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Derlitz 06-25-2004 06:08 PM

Do I Buy?
 
I've always been interested in the novelty of rotary engines. The other
day I had an itch to see if I could find any reasonably priced used RX-7's.
I found one.... it's an '87 TurboII. It supposedly runs 12's. Only 500 miles
on it [supposedly (must be re-built)]. Anyways it's only $3,990.

Auto Trader Car link

Edit: Fixed the damn long link. - austex

PostEdit: Thanx had no clue how to do it....

AutoXFC3S 06-25-2004 09:12 PM

buy it
buy it

Derlitz 06-26-2004 04:50 AM

that's pretty much what I've been thinking... just wasn't sure, I've heard people say that they're a pain in up-keep costs... but, then, other people say that those people are jackasses..... so... I think I'm gonna buy it though. :)

BTW, did you check out the link??

AusTexRex 06-26-2004 09:21 AM

1. Drive it first
2. Get it compression tested. All rotor faces, or just look for anything about 100 on a fll compression test.
3. It has a series 5 body style, so it was either put on their afterwards or it isn't an 87.
4. Any raced Transmission/clutch may very well need to be replaced. Tranny rebuilds aren't cheap but they aren't that bad either, just make sure you'd have the money.
5. Have him show you the papers for the rebuild, otherwise it wasn't rebuilt.
6. Next time when you post the link give it a name so it doesn't mess up the margins

DongeR 06-26-2004 05:11 PM

U can sort of tell it was replaced. Its SHINNY compared to the rest of the car. When checking out a Galant vr4. The owner had put in a new shiny tranny. I thought to myself, Let’s take this car and RUN RUN RUN....

I’d like to buy a FC because they aren’t too bad looking…hehehehe

Derlitz 06-27-2004 03:03 AM

Thanks for the tip on the linkage man. :) As you can see by my name I am a nOOb here. :p

dub-c 07-01-2004 09:24 AM

also ask when the clutch was last replaced ! thats a major factor !

7Tim 07-01-2004 09:58 AM

http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/buy1.htm

http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/buy2.htm

read them in order

AusTexRex 07-02-2004 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dub-c
also ask when the clutch was last replaced ! thats a major factor !

Neh, buy a new clutch and pressure plate from ACT, resurface your flywheel and you're in business. done yourself the price tag is under 500.

Shaggy 07-02-2004 08:52 AM

Wait....aren't you doing that Aussy?? Now how is that going... :lol:

AusTexRex 07-02-2004 03:04 PM

I'm doing it to hold more power, not to replace a worn clutch. Although I'm replacing the clutch for fun anyway. Total cost for me is 325..

Shaggy 07-02-2004 05:44 PM

But how long has the wait been on getting your wheel back?

AusTexRex 07-03-2004 03:19 AM

it was a 3 hour ordeal. I did it myself.

Derlitz 07-05-2004 06:08 PM

Anyways, that 7 already got sold. :cry: But I'm still looking. I'm not giving up that easy. WANT A DAMN 7!!!

Shaggy 07-05-2004 07:24 PM

Go get one.. :D

Derlitz 07-07-2004 06:03 PM

Anyone know a good place to find one... I've been checking eBay, AutoTrader.com, carsoup.com.... I'm running out of resources. I guess I could find some on those sites, just kinda outta my budget. Any help would be greatly appreciated...

AusTexRex 07-07-2004 11:25 PM

Try on rx7 forums, and autotrader worked well enough for me. Just check it relgiously.

AusTexRex 07-08-2004 12:43 AM

and when I said rx7 forums I didn't just mean this site specifically. I meant try posting in a lot of different rx7 forums in the sales sections.

black rocket 07-08-2004 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derlitz
Anyone know a good place to find one... I've been checking eBay, AutoTrader.com, carsoup.com.... I'm running out of resources. I guess I could find some on those sites, just kinda outta my budget. Any help would be greatly appreciated...


There's few FCs for sale on Rotary Blvd. Just click on my sig.

Derlitz 07-19-2004 07:19 PM

Cool. Thanks for the heads up guys. :)

Derlitz 07-29-2004 08:20 PM

Here's what I'm looking at now. Rocket you already know this...
http://www.rx7forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=216

marathonboats 01-26-2016 05:06 AM

I agree wiith
2. Get it compression tested. All rotor faces, or just look for anything about 100 on a fll compression test.
3. It has a series 5 body style, so it was either put on their afterwards or it isn't an 87.


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