kaptinachoo

Im thinking of buying an Rx7 2nd gen. convertible (I live in CAlifornia)

My questions are:

1) Should I get the convertible or the hardtop

2) IS the convertible roof reliable?

3) Im 6 feet 2 inches wiht long legs, does the convertible have enough legroom for me?

4) Is there a convertible FAQ here?

Thanks

In addition: What is with the flooding and warmup problems with all rx7's? How do I avoid this...

jamesc760

Here's your answer:

1) Get the hard top: see 2 and 3 below--as well, turbo is the way to go, if you like speed and no verts came from factory with turbo
2) No, the vert's top tears around the rear sides--it will cost you at least $300 in materials, plus labor to fix the top.
3) No, I'm 5 feet 7 inches and there's barely enough leg room for me
4) No, there's no vert FAQ per se; however most of verts in US are 88 and later, so 86-88 are S4 and 89-91 are S5.

Flooding is a common problem, especially with S4 models.
What warmup problems? If engine doesn't start, or dies unless you step on gas, the engine's most likely blown. Avoid overheating a rotary. Do a search on flooding and warmup, and you will find a ton of info.

Funkspectrum

iTrader: (5)

I'm 6'1" and I fit fine...

And convertibles did come turbocharged....just not here in the states...

deetz

6'3 with corbeau racing seats in my vert, i have plenty of leg room, and btw the top replacements are more like 600-700 bucks,

zeromage428

yah....i am 6'3", plent of leg room

thinking about selling my vert cuz of the leak it has with the weather strips

im in the market for a hardtop right now

vipers

iTrader: (8)

yup...actually, they were just about all turboed....we just got the shiet end of the deal! all fc's in japan are turbo!

rowtareh?

iTrader: (1)

we got the n/a vert's because of emissions(EPA).

rx-7= money pit