1988 Mazda RX7 Turbo 2 review from North America
"A great well put together sports car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seats are worn badly, but what can you expect from a 20 year old car that was a daily driver.
One of the pop up lights has seized in the middle and I had to disconnect the motor so that it wouldn't strain the battery.
The power window on the driver's side has malfunctioned and I had to replace the motor with a used one.
And of course... the car floods if its not properly warmed up.
General comments?
One of the most beautiful works of art on 4 wheels.
A real seat with on a rocket.
Not many pure sports cars out there that are affordable nowadays, and this rotor-head is a beauty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 145000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161666 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Rainier |
| Date of Entry | 8th April, 2007 |