1985 Mazda RX7 GSLSE review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything that could go wrong did.
Had to replace the oil cooler and lines - $500.
Exhaust flanges broke.
Numerous emissions problems, some of which still are not fixed.
Constant alignment problems (due to a collision with a pole).
Car eats plugs and wires (at least two sets per season).
Plugs, cap, rotor, wires and air filter, total bill.... about $300.
General comments?
Customer service from Mazda sucks. They don't seem to want to admit that the RX-7 was their car. That's too bad because it was one of the greatest cars ever created.
I gave my dealer about $3000 over the last two years. The best they could do is shrug their shoulders. The mechanic who worked on my car claims to have 20 years rotary experience. I have owned two of them and read the manual from cover to cover. I know more about that engine than this so-called rotary expert. Mazda, bring back the seven. Not the eight. The seven.
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| Fun and it handles like a dream |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2000 |