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Hi Guys,

Having owned my R32 for nearly 18 months, it has been unreal, I have been offered an Rx7 for $7,000, maybe $8,000 with a 1,100 HD Clutch setup. I am decideding which way to go, stick with R32 or go for something different.

I am seriously contemplating this RX7 cause it would place me in a way better financial position. I know its a rotor and i know its not Nissan, if I do choose to go this path can anyone give me some tips what to look out for? I hear RWKW is easy to get but are they reliable?

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as for rotarys they are reliable as long as you treat them good and you treat any car good they are good

you have to make sure the apex seals arnt gone in the rotor that is the biggest problem with rotorys

poeple thrash em and done use the right fuel low in water and not tuning em makes the seals go

they cost about 2 to 3 k to replace

i have been and driven an rx7 series 5 and i think they are awsom thats my nex t car id love to get

plus they hold their value coz you cant import them unless over 99 model

thats my 2 cents =)

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for f**k sake get a 32, i cnt express it enuff just how much the look of a 32 sh**s on an outdated rotary.....

32323232323232!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

seasl go all the time in rotaries cos most of em have cheap seals...apex ones will cost u a few thou but r realy good, but, 32!

Originally posted by JET-33

for f**k sake get a 32, i cnt express it enuff just how much the look of a 32 sh**s on an outdated rotary.....

:bahaha: someones passionate hehe

i actually think a Series5 looks more modern than an R32 but that's just me :P

m Shall I say anything here or keep my fingers away from the key board?

I have been a proud SER5 owner for the last 2 1/2 years. In that time I have fallen in love with them from the word go....

Not only do the hold there re-sale value better than any Skyline ( dont mean to be rude guys ) But they have more to offer with what you get.

As for not being reliable and expensive, I have never heard such S H I T in all my life.

Its like any car you own, If you thrash it , it will break!

I have found the worst people to bag rotors out are the ones that cant keep up with them. Shit, one of the buyers that was looking at my car was a skyline owner... As soon as he seen my car and went for a drive in it he was sold. I didnt even have to try and sell it. (bloody banks)

Yes my car is a 89 model but you park it next to a R32 and it looks like a late model car, I have even had people ask if it is a late 90's car....

You want to know anything about the ser 5 , drop me a PM.

If you live in SYD Im more than happy for you to come have a look and I might even take you for a drive...

Cheers,

Rob.

PS: To get my motor built cost's $3800, it will take 30psi of boost and make over 400 fly wheel HP... Cant see a RB20 doing that for the same moneys... Just a thought.

last for ever if you warm them up for 4-5 minutes every day

noisy

old

if you like to trash a car 24 hours a day

get the 32

if you let the car warm up 100%of the time and only flog it 40% of what you give to the r32 then get the rotary.

both engines r about a grand for a replacement

pete

Originally posted by Dragon18

go series 5

you can sell it for near 40 k tommrow  

and it will hold its money longer

the inside is awsom too  

just dont expect to be fitting poeple in the back

I think you are thinking about a series 6.

A series 5 looks a bit like a porsche..

The series 6 is the current shape, except it's called a series 8 now as there have been some updates :P

SLOW78U,

Did you include the cost of your previous motor, g'box & diff in that $3800 build price? ;):P

Actually considering how much Rob "enjoys" :D his cars it's a testament to the Series IV RX7 it's still going strong.

When are you going to give that thing a run over the 1/4 @ EC mate?

I agree with Rob. Treat the engine/car right & it'll be reliable. "Providing" it's healthy to start with!

This is a Skyline forum so I'm thinking the majority are going to suggest keeping your R32, I would :) But if you like the RX7 in question, don't mind the "BRAP BRAP BRAP" sound, the thing goes well & is in decent nick, why not go for it!? You'll be in a better financial postion too.

Cheers,

Matt

Both a great cars

I really enjoyed my series 5, its generally a bit cheaper to get more power out off, handles awesome, a lot of Australian mods out there ....

My brother is running 317hp at the wheels at 16 psi, thrashes it most of the time and has yet to lose a quick fang

The only downside I see is fuel consumption ... once these are even slighty worked they seem to use more fuel then a modified R33 .... (harder to fit a FMIC as well)

go some thing different !

Originally posted by Dragon18

go series 5

you can sell it for near 40 k tommrow  

and it will hold its money longer

the inside is awsom too  

just dont expect to be fitting poeple in the back

dude your smokin crack, 40k gets a series 6, like in f&f

a guy at my work bought a series 5 convertible about a month ago for 15 and i think its the biggest ugliest piece o crap

Thanks for all your opinions, but if you read my post correctly I already own my R32 i have had it nearly 18 months, 12psi, chip, pod, 3" cat back and soon FMIC....well the bank owns it...hahaha....

I think i will get the RX7 thou, sorry guys, just till i save for a GTR!!

Hahaha, jet33 owns you bud hahaha...sorry...

You might seem to be better off, but think of the extra petrol, it'll cost you just as much, if not more then a v8. between that and the sound of a rotor, i don't think i could ever own one for very long. guy at work had a series 3 with a 13bturbo, run an 11.2, think he had it for 6 months at the most, went back into a 180.

Don't look back buddy,,,,Nothing wrong with a rotor,,,,Rotor's are way cool. I'm hoping to get my hands on a late model SP very soon. Just gotta hope the current owner likes the RX8 and trades his current missile in.

Neil.

Damn, I wish you lived in SYD Jet. I would have so much fun OWNING you ass on the street. ;)

Oh, btw. I get 420k's to a tank with only a power tune with my car... Once it is all done I am looking at over 500k's to a tank... Thursty on fuel hey? Pfffffffffft... It is obvious to me that you are a very narrow minded person.

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