| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | Rotary turbo 2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Eagle Talon |
Summary:
A rocket that will get you in a lot of trouble
Faults:
Alternator went out.
A/C needed raharging.
Rear Window wioper broken.
Radiator started to leak.
Driver seat side broken.
General Comments:
Very nice looking car that ran like a demon. Did not handle as well as I thought it should. Very dependable considering I drove it very hard and very fast.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th August, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 13bre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.8 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 111000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 111999 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota MR2 |
Summary:
This is the best car I have ever owned
Faults:
Nothing has ever gone wrong with this car. Mind you I have not had it long.
General Comments:
Fuel consumption is high owing to the rotary engine with a turbocharger.
This is a really quick car and the automatic option is great in heavy traffic, but no so sporty to drive as the last one I had which was manual.
This car is in mint condition and was a bargain at $5000NZD.
However it will need a rebuild at some stage.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th April, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 13 B water cooled twin rotor Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 131000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda RX7 |
Summary:
A great reliable fun car to drive
Faults:
This car has been great few problems except for electrical the seats ripped at the seams, but other than that it has been fine. The engine runs fine and is very easy to fix. The only true mechanical problem was occasionally the spark plugs would foul until I got the newer cross cut design for thirty bucks problem solved.
General Comments:
It's a fine reliable sports car the hatch has more capacity than a trunk and is great for hauling things around. Great pickup and the rotary engine runs smoothly and delivers effortless power.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th December, 2002
My beautiful RED 1987 RX-7 has been nothing, but problems since I bought it used in 2001 with 50,000miles on it. First, my electrical went BLAH. I haven't been able to put my windows down since that summer. I was using the AC and my sunroof, then the sunroof went out this summer (2003). In the past 2 months I've had to get a new exhaust and now the thing won't even start when I turn the key. All the belts turn, but nothing from the engine (like its not getting compression or something). But then again, I'm a single chick living in the middle of the city and can't afford the time or space to work on it myself. Any suggestions are welcome.
Yes. I own a 187 Mazda rx-7 and I have the same problem (no compression). I ran a compression test on it and it shows zero. which in my case means the rotor was blown. I bought it used. I have tried the auto trans-fluid in the spark plug holes. no luck. mazda quoted me 3200 for the fix of the seals (yea right) i am trying to find another option. but your problem sounds the exact same as mine.
It not only could be that problem you know. If the engine does not start, it also could be that it is flooded.
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Litre Rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.5 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 223618 miles |
| Most recent distance | 224016 miles |
Summary:
Best Performance For The Money!
Faults:
Thus far I have owned this car for 3 weeks and have found no major problems with it. The power sun roof needs a new track and there are some cosmetics on the interior that need replaced. But other than that, the car has performed near perfect!
General Comments:
For someone who has never owned a Mazda product, I was very impressed with the over all performance of this car. The car is in "sound" shape and is great thrill to drive through twisty-turny back roads.
The cabin is a little small for the taller people in this world, but well worth being a little cramped for the fun this car brings.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th April, 2002
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 litre non-turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.8 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
Summary:
Best bang for your buck
Faults:
I have not had to fix one thing on this car, although I make it hard for something to foul when I work on it every chance I get.
General Comments:
This car, since it's a rotary, is generally a very easy car to own if you understand it.
Rotary engines squirt oil into the combustion chamber to lube the seals and various moving objects. Due to this fact they consume oil at a faster rate than most cars, so you should check your oil often and your engine will last past the 200,000 mile mark.
I bought the car for $500 and that was the best deal I have ever made.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th January, 2002