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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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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

14 hours ago

1985 Mazda RX7 SA22C (S3) Limited White 5 Speed Manual Coupe

  • 238285 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.1L

Year and Make: 1984 Mazda Model: RX7 Series 3 Modifications: Engine; - Full built bridge ported 13B Turbo motor - Precision balanced rotating assembly - Precision machined - Bridge ported - Dowled - Race seals, seal kit - Race bearings - Stud kit - Lightened Rotors - Most engine components customised and polished. Ancillaries; - Borg Warner 9180 Efr Turbo (polished) - Turbosmart 50mm wastegate - Turbosmart Raceport - Custom turbo manifold - Custom piping incl. large downpipe all in

$74,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Lidcombe, NSW

Dealer used
Yesterday

1997 Mazda RX7 FD1034 Black 5 Speed Manual Coupe

  • 70000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

1997 Mazda RX7 Type RS Series 7 Import grade 4 Black with black interior Excellent original unmolested example of the RX-7 RS Series 7, Imported from Japan, engine and gearbox are tight, the car drives great and it’s obvious that it’s been well cared for. Extensive service history, any inspection will impress. * VACC Approved Dealer * Trade In your old car for a better deal on your New Car * This car is handpicked by our experienced staff ready for immediate delivery Nation wide *

$64,950 Excl. Gov. Charges
South Melbourne, VIC

Dealer used
24/04/2024

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

$29,000Negotiable
Croydon, NSW

21/04/2024

2000 Mazda FD RX7 Type RS

  • 85400 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.3L

A unique, one-of-a-kind styled 2000 model series 8 Type RS with genuine low kms, and a plethora of maintenance mods and parts for reliability already completed or replaced - to give you peace of mind in driving for many years to come. Car has done 30,000km since it’s rebuild. No finance owing, no defects, never crashed nor on PPSR, this is a very clean FD example for reliability and enjoyment. Gumtree only shows up to 1999 for year model, but this is a 2000 imported model. Inspection in Glene

$75,000Negotiable
Glenelg South, SA

20/04/2024

1982 MAZDA RX7 13B Turbo

  • 254000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Manual
  • 2 cyl 1.1L

1982 RX7 Series 2 SERIES 5 13b turbo 5sp manual conversion Mod plated 18x7 front 18x8.5 rear Simmons FR1 Cold and hot starts no issues. Microtech LT6s Engine bay and interior could do with a bit of a tidy up. Paint is only 3-4 years old. No rego no RWC supplied on sale. Only selling to fund a new build. No test pilots. $35,000 ono. Located Shailer park

$35,000Negotiable
Shailer Park, QLD

20/04/2024

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

Mazda RX7 series 1 Drag car

  • 0 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto

Mazda RX7 Series 1: - Drag car rolling shell - Set up for 13B - Chrome moly cage - 9inch diff - 31 axles - 2 kirley racing seats - Big tunnel and removable inside - Fiberglass bonnet and front bumper - Wheelie bars - Parachute mount - Standard wheel tubs - Globe wheels - Car is very light Call for more info...

$9,500
Taylors Hill, VIC

09/04/2024

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

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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.