So I got myself a RX7

wohnson89 · #1 07-15-2012, 09:50 PM

1989 RX7 GXL 145,xxx

Today I went out and bought this from a local guy... it should be fun.

It's got a rebuilt and ported 13B rotary engine, and a great clutch.
cant wait to drive it

Sean486 · #2 07-15-2012, 10:22 PM

I love those. My Dad had one and promised to sell it to me when he was done with it. Next thing I know he trades it in on a Mustang Cobra. I was not happy at all.

ARED 97 · #3 07-15-2012, 10:34 PM

Had several of them over the years, fun to drive and the rotarys wind up high and nicely...enjoy !!!

dannmarr · #4 07-16-2012, 09:19 PM

I had a 87 and it was nice, but I could not find a mechanic that knew how to work on a rotary engine. Sold it once I got married.

pearlm30 · #5 07-16-2012, 10:48 PM

I had a 88 turbo, it was blast to drive. Congrats!

wohnson89 · #6 07-18-2012, 08:43 PM

Finally got it tagged and ready to drive, took it out for a spin...got sideways in a parking lot. Fun day.

Its got its quirks but its an adventure

92 SVX · #7 07-19-2012, 09:34 AM

Does that have a back seat? the pics look like a pair of seat belts but I cant tell.

wohnson89 · #8 07-21-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 92 SVX

Does that have a back seat? the pics look like a pair of seat belts but I cant tell.

Nah... the us didn't see many with that option. it does amaze me how much better quality car the svx is. But I do like the 5 speededness of the rx7, and it is a lot faster (and gets sideways easier

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icingdeath88 · #9 07-21-2012, 10:59 PM

So what are the seatbelt-looking strap things in the back?

Nice find, btw. Good, solid RX7s are getting difficult to find it seems like.

wohnson89 · #10 07-24-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by icingdeath88

So what are the seatbelt-looking strap things in the back?

Nice find, btw. Good, solid RX7s are getting difficult to find it seems like.

I have yet to figure out what those straps are... I think they are to hold a flat tire in the back when your tire blows.

The exterior is rough, but there is NO rust anywhere and I mean ANYWHERE! It doesn't seam to have ever been driven in the rain. It's a really solid car.

pearlm30 · #11 07-24-2012, 08:57 PM

There were optional for the 2+2 baby seats. The 2+2 seat would cover the flip up storage area and its not very comfortable

dannmarr · #12 07-26-2012, 07:23 AM

When I bought mine, it did not have rear seats. I was able to find the rear seats at a junk yard. As mentioned, uncomfortable but useful for emergency.