Hey guys,

Im new to the forum so forgive me if i sound like an idiot .. Anyhow im in the market now looking to buy a 3rd gen RX-7. im not to bright on the RX-7 so im looking for some tips on what to look for when buying/test driving a RX-7 ( other then the obvious ). Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!

 

Check the frame for rust, soo many you wont even be able to find any frame at all because it has been completely rusted out.

 

go to the 3rd gen forum and search for whatever questions you got

NOW!!!1

 

Make sure it's the Honda Civic model.

 

yea ill do a search for something i have no clue about... thanks for your useless. post.

 

Just find a good one. Find one that was well maintained, taken care of, and not used and abused. Either look at low-mileage <60k miles cars, or higher mileage cars with a rebuilt motor. You don't want to be responsible for replacing the motor. A good many of them tend to need it between 50 and 80 thousand miles.

Also, bring a boost gauge along because you need to check for the proper boost pattern. Don't boost, or rev over 4k until the motor is warmed up.

If you get an RX-7, take good care of it, change the oil/filter every 2-3k miles. Be good to it, and it will be good to you.

 

So the motors tend to need rebuilds around 80k?!? yipes.. Also, IS there anything specific to the model i need to be looking for besides engine life??

Thanks for the reply! good info there!!!

 

ok so basicly im looking for


Engine Mileage <60K and if over 80k look for rebuilds.

and look for Rust on the frame. now, are the frames the RX-7 known for extensive rust damage?! Thx.

 

moving this to the right place ...

 

http://rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide3g/bguide3g.html