So I\'ve found an RX7...

[N777CK T]

As i\'m still a bit of a noob please let me know how good/bad the price is and any other advice would be appreciated!

1996 RX7 Type RB
Black 40,000 miles
5 Speed Manual
PS, PW, AC, ABS

Aftermarket Parts:
Factory Full Bodykit
17" Super Advan Racing 2 Piece
TEIN Height Adjustable Suspension
Defi Water Temp Gauge
Defi Gauge Controller
Razo Gear Knob
Momo Sports Steering Wheel

£5995 OTR


Waiting for a guy to phone me back so i can find out more so thought i\'d let you guys say a few words??
:3gears-rh

[peterwolds]

presume no rebuild,compression test or apexi ecu ? price not out the way,similar mileage to what mine was last april still going well

[Grizzly]

TBH mate, If i was you i\'d look at a slightly higher milage car with a fresh engine in it, maybe even talk to a few Rx7 rebuilders and see if there are any they would recomend to you.

I\'m not trying to put you off FD\'s but i know alot of people that have been stung  buying cars that should be ok for another 20k and wern\'t.

If you want a Good FD experiance buy a good one. Bad FD\'s can Bite you Hard and fast in the Wallet if you are not clued up when you buy one.

The main advice to you is do LOTS of reading up and ask lots of Questions. Don\'t be shy there are lots of Die hard Fd owners on here that will give you advice that will save your bank manager\'s Sleepless nights.

[Grizzly]

The car you are looking at, firstly the Milage would worry me a bit (there is a Good chance its on its first engine), As you will read everywhere get it Compression tested by a Proper Rx7 place with the correct tester (you should have 6 readings and they should all be within .2-.3 of a bar and about 7bar in a Perfect world)

If you get it to a Rx7 Garage get them to drive it round the block and tell you what they think of it! I say this becouse there is a masive diffrence between a Good tight FD and a Poor fd, a Poor FD to some one thats never driven one before feels like a normal car (but a bit knocky) a Good FD feels like a super car and it will put a Smile on your face every time you drive it (just watch you don\'t get Addicted )

[DC-TYPER]

where abouts in sussex do you live?
i will come and have a look with you if you like!

[Jit]

even ifit has got 40k and good compression, the water seals may not be great especially on an original 10 year old engine!! Id still advise buying one thats been rebuilt properly

[Jono FD3]

This is one of thoes things...... Do you chance buying a car with more than half the expected life expectancy used or look for a car with a rebuild??!!

The choice will have to be made by you my good man!!! I jumped in to the RX world from a great hight..... fell in love with a car and bough it straight away. the body work was respectable (not perfect & still isn\'t) and the engine was an unknown factor as it came from a doner car!! I got it for 4750 after a little haggeling, and 8,000 miles later she is still running like a watch. I don\'t know if I had a lucky experiance, but I\'m not complaining!! I know a rebuild is going to present itself to me one day (hopefully not too soon) so I\'m just putting money in an account one side for when the day arrives!!

Jono

[dwarfslapper]

Or you could buy mine lol  :Giggle http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34314

[N777CK T]

damn that one was sold!

the thing is i need to put my private plate on it (see username!) so it needs to be a 1995/1996 onwards!

[DC-TYPER]

is that your number plate, have i seen that around before?

[N777CK T]

damn im ready to buy but theres none around for what i want atm!

(off/t)
DC: might have done - i\'m in the west sussex area... this was my old car - recognise it?

[DC-TYPER]

did you  write it off?  sorry if it isnt you
 
i think i recognise it from sjc!!

[Papercup]

I\'m in brighton so if you need any help or advice let me know; i bought one myself recently and looked at several first.

Andy

[rmagictastic]

and of course dont forget Rmaj... down here in lil ol Bexhill on sea.  always welcome...


Rmaj

[sadgoth]

damn that one was sold!

the thing is i need to put my private plate on it (see username!) so it needs to be a 1995/1996 onwards!

that\'s the killer, there are fewer of the 96 cars around, have you had a look around the for sale section here?