Never owned RX-7 But may purchase one
 

Hello, I had a friend who had a 1986 rx-7, and I fell in LOVE! So after many months of looking and reading I finally decided to buy one, but I have no idea what to avoid and what not to avoid I an looking at a 1993 rx7 touring (What does touring mean?) and here is his add: Engine
Reman Engine ~20,000 miles
A/C, P/S, P/W
Silicone Vacuum Line Upgrade - Blue
Larger 850cc Primary Injectors
Nipendenso 255L/H Fuel Pump
Braided Stainless-Steel Oil Metering Pump Lines
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
XSPower Intercooler
Apex-i Intake System
Downpipe
High-Flow Cat
Apex-i N1 Exhaust
Underdrive Pullys / Air Pump Elimination
Magnacore 10mm Spark Plug Wires
Custom Turbo Control System
Ported Wastegate
Plus More

Interior
Profec-B Boost Controller
Apex-i PowerFC custom tuned by Steve Kan
Apex-i FC Commander
PowerFC Commander Holder
Boost Guage

Exterior
18" Wheels
Low Profile Tires


Let me know what you think! Thanks for helping! - The new guy, Kyle

First, go the 3rd Gen. section FAQ stickys, scroll down to 'B' for "Buying" and read through those links.

It might very well be a good car, but playing 'devil's advocate'.......the car described has some significant performance mods. Unless you're already an experienced gear-head those mods can make it a little more difficult to learn on the fly since referencing the Factory Service Manual to trouble-shoot issues won't apply to many things. Especially so when I see things like "custom turbo control system".
Also, some of those mods are only necessary if your intending to run significantly over the stock boost levels. That tends to shorten the life of the stock twins and add a little more stress to the rest of the engine.
It's probably already mentioned in those stickys, but I'd arrange to have a compression test regardless of mileage.

I'll go to my grave
 

praising the handling of a fairly done up 87 Turbo II over about anything.
Including an FD.

But then again I have a soft spot in my heart for Radical Pro Sports - go figure!

(What does touring mean?) ..it means Driven by a Little old Lady at Talladega,weekends only!
the Car sounds good,but Compression test is the Key.
You want to drive this car not rebuild the engine after purchase.

I wouldn't, for the reason that these cars aren't easy to take care of from the start. if I were you, I would go for something that's more mint and closer to stock. I'm currently in the market too for one.

Touring was simply an option package available that year. I believe the Base and the R1 were the other trim levels available on a 1993 RX-7.

Coming from a lexus, I also have no idea on what to look for. =(

Do it! Great cars!

I agree a compression test is key

if i were you id buy one stock and then build it yourself, thats the only way to learn.

buying a stock one and building it ur self is a good and fast way of learning, but buying one already done is cheaper and less of a hassle lol but if something breaks and u dont know how to fix it, kinda sucks

buying one thats modded sucks IMO because a lot of people half ass their work on their car or they can do something wrong alot of the time. basically picking up a modded car is picking up someone elses problem unless you completely looked over the car and seen that everything was done right. if you are new to the rotary/cars then it woud be a good idea to buy a stock one and build it because hands on experience is the only way to learn with a car.

I would not buy a well modded FD without knowing that I really want a modded FD. FDs that are closer to stock (reliability mods only) are easier to maintain and enjoy. Heavily modded FDs tend to be less comfortable and less driveable.

In any case, test drive a bunch of them and take your time.

was looking at one of these myself. i am a newbie for the most part, i believe the touring edition has a rear wiper.

That XSPower IC will be useless without any ducting. As suggested by others, go into the 3rd Gen section and do a LOT of reading in the FAQs. I would strongly suggest research for 6 months before buying a modded FD.

How much are the asking? You didn't mention chassis mileage. If everything is as it says and the compression is good, I probably wouldn't pay more than $10,000 for that car...others may say $12,000...no more than that for certain.

Fd
 

I would do a compression test as it has been mentioned several times.. Rotaries can seem tricky till you figure them out.. I think alot of people are afraid to perform any maintenance on them because of this. Sounds like a nice car but I would say go for a stock one. Then have it rebuilt.

fd is realy nice but try to stay away from boosted rotarys

There is nothing wrong at all with a boosted rotary they are like every other engine that have pros and cons.

Rotary engine revving is sweet sound. I vote to go for it xD

inspect the car and look for signs of major accident. it does not make sense to invest in a car that was badly damaged and repaired

If you can put up with the quirks of the car, do it!
Best decision I ever made.

They are fun cars do it if everything checks out

If you don't know a lot about rotarys and don't have patience you are going to have a hard time with an FD. Having said that if I were you I would try to find a stock or as close to stock one as I could, buying one that's been heavily modified usually means that it's been abused, and your not gonna like the final outcome of that. Rotarys are great cars if you know what your doing, if your just buying because you like the look or you've seen some 800whp monsters on YouTube your in the wrong market. Research, research, research I can't say it enough it will be your best friend when it comes to these unique cars. If you do get one I wish the best for you and the FD but maintenance is key.

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I think as long as you find a rotary performance shop in your area, get there opinion on if the mods were done correctly. I get every performance car I buy now compression tested, which tells you how worn or what health the engine is in