Buying an RX-7

I have decided that an RX-7 will be my next car

Just wondered what people thought of these cars? I am no expert in RX-7's yet, so I will try to find someone to bring along when I view them.

REX 1

REX 2

REX 3

I had even considered this lol, but it is way over priced for what it is.

Not many for sale, seems to be alot rarer than a Supra even, so if anyone knows of a decent one for sale, post it up!

Second one looks amazing!

I would advise not getting a modified one, unless you have millions to splurge on it

Try to find a nice standard one, since you like doing some work, you can then modify it

Here is a thread on pistonheads regarding the second one:)

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=703791&mid=57009&i=0&nmt=My%2094%20FD3S%20RX7&mid=57009

Definetly agree with rob, try and find a standard one without a single engine mod.

I would advise not getting a modified one, unless you have millions to splurge on it

 

Try to find a nice standard one, since you like doing some work, you can then modify it

Yeah I had been advised to find a good base car and go from there, but I can't be bothered to spend loads on a car again, I just would like one with mods already done, I wouldn't want a stock one. I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to find one with recent rebuild with some nice mods?

Here is a thread on pistonheads regarding the second one:)

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=703791&mid=57009&i=0&nmt=My%2094%20FD3S%20RX7&mid=57009

Thanks I am extremely dubious about buying an RX-7 with 66k and no rebuild though

Thanks I am extremely dubious about buying an RX-7 with 66k and no rebuild though

Everything i've read about these when i was considering one suggested a rebuild is required as a near certainty at that mileage, or you end up regretting it.

I love the 2nd one too. I thought you were selling the Supra to save some money to move out? You know how much these things cost to run?

The first one should be a good buy, if the advertised mileage and condition is all true. second one certainly looks good, but mileage would put me of.

Your Supra is looking great and is running well?, why are you selling for an RX7 ? Cant see it being a good choice in the long run

Yeah I had been advised to find a good base car and go from there, but I can't be bothered to spend loads on a car again, I just would like one with mods already done, I wouldn't want a stock one. I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to find one with recent rebuild with some nice mods?

I would only go that route if you could have a GOOD look around it, and ensure the previous owner was utterly anal about every aspect.

You dont want to be buying one from a wideboy with no clue, or worse still, a wideboy who knows what he should have done, but thinks he knows enough to scrimp

Had mine for 2 years. Drive is different to the supra, alot lighter so corners can be taken faster, the engines don't have the torque of the Supra's.

As others have said at 66k and no rebuild a rebuild is coming. Check the compression anything under 7psi and it's rebuild time very soon.

The engines can last 100k miles if they've been looked after, rebuild cost £1200 if you do it yourself to £5000 for full on bridge port, really don't one of these VERY VERY loud.

Mine was running 6.7PSI when it went in for rebuild, didn't have any issues with the engine just wanted more power. Now the only problem I have is MOT emissions test (anyone know any very friendly MOT Testers) as it fails thanks to the large street port ( basically bigger inlet and exhaust port)

Fuel costs are the same as supra ownership is pretty much the same except even less room in the boot.

I love the 2nd one too. I thought you were selling the Supra to save some money to move out? You know how much these things cost to run?

Yeah I am still going to move out, I won't be spending loads on an RX-7, just 5k max I have decided.

Your Supra is looking great and is running well?, why are you selling for an RX7 ? Cant see it being a good choice in the long run

Yeah it is running well, I just love the look of the RX-7, I think I prefer them to a Supra, also I've been told they handle alot better, and if maintained, there is no reason why the RX-7 can't be as reliable as my Supra as long as I buy a decent one.

I would only go that route if you could have a GOOD look around it, and ensure the previous owner was utterly anal about every aspect.

 

You dont want to be buying one from a wideboy with no clue, or worse still, a wideboy who knows what he should have done, but thinks he knows enough to scrimp

Lol, I know, I will make sure I take a Rotary engine expert

OK someone clear this up for me.

RX7 apart from a rebuild every 50k miles are they likely to brake.

Always wanted one but was put off by having to spend ££££££££££££££ getting it fixed every 3k miles

Had mine for 2 years. Drive is different to the supra, alot lighter so corners can be taken faster, the engines don't have the torque of the Supra's.

 

As others have said at 66k and no rebuild a rebuild is coming. Check the compression anything under 7psi and it's rebuild time very soon.

 

The engines can last 100k miles if they've been looked after, rebuild cost £1200 if you do it yourself to £5000 for full on bridge port, really don't one of these VERY VERY loud.

 

Mine was running 6.7PSI when it went in for rebuild, didn't have any issues with the engine just wanted more power. Now the only problem I have is MOT emissions test (anyone know any very friendly MOT Testers) as it fails thanks to the large street port ( basically bigger inlet and exhaust port)

 

Fuel costs are the same as supra ownership is pretty much the same except even less room in the boot.

Thanks for the comment, I had first thought that the MPG on an RX-7 was almost half that of a Supra, so this is good if I can get around 20mpg, although it would only be a weekend car really anyway.

5k is alot for a rebuild, I had thought it was around 3k! I really will have to get any potential rex checked out! I think I might give the first one a call to see if he still has it.

OK someone clear this up for me.

 

RX7 apart from a rebuild every 50k miles are they likely to brake.

 

Always wanted one but was put off by having to spend ££££££££££££££ getting it fixed every 3k miles

No, not if maintained, I learnt a little about them on YouTube this and then

Rxy mpg is way way worse than a supra. I was getting near single digits and my was stock twins. Yes if you drive it like a nanny you make get supra mpg but trust me you wont.

I'd budget £1500 a year for repairs excluding rebuild. They do go wrong a lot and need a lot of tender love and care. Yes it may cost you far less to maintain than that but each time something went wrong for me it was at least a £150-200 repair as most likely it'll need specialist work.

You will need to do frequent oil changes and servicing - bear in mind the price for these too (oil change is easy, the rest most standard garages wont touch). Tyres will be pricey like the supra and they wear out quickly.

Just be wary of what you are getting into that's all. If attention loving is your thing, every weekend its sunny you'll can't wait to drive it. I did many midnight runs as its that addictive a car, just be wary that driving it like you stole it will cost you at least £20-30 in petrol each run.

As said before they are cheap to buy and look stunning, but running them is a different matter

I wouldn't go near one full stop but thats just me. Those rotary engines are quirky little things. I still love the way they look though, lovely looking cars

That said, I am still getting another rx7 in november

I'd definitely get a runaround if you don't have one already. The later the year rx the better as well as some engine components were changed as with the cheap interior parts. 99 models and beyond are best.

Rxy mpg is way way worse than a supra. I was getting near single digits and my was stock twins. Yes if you drive it like a nanny you make get supra mpg but trust me you wont.

 

I'd budget £1500k a year for repairs excluding rebuild. They do go wrong a lot and need a lot of tender love and care. Yes it may cost you far less to maintain than that but each time something went wrong for me it was at least a £150-200 repair as most likely it'll need specialist work.

 

You will need to do frequent oil changes and servicing - bear in mind the price for these too (oil change is easy, the rest most standard garages wont touch). Tyres will be pricey like the supra and they wear out quickly.

 

Just be wary of what you are getting into that's all. If attention loving is your thing, every weekend its sunny you'll can't wait to drive it. I did many midnight runs as its that addictive a car, just be wary that driving it like you stole it will cost you at least £20-30 in petrol each run.

 

As said before they are cheap to buy and look stunning, but running them is a different matter

Im out.

Im out.

lol - Nell a good place to start is a guy called Andrew who works at jimmy's rx7s.

That guy is a super gentleman and knows rx7s inside out and is a fantastic supplier of rx7 used parts (very useful ). He often buys cars which need a rebuild, rebuilds them and sells them for circa. 6k with a warranty.

At least if you buy a car from him you know it will be a good one. Very highly respected guy and he was the only owner in the uk of the spirit r type A rx7. The rarest rx of them all. Give him a call, he is a very nice guy and does not BS. He often helped me locate problems when my car went wrong for free on the phone.

http://www.jimmys-rx7.co.uk/

I have always love the look of RX7, but wouldn't buy one for all the reasons mentioned, however, bung a 2JZ or all alloy V8 in one and it would be very tempting;)

Rxy mpg is way way worse than a supra. I was getting near single digits and my was stock twins. Yes if you drive it like a nanny you make get supra mpg but trust me you wont.

 

I'd budget £1500 a year for repairs excluding rebuild. They do go wrong a lot and need a lot of tender love and care. Yes it may cost you far less to maintain than that but each time something went wrong for me it was at least a £150-200 repair as most likely it'll need specialist work.

 

You will need to do frequent oil changes and servicing - bear in mind the price for these too (oil change is easy, the rest most standard garages wont touch). Tyres will be pricey like the supra and they wear out quickly.

 

Just be wary of what you are getting into that's all. If attention loving is your thing, every weekend its sunny you'll can't wait to drive it. I did many midnight runs as its that addictive a car, just be wary that driving it like you stole it will cost you at least £20-30 in petrol each run.

 

As said before they are cheap to buy and look stunning, but running them is a different matter

That seems normal. I spend £150++++ everytime something goes wrong or needs doing on my TT Supra, and my last TT, also done by a specialist, so none of that puts me off. I mean £1500 a year? I have done that in a week on my Supra's!!!!

Regarding the MPG, someone on the Mazda Rotary Forum just said this to me...

'' personally i think you'll be better off with a single. a lot less hassle than a twin. im glad i made the move. depending on the turbo etc you can get one that still drives a lot like a twin. the other benefit is fuel consumption. i've seen on several occasion's with mine 320miles to a tank with pretty steady driving (85+) on the motorway.i could only dream of that before with twins. plus also you can make good reliable power more easily. ''

I was thinking about a single actually

Seems the solution is find a nice one with great exterior modifications and prepare for an engine transplant when the rotary pops