Hi, I am new to this foram.
I am thinking about purchasing a .1989 Mazda Rx7 - Series 4 FC - Savanah
and would like to know a bit about there reliability or things that I should look out for.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Steve

 

if it's a 1989 then it's be a series 5. Reliability is as good as the owner(s).

Check for:
- flooding (turn car on, let it idle for a while, turn it off, then turn it on again [or try to] car should start the 2nd time)
- electrical system, try anything that uses power, windows, sunroof, radio(look for the power antennae to rise), lights(exterior and interior), A/C, heating, etc.
- look for rust on and under the car (rust on window trim or windshield wipers should not make or break a deal, ask them to lower their price because o fit, but these parts can be repalced)
-see if the headlights pop up
-ask for a recent DATED compression test result sheet, if not ask permission to take the car to get a test done (at a Mazda dealership)
-check that the gas door opens when you pull the release at the base of hte drivers seat
-ans ask about any other problems, ask to test drive the car, take it to redline, make sure she drives smooth, good gearbox, good clutch, brakes don't squak, etc.)

 

Thank you for the reply, very helpful.
One more question can rotarys be converted from petrol to unleaded?

 

I believe all RX-7's use unleaded already.