good luck |
i'd only get one if you have access to a second car and enough time and income to devote to "fixing" a 3rd gen...luckily for me, my second car is my wife
hold on that didn't sound right |
Originally posted by pnoy1duh i'd only get one if you have access to a second car and enough time and income to devote to "fixing" a 3rd gen...right I had a Triumph Spitfire in high school and the thing was never running. It pissed me off 'cos I needed to have a car in high school. I ended up driving it when I shouldn't have and I "broke" it. So if you don't always have to have a running car (i.e. you can borrow your parents cars) then you might be ok with a FD. If you need a reliable car to haul your friends around in then don't get a FD (but then it wouldn't be very good for hauling people anyway - although I did get 7 people in my spitfire once...) |
I bought my 94 RX7 in march, it was bone stock with a newer engine. i have put 22K miles on my car since then, its my daily/only car. just about EVERY single problem I have had was a result of modifying my car. EVERY ONE (except a bursted radiator hose).
My car has never given me any problems that was not related to modifying it. Here is a list my problems and the causes. coolant overflow tank cracked. bought a new one for 120 bucks installed myself. upper radiator hose cracked, bought a new one for 32 bucks, installed myself. I took my airbox off and the "mystery hose" caught the nipple on my AST and cracked it without my knowledge. I drove the car and almost overheated it. I replaced the AST and then dropped a worm clamp, I thought it fell under the car, it landed under my radiator fan and burn out the motor. I had it replaced. Then my KOYO RAdiator pressed the fan against my intercooler, warping the shroud and killing my new motor. I replaced the fan and shroud again. My drivers side door handle broke, replaced it for 210.00 and installed myself. Anyway, you get the idea. I think RX7's are reliable until they go boom. |
thanks to all you with real responses who weren't dicks, it wouldn't be my only car, I have a 88 f150 for a winter beater. the car would just be a fun car and i had seen them going for like 11,000 around me so I thought I might consider it but sicne you guys seem to have a bitchload of labor I think I will stick go w/ the Z or a lt1 car
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Originally posted by CamaroKid thanks to all you with real responses who weren't dicks, it wouldn't be my only car, I have a 88 f150 for a winter beater. the car would just be a fun car and i had seen them going for like 11,000 around me so I thought I might consider it but sicne you guys seem to have a bitchload of labor I think I will stick go w/ the Z or a lt1 car They fail on 300zx's, 3000 GT's and other cars as well, so you won't be saving yourself too much maintenance by getting a different turbo car. If you want reliability, stay away from turbos and just get a decent powered N/A car. |
Originally posted by ZeroBanger I bought my 94 RX7 in march, it was bone stock with a newer engine. i have put 22K miles on my car since then, its my daily/only car. |
well...
Its hard not to...so much fun. |
Originally posted by Rx7pimpin sounds like you need a probe, they kick ass!!!!!!!!! i use it as a truck.. havent changed oil in the probe forever.. redline everyday... 150k miles.. and still pulls hard.. sucker wont die. costs of owning the rx7 could have bought me a third car. |
i cant talk because i have a good seven years to get my drivers permit. im still waiting impatiently. :bigthumb:
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Originally posted by ZeroBanger well... Its hard not to...so much fun. LoL. Damn true. My girl would be lucky if she got a days rest in the garage. |
my 86 prelude hasnt had an oil change for over a year and i beat the hell out of it for a good 20-40 miles a day.
still runs exactly the same as when i first bought it |
I just got a 7 and i have alot of issues that need to be addressed. I dont think it is too pricey considering all the things you get out of it. Its like buying a ferrari. There are many pluses to owning one, and of course there are negatives. You win some you lose some
+ Bragging rights +Twin Turbo - Rocket +Fun Factor +Looks and Ladies -Maintenance -Replacing broken parts -Proper steps to driving it right besides, money is money, what else would you spend it on? a boat? a tv? some magazines? DVDS? what does all of that do for you? NOTHING, entertainment for 2 hours or less. |
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