General 3rd Gen Info

[MintyFresh]

Hi, im the newbie, be gentle with me.

Me and my bud are ready to spend our riches on a couple of RX7\'s, but before we do i have a coupe of questions.

what is the difference between all the different models (type R, R2, RB etc....)?

the cars we will be getting will be on around 40-55,000  miles.  is this ok?

i currenty drive a nissan 200sx, and was wondering wether mod cost are similar.  how much for a big bore cat back exhaust for example?

apart from the rotor tips, is there any part of the mazda that tends to be a problem.

sorry for all the q\'s.

Minty.

[J4P RX]

Try here:

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=40

The two stciky threads should have the answers.

40-55,000 miles. is this ok?

Well they would probably be approaching rebuild time, so as long as you are prepared to spend another 3k or so if needed then yes.


i currenty drive a nissan 200sx, and was wondering wether mod cost are similar. how much for a big bore cat back exhaust for example?

The problem is getting hold of parts.  Its much easier on a 200SX.

Lee

[MintyFresh]

cheers, that helps a lot.

how much room is there for a driver, im a large man, is that gonna be alright?

[J4P RX]

Depends how you define large.  There isnt much room!

Best thing would be to try one out for size.  Im 6ft, and whilst its tight I have no problems with it.  Some people seem to be constantly moaning however.

Lee

[MintyFresh]

\'\'define large\'\'



FAT

[Andyp]

I fit my mate who\'s 6ft 6 in all the way from london to Bristol... he wasn\'t THAT uncomfortable. I\'m 6ft 3 myself. It\'s a bit of a bast getting in and an (may buy gullwing doors one day) but I struggle in other cars anyway.. iuts wroth it, just buy them!

[evildave]

I\'m 6\'2 and don\'t have any trouble, however my mate is 6\'7 and he cant even get in the drivers side!

[scooby_si]

i dont moan i just wish they had supplied knee pads so i dont get bruising lol seriously it is compact & all that but i\'m not even guna bother having the seats put further back as was my original plan as it\'s not bad at all with a smaller wheel but as already suggested best bet is to go & have a sit or even better a ride in one
Si

[MintyFresh]

i was more worried abour width coz of the ol\' belly!!!

Does a full parts and labour warranty usually cover sorting the rotor seals if they are going?

[Andyp]

ahh you\'re the guy from the US forum I told to come here right? (user names FNM there) thought I recognised ya username hehe

There are very few warrenties that will cover a full rebuild... i\'d check the detail out...

where u thinking of buying them from?

[MintyFresh]

Im looking everywhere at the minute.

Im buying 2 RX7\'s, and hoping to part ex the 200sx as well.  im not too fussed about the age, but as low mileage as possible is a must.