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Old 02-08-04, 08:24 PM
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What to look for when buying an RX-7?

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

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Make sure it's the Honda Civic model.
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Originally posted by Palumbo1337
go to the 3rd gen forum and search for whatever questions you got

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yea ill do a search for something i have no clue about... thanks for your useless. post.
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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.
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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!!!
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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.
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moving this to the right place ...
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