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03-14-10, 12:14 PM
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So recently I told a mechanic friend of mine I'm in the market for a car and was considering an rx7. He laughed in my face and told me it would break down on me and ruin me in repair bills.
Is he correct?
Is he correct?
03-14-10, 02:25 PM
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Not really. Ignorant people are always under the impression that rotaries have to be rebuilt every 10k miles, etc... The newest US-market RX-7 is still going to be 15+ years old, so whatever year you're looking at will likely need some initial work. It has nothing to do with the car or the engine, it only has to do with the age. Maintenance is not unlike any other car of similar age.
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It also depends how it was treated by the previous owner and how you treat it. These cars are high maintenance and very unforgiving if you neglect them. They're not your average toyota camry. Also it depends on what your plans on as far as modding and going about it.
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well as far as plans go id like it to be below 2900 lbs in weight and have 340 hp tops, optimally id be at 280-300 hp (so im guessing turbo)
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well i know the costs of after marketing a car, i can deal with those. I just dont really have the deep pockets to deal with buying new engines (since i don't know how to rebuild a rotary)
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It depends on the year of RX-7 you are looking at.
1st and 2nd gens are very reliable. 3rd gens, not so much.
As others have pointed out, the condition of any old vehicle has everything to do with reliability.
As for 300HP, that's not an issue. If you want an FC, start with a TII and then get an RTek, upgraded secondary injectors, a BNR hybrid turbo, a FMIC and an open exhaust. 300HP, there you go.
1st and 2nd gens are very reliable. 3rd gens, not so much.
As others have pointed out, the condition of any old vehicle has everything to do with reliability.
As for 300HP, that's not an issue. If you want an FC, start with a TII and then get an RTek, upgraded secondary injectors, a BNR hybrid turbo, a FMIC and an open exhaust. 300HP, there you go.
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I've had my FD for over 7 years and, while it certainly has a learning curve, I wouldn't call it unreliable. Unforgiving, yes.
If you take the time to learn the car and its weaknesses you will have a great car. Drive it like it's a Honda and you're in for some trouble. People that have problems with an FD either haven't taken the time to learn, rush through jobs, try to skimp on buying quality parts, or mod it without a plan (including an all important tune).
It is an old car though, and unfortunately a lot of them have been through the hands of people that didn't take care of them.
There's nothing else I'd rather drive (well, that I can actually afford anyway)
If you take the time to learn the car and its weaknesses you will have a great car. Drive it like it's a Honda and you're in for some trouble. People that have problems with an FD either haven't taken the time to learn, rush through jobs, try to skimp on buying quality parts, or mod it without a plan (including an all important tune).
It is an old car though, and unfortunately a lot of them have been through the hands of people that didn't take care of them.
There's nothing else I'd rather drive
(well, that I can actually afford anyway)
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