Fazda
02-26-2012, 05:35 PM
I took this car as a trade from a local guy who wanted a car that I just picked up...
I know little to nothing about rotary cars but this thing looks to be in great shape and was definitely a better car than what I had so I took his offer.
The car is a 1985 Rx7, the last year for the FB as far as I know.
It has 136K on the odometer which was replaced, actual chassis mileage is around 185K, and is a 5 speed car.
Here's a list of notable things/upgrades from the previous owner:
-Street ported 12a
-holley 650cfm carb
-holley fpr
-racing beat header
-pertronix ignition.
-3rd gen trailing packs
-bronze sprung clutch
-miata 5 spd with LSD rear
-flow master exhaust.
Many of the stock parts are included with the car.
The ac has been removed, and the car does not have power steering.
The black paint is in good shape less some chipping on the bumpers and a dented up passenger front fender. It is a respray, original color was silver.
The car was inspected recently and is good until 2/2013.
It runs pretty well and is a blast to drive, it really comes alive in the higher rpms.
I'm assuming it could use a good tune of the carb as is seems to be dumping a but much fuel and it falls on its face when downshifting when you get back in it on occasion. I have no intentions of messing with it as i'm not experienced with these cars and have no desire to kill it by making a mistake.
While it's pretty decent overall I've noticed a few flaws:
-The dash lights do not work, nor does the aftermarket CD player.
-The "buzzer" telling you the keys are in the ignition stays on all of the time, it's faint but annoying
-There are some fluid leaks under the car, i'm not exactly sure what but it's definitely something you'll want to address if you don't like leaky cars.
-Tires have good tread but are starting to dryrot.
-Something whines under load in 3rd, 4th, and 5th. It's either the trans or the rear. I'm leaning towards the rear as that's where the sound seems to be coming from, but it's odd that it doesn't do it in 1st and 2nd.
-The alternator belt makes an annoying squeal at higher rpms.
-oil pressure gauge doesn't work.
The car is very loud, your neighbors will likely hate it.
It's got a huge sunroof that I believe is removable, and for those cold days the heat works great.
As I said, overall a decent car and it's a ton of fun to drive. It will need some attention but it is 27 years old after all. It'd be a great second car, weekend car, or track project but I wouldn't recommend buying it as your only vehicle. (Unless you have vast experience with cars such as this)
I'm looking to get around $2700 out of the car. I'm open to trades but this car is the result of a string of recent trades so I'd rather just have some cash to invest in my other projects.
I prefer text at 717-271-8781.
I should have the title in hand by the end of the week
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I know little to nothing about rotary cars but this thing looks to be in great shape and was definitely a better car than what I had so I took his offer.
The car is a 1985 Rx7, the last year for the FB as far as I know.
It has 136K on the odometer which was replaced, actual chassis mileage is around 185K, and is a 5 speed car.
Here's a list of notable things/upgrades from the previous owner:
-Street ported 12a
-holley 650cfm carb
-holley fpr
-racing beat header
-pertronix ignition.
-3rd gen trailing packs
-bronze sprung clutch
-miata 5 spd with LSD rear
-flow master exhaust.
Many of the stock parts are included with the car.
The ac has been removed, and the car does not have power steering.
The black paint is in good shape less some chipping on the bumpers and a dented up passenger front fender. It is a respray, original color was silver.
The car was inspected recently and is good until 2/2013.
It runs pretty well and is a blast to drive, it really comes alive in the higher rpms.
I'm assuming it could use a good tune of the carb as is seems to be dumping a but much fuel and it falls on its face when downshifting when you get back in it on occasion. I have no intentions of messing with it as i'm not experienced with these cars and have no desire to kill it by making a mistake.
While it's pretty decent overall I've noticed a few flaws:
-The dash lights do not work, nor does the aftermarket CD player.
-The "buzzer" telling you the keys are in the ignition stays on all of the time, it's faint but annoying
-There are some fluid leaks under the car, i'm not exactly sure what but it's definitely something you'll want to address if you don't like leaky cars.
-Tires have good tread but are starting to dryrot.
-Something whines under load in 3rd, 4th, and 5th. It's either the trans or the rear. I'm leaning towards the rear as that's where the sound seems to be coming from, but it's odd that it doesn't do it in 1st and 2nd.
-The alternator belt makes an annoying squeal at higher rpms.
-oil pressure gauge doesn't work.
The car is very loud, your neighbors will likely hate it.
It's got a huge sunroof that I believe is removable, and for those cold days the heat works great.
As I said, overall a decent car and it's a ton of fun to drive. It will need some attention but it is 27 years old after all. It'd be a great second car, weekend car, or track project but I wouldn't recommend buying it as your only vehicle. (Unless you have vast experience with cars such as this)
I'm looking to get around $2700 out of the car. I'm open to trades but this car is the result of a string of recent trades so I'd rather just have some cash to invest in my other projects.
I prefer text at 717-271-8781.
I should have the title in hand by the end of the week
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j379/photosofstufftosell/8c07c1a1.jpg
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j379/photosofstufftosell/c137b7c7.jpg
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j379/photosofstufftosell/cbfc55ab.jpg
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