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Hey everyone,

Just curious, surely people here have owned / driven a RX -7 and was wondering what they think? im refering to like the 'newer shape' model MY1992+. How do they go? what you think of them?

I have never heard anything bad about them (except that the parts are pricey) and personally i think they look sexy! how do they compare with say a R33 gts-t? can they be compared with a GTR? post all your opinions!

I also noticed that they are still pretty expensive, even 1992 models go in the high 20's low 30's. why is that?

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They are still expensive because they is no real import alternative, apart from private imports.

They go very well, running 13.9 1/4 stockers. You can get that down to run 10s with the standard turbos. Even down to as low as 11.2 with a standard fuel pump. Very, very nice cars.

13Bs are capable of 700rwhp.

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the rotarys have gained a bad repetation for being unreliable. there were many exaggerated stories of the engines needing rebuilds every 5000kms. fortually these major prob were confined to the early rotaries, especially the 12A. the later model RX7s which had the 13B were fine as long as regular mantainence was performed. there appears to be no problems with the new series 6 onwards Rx7s. they are a very sexy car that has a bit to boot. but most of the distaste has rooted from previous bad experiences, which are now unfounded. they can prob stack up well in GTR catorgory, but the GTR will come out on top (dont hold me to it!). if you can afford it, go for it!

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I almost bought one of the 2nd Generation RX7's i really love the old school 80's shape of them which was inspired by the porsche 944.

I've done alot of research on rotaries over the years and I intend to buy one sometime in the future. There's nothing wrong with them, they're just misunderstood by alot of people, and for that matter mechanics too. This is where poor maintenance and neglect can lead to engines dying early. Luckily though most of the early problems with the motors were ironed out by the 60's/70's.

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i will never step in another rotary again after having had a ride in a 9 second FC (T88 whine, engine noise, wastegate noise, twin big-mutha fuel pumps right behind your head, misfiring during gearshift etc etc).

Although I'm sure the quieter ones are much nicer to drive.

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