Any RX-7 owners out there?

[vx220]

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

[jj]

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

[Jamie Satriani]

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

[Shug]

One assumes you get better quality rotor tips these days?

[Modena Scotland]

I still have it JJ.

Mine is very heavily modified though

[vx220]

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

[David H]

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.

[j2 lot]

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

[Doc883]

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

[vx220]

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!