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1st May 2008, 16:36
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Rx-7's Seem Hard Work!
Ive been reading up on Rx-7's and they seem alot of hard work! It looks like they need an engine rebuild around every 60 thousand miles which will cost around 2k and this really puts me off buying one!
What i mean is when your actually lookin for one to buy the engine could be round the corner from a engine rebuild or if its had one it could be a dodgy one. Dont get me wrong that wankle engine is amazing and the fact that in the RX-7 it has two turbo's is feckin porn man!
What do you guys think on it?
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1st May 2008, 16:39
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Look up Jimmys-rx7.co.uk
They rebuild engines then sell the cars. They usualy use the new rx8 rotor tips which are suppose to last longer and get rid of the 60k rebuild.
Like any high power car they need looking after but due to the fact they are a wankel you REALLY need to let them warm up and cool down.
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1st May 2008, 16:40
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Lovely cars, just as you say the rebuilds would put me off, need deep pockets imo.
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1st May 2008, 16:42
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yeh you can add another rotor when you give it a rebuild.
my mate has one and it is incredibly quick.
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1st May 2008, 16:42
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I wonder how many threads there are about:
"I'm thinking about buying a skyline,RX-7,supra...."
But with no intent of buying.
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1st May 2008, 16:49
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if they have rebuild by reputable companys like dragon performance you should be grand.
best bet is to get onto rx-7 forums.
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1st May 2008, 16:50
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ive just started a new job at the railway and its good money, so as soon as i hit 21 and can insure something like this im going to go for it, especially as im still living at home and aint got no bills to pay 
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1st May 2008, 16:51
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Yeah alright fair do's
What age are you now?
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1st May 2008, 16:53
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[QUOTE=eoey;2101378]if they have rebuild by reputable companys like dragon performance you should be grand. [/QUOTE
Just buy dragon performance  would probably save you money in the long run haha
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1st May 2008, 16:55
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lmao probs would save you money if you planned to keep the car! Im 20 at the minute but my saxo will do me till im 21  if i can ever get it to work properly! 
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1st May 2008, 16:59
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would you guys be bothered bout the rebuilds or would you just buy another car?
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1st May 2008, 17:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Narbar
ive just started a new job at the railway and its good money, so as soon as i hit 21 and can insure something like this im going to go for it, especially as im still living at home and aint got no bills to pay |
If your not bothered about moving out then go for it bud!
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1st May 2008, 17:05
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a lad i know races one. he had 2 x £3000 rebuilds in a matter of months
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1st May 2008, 17:12
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feck me you have to be bringing home some money to afford that!
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1st May 2008, 17:32
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Such nice cars, but sod all that engine rebuilding business.
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1st May 2008, 18:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lozza_vtr
Such nice cars, but sod all that engine rebuilding business.
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Erection.
8=====0
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1st May 2008, 18:10
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I think everyones forgeting the fuel bill also, i have heard you are lucky to get above 20 mpg in the things.
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1st May 2008, 18:10
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Screw the engine rebuilds, great car... but not worth a £2000 rebuild after 60k miles.
If you get one, just don't thrash it... as i imagine half the people who own these cars do. Might last longer than expected.
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1st May 2008, 18:11
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But if you have got the dollar it is an awesome car
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