1990 Mazda RX7 GTU review from North America
"More car for your cash"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The battery was draining overnight, but this was easily fixed. Due to a short in a wire.
Exhaust smell when under heavy acceleration.
Passenger side door will not open from the inside of the car.
Noisy ride with the exhaust, and there are a few rattles here and there that are somewhat annoying.
General comments?
This car is actually pretty quick for a N/A 1.3L rotary. I had thought you pretty much needed the turbo to have any speed, but this car runs strong. It had an engine rebuild, but unfortunately I know nothing of what was replaced. It runs well and I guess that's what counts.
I've owned many modified cars with lots of suspension work and tuning, but this car may out-handle any of my previously owned vehicles. It seriously handles as if it were on rails.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 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 | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2007 |