Scottish Elises

I was wondering if there are any past or present RX-7 owners out there?

I nearly bought one before the Mini and now am lusting after one again!

Can anyone share any comments on living with one? It will just be a toy and not used for commuting etc.

Really fancy one but the insurance seems very steep, double what the Mini is!

Cheers
Kevin

Mass has (had?) one. I think it even had the honour of starring on MSN.

http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/photos. ... 95&page=19

Ive had 3,including the convertible,lovely cars but drink fuel..if it starts!.BEWARE

One assumes you get better quality rotor tips these days?

I still have it JJ.

Mine is very heavily modified though

Right then guys, got the insurance sorted so now looking for cars!!

So how thirsty are they on fast road runs?

I know about the rotor tips/compression/rebuild issues, what else should I be aware of?

Seen a really nice single turbo conversion, 480bhp, looks a great spec, but I think something with a more modest output would suit me better maybe, a spec R 280bhp sounds good!!

So Mass tell me more about yours?

Cheers
Kevin

A friend has one and it drinks petrol. It only has 40-50K miles on it and its catalytic converters have failed (which cost him a fortune) oil coolers connections broke (also fairly expensive) and he has already had to put new front and rear discs on it. To sum up its been a bit of a money pit given that its a japanese mass production car!

Not saying dont buy one, just go in prepared, with your eyes open.

Friend had one as a company car many years ago, couldn't average 20mpg even if he got out and pushed.

You can buy my RX-8, like the 7 but one better

Haha I have heard they tend to be abit thirsty all of the time! Not 100% decided on one yet but they do look amazing!

RX8 -

RX-8, like the 7 but one better

- hahhahaha nice try but nooooooooo chance!