1988 Mazda RX7 GXL review from North America
"Great little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has had minor problems such as the back wiper not working unless it feels like it. The clutch and engine are original and still strong. Very quick and sporty, I have fun going around winding roads at 50 or 60. I have to pump the gas pedal to get it to start, which I've heard is a common problem with RX-7's. The suspension is weak, but just needs new rear struts, no big deal. It only gets 17/24 mpg on gas, which isn't great for its size, but isn't a big downfall.
General comments?
This is a great little car! It is fast, not as fast as my Eclipse was, but pretty good for a 1.3 liter engine. I enjoy the overall performance of this car and I love the way it accelerates. I recommend you buy an RX-7 of any year or model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 159964 miles |
| Most recent distance | 159964 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2002 |