RX-7 Owner Again

larryb711 · 09-18-2008, 01:01 PM

Hi guys,

My first post is to say hello and to say I look forward to being a member of this forum.

I used to have an 1982 RX-7 when I was at the University of Georgia in the early / mid 80's. When I got my first job in 1986 I had to sell it to buy a 4 door car for work. Finally 22 years later I am an RX-7 owner again. I had been thinking about getting an RX-8, but something just kept me from pulling the trigger. I think I really wanted to find one of the 2nd generation RX-7's so I kept looking.

Nothing really looked good to me, but a few weeks ago, I came across a 1988 Black Convertable RX-7 with only 33,000 miles on it. That is not typo, 33,000 miles. To be honest, I am not a convertable person, but the price seemed too good to be true so I immediatly went to look at it, and took it for a ride. It drove great, and was in excellent condition, both inside and outside. It has always been garaged thus the excellent condition. I ran a carfax report and it came back with no problems.

I made an appointment with a Mazda specialist to take the car in for a pre purchase inspection and it came out with flying colors. In fact, the mechanic said if I don't buy this car, he will. The compression was fantastic. Interestingly, this same mechanic used to work at the other Mazda specalist that serviced my first RX-7 22 years ago. There are a few little things that will need to be fixed, but these are things that I can live with for the time being.

Except for the radio, everything on the car is origional including the tires. But, I am not going to drive a car with 20 year old tires, so this weekend I am having 4 new Michigan Pilot Exalto A/S tires put on.

I did replace the door speakers, and now the Alpine radio sounds great. I will also be scheduling a 30,000 mile service this week.

The speakers in the headsets do not work, but only because I will need to add an amplifer because when the original owner replaced the origional sterio they had to remove the orgional mazda amplifer.

That's it for now, but I promise I will add pictures soon.

Phoenix7 · 09-18-2008, 01:03 PM

wow, nice find!! WElcome to the club. Don't forget to vote for next month's Rotary Of The Month contest (see my signature)

VR8 · 09-18-2008, 09:37 PM

Welcome to the '88 Black RX7 Vert club larry. I look forward to seeing yours.

REnthusiaSTS · 09-19-2008, 12:50 AM

Great find.

I think verts' look pretty cool. It's just the seats that pull me away from them.

Other than that...good luck with your new TOY!!!

PEACE.

Whizbang · 09-19-2008, 07:38 AM

yea i dont think ANYONES headrest speakers work. I want to get mine functioning again.

larryb711 · 09-19-2008, 12:55 PM

Thanks Guys. I am really happy with it.

classicauto · 09-19-2008, 01:17 PM

welcome to RCC

09-19-2008, 01:30 PM

Welcome to RCC.. I had an 89 vert last summer that was a great car but I sold it to build my coupe.

Great find

If you need any parts feel free to give myself or anyone of the other vendors on here a buzz and we will get in the right direction.

You have just joined the best rotary club on the net.. Welcome and enjoy your stay

VR8 · 09-19-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Impedance

yea i dont think ANYONES headrest speakers work. I want to get mine functioning again.

Fingers crossed, both of my convertibles have working headrest speakers. Sometimes the switch takes a little coaxing to get the volume up though.

09-19-2008, 01:56 PM

my vert headrest speakers worked on the drivers side but not on the pass side.

09-18-2008, 01:01 PM	#1
larryb711 The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	RX-7 Owner Again Hi guys, My first post is to say hello and to say I look forward to being a member of this forum. I used to have an 1982 RX-7 when I was at the University of Georgia in the early / mid 80's. When I got my first job in 1986 I had to sell it to buy a 4 door car for work. Finally 22 years later I am an RX-7 owner again. I had been thinking about getting an RX-8, but something just kept me from pulling the trigger. I think I really wanted to find one of the 2nd generation RX-7's so I kept looking. Nothing really looked good to me, but a few weeks ago, I came across a 1988 Black Convertable RX-7 with only 33,000 miles on it. That is not typo, 33,000 miles. To be honest, I am not a convertable person, but the price seemed too good to be true so I immediatly went to look at it, and took it for a ride. It drove great, and was in excellent condition, both inside and outside. It has always been garaged thus the excellent condition. I ran a carfax report and it came back with no problems. I made an appointment with a Mazda specialist to take the car in for a pre purchase inspection and it came out with flying colors. In fact, the mechanic said if I don't buy this car, he will. The compression was fantastic. Interestingly, this same mechanic used to work at the other Mazda specalist that serviced my first RX-7 22 years ago. There are a few little things that will need to be fixed, but these are things that I can live with for the time being. Except for the radio, everything on the car is origional including the tires. But, I am not going to drive a car with 20 year old tires, so this weekend I am having 4 new Michigan Pilot Exalto A/S tires put on. I did replace the door speakers, and now the Alpine radio sounds great. I will also be scheduling a 30,000 mile service this week. The speakers in the headsets do not work, but only because I will need to add an amplifer because when the original owner replaced the origional sterio they had to remove the orgional mazda amplifer. That's it for now, but I promise I will add pictures soon. Last edited by larryb711; 09-18-2008 at 01:23 PM.

09-19-2008, 12:50 AM	#4
REnthusiaSTS R O T A R Y N E W B Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SIN CITY 247 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	33,000 Miles!!!! Great find. I think verts' look pretty cool. It's just the seats that pull me away from them. Other than that...good luck with your new TOY!!! PEACE. __________________ "RE" ENTHUSIASTS

09-19-2008, 07:38 AM	#5
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	yea i dont think ANYONES headrest speakers work. I want to get mine functioning again. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

09-18-2008, 09:37 PM	#3
VR8 Dragon Slayer Alumni Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 204 Rep Power: 18	Welcome to the '88 Black RX7 Vert club larry. I look forward to seeing yours.

09-19-2008, 12:55 PM	#6
larryb711 The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Guys. I am really happy with it.

09-19-2008, 01:17 PM	#7
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	welcome to RCC

09-19-2008, 01:30 PM	#8
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome to RCC.. I had an 89 vert last summer that was a great car but I sold it to build my coupe. Great find If you need any parts feel free to give myself or anyone of the other vendors on here a buzz and we will get in the right direction. You have just joined the best rotary club on the net.. Welcome and enjoy your stay

09-19-2008, 01:56 PM	#10
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	my vert headrest speakers worked on the drivers side but not on the pass side.