Jay Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Hey guys and gals. I was wondering if anybody has previously owned an rx7 and to find out about your experiences etc. I know you hear all the time that they are constantly in the garage etc.... But is this really true? I am thinking about getting a toy and an rx7 is high up there. So let me know your experiences or thoughts. Cheers Jay Quote
AliveBoy Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I know a few people with them, and theirs are in the shop quite a lot, but I think that's mostly because both of them have very high HP and they get used a lot on track and very hard too. I also know that when they do use them, the smile they come off track with is larger than most other peoples. Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Jay, we have a gen 2 and 3, drop us a call or PM and I'll pass them on to Andy who owns them both... Quote
RobPhoboS Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I nearly bought one instead of the Z. Just stick to the owners club, compression test print out, and typical wedge of service history etc Fantastic car ! Quote
coldel Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I have to say I have always been a fan of these - stunning looking cars - but the cost of ownership and potential repairs, just scares me off! Quote
wizard Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 one of my neighbours had 7 rx7s... yes really! LOL He's a bit handy with a spanner and was constantly breaking one, fixing another, changing parts over. Think he's down to 5 now... Not the most reliable jap car, but defo a good drive. Feels much lighter then the zed as well. Quote
StevoD Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 The guy from my local club CableTie Racing has a black fd, Hes had it 4 years now never been in the garage for a rebuild daily driven, Its all about maintenance with them 1 Quote
Lexx Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 My only advice - get a fresh import that hasn't had ANY mods done. Always best to start with a clean slate with the FD3's. Basically with the 13B engine is a little fickle. But if looked after it's solid. The thing is, people go adding all sorts of mods to the car because they want power without thinking of the effects on the engine. Even adding a large bore exhaust to a RX7 can cause problems as the rotary needs a certain amount of back pressure. Get a clean one, do your research, and you will be fine. I'd recommend either Torque GT or JM Imports Make sure it's had a compression test too with healthy numbers. Quote
Jay Posted July 16, 2013 Author Posted July 16, 2013 Love the look of this one : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-RX7-BIG-SPEC-GT300-KIT-420BHP-/321164097477?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ac6df37c5 I would get rid of the iron board and bonnet.......... but it does tick alot of boxes for me. Quote
LRF4N Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 About time you listened to me lol Love the colour on that one mate Quote
RobPhoboS Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 The imported cars which had problems was largely due to incorrect fluid draining before sticking in the container (iirc). Definitely sign up here and read through (this is also where I found a couple of cars to look at - fantastic owners as well): http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/ Quote
lmc Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 My old one that i broke for parts just before buying the 350z Bought it as a standard car 7 years ago and transformed it into a monster of a car Quote
The Chubby Ninja Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I really like everything about that car apart from the square rear quarter panel. its such a sexy car to begin with I don't understand why folk like the squareness fast and furious style. each to their own of course. apart from that its a lovely car Quote
350 Russ Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 one of my neighbours had 7 rx7s... yes really! LOL He's a bit handy with a spanner and was constantly breaking one, fixing another, changing parts over. Think he's down to 5 now... Not the most reliable jap car, but defo a good drive. Feels much lighter then the zed as well. Sounds like the zed shed Quote
rtbiscuit Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Love the Rx, nearly got one instead of the xkr. Like others said do your research and you should be fine Quote
LRF4N Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I really like everything about that car apart from the square rear quarter panel. its such a sexy car to begin with I don't understand why folk like the squareness fast and furious style. each to their own of course. apart from that its a lovely car +1 makes it look like a kit car. Apart from that it's nice Quote
Ian Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Very nearly bought one before the Supra. Cabin felt really cramped though & I was put off a bit by reliability issues - my R34 spent enough time in the garage Quote
JoshThePonce Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Love the look of this one : http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ac6df37c5 I would get rid of the iron board and bonnet.......... but it does tick alot of boxes for me. So i may have part ex'd my 350 for this... Quote
JoshThePonce Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 you're the reason i was even aware of the ad, so effectively you're the reason i own the car Quote
Ian Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 you're the reason i was even aware of the ad, so effectively you're the reason i own the car I think I speak for everyone else when I say Quote
Jay Posted July 22, 2013 Author Posted July 22, 2013 Lol good luck to you sir! It looks an amazing car and I haven't sold my 370z yet. Enjoy it mate! Quote
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