1972 Mazda RX2 from Singapore - Comments

19th Sep 2001, 22:04

"Bags of fun, but prepare to be good friends with the local petrol station"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Initial engine when I took delivery last year blew an apex seal. Needed a new engine.

Having problems with the rear right axle and trailing arm mounts. The mounts keep cracking / breaking. Perhaps a fault with a misaligned body.

Corrosion on the front wings. Just rear of the front wheels.

General comments?

Acceleration and speed that is absolutely insane for a car this age.

Generally robust and dependable for a 30 year old car.

Odd 5th gear. Slightly difficult to engage.

Corners reasonably well in the dry. Obvious body roll.

Due to its power and rear wheel drive configuration, it can cause some spectacular over-steering in wet multistorey car-parks.

Has got extremely handsome Italian like styling.


7th Jan 2003, 14:00

My name is Stick Bogart and I at one time owned what Mazda called the Cosmo. it was a 1976 and O how I would love to get a chance to own one again. When I lived in Fla back in those days everybody that had a big American muscle car thought I had a 1.6 liter 4 banger import until the green light came on.

Maybe one day I will get lucky again have a second chance to enjoy a Cosmo once again.

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4th Feb 2003, 23:54

Yo I have a 1972 mazda rx2 that I need a fender and front grille for... Any suggestions , I also might need a hood. where can we get parts for this car? Please email me ogbratcliffe@hotmail.com.

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17th May 2003, 18:39

I Have Both e-mail me at justinsresidentialservices@yahoo.com.

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8th Nov 2004, 06:35

I own a 73 rx2 and have owned it for the last 8 years. With a modern 83 12a bridge ported Weber downdraft he's running in the high 13's.I love my mazda most when I take those mustangs and camaros and blow their doors off. I have not tubbed this car. He still has all the interior and original suspension. The only thing os disadvantage is where do you find parts for this car?If you know e-mail me at monstruo68@yahoo.com.

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27th Sep 2006, 11:03

You can read about my next car, the very tame Nissan March / Micra 1.0

http://www.carsurvey.org/review_23915.html

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7th Jun 2007, 00:26

I'm looking for Mazda rx2 1972 parts.

The right front indicator lens

Rear tail lights & indicators

Rear tail lights surrounds left & right

If someone knows where I can get these, please email me at tanja@knysnafibreglass.co.za

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4th Sep 2007, 00:37

I'm looking for a Weber 48 IDF jet; anyone got one?

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8th Oct 2007, 20:01

I need windshield & hood for Rx-2 2DR Coupe 1973. If someone Knows, please e-mail me to surfvale@caribe.net

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