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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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So, I'm thinking about getting a FD..

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http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/car/38688945.html


Next, I've heard that a lot of RX7 has problems with its cooling system and what not. Is there anything else I should look out for? Thanks in advance.


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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 12:31 PM
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Read................

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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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Get ready to invest some money into reliability mods if it doesnt already have them (radiator, fan switch, aluminum AST tank). Also, there isnt a single thing for this car thats cheap about it - that not only goes for modding it but fixing it too.
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Would you guys say that the RX7 wasn't made to be a daily driver?
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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http://rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide3g/bguide3g.html
http://www.epinions.com/content_92709097092

Using the search tool, and the words "Newbie Question" yielded this:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/rx7-question-318657/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/newbie-needs-help-334529/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-newbies-307945/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/ignorance-newbie-questions-304626/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/new-looking-buy-fd-rx-7-a-293448/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/rx7-how-much-life-291402/


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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by PreFknLude_SiR
Would you guys say that the RX7 wasn't made to be a daily driver?
YES! a weekend car or a second car but not a daily driver!
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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mines a daily driver...........but i just killed my transmission so dont listen to me.
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Its not a daily driver. It is a dam sight better than a prelude!
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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I daily drive mine. If you plan ahead and take a lot of preventative maintanence its not hard. Just dont rag on it every time you drive somewhere. Only complaint is fuel economy. Be prepared to pay out the *** for gas.
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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Thanks for the info, guys. I'll have to reconsider a bit after I check out the FD tomorrow.
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by PreFknLude_SiR
Thanks for the info, guys. I'll have to reconsider a bit after I check out the FD tomorrow.
Something else to consider. They are 12 years old too.

Back in 92, Mazda never knew the series-6 (92-95) would be the only version into the USA.
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