1982 Mazda RX7 GSL 1.2L 12a

Summary:

Classic sports car fun at a great price

Faults:

Leaky coolant hose going from block to firewall.

Rust on the rear wheel-wells.

Sluggish performance (previous owner used cheap spark plugs that looked like they had not been changed in a decade)

General Comments:

This car is great. It does not really have a lot of power in comparison to my 1988 RX7 but its handling is wonderful and the brakes are great. The upgraded model GSL is well worth the extra money if you can find one as it has rear disk breaks and a LSD rear end. If you are looking for a lot of sports car for a little money you should check out the RX7. Zoom Zoom and happy motoring.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd December, 2003

1982 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE 13B Manual

Summary:

This is going to be that car you wake up early for just to drive

Faults:

To start this little list my lights had to be replaced along with a new engine because I blew it street racing, but otherwize that's about all. if you treat this car with respect it will love ya back.

General Comments:

This is one great car if you like to go fast or like going to places in style. These cars easily out run a highly modified Honda, my rx7 has won me 1600$ and Counting.

Currently I own 2 rx7's there a fun and easy project for anyone. But it takes a while to find the right rx7, don't, but one at first sight if you do this your looking for trouble. Here are some tips take a ride in the car. Don't buy one over 500,000 miles and make sure there are no body kits attached due to the water gathering in places because of the unique styling of the body. Never judge a car by the paint that's a quick fix. Make sure they use non-synthetic oil and finally no leaks, any leak in an rx7 leads to lots of money and lots of hard maintenance.

The rx7 is a great vehicle responsive turning lots of acceleration and finally a light-weight body will top it all of with one great car for any reason!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th July, 2003

17th Jan 2005, 12:38

Why do you insist on non-synthetic oil. Quality 100% synthetic oil (Mobil 1) is much better then conventional oil in every respect?

14th Jul 2005, 05:53

Some synthetic is not designed to be burned. The RX-7 adds small amount of crankcase oil to the air-fuel mixture to lubricate the apex seals of the rotors. This oil must burn, or end up as deposits in the engine. Synthetic oil was never designed for this purpose, but regular oil does burn rather well. RX-7s whose oil is changed every 3000 miles last and last and last and last. Synthetic is not needed.