Dramon_Killer

Before I get flamed for asking a dumb question, I wanna say that i did use the search feature and coudnt find anything.



Anyways, I really like the whole rotary concept surrounding RX-7s, so i've been looking around for a 2nd gen for a while. Noone in my area seems to have one so i've been looking online and ebay has them for around 2k average but a lot of them seem kinda iffy. Autotrader on the other hand has 88s-90s with around 80-120k miles on them for around 4-5k which i think is a bit much considering theyre not even turbo. So i figure that itd be best to ask someone who knows best, how much would a reasonable price be for a 2nd gen RX-7 with 100k+ miles on it in working condition and where would be a good place to look for one.



Thanks.

vosko

there are so many factors.............. price range from $1k-$5k depending on condition...........

Dramon_Killer

Ok, lemme outline what i'm looking for.



88-91 N/A, 5 speed, 100-150k miles, engine in good shape, body in good shape, no major mechanical problems or frame problems.

75 Repu

Plan on spending somewhere around 2k to 3k at least for good one.. unless you feel comfortable enough getting a fixer upper for less..

Dramon_Killer

Rotaries are harder to work on than normal engines but when they say hard is it more that theyre not conventional and less well known or just that if you dont have the experience or someone to show you dont bother. Because i wouldnt mind getting a fixer-upper but how much could i really do myself?

75 Repu

oh yeah also depends on where you live.. I know prices out here in Los Angeles, CA are higher than Average just because..



If you read around the second gen section you can figure out things to look for when checking out the car..

75 Repu

It's about the experience.. The engine is actually alot less complicated than a regular piston engine, but requires more attention to detail.. because it is a bit sensitive when rebuilt wrong. You can basically just follow along with the factory service manual when you rebuild one.. and any other questions you can have answered here..

ILUVMY88CABRIO

I'd say anywhere from $2000 - $4000. It depends on alot of things, but the main factor is; how much are you willing to pay for a FC in good condition? I paid about $6k for my vert, and about $2k for the AE. Oh, and on this forum, there is no stupid questions (I know I'll regret saying that ). Good luck with your search.

Dramon_Killer

Would a fixer-upper be feasible though?



I've rebuilt a chevy 350 v8 once, and my next door neighbor works on porsches, bmws, nissans, infiniti's and Jags as a mechanic, but could he even help me?

ILUVMY88CABRIO

Rotaries are pretty easy to work on IMO. Once you get used to working on them, you'll never go back to a boinger.