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Rather than search the forums for the answers I will just ask some questions....Which is better a single turbo or a twin...I found an R1 with a single turbo kit in it...I have been searching for an fd for quite some time trying to do my homework before I buy..I have read alot on this site and found that the rx-7's being awesome cars , seem to be high maintenance...For example..Adding an oil based additive to the fuel, or making sure the engine stays cewl...Adding a quart of oil every 1500 miles...That seems like alot of work for a sunday driver...Is that all a part of beeing an RX-7 owner...Help me out here..
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Originally Posted by kingpin61053
Rather than search the forums for the answers I will just ask some questions.....
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Ok since I have posted my thread I have found some information....I dont want a supra and surely not a civic thank you...I dont intend on racing either...I just want a fast car with good looks and reliability...So with that said....I will just keep reading I guess..thanks
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Originally Posted by kingpin61053
Ok since I have posted my thread I have found some information....I dont want a supra and surely not a civic thank you...I dont intend on racing either...I just want a fast car with good looks and reliability...So with that said....I will just keep reading I guess..thanks
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If you are under 25 years old, or do not know how to work on most parts of a car, or have less than $500 free cash each month after paying bills and saving, forget it!
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Originally Posted by cewrx7r1
If you are under 25 years old, or do not know how to work on most parts of a car, or have less than $500 free cash each month after paying bills and saving, forget it!
But to agree with you, this car isnt for this guy.
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The Corvette or S2000 are reliable all around good performance cars. The RX-7 can be reliable but it's not easy or cheap. The most unreliable part of the RX-7 is probably the stock sequencial twin turbo setup. Going single helps the reliability (and power) if done correctly but does have trade-offs. It's louder and generally less responsive. Adding more horsepower means the cooling, ignition, and fuel delivery systems should be upgraded and the car should be re-tuned when done. Getting everything to work well and reliably again is no small task. After everything is sorted ($$$) the single should be more reliable but then the engine is taking more stress. Expect the engine to last 40k-80k miles if nothing goes wrong. At least the head gasket won't have to be changed in between. The RX-7 is one of the funnest, most unique, and best handling sports cars of all time but the price of admission isn't too cheap.
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I would say buy a close to stock on with the stock twins, and work up from there, mod by mod,
I dont have to put oil in mine once a week, just make sure you buy a nice one and not a piece of crap or you will be regretting it later.
I dont have to put oil in mine once a week, just make sure you buy a nice one and not a piece of crap or you will be regretting it later.
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Originally Posted by kingpin61053
Rather than search the forums for the answers I will just ask some questions....Which is better a single turbo or a twin...I found an R1 with a single turbo kit in it...I have been searching for an fd for quite some time trying to do my homework before I buy..I have read alot on this site and found that the rx-7's being awesome cars , seem to be high maintenance...For example..Adding an oil based additive to the fuel, or making sure the engine stays cewl...Adding a quart of oil every 1500 miles...That seems like alot of work for a sunday driver...Is that all a part of beeing an RX-7 owner...Help me out here..
Personally, I would start with a near stock car if you're just looking for something quick, but not over to top. The stock turbos, and a few reliability/power mods can put you in the 320, sub 350hp range quite easily, while not stressing the engine much. A single turbo will be a more simple setup, but the cost will outweigh the purposes if you're looking for something more subtle, due to the fac that you'd also need more modifications in order to run the setup. Couple the former choice with the stock body, and you'd be good to go so long as you stay on top of maintenance duties.
Other cost like fuel, and insurance may get you, but its a sports car...again, just use some sense with your purchase and do research (questions included) before you buy.
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Originally Posted by kingpin61053
Rather than search the forums for the answers I will just ask some questions....Adding a quart of oil every 1500 miles...That seems like alot of work for a sunday driver....
this has to be joke. come on guys don't fall for it. Jeez
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Originally Posted by BobfisH
im 20 years old and i own an FD so sod your age restrictions! lol
insurance however is a KILLER.
insurance however is a KILLER.
didn't you just buy your car two weeks ago? lol... Please excuse me but what do you know about what it takes to keep this car running?
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/safe-keep-driving-439778/
The average 20 year old does not make enough money to keep this kind of car on the road. And that is a fact. With the cost of parts/maintenance/repair coupled with high insurance rates for people under 25 (whom typically don't make gobs of money) = disaster. There are always exceptions so I don't want to hear how you make $250K year...yada yada.
Bottom line: The FD is a perfect car for someone who makes a comparable starting salary of a decently paid college graduate with no kids.
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