man you geys are hella stupid, the third gen rx7 by far is the sickest car ive ever owned. I would pick it over a supra any day. I have 50 thousand original miles and i havnt had one problem with my car. Its all thoes stupid kid who watch fast and the furious then go blow the motor, who gives the rx7 a bad name. If you dont know anything about the car then dont get one. Only people who truly appreciate the car should own it.

 

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Ditto!

Yet, don't forget about used car fact. No one really know what will happen or has really happened w/ the car. I figure any buyer should has about 22k+ in hand before buying any FD. If you spend 13K on the car, then keep 9K just in case the motor blow soon.

 

haha, calm down man. most of the FC owners love 3rd gens, but, like FCs, can have a few bugs.
and as far as "fast and the furious kids," yea, i'm sure they're all out buying nice, low mileage 3rd gens to screw up. riiight.
look, the car can have a few weak points. sheesh. pull the thong out of your ***. its not a big deal.

 

First of all Mark, you are one of those stupid little kids that you refer to in your own reply. You should think wisely before you open your flytrap! I posted this thread because I am gathering background on the FD. No ****... Yes, I have been knowing that the FD is closer to a sportscar with race car like characteristics than the FC or FB. Again, this I already know and thats why I appreciate the evolution of design and technology of this vehicle. But, that is not what I'm seeking in posting this thread you jackass! You are the ignorant person to say that , " If you don't know anything about the car, then, you should not own one and only people who truly appreciates the fd should own it. " You are unquestionably full of dogshit! Granted I am still young in age (27), but Let's see and compare background between you and I. The first vehicle I ever owned was a 1984 GSL, which I purchased in 1997 at the age of 20 immediately after I got my licensed to drive. Do you even know what car that is you dumbass? Or, even have a clue to what the diference is between the GSL and GSL-SE? Following the GSL. I Invested in a 1985 GSL-SE. After that I played with a series of RX-7s'...... 88 GTU, 90 GTU until today, my current vehicle... 1988 10 A.E. TII. As you see, I have owned my share of 7s'. So how are you going to come off saying that I don't know Mazda rotaries and I don't appreciate them? I followed the 7s since the FB you ignorant little one! And you????

 

in my opinion the FD is a great car. i just bought mine not too long ago (wanted one since i was 13) and spent years prior reading about the car. granted there are still some things that i have to learn about it. but i do know that with proper maintainence, especially preventative maintainence, she'll last you for quite some time.

 

If you can afford a $30,000 car buy a FD. Don't let the $15,000 purchase price trick you into thinking its a $15,000 car. You'll be spending probably $250/mo on average in parts for the first year or two until you get all of the bugs worked out. After that you need to be able to afford $5k for engine rebuild.

 

Just my 2c. I have 48000 on my '95 Base RX7 and have no real problems other than a nervous tach. I am behind on routine maintenance. Have the original engine, clutch, shocks, brakes,etc. I am on the second set of Yokohama A028s. I am in AZ so it is HOT. You really need to know how to operate turboed engines in high ambient temps. This is my 6th rotary in 32 years. My '79 RX7 had 220,000 miles when I retired it. You take care of them and they do the same fot you.

 

The FC TII looks like a Honda in terms of reliability when you put it next to an FD.

Got any tips? I'm curious. I live in Palm Springs, CA and it gets really hot during the day...