1987 Mazda RX7 Coupe review from North America
"Surprisingly comparable to a Porsche"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the car, the wiper switch was bad.
The clutch was slipping bad if I got on it.
The clock would work sometimes and reset itself when you turn the car off.
Every plastic dash piece has cracked or broken apart.
Slave cylinder went out after a month of driving it.
General comments?
Rx7's have always amazed me. I like the odd but yet effective rotary engine. I did not know much about the RX7 before I bought one, but I now have a reborn respect for the engine and car.
It is quick as hell for the displacement. I mean the engine is the size of a 3 cylinder Metro, but can whoop on many V-6's behinds.
The handling is superb! I can hit corners faster than anything else I have ever driven. When most people have to let off the gas, I do the opposite and gas it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 167000 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Town Car |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2009 |