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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Looking at an RX7 that won't start.

Ok, I'm looking at an Rx7... Technically I'm looking at the Craigslist as it is up north of where i am.

The Ad Says that it was running when it was parked, but now it won't start.

I know nothing can be diagnosed without being there. But How hard would it be to diagnose the problem and get it running again. THey are wanting 700 for it. Is it worth getting and fixing?

Also, it's an automatic, how hard would it be to swap the auto out with a 5 speed tranny?

Thanks!
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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The fuel system is likely in poor shape. Dirty injectors will leak and flood it, and dirty fuel filters will starve it.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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it might be cheaper to buy a manual trans car to begin with.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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ur better off spending couple hundred more and get a running one with 5 speed
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 03:14 AM
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save your money and buy one with a manual trans.. and that starts..
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