Been driving a couple of years now and thinking of getting a Rx-7, Since I was in high school. Been playing this arcade game call Initial D and been a dream getting one. My old man said he get me a car if it 16k or under. Been searching and luckly enough I found one for $13k. Here the info the seller gave me: 1993 MAZDA RX-7, 33,945 mi, 330HP, TwinTurbo,RacingBeat exhst/spoiler, 99 lip, GreddyTurboTimer/Boost control, TopikoShocks/Eibach, 3piece Enkei Racing wheels, slotted rotors
I been reading alot of thread in this forums about if I should get this car or not. Every thread, keep saying if you treat your car right, it will last wrong and nuthing bad will happed. Tuneing and stuff but for one, I dont know really much about car other then driveing it. Hear like if ya not from CA or FL, part might be hard to get and only can get it online. Been talking to my family member and friend about it. Most say get a Honda or an acura (Since ALL OF THEM ARE INTEGRA/RXS FAN ). Is it really hard taking care a RX-7!? I shown my brother in law the info on the car and he was like, 33k mileage on a 1993 CAR!? Something must be wrong with that car, maybe broken engine. My uncle fix car for a living and all he worry about is where to get the price and price and insurent that all really. I went to the 3rd Gen FAQ and checked out on the link. Most say RX-7 is really worth it. Reason I want one is I tired of seeing ppl alway talking about honda and acura, It hell, I want something different. Should I get a rx-7?

(sorry if I typed to much and the bad grammer, I really have to think about this . I just dont wanna get flame and getting told to use the search button on this topic, I did research but it hard ya know I uploaded the pic of the rx-7 I want to buy)

 

No

 

Wow,this was incredibly difficult to read,but let's put it this way..If all you have is $16k for the car and then you are on your own,you won't be able to afford it.These cars aren't cheap,and even though your uncle might be a mechanic,rotary engines are a whole other subject..You will make your own decision in the end though,so good luck.

 

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it would just be a hassel for you.... im not aware of any rotary shops around your area..... so it would just be a waste.

 

if you do not have a steady income to maintain a high maintenance vehicle, then the RX7 is not for you. plus time. plus the fact that it is modified and you are unfamiliar with the vehicle as a whole. This will also make you unfamiliar with what each modification poses as possible ramifications to the overall performance/reliability of the vehicle.

 

Support the save a Rx7 foundation and dont buy it.

 

it's a gamble with rx7's. if you want to be different, buy it. Remember though there will be problems. when i first bought my rx7, i only knew the stuff i read about. the best way to learn is to have one of your own. I learned the hard way and got a rx7 that wasn't right for me, to many problems with it but cheap and i learned ALOT about the car. buy a stock one, it's good for starters in the rx7 world.

 

If the car is being financed and you don't have a buffer of over 3k for the first 6 months (above and beyond fuel) then I would advise against it.

If you have 3-5k that you can draw on, as well as friends family that can bail you out if things go wrong, then go for it. Whether or not this works out in the long run has a lot to do with the condition of the car you buy. I would strongly reccomend finding some local Rx-7 owners in your area, and having them come with to inspect the car with you. There is nothing more valuable to a new rotary buyer, then somebody on your team who has been through the "honeymoon phase" with the FD3S before you.

The first year I owend my Rx-7 was one of the most enjoyable (and financially difficult) times of my life! Good luck!

-R4tw

 

Ok, lets lay out some key items here:
- your father is paying up to 16k.

Who pays insurance? Get a quote first. It could be much, much, more than you expected.

Who pays for parts and repairs? These aren't cheap, and yes if you expect a local parts shop to have them in stock you will be disappointed. What happens if you need a major repair? Do you have the ability to get a wad of cash in a hurry? Where is the nearest good rotary shop? While you can learn how to work on the car as you go, in the beginning you can't assume you can handle everything yourself.

What happens when the car is having work done? How do you get around? Remember, most good rotary shops aren't available immediately for an appointment, and very few jobs can get in/out in a single day.

I hope you realize that modding the car beyond a couple of cheap bolt-ons should be out of the question. If you're on a shoestring maintenance budget, then every dollar should go to maintenance items and some reliability mods.

The picture I'm painting is that even if the FD is running reliably, it's not a practical car, and certainly not a $16k car.

Dave

 

Your dad is a really nice guy...but he doesn't realized what he's getting into...

I work with a mid-age father, his son went through 2 FDs. First one was 1993 VR which burnt to the ground. Second one was also a 93 BB which was constantly in the shop (RP in Garland)...the father finally gave in and have the car sold.

to show some of the left over stuff the father took me over to the house , it was pot of gold (Bonez hi flo; set of stock wheels/tires; stock twins, set of slotted/drilled rotors; 93 service manual; intake hard pipe; stock IC; etc...) all in my possesion now :-)

The father told me he and his son loved the car but same time hated it...$$$$ pouring constantly. No more 3 rd gen RX7 they said...

 

+5 or whatever.

 

+1 whatever the counts up to. You're not in the position to get an FD just yet.

 

Another note...we just hired a Senior Design Drafter...he had 3 FDs...his wife threaten to leave if he doesn't let go the 3rd 7.

Both stories just told are real...no bulls.

 

What are you driving now?

 

yeah dude, the RX7 is strictly a weekend car and that is it... well, in my case that is. i bought my car for 13K stock and since then i have spent so much time keeping her happy. this car is not for any amateur!

 

Nay.

 

nope

 

find a new passion, like video games, you mentioned you like to play those...

 

could we just let this thread die please? it's quite obvious he shouldn't get one .

 

If you ask me, a 1998-2001 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS would be a perfect car for you.




You should be able to find a nice one for under $9000, and cheaper if you shop around. It will handle the snow much better than an RX-7. It will keep up with an RSX, and beat most Integras in a straight line. It will OWN almost everything on the road around corners. Subarus are generally more reliable than turbocharged RX-7's, and there is a huge aftermarket for them. I recommend getting the 2000-2001 Impreza, as they had a Limited-Slip Differential in the rear, and a more sturdy engine design. This chassis style is called "GC8" in the Initial D cartoons. They are available in both 2-door and 4-door versions.


They have a great forum over at www.rs25.com , and www.nasioc.com is the biggest forum for Subaru's in general.


Best of all, if you decide you need more power, you can swap in the engine from the 300hp WRX STi for about $7000-9000. If you play your cards right, you could eventually build a car that will be faster than a stock RX-7 for about $16,000.

-s-

 

You'll shoot your eye out.

 

Or he could really be different, buy my AWD impreza outback sport, then swap in the STi driveline...

 

. ahh whos keeping count. + whatever