Thinking of going from RX8 to RX7

t_g_farrell · 01-17-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

I had a Mazda3 and an RX-7 Turbo at the same time.

Now I just have an RX-8. What does that tell you?

You ran out of money?

djmtsu · 01-17-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

You ran out of money?

Ha!

No, I just went through a cycle of revolving Mazda's for a couple years. I actually had the TII, a Miata, and a 626 Turbo all at once. Sold everything!

Actually, I do have an RX-7 still. Just an 'economical' '84.

Rosko · 01-20-2012, 10:45 AM

That's pretty ironic, djmtsu.

I still wonder, though. is it realistic to expect to pay $4k for the type of RX7 I described? Is the rotary in that car any more or less reliable than the one in my RX8? Is the turbo version less reliable than the NA version?

Looking through craigslist I have seen tons of FC RX7s - almost all of them either convertible or NA. I simply would not buy a convertible or anything with an automatic transmission. I could be tempted to get a NA perhaps.

It's funny. I look at a lot of FC RX7s and 240sx's on craigslist. A large percentage of them do not have functional engines. I don't blame the cars though. I blame their owners.

01-20-2012, 10:45 AM	#3
Rosko Like rotaries, not love Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	That's pretty ironic, djmtsu. I still wonder, though. is it realistic to expect to pay $4k for the type of RX7 I described? Is the rotary in that car any more or less reliable than the one in my RX8? Is the turbo version less reliable than the NA version? Looking through craigslist I have seen tons of FC RX7s - almost all of them either convertible or NA. I simply would not buy a convertible or anything with an automatic transmission. I could be tempted to get a NA perhaps. It's funny. I look at a lot of FC RX7s and 240sx's on craigslist. A large percentage of them do not have functional engines. I don't blame the cars though. I blame their owners.