1987 Mazda RX7 GXL review from North America
"Best bang for your buck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| 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 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2002 |