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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Colin on October 15, 2007, 07:33:44 PM

Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: Colin on October 15, 2007, 07:33:44 PM
Hi guys, i am looking at buying an rx7 fairly soon. There are a couple of cars i am interested in:
 
 
The black one;
http://www.jimmys-rx7.co.uk/for-sale-fd-rx-7.html (http://www.jimmys-rx7.co.uk/for-sale-fd-rx-7.html)
 
&
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/256555.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/256555.htm)
 
Having spoken to a mate with an rx7(he is on this site but i dont know his user name, hi nigel) I want one with an engine rebuild which is close to standard. The car at jimmy\'s garage really appeals due to the warranty, do you guys think its worth the extra money? Does this garage have a good reputation?
 
Could you guys give me advise on what to choose thanks.
 
Any other help would be appreciated.
 
Thanks
 
Colin
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: interloper393 on October 15, 2007, 07:42:03 PM
nitronige is yer man bud lol.. welcome to the rotary world and another scottish owner :D
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: barmar on October 16, 2007, 05:48:48 PM
Jimmy\'s have a good reputation and according to the ad, it has lots of other new parts like clutch, water pump, tyres etc. These are all going to help you have a far more reliable journey into RX ownership. I\'d say of the 2 its less likely to cause any bother. Thats not to say that the other 1 is bad as its quite difficult to gauge how good a car is on the net.

Barry
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: peterwolds on October 16, 2007, 06:38:52 PM
Welcome good choice of colour.Dont know the car on PH but a warranty with what has been done at Jimmy\'s has got to give you peace of mind
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: smarts on October 16, 2007, 07:57:37 PM
I can\'t comment on those cars in particular but i originally got mine from andrew at jimmys, as with that one it came with a rebuild and loads of extra work done, and even a top notch valetting. I found andrew really helpful and in fact for the next few years went 120 miles each way back to andrew for servicing etc. i\'d have no qualms recommending him (if only i could spell the word)

Si.
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: XMN on October 16, 2007, 08:12:02 PM
if your looking at saving money then call the people who rebuilt the PH one and ask them how much was spent. you can buy an extended warranty privately
 
i bought mine from PH and as it happens it had a rebuild at Jimmys
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: Colin on October 17, 2007, 08:20:42 PM
Thanks for the replys, the manchester based car is now sold so its easy to pick now. The rx7 at jimmy\'s garage wont be ready for a couple of weeks so ill have to wait and see.
 
Its good to here the jimmy\'s garage sounds like a very reputable company.
 
Thanks
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: Oedipus Rex on October 18, 2007, 03:06:01 PM
if you\'re looking for a stock example you could do a hell of a lot worse than this I reckon.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-RX7-Efini-RX-7-twin-turbo-1994-Excellent-car_W0QQitemZ180167766765QQihZ008QQcategoryZ18211QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

not seen it in person but if I was in the market for a stock unmolested one this would be high on my list
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: XMN on October 18, 2007, 03:31:58 PM
Quote from: Oedipus Rexif you\'re looking for a stock example you could do a hell of a lot worse than this I reckon.
 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-RX7-Efini-RX-7-twin-turbo-1994-Excellent-car_W0QQitemZ180167766765QQihZ008QQcategoryZ18211QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-RX7-Efini-RX-7-twin-turbo-1994-Excellent-car_W0QQitemZ180167766765QQihZ008QQcategoryZ18211QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
 
not seen it in person but if I was in the market for a stock unmolested one this would be high on my list

yep, got to agrere with you there, she looks quite mint
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: gsb876 on October 18, 2007, 04:27:57 PM
All 3 have had rebuilds recently so deffo a good start,

If you are unsure which one to go for the best thing to do if you have time is to view all 3, test drive all 3 and see which suits you best :King

Gurj
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: fdman on October 19, 2007, 09:22:51 PM
Dear  Colin,
I bought my Rex from Jimmy\'s in 2004. Every year I am very happy to take it back to Andrew for servicing because of the exceptional and personal service.
You will be in good hands. Thoroughly recommended.
Best wishes,
fdman
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: Jit on October 19, 2007, 10:00:35 PM
if you are after a standard rebuilt rx7, why not check out what jason at super7autos has? Hes got some very nice stock examples all of which are mint and within that range
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: Colin on October 19, 2007, 11:39:07 PM
Many thanks for all the help guys, i bought a 96 type rs tonight:InLove .
 
Going to meet up with nitronige for some pictures hopefully this weekend, will put them up on the site.
 
Thanks, Colin
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: peterwolds on October 20, 2007, 06:50:48 AM
Quote from: ColinMany thanks for all the help guys, i bought a 96 type rs tonight:InLove .
 
Going to meet up with nitronige for some pictures hopefully this weekend, will put them up on the site.
 
Thanks, Colin
nice one,look forward to pics
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: Colin on October 20, 2007, 07:24:44 PM
Thanks guys, here is a quick pic i took tonight but the light was fading. Will post up more when i meet up again with nitronige.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/deuchars_1/IMG_3940.jpg)
 
:chat :chat :chat
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: elford_tim on October 20, 2007, 07:26:10 PM
That does look rather clean, that does...
Title: Some rx7 help please
Post by: fdman on October 21, 2007, 07:16:29 PM
Dear Colin,
Absolutely gorgeous!
fdman
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