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MAZDA RX-7 Used Car Review

In 1978 Mazda continued its love affair with the distinctive piston-less rotary engine with the RX-7 - a compact, rear-wheel-drive sports car. The RX-7 combined great handling with the famously smooth and high-revving engine to establish a classic, especially in third-generation guise. Its reputation wasn't harmed by local success in the Bathurst 12-hour endurance race, when it won three successive events from 1992 to 1994.

Pros

Cons

  • Fantastic, high-revving performance
  • Great balance of power, grip, handling and braking
  • Low-rev punch of twin-turbo rotary engine
  • A classic Japanese sports car
  • Rotary engine's thirst for fuel/oil and susceptibility to wear
  • Boot not very practical
  • Second-generation model more GT than sports car
  • Good used examples are fairly expensive
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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1989 MAZDA RX7 TURBO 5 SP MANUAL 2D COUPE, 4 seats All Others

  • 465000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

1989 Mazda FC rx7 Turbo II 465000 KMS on chassis 25k on the engine FEED Fujita engineering clocks (rare) Engine is stock Upgraded koyo rad Apexi N1 coilovers lowered on 18x9 +35 cosmis xt-005r's Semislicks on the back Have the original wheels to go with the car Stainless exhaust with hi flow cat into two xforce back boxes Always premixed on 98 2 keys Sunroof 1.5 way lsd haltec 1500 elite ECU to come with the car still in packaging Full book of receipts there dated all the way back to 1990 car w

$30,000Negotiable
Balcatta, WA

10 hours ago

1987 Mazda RX7 All Others 5 SP MANUAL 2D CONVERTIBLE

  • 145000 km
  • Convertible
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

EOI $12,000 '87 Aussie-spec FC Convertible, 5 speed manual, of which 95 were apparently imported here back in the day, according to the info I received from Mazda Australia (as well as the ship it came in on, consignment number, date of arrival, dealer that purchased it etc...). A few random photos but have about 500 for potential buyer to view! Bought as a "barn find" 7 years or so ago, complete re-spray (I've managed panel shops for over 30 years!), as well as floor body deadening inside and

$12,000
Bayswater, VIC

Yesterday

Mazda RX7 Series 5 FC 1991 Race Car

  • 88888 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

Mazda RX 7 Series 5 Race Car Roller. 2 Way LSD, Rear Wing , 2 sets of wheels. New fibreglass front splitter .OMP seat, Roll Cage, New adjustable suspension. New rotors and pads . Heaps of spares $16,000. Available with parts including microtec ECU . Intercooler, radiator and turbo to suit 13B rotary or a Lexus V8 motor at additional cost . Car located in Kempsey NSW.

$16,000
Kempsey, NSW

Yesterday

1988 MAZDA RX7 5 SP MANUAL 2D COUPE, 2 seats

$27,499Negotiable
Croydon, NSW

Yesterday

RX7 13B MONSTER-PORT

  • 0 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.1L

RX7 - S1 13B MONSTER-PORT SOUNDS & LOOKS AMAZING CLEAN PPSR ' no crash ' no finance 45 YEARS OLD "NOT" SHOWROOM LOTS OF $$$ SPENT 14K RECIEPTS FRESH WRAP ' ORIGINAL COLOUR STILL GOOD CONDITION ' ALL DONE PROFESSIONAL ' bit of rust in usual spots few pressure bumps etc BUT for age car in good condition ' NOT SHOWROOM NEW BRAKES ' CLUTCH ' ALL LEAKS FIXED UP NEW FR1'S & MICHELIN PILOT 5,S NEW SPARCO FULL RACE SEATS & HARNESS SET UP ' CUSTOM BAR CUSTOM SWITCHES lights ' Boot ' Push button s

$26,999.99
Seaford Meadows, SA

01/05/2024

1998 MAZDA RX7 FD

  • 60000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

1998 FD RX7 Built to Spirit R spec before coming from Japan. *Fully engineered with all following mods* -Bridgeport -Brand new built gearbox -New Alternator -New Battery -T04Z - T51R mod to compressor housing (very loud turbo) -1/2" fuel rail -1000cc injectors -plazmaman frontmount intercooler -microtech ECU with handset -FEED sideskirts and ducktail spoiler -Work D9R emotion 18x9.5 F & 19x10.5R -Tyres still new from when wheels were put on years back -406hp atw on only 16psi -boost controller

$85,000Negotiable
Perth Region, WA

29/04/2024

Mazda rx7 rotary 1980

  • 94219 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.1L

A beautiful project car that belonged to my late father. No rush to sell, so please serious buyers only. The car is currently unregistered and the road worthy has expired. I can however organise and provide roadworthy to buyer upon receipt of payment. I’ve spent around $8000,00 over the last year or so getting the car back to a great condition (see details of works completed in photos) and a new battery was installed last week. Starts and runs like a dream. The odometer is incorrect as a bra

$21,000
Dandenong North, VIC

19/04/2024

1985 MAZDA RX7 LIMITED 5 SP MANUAL 2D COUPE, 4 seats All Others

  • 101644 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.1L

Original 1985 series 3 No modifications Genuine 101k kms Currently on historic rego if you are looking for an original high quality car, this is the one for you.

$49,950
Five Dock, NSW

15/04/2024

400HP S6 FD RX7

  • 122000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

S6 Import 1993 FD RX7 122xxx kms Balance, performance and timeless styling the FD RX7 is a cult classic and widely considered Mazdas best rotary. Fresh engine with lots of new bits Done approximately 3000kms Built and Dyno tuned by Archie at Mazfix Owner of multiple world records in rotary engines and a racing pedigree, this engine is built for big power Made 386hp on 5psi built for 20+ psi Quick enough for a street car, full boost at 3000rpm right up to redline With a bigger fuel system and m

$58,000Negotiable
Highland Park, QLD

07/04/2024

1982 Mazda RX7 Series 2 12a - Manual Coupe

  • 150000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.1L

1982 Mazda RX7 series 2 yellow 12a 5sp manual with exhaust clear title, can be registered interior excellent condition sections where bodywork required are shown car comes complete but does require restoration can has been started and was idling for 5-10mins can be viewed in Marleston

$11,900Negotiable
Marleston, SA

04/04/2024

Wanted: want to buy mazda rx7

  • 150000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.1L

wtb mazda rx7 series 1,2,3,4,5 have cash for the right car happy to look at projects barn finds or compete original cars send me a message of what you have and some pics and info and i’ll get back to you thankyou price in the add is just to fill the space thankyou rx7 turbo n/a turbo2 12a 13b

$10,000
Wollongong, NSW

30/03/2024

rx7 AUS S6 10second car 13b BP SINGLE TURBO sunroof aus

  • 1600 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

Aussie delivered rx7 fd3s series 6 with s8 front, rear bar and s8 tail lights. currently has rear seats installed but i do have all the original non rear seat boxs and stuff. i have s6 front bar, s8 rear spoiler all painted on the same day as car but didnt install them. the car has been painted HSV red..(same colour as a maloo or r8 clubsport) some details of the car are as follows (all parts listed are wer new and now only have 1600kms on them and first 1000 was just running in the motor) r

$77,000
Carramar, NSW

30/11/2023

Mazda RX7 SA

  • 8008135 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

Fresh 12 a bridge port out of series 2 moter was brought from NSW for 6 K has extractors. electronic dizzy. 109 ignition modduels intetnail regulated alternator up grade but not wired into loom properly yet ..48 mm Ida Webber carb .super low springs.2 inch spacers all round .brand new 13 inch husler mags brand new tyres .new paint job that still needs a cut back. Car needs to be sorted from auto electrical.i have done the first stage. all the lights and breaks and turning signals go .glove box

$10,000Negotiable
Girrawheen, WA

28/12/2022

1993 Mazda RX7 TWIN TURBO Manual Coupe

  • 118057 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual

Need funds urgently due to unforeseen circumstances. Looking to sell a manual Series 6 RX-7. This car was just serviced at Ric Shaw and we have been told it is a very healthy motor for the vehicle. This car was imported from Japan earlier this year and we have all the import papers available. This car presents very well for its age both inside and out. Car has genuine series 8 front bumper on the car as well as genuine gold 17" Rims and defi gauges in the car, Front seats for both the passeng

$59,000Negotiable
Hornsby, NSW

25/07/2022

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Overview of the Mazda Rx7

Overview of the Mazda Rx7

In 1978 Mazda continued its love affair with the distinctive piston-less rotary engine with the RX-7 - a compact, rear-wheel-drive sports car.

The RX-7 combined great handling with the famously smooth and high-revving engine to establish a classic, especially in third-generation guise.

Its reputation wasn't harmed by local success in the Bathurst 12-hour endurance race, when it won three successive events from 1992 to 1994.

MAZDA RX-7 GENERATIONS

1978-1985

1985-1992

1992-1998

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

Rotary (twin turbo): 10.6-11.1 litres per 100km (approximate)

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO MAZDA RX-7

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: MAZDA RX-7 (1992-1998)

The very last RX-7 was a very potent car and attracted buyers who weren't afraid to use that performance.

So watch out for crash damage and be wary of a car that has been used as a track-day weapon. The giveaways are holes in the floor where a roll-cage was once fitted, a relocated battery, fire extinguisher and extra gauges.

The engine can be a bit fragile, so it would be wise to have a rotary specialist check it out including a compression test. The turbo should also be checked out for wear and an engine that takes plenty of cranking before it fires up could also be showing wear and tear.

Bear in mind that elderly performance cars can be real money pits, but if you score a good one, the late RX-7 is an exciting car to own.