1989 Mazda RX7 Convertible review from North America
"Good performance, great fun!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil metering pump failed.
Failed to start several times due to flooding, common problem in rotary engine's, this can be avoided. They must be at normal operating temp. before you shut them off because the fuel in the ignition chamber will not burn up, thus it is left in the engine, now you have a flood.
General comments?
Not as quick as a Corvette, but hitting the 8100rpm red line before you shift is a pure adrenaline rush!
In a word - IT STICKS TO THE ROAD!
Hey, it's a convertible.
Awesome stock stereo.
Comfortable interior, everything is in the right place.
Ride is very firm. Upgrading the tires improved its long distance drive.
Not much room for luggage on long getaways, but for the weekender it works fine.
Use online sources for replacement parts, they tend to be expensive locally.
A good place to start is rx7club.com/forum
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| It does what a sports car should do |
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| 1988 - RX7 Base SE 1.3L Rotary (13B) Rotary performance costs $$$ |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3L 13B Rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 256 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2002 |