Hello,

The 93+ RX-7 used to be my dream car long ago, and now I am wanting one again.

Please tell me everything there is to know about reliability, common problems. Expensive to own/maintain/repair?

What do I need to do to keep it running reliably for the next 10 years or 100,000 miles assuming I buy a 93-94 with about 100k miles? I hear Rotary engines have many problems. Looking at ones that costs around $9000-13,000.

I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but I'm no mechanic. I have done basic stuff on normal cars like installed a CAI and underdrive pulley and belts on my car as well as brake pads, oil change, tune ups, engine mounts, light bulbs, and more.

 

Hi there

You may want to start reading through the 3rd gen FAQ

You'll find a lot of answers to your questions.

 

That's definitely a step in the right direction. I too am new and have been searching through the newbie threads. There is some really great information in those threads. I learned so much after reading for an hour. Good luck with your learning trust me we are both in the same boat.

 

Where is the 2nd gen faq?

 

LOL im so new to these threads...

 

2nd Gen FAQ

 

you will have a hard time getting a fd to last 200k miles. It will need an engine rebuild if you plan on running it hard. Might be good preventitive maintenance to tear it down and check out what you got before you blow the engine up

 

i have blown up one motor and do not plan on doing it again. I had a stock ecu with full exhaust and greddy intake. It lasted for around a month of continuous running then blew up. Are you looking for a stock car or one with the reliability mods already done? I now have the same setup except added nurspec exhaust, denso fuel pump and a semi tuned pfc from rx7store and it runs good now. So if your looking for a somewhat reliable car expect to spend $1500+ on top of the stock fd you buy.

 

welcome