I am seriously considering getting a 93+ RX 7, and just wanted to get your guys opinions/suggestions and anything else...
Would it make sense to get one with low miles (65k) and pay big coin ($25K), or get one with some ware on it (100k +) and pay little? If I was to go with the low buck option, I would assume the smart thing to do would be to replace the engine (Petit racing streetport = $3200)?

Also, what kind of 1/4 mile times should I be looking at with a mildly modded engine (intake, cat back, mid-pipe)?

Thanks guys

 

Try to find one with a blown motor for like 7-8k then get a reman end and ported.

 

low miliage is 20k or less (i have seen these, even in Hawaii!) i would say get one that cost cheap and put a rebuilt, ported engine into it! Perhaps even a single turbo upgrade???

 

pick up the latest issue of sport compact car magazine.

they have a whole article on purchasing a used 93-95 rx7

snazzy pic in the table of contents of a sweet one also

 

I have been looking at the "buying tips" of the 3g's and one thing that stuck out is the LONG list of "things that go wrong".......man, these cars seem like more trouble than they are worth!
It seems like if you step into it too hard, BOOM....your engine is gone.
How long does a rotary engine last?

 

Lies. They last as long as any other engine. Just don't think you can crank up the boost and have no dyno time. Inexperienced people blow up cars... cars of ALL KINDS.

 

I would go higher miles, and try to find one with a blown engine. Rebuild the engine with a streetport, replace the suspension bushings, joints, etc, and the car will be solid. Just make sure that when the engine is out you do the vacuum line job, and take care of the small stuff like AST, etc. Reliability mods are a must. The engine, as long as it is tuned properly and maintained (fluids, oil changed regularly), should last you as long as any other engine under the same circumstances should.

 

If you're new to the car I'd try and find the newest most pristine one you can. It takes time to learn about them and find a mechanic you can trust so you don't want jump into a car with all kinds of problems. Not to mention a car with a blown engine is probably older and will need other things replacing too, and there's not a single part on these cars that is cheap to replace. Example: you buy a car with a blown engine. $3k. Fine. But its been sitting for a long time, you get the engine together and discover the A/C is dead. Because its been sitting too long. So you recharge it. But it leaks and moisture accumulation has ruined the dryer. There goes another $500. Then you find out the such and such is leaking (the OMP, the ABS pump, the PS pump, there are lots of things that can leak), and the suspension is clunky (again there are a lot of ways this can happen), and the blah blah blah. There are lots of cars like this. If you want a "project", there are lots more "project" RX-7s out there, that is, ones that need some work to bring back to factory or close to factory condition, but very few that are just ready to roll and have no problems. If you don't mind the work, downtime, some frustration (but lots of reward too), then buy the one with the blown engine, but keep in mind the warnings. If you just want something you can hop in and drive away and not have to think about for a long time, prepare to pay up.

 

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True, in fact, rotaries last LONGER than piston engines...it's morons who don't know how to take care of them that's the leading cause of rotary death. I hate the misleading information magazines print sometimes.

 

All I can say is:

Bought my 94 PEP/PEG for $14K with 67K miles on it; car was completely stock, and I've been running it hard with track time etc. and no problems at all.

It's my secondary car behind my company car so I just toy around on weekends; have only put 4k miles on it in the first year I've owned it.

Anyway; no need to pay $25K for 60K miles; that would be a bad deal, and there are just as many folks out here that think the engine is bulletproof.

dp

 

btw skunks; nice sig. Off your meds again? What a moron.