1993 Mazda RX7 R1 review from North America
"A true sports car, but has many reliability problems."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There is not enough room on this page to describe the problems I have had with this car. Dealer and factory support was awful. I have had to replace the engine, transmission, and turbos before the car had 20,000 miles. Many smaller problems and factory recalls. Some of the problems were very serious safety issues.
General comments?
This has been a love hate relationship. The idea and design of this car is wonderful. Bang for the buck you cannot beat it. Extremely fast stock, and with very little money can easily break 200mph. In a straight line it will stay with any car, but in the corners will leave them all way behind. I will keep this car but would love to buy a improved version if it was ever available in the US.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Twin turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2002 |