Getting serious about a Rx7
05-22-11, 04:13 PM
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Getting serious about a Rx7
Hi My name is peter and im 18 years, i attend a community college, and i am new to the car scene and i have been really getting into cars for the past year. As of right now i have no real experience with working on cars but that may change in the near future if i get a rx7.
But the real question here is.... Should i get a Mazda rx7 FC? i prefer the models around 89-91.
im thinking about selling my 1998 honda accord v6 and buying a Rx7 off craigslist or this site if i find any.
I have a few questions:
1. Are rotary engines expensive to maintain? ( do i need to go to a special mechanic to work on my car?)
2. Are Mazda rx7's good as a daily driver?
3. How much should i be spending on a Decent working Rx7.
I probably could save up around 4.5k if i sell my honda.
But the real question here is.... Should i get a Mazda rx7 FC? i prefer the models around 89-91.
im thinking about selling my 1998 honda accord v6 and buying a Rx7 off craigslist or this site if i find any.
I have a few questions:
1. Are rotary engines expensive to maintain? ( do i need to go to a special mechanic to work on my car?)
2. Are Mazda rx7's good as a daily driver?
3. How much should i be spending on a Decent working Rx7.
I probably could save up around 4.5k if i sell my honda.
05-27-11, 04:57 PM
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hi peter. i could not be in more of the same situation except that i had just bought my first fc!
i use mine as a daily driver and i couldnt enjoy it anymore. its zippy when you want but to be economic just drive it slow. but its looking to me that these cars due to their age can have of wear and tear so be prepared for promblems to arise that you may need your immediate attention. if your an rx7 enthusiast like me i think you will love owning an amazing piece of rx7 history.... i say go for it
P.S.: i had bought mine in SoCAl in pretty decent working condition for $2600. will post pics soon
i use mine as a daily driver and i couldnt enjoy it anymore. its zippy when you want but to be economic just drive it slow. but its looking to me that these cars due to their age can have of wear and tear so be prepared for promblems to arise that you may need your immediate attention. if your an rx7 enthusiast like me i think you will love owning an amazing piece of rx7 history.... i say go for it
P.S.: i had bought mine in SoCAl in pretty decent working condition for $2600. will post pics soon
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05-28-11, 12:12 PM
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Thanks for the response, I need to have a realistic expectation of the mantience
for this car, Im gonna to use it as a daily driver. What are the main problems that can arise with these cars?
for this car, Im gonna to use it as a daily driver. What are the main problems that can arise with these cars?
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In the second gen section there is a write up on F.A.Q's that you should give a read over. also there is aaron cake's website, a mod here, http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/ that you should read up as well.
I live in Canada and I'm currently daily driving my FC for the summer, but it sees storage in the winter. I've owned it for a year in 3 days now that I think of it.
There are the small things that you'll find here and there that you'll need to take care of. Fuel consumption is rather high for a small car, but it isn't too bad. I average around 17 mpg, more accurately 14.5l/100km.
If you plan on premixing, ask yourself if you mind your nicer clothes getting a bit dirty if some splashes up. I make sure that I don't need to fill up if I'll be wearing a suit for example.
The engine does burn oil by design, and you should check that every fill up or two. I'm usually at a gas station for 15 minutes making sure all fluids are tip top. A quart every 1000 miles is what most people see in their car.
If you do need any type of actual engine work done, bring it to someone that knows about rotary motors. They are different then your piston counterparts and must be attended to properly.
EDIT: Don't forgot to add an extra 5 minutes to travel time as you let the engine warm up a bit, and try to keep the revs (rpm) under 3000 when it's cold. (that is hearsay though, the 3000rpm thing)
The naturally aspirated engine is a bit more forgiving than the turbo motor, and as this is going to be your first rotary, I suggest sticking with the naturally aspirated motor.
And of course, whenever you pick up any used vehicle, be sure to do a full tune-up, change all the fluids, and give it a good cleaning. You'd be amazed at the little things people figure out about their car when they clean a new vehicle for the first time.
Welcome to the forums, and good luck with finding a good vehicle, and remember to take care of it.
And since your young, I must maintain the don't speed thing. Cops love sports cars, especially when that cop owns a mustang and hates seeing japanese vehicles rip around.
I live in Canada and I'm currently daily driving my FC for the summer, but it sees storage in the winter. I've owned it for a year in 3 days now that I think of it.
There are the small things that you'll find here and there that you'll need to take care of. Fuel consumption is rather high for a small car, but it isn't too bad. I average around 17 mpg, more accurately 14.5l/100km.
If you plan on premixing, ask yourself if you mind your nicer clothes getting a bit dirty if some splashes up. I make sure that I don't need to fill up if I'll be wearing a suit for example.
The engine does burn oil by design, and you should check that every fill up or two. I'm usually at a gas station for 15 minutes making sure all fluids are tip top. A quart every 1000 miles is what most people see in their car.
If you do need any type of actual engine work done, bring it to someone that knows about rotary motors. They are different then your piston counterparts and must be attended to properly.
EDIT: Don't forgot to add an extra 5 minutes to travel time as you let the engine warm up a bit, and try to keep the revs (rpm) under 3000 when it's cold. (that is hearsay though, the 3000rpm thing)
The naturally aspirated engine is a bit more forgiving than the turbo motor, and as this is going to be your first rotary, I suggest sticking with the naturally aspirated motor.
And of course, whenever you pick up any used vehicle, be sure to do a full tune-up, change all the fluids, and give it a good cleaning. You'd be amazed at the little things people figure out about their car when they clean a new vehicle for the first time.
Welcome to the forums, and good luck with finding a good vehicle, and remember to take care of it.
And since your young, I must maintain the don't speed thing. Cops love sports cars, especially when that cop owns a mustang and hates seeing japanese vehicles rip around.
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In the second gen section there is a write up on F.A.Q's that you should give a read over. also there is aaron cake's website, a mod here, http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/ that you should read up as well.
I live in Canada and I'm currently daily driving my FC for the summer, but it sees storage in the winter. I've owned it for a year in 3 days now that I think of it.
There are the small things that you'll find here and there that you'll need to take care of. Fuel consumption is rather high for a small car, but it isn't too bad. I average around 17 mpg, more accurately 14.5l/100km.
If you plan on premixing, ask yourself if you mind your nicer clothes getting a bit dirty if some splashes up. I make sure that I don't need to fill up if I'll be wearing a suit for example.
The engine does burn oil by design, and you should check that every fill up or two. I'm usually at a gas station for 15 minutes making sure all fluids are tip top. A quart every 1000 miles is what most people see in their car.
If you do need any type of actual engine work done, bring it to someone that knows about rotary motors. They are different then your piston counterparts and must be attended to properly.
EDIT: Don't forgot to add an extra 5 minutes to travel time as you let the engine warm up a bit, and try to keep the revs (rpm) under 3000 when it's cold. (that is hearsay though, the 3000rpm thing)
The naturally aspirated engine is a bit more forgiving than the turbo motor, and as this is going to be your first rotary, I suggest sticking with the naturally aspirated motor.
And of course, whenever you pick up any used vehicle, be sure to do a full tune-up, change all the fluids, and give it a good cleaning. You'd be amazed at the little things people figure out about their car when they clean a new vehicle for the first time.
Welcome to the forums, and good luck with finding a good vehicle, and remember to take care of it.
And since your young, I must maintain the don't speed thing. Cops love sports cars, especially when that cop owns a mustang and hates seeing japanese vehicles rip around.
I live in Canada and I'm currently daily driving my FC for the summer, but it sees storage in the winter. I've owned it for a year in 3 days now that I think of it.
There are the small things that you'll find here and there that you'll need to take care of. Fuel consumption is rather high for a small car, but it isn't too bad. I average around 17 mpg, more accurately 14.5l/100km.
If you plan on premixing, ask yourself if you mind your nicer clothes getting a bit dirty if some splashes up. I make sure that I don't need to fill up if I'll be wearing a suit for example.
The engine does burn oil by design, and you should check that every fill up or two. I'm usually at a gas station for 15 minutes making sure all fluids are tip top. A quart every 1000 miles is what most people see in their car.
If you do need any type of actual engine work done, bring it to someone that knows about rotary motors. They are different then your piston counterparts and must be attended to properly.
EDIT: Don't forgot to add an extra 5 minutes to travel time as you let the engine warm up a bit, and try to keep the revs (rpm) under 3000 when it's cold. (that is hearsay though, the 3000rpm thing)
The naturally aspirated engine is a bit more forgiving than the turbo motor, and as this is going to be your first rotary, I suggest sticking with the naturally aspirated motor.
And of course, whenever you pick up any used vehicle, be sure to do a full tune-up, change all the fluids, and give it a good cleaning. You'd be amazed at the little things people figure out about their car when they clean a new vehicle for the first time.
Welcome to the forums, and good luck with finding a good vehicle, and remember to take care of it.
And since your young, I must maintain the don't speed thing. Cops love sports cars, especially when that cop owns a mustang and hates seeing japanese vehicles rip around.
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