Ok so in my browesing for a new vehicle i came across a 1984 mazda rx7 5 spd its at an import shop ... the guy let me take it for a test drive it drove pretty well ... the drivers side window rolled down very slow ... and the passengers side window wouldnt roll down at all the interior was a lil bit hashed but seat covers could fix that i drove it around a bit ... it had quite a bit of pickup and go .... speedometer didnt work ... it would also need some new tires as well as an entire new sound system ... it had no radio ... so i'd have to add all that i have a deck i can use in my current " camaro" that went belly up but he pretty much told me i could get it for 600 i was wondering if i could get some input onto how much work i would need to fix the windows ... etc .. speedometer .. it was at an import shop so he told me i could get the parts to fix the speedometer with it ... any input would be greatly appreciated .. body was in very good condition with a lil bit of flaking on the paint ... thx in advance everyone.

 

welcome to the forum...

1. check for rust in the rear wheel wells
2. if the shop can, have them do a compression test
3. do a search on other issues to check for when buying an rx7...

and post pics ASAP!

 

what should i look for on the compression test .... also i failed to mention this ... the suspention was a bit rugged ... how much does replacing the suspention run? any other things i should look for ... also does 600 seem like a good price ?

 

what should i look for on the compression test .... also i failed to mention this ... the suspention was a bit rugged ... how much does replacing the suspention run? any other things i should look for ... also does 600 seem like a good price ? it also seemed like the headlights didnt pop up any comments about that ...? Once again thx in advance...im gonna search for a buyers guide on ...first gen's

 

what should i look for on the compression test .... also i failed to mention this ... the suspention was a bit rugged ... how much does replacing the suspention run? any other things i should look for ... also does 600 seem like a good price ? it also seemed like the headlights didnt pop up any comments about that ...? Once again thx in advance...im gonna search for a buyers guide on ...first gen's

 

i think a compression test should be around 8-9...anything lower and you know you won't have long with the engine...

like said....i think...do a search on compression test and you'll get lots more info.

for suspension...i got springs for $159, shocks and struts for $140, bushings for $159 and tires for $200...

and thats not for top of the line race suspension...it depends what you want to do...but my setup is to be as close to stock as possible...some people like it stiffer...

 

Well ive done a bit of looking around ... never really found a definate answer on a compression test ... could someone tell me what i should be getting out of an 84 rx7 a lil bit more info about it 112000 miles .... its in fairly decent condition the engine idled really well anyway thx for ur help bizzaro and thanks in advance for any help about the compression test... im actually really starting to get excited about getting this car ... i think it will be a decent project car any input would be greatly appreciated .... i could get it for 600 i know for a fact ... so once again thx in advance

--m2

 

as for the speedo, it may have gotten unhooked from the back of the cluster. sometimes people unhook them to remove the cluster and they break the tab on the clip that holds the cable to the cluster. you may want to see it there is even a cab le hooked up to the transmission. 112K should be fine for the car. the windows are prob in need of some adjusting.

 

if the speedo doesn't work though, the 112k miles would not be accurate... for all we know, it could be 150k. Just my $0.02

 

well guys got some pics of it ... talked to the guys at the shop they told me that ... they would fix the speedo and the lights ... and the windows ... but they would want 800 for it if they did ...

There wasnt rusted out wells in the back wheel wells the head lights wouldnt flip up ... it would need new tires to pass inspection ... they assured me that it would pass emissions today the engine idles very well
it sat there running for 10 mins while i talked to the guy so it didnt studder or flake out at all im thinkin about going for it ... i also got some pictures of it i may go bring it home tommaro if it all works out but yeah any peeps on here from utah? or to be more specific ogden area ... but yea we shall see....

do you guys think its worth 600 with the problems ive described... seems like it would be a great project car however i would need it to get me to and from work ....

 

i would give the man the 600 for it and do the work yourself. trust me, its not that hard. if you can, post the pics you took of it.

 

friend took em with his digi cam .. im not sure what he took he took them while i was haggling with the dude inside the shop so i have to wait for him to email em to me ....

 

If the car has only 112 ish miles on it, it has a long way to go. Remember to drive a higher rpm's than you are used to. I always try to stay above 2500 rpm's while driving and hitting the redline is a good thing. Take the plunge and you will be hooked. This forum is very helpful for getting input on fixing yourself.

 

I'd say go for it at $600. On the wheel well rust, did you take the storage bin behind the seats out and look? On mine, you couldnt see the holes from the outside of the wheel wells, but it was there. Don't let that change your mind, just will need to be dealt with.

You'll be hooked!

 

Well guys got some pics... however their slightly over the 100k limit .... anyone got a server to host them on?

 

you can either resize them down in MS Paint or you could let cardomain.com do it for you when you upload files...

post the pics when you can...i'm curious on how your car looks...

 

pics

 

Front

 

that car looks like its worth the $...at least bodywise...

 

Front Right

 

yeah...you'll need tires...try www.tirerack.com ... i got mine from there for $208 shipped...

 

Interior

 

Left Rear End

 

Left Side

 

Rear End