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im new here and have tech wuestions
ok now. im lookin into buying an rx7(most probobly will buy) and im confused on some of the tech stuff of a rx7. like i hear people talking about 2 turbos? and about rebuilding engines a such on the rx7. and hows the maintenece on a rx7? is it expensive? how bout maintence or problems on the engine? thnx guys. help me out. i reallllllly love the car. its a 1986 single owner non smoker, 6,000 miles on the engine, 70k on the body, 3-4 tiny rust spots, selling for 3000, its a FC 5 speed, winter stored cept for this last winter. is it good?
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ok now. im lookin into buying an rx7(most probobly will buy) and im confused on some of the tech stuff of a rx7. like i hear people talking about 2 turbos?
and about rebuilding engines a such on the rx7.
and hows the maintenece on a rx7? is it expensive? how bout maintence or problems on the engine?
Monitoring the cooling system is VERY IMPORTANT.
Do not overheat the engine at any costs!
The engine injects engine oil (if the stock oil injection system is still intact) under normal operation.
On average, it drinks about a quart of oil per 1,000 - 1,500 miles or about every month - BE AWARE OF THIS.
This means you need to keep adding engine oil.
Due to the oil injection, this makes it a little more involved for maintenance and costs.
Otherwise, the maintenance and costs for normal wear&tear items is typical for a Japanese import vehicle.
BE AWARE THAT WHEN FIRST BUYING A USED RX-7, THERE *WILL* BE A LOT OF ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED OR FIXED.
Unless the previous owner took meticulous care of the vehicle, have about $1,000 to fix items that you were not aware of.
thnx guys. help me out. i reallllllly love the car. its a 1986 single owner non smoker, 6,000 miles on the engine, 70k on the body, 3-4 tiny rust spots, selling for 3000, its a FC 5 speed, winter stored cept for this last winter. is it good?
They are asking too much.
http://www.kbb.com/
Punch in the numbers and see what you will get - I bet it doesn't come close to $3,000.
Rust could mean underlying body rot which you cannot see staring at it - be very wary of ANY rust on the body.
-Ted
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i checked up on kbb and it suggested 5100 us dollars. i tlked to the owner of the car and he lowered it to 2700. and if i would want to do a swap in the rx7, how hard is it? i kno engine swaps are hard but comapred to other cars. for example: the 240sx, or the se-r or civic.
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Originally Posted by project3
i checked up on kbb and it suggested 5100 us dollars. i tlked to the owner of the car and he lowered it to 2700. and if i would want to do a swap in the rx7, how hard is it? i kno engine swaps are hard but comapred to other cars. for example: the 240sx, or the se-r or civic.
just some ideas for a full tune up:
spark plugs
spark plug wires
air filter insert
oil filter
engine oil
transmission oil
rearend gear fluid
replace all the coolant in the car
Get a mazda thermostat(not the one from autozone)
Break pads/calipers?
tires?
Like I said goodluck and if you play your cards right you will have more fun than you can imagine.
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hey thx alot guys for the feedback. im prolly gonna buy the car. hopefully it runs well. im gonna go check all the struts and the listed items when i go to see the car again. thx!
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