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im looking at a 1987 rx7. the car has 156k on it and its a rag top. im new to the rx7 world and dont know what i should be looking for as far a problems go. so if anyone can give me some buying guidlines i would really appreciate it.
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Most of the subforums on this website have "Sticky" forum threads which you should read before posting. In this subforum there is a Frequently Asked Questions sticky which has links to RX-7 buyer guides.
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/
As for the convertible in particular, check to see if the top is in good shape, as a new one costs about $1,500 in parts and labor. The top usually rips in the rear sides, which causes water to drip down into the car and cause rust in the side skirt area between the door and the rear wheel. For these cars in general you should avoid the automatic transmission, and otherwise read the buyer guide for the other items.
Also, you may want to post in your regional subforum to see if anybody is willing to help you check out the car.
https://www.rx7club.com/forumdisplay...sprune=-1&f=30
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/
As for the convertible in particular, check to see if the top is in good shape, as a new one costs about $1,500 in parts and labor. The top usually rips in the rear sides, which causes water to drip down into the car and cause rust in the side skirt area between the door and the rear wheel. For these cars in general you should avoid the automatic transmission, and otherwise read the buyer guide for the other items.
Also, you may want to post in your regional subforum to see if anybody is willing to help you check out the car.
https://www.rx7club.com/forumdisplay...sprune=-1&f=30
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thanks for the info fellas. i looked in the faqs section but only a quick skim. the guy im getting the car from said he knows nothing about the cars, he gotr it out of a technicallity so im not sure what im getting myself into. ill know more once i actually see the car. hopefully it will work out. ive beentrying to pick up one of these for a while now.
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You may want to take some pictures to post in this forum if you want to get a pretty good estimate on fixing various problems with the car.
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The first thing I'd be worried about is that mileage. Has the engine been rebuilt? If not, I'm surprised the engine has lasted that long, but at 156k I doubt it will last much longer. (It could, but I wouldn't bet on it.)
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i havent been able to see the car yet. im getting the fee;ing the guy is trying to screw me but i wont know for sure untill i can drive the car. its to my understanding that the odometer reads 5 digits so im assuming its rolled over. he didnt say antyhing about a rebuild, any way to check?
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No, it reads to 6 digits. My convertible has over 190K miles, and it has yet to leave me stranded. I even drove it over 1,000 miles round-trip to DGRR 2009. ![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
http://dealsgaprotaryrally.com/Lates...-Gap-Info.html
However, 150K miles is usually about when the engine needs a rebuild. A compression check will help determine that. A rebuild is about $2,000 if nothing major is ruined.
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However, 150K miles is usually about when the engine needs a rebuild. A compression check will help determine that. A rebuild is about $2,000 if nothing major is ruined.
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No, it reads to 6 digits. My convertible has over 190K miles, and it has yet to leave me stranded. I even drove it over 1,000 miles round-trip to DGRR 2009. ![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
http://dealsgaprotaryrally.com/Lates...-Gap-Info.html
However, 150K miles is usually about when the engine needs a rebuild. A compression check will help determine that. A rebuild is about $2,000 if nothing major is ruined.
![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
http://dealsgaprotaryrally.com/Lates...-Gap-Info.html
However, 150K miles is usually about when the engine needs a rebuild. A compression check will help determine that. A rebuild is about $2,000 if nothing major is ruined.
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I apologize for spreading misinformation but I'm surprised no one else seems to think that 150k miles on the engine is cause for any concern.
neither do you (no offense), and that's my point.
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I definitely agree. Considering that
the guy im getting the car from said he knows nothing about the cars
I should have just said that. I didn't mean to imply the engine will blow up as soon as he buys it. I'm just paranoid. If it passes a compression test with good numbers, than I guess there's nothing to worry about as long as you take care of it.
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I wouldn't buy a car - especially an rx-7 - with 150k miles on the engine unless I was really sure that it was is good condition and had been well taken care of. If you don't mind rebuilding it, then of course the mileage doesn't really matter.
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The original engine is usually good for about 150K miles or so. A rebuild generally lasts 100K miles. Many people continue to drive the car even when the engine is worn and low on power, although the impending catastrophic failure usually ruins at least one rotor and/or housing, if not additional expensive parts.
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i have read through the faqs and the link provided. i have pretty good idea of what i should look for. ill post some pictures as soon as i have the oportunity. thanks go out to all who have helped
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[QUOTE=Evil Aviator;9675195]No, it reads to 6 digits. My convertible has over 190K miles, and it has yet to leave me stranded. I even drove it over 1,000 miles round-trip to DGRR 2009. ![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
http://dealsgaprotaryrally.com/Lates...-Gap-Info.html
so since it reads 6 digits, theres a pretty good chance this guy is a moron and the car actualy has 56k instead of the assumed rollover to make it 156k
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http://dealsgaprotaryrally.com/Lates...-Gap-Info.html
so since it reads 6 digits, theres a pretty good chance this guy is a moron and the car actualy has 56k instead of the assumed rollover to make it 156k
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Nice try, but I hope you don't try and apply the same wishful thinking to the other aspects of the car. Just to put it into perspective, my convertible has averages $240/month in maintenance, and I perform a lot of the labor myself.
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Um, no. If the car had 56k miles then the odometer would read 056000 as opposed to 156000. I don't think anybody that retarded would have the mental or legal ability to sell a car.
Nice try, but I hope you don't try and apply the same wishful thinking to the other aspects of the car. Just to put it into perspective, my convertible has averages $240/month in maintenance, and I perform a lot of the labor myself.
Nice try, but I hope you don't try and apply the same wishful thinking to the other aspects of the car. Just to put it into perspective, my convertible has averages $240/month in maintenance, and I perform a lot of the labor myself.
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