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1988 Mazda Rx7 Turbo II 10th Anniversary Edition this is the car im looking at purchasing used, i just want your opinions on this since im new to rotary type engine. could anyone that own is tell me about some pro's and con's these are the specs to what the seller is showing.

1988 Mazda Rx7 Turbo II 10th Anniversary Edition
White exterior
Black leather interior
5spd Rear wheel drive
201,xxx km on body/chassis
90,xxx km on engine
Power door locks, power windows, power sunroof

Tinted windows with lifetime warranty
Upgraded S5 tail lights, original lights included with sale
Three point strut bar
Autometer mechanical boost and EGT gauge
Fuel cut defencer
SAFCII
S5 alternator
FD3S fuel pump
New front wheel bearings
Extra set of 10th Anniversary rims

Idles smooth, reliable low kilometer engine, fast car

Selling Certified / Emission Tested

$6500 obo



so what should i look out for he says he sawped the motor for new one couple of months back.

how is the gas milage on these cars, are they practical for everyday use and does it cost alot for their parts and is it expensive to modify (ie: how much is the turbo's for these things) any info on this car is very helpful im doing my own little research on this thing but would like to know from owner's or anyone that has any experience with them.

thanks guyz,
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they are not very good on gas depending on the mods...
try to get a receipt on the motor if possible because they go at 120-140k
they are absolutely a blast to drive and rev out forever...

 
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hmm good point ill have to ask for the recipt when i see him.

 
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yeah... ask for a receipt if possible...

 
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i have an fc rx7 turbo II with an s5 motor, ...the pros are that its ****en fast, but obviously if you floor it, then gas mileage suffers...if you drive it like a panzie then yea it'll be ok on gas, as long as your making stock psi, anyway good car all around lots of fun, but rotary engines have a tendancy to flood if you drive the car without letting it warm up somtimes, ..sometimes not all the time, but the easy fix is to take out the egi main comp fuse and crank the motor for 15 seconds, no less, and presto its unflooded, so dont worry about it being a lemon if you buy it and it floods. yea another thing is, i notice alot of rx7 rust around the sunroof, but what car doesnt. anyway i love the car , so yea he changed the rear tails to the nice ones which is a plus! and the fuel cut and safc is a good combo to make sure the engine doesnt starve for fuel after 7-8 psi, all in all check it out, if its clean with no rust, then its a good price.
oh and one more thing, do a compression test to see if both rotors are at good compression, cuz if they aren't then you have a blown apex seal, and its not worth it, turbo engines for the fc are freakin cheap, but yea thats pretty much all i got to say. but , its a sports car , soo anything fast takes gas. oh yea haha btw i use mine everyday.

 
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People usually do not sell their RX-7s. They drive them to the ground then dump them :P

Check for the signs that it has been in an accident, as well as proof that the motor was indeed rebuilt/changed.

 
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+1 Good Advice....
Also test out the turbo that the car is boosting correctly.