1985 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE review from North America
"Outstanding perforrnance, value and reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have owned this GSL-SE since new (18 years) and experienced very few problems.
The entire car is stock, except for replacing the power antenna four times.
After 313K miles, I need a new 13B engine. Imagine that, 313K miles on the same engine, clutch, transmission, radiator, etc.
General comments?
This has been the most reliable, fun to drive car I have ever owned.
She has an amazing power curve, enters the freeway with ease, and wants to cruise at 70-80 mph all day.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 13B Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 313300 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2003 |