miko_supra Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Going half way up the country to see a single turbo rx7. I've never driven one, or been in one so it should be interesting. The guy says it's running at about 400hp so it should be a bit more of a beast than the old bpu. Anyone owned one of these who has some buying tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I really like these and being a bit of a short ar*e I find them very comfortable, I would want to see a fresh engine build if it has a single and service history, service history, service history !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I Love these too, only im 6ft 4 so i can get in them but its tight. Like you say if i was shorter i'd like one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I love these cars but reliability and cost of putting things right puts alot of people off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Amazing drivers cars, very well balanced, nimble and awesome feedback through the steering wheel, loved every minute of driving one top that off with great looks/power too buy it, blow it up, 1JZ it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Take someone with you that knows rotaries, unless done right, mapped right and fettled right it WILL blow up. Expect owning one to be a labour of love, they are fragile. I loved mine, but probably wouldn't have another except as a pure track car. It will not pass a legit MOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 RX7 = Loud, the noise although awesome will get on your nerves at times. Be wary lowered rx7s are very hard to get around cities (speedhumps) due to long wheel base. Petrol consumption is one of the worse cars I have ever seen. Servicing and running costs are very high for a sub 8k car. Early models also suffer from v.questionable build quality - door handles and interior plastics often break with time Stock sound system is terrible If you can handle all the above, its a phenomenal machine - and you'll get way more attention than you can dream of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Check the mazdarotary club for hints. Check exhaust for white smoke/steam (bad) Check oil to see if its recently been changed (if not, bad). Check car boosts correctly If car has powerfc check it for knocks after the ride. Ask owner to try and fire it up from cold (ask him not to start it before you get there - you will know as rx7 engines get v.v.hot under the hood) Ask owner to try and fire it up from warm after a run (if it doesn't start, problems may be there). It is quite normal for rx7s not to fire immediately on turning the key the first turn or so, but if its clicking over and not starting there is a problem. Sure someone from mazda rotary club can help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Also ask owner how often he tops up coolant - if its often this could be a sign of water seal failure happening imminently. Rx7s shouldn't really lose water or oil. I didn't realise this but I heard my old rx7 blew a seal due to this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys, The car is going to be purely for weekend/track use so im not bothered about petrol or it being noisey. Im just about to set of in a moment to have a look...fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 how did you get on ? Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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