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Still love my rotary
Rio, 01/18/2006
1991 Mazda RX-7 2dr Hatchback
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car a been extremely reliable for the entire time I've owned it. It now has 215,000 miles, and has only a little more than maintenance done. It did have to be repainted, due to peeling, which is fairly common on white cars from that time period (not just Mazdas).
Rotary Review
19RX791, 04/18/2007
1991 Mazda RX-7 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 91 n/a rx7 for over a year now and have fallen in love. For such a small engine it packs a punch. Handling is great, acceleration is outstanding considering engine size, manual transmission a must if performance is required. Will out perform many new cars and almost all unmodified 4 cylinder and some 6 cylinder cars. No major repairs yet, just basics such as brakes, plugs and wires, tires, etc. Check and change oil regularly. As long as maintenance is performed when or before schedule its an excellent car.
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tomperanteau, 04/16/2007
1990 Mazda RX-7 2dr Convertible
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned Rotarys on and off since 1978. From the RX2 through several RX7s. My convertible has an aftermarket turbo on it and it not only the most fun car I have ever owned, but also one of the most reliable. If you take care of a Rotary, it will last well over 200k miles. Although gas mileage is not that great, you save in rebuilds and repairs on the car.
Soon to be classic
rotarychainsaw, 12/21/2008
1991 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The turbo model is getting rare and people are starting to look for unmolested specimens. It is a great car with a definite 1990s look to it. Perfect weight distribution and decent power is pure win. The turbo models have huge potential to make power. Things I dislike are interior rattles and plastic quality. The car is 17 years old at least, so I guess it is expected.
Non-turbo Review
Garciaj, 05/08/2002
1991 Mazda RX-7 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Absolutely fun to drive. Very responsive, both handling and acceleration. Change oil responsibly, engine requires no major maintance over its life. Engine is very smooth, never hesitates even in high rpms. Some minor electrical problems known, mostly confined to the interior.
awsome car
rx7dropindatop, 08/06/2004
1990 Mazda RX-7 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have a convert, the targa top is awsome. the rotary motor in the car is the best thing to come to cars. these cars can take anything you put towards them. the factory bbs wheels give it a great touch. i bought it because this car has been my dream car and i saved up to get it.
Turbo Rotary Power!
Rotaryman, 09/24/2007
1991 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ever since I got into rotary engines, I just could not stop. It has become an addiction. I started off with a 1991 coupe, I loved the smoothness of the ride and acceleration. Once I got a rotary turbo, I have been hooked. Power in the mid-high RPMs is superb. The handling and feel of the car is world class. I do not think I can sell this car unless it is for a 93+ RX-7. During its time in the late 80s, it was the champ.
A true sports car
NCGNETO90, 01/28/2005
1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have always has an RX-7 in my garage ever sInce I first learned how to drive. The rotary engine has the life of a Honda (if treated right) and has the power of an inline 6. It is the funnest car I have driven. Even more fun than the C5 Corvettes. The 50/50 weight makes for awesome handling. I am a true rotor-head for life.
rx-7's
Kevin Santana, 05/14/2002
1990 Mazda RX-7 GTUs 2dr Hatchback
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very nice sports car for the price. Handles very well and fun to drive and can take alot of hard driving. I have had mine for 7 years and still love it.
Don't Buy One!!
Joejoejoe, 07/01/2008
1990 Mazda RX-7 2dr Convertible
2 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought mine with 90 thousand miles which is quite low for that old of a car. I did a bunch of work on it. New brakes, shocks, which are insanely expensive to put in as they had to tear the rear of the car apart to install them. Parts were crazy, I have BMW and parts are half what I paid for Mazda parts. In the winter when I moved to Portland from Ca. I had a hard time starting it. 10 mechanics later the compression was low on one of the rotors. Car had 129 thousand miles, been babied from day frequent oil changes, etc. Needed a new engine. It was fun to drive when it worked but why do these cars have fans, the engines always burn out and people still love them. I am over it.
Love my RX-7
allyrx7, 07/30/2002
1990 Mazda RX-7 GXL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had two now, and I've loved them both. The only serious repair concern involved losing compression in the engine. It's not a problem that will kill the car but it can be annoying the first time. What a ride. This car hugs the curves, loves the road, is fun to drive. Great on long trips, too. OK, so it doesn't have cup holders. So what. You need to keep both hands on the wheel to feel the excitement anyway. The oil-cooled engine is great in Southern climates (like mine) and when you regularly change the oil every 2500 - 300 miles, you have no worries.
Blast to drive
barwick, 08/18/2002
1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is so incredibly fun to drive, and for the money you spend, you can outhandle and outaccelerate 95% of the cars on the road.
Sweet car to drive
John kean, 10/09/2002
1990 Mazda RX-7 2+2 GXL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had 2 RX-7's so far and i love both of them they handle the turns better than any car i have owned. I have added a few minor things to increase the Hp and it has made a difference, the Rotary will run for a very long time if you take care of it by checking the oil and water levels, if the temp gets a little high "STOP DRIVING IT" until you find out what is causing it. I have heard of many people killing their rotarys due to a leaking water hose. Overall an awsome car for the price.
Best Car Ever Made
Archea47, 10/14/2002
1990 Mazda RX-7 GXL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The rx7 is in my opinion the best car made to date, and the 1989 to 1991 models are the best. With a 80 inch 1.3L 13B 6-port rotary engine, the sound and high end can't get better. This is THE car to have if you plan to autocross, or if you just like to corner like that inner maniac. With a 50/50 weight distribution, this is one of the best handling cars ever. You mold into the interior, and get the feeling of being in a jet. This isn't just driving, just like the owners arent just owners. We're fanatics!
Best performance available for the money
Seanius, 11/01/2002
1990 Mazda RX-7 GTUs 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Faster (straight-line)than a non-turbo 300ZX or Supra and handles better than 98% of all cars on the road. The rotary engine is a mystery to some, but it is wonderful and easy to work on in the spacious engine bay. Maintenance is simple. Lots of aftermarket performance options, though these aren't a requirement for fun, unlike with a Honda. Comfortable enough for daily driving, and still stylish even though the design is over 15 years old.
Super Fun Car!
scarecrow, 10/07/2002
1990 Mazda RX-7 GXL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I would have purchased this car when I was in high school if I had the money. Now it is my fun second car for weekends and playing around. This car has been very reliable and only required a tune up and some exhaust work to be brought back to good running condition. It needs some work on the intake manifold (5th and 6th ports), because they are stuck (works sort of like Honda's VTEC concept - but the rotary engine has no valves).
87 rx7
indosia, 12/01/2002
1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car, Rotary engines have a unique sound. Unlike other cars, the 13b rotary loves high rpms. This car corners like a true sports car. 50/50 weight, no need to slow down just turn the wheel and hit the gas. If your tires are worn the rear end might slide a bit, easily corrected by steering. Thats only when you take a 90 degree turn at 60+mph. The suspension is stiff, so the car stays solid, no bounce. Hit a bump at 115mph on the freeway, I was lifted up out of my seat a couple inches but the car didn't budge.
One man's opinion on my RX7 after 12 yrs
zuba, 01/07/2003
1990 Mazda RX-7 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car gets attention wherever it goes. Awesome styling, sleek body design that's timeless. A real thrill to drive on country roads with the cd cranked. Handles like it's on rails, responsive and cool sounding rotary engine. Top notch stereo/am/fm/tape/cd by Pioneer. Headrest speakers, plus four more give great sounds. Couldn't ask for a car to do more. Leather interior, great power top with T-top option. Paint looks as good as new. Has California hitch for pulling small boat, trailer. Am looking forward to driving the RX8 coming out this year.
Speed
MMJ, 01/17/2004
1990 Mazda RX-7 GXL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This will have been my third Rx7 and they are fun little cars, they don't have the blow away speed but they love to corner and turn i bought this with just 44k on it so i will keep this one a long time.
You gotta love 'em
Steve Faulkner, 12/29/2005
1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have owned 3 of these, and never owned another car. '86 base, '88 GTU and now my '90 Turbo II. It's a beautiful car on the outside with that perfect sports car look, but nothing too radical that will end up looking dated, even now 20 years after the design inception. The handling is top notch, and with a simple plus size tire and wheel upgrade the next time you need new tires you'll stick to the road like glue. Comments abound on the car, and most people can't believe it is a '90. It's funny how many people think the car is only 5 or 6 years old. Grab a turbo if you can, they are most definitely the most fun of the different versions. I'd love a convertible for the summer.
not quite a '90 but still the same thing
Rheiga, 07/10/2004
1990 Mazda RX-7 GXL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just bought my RX-7 from a buddy of mine and I enjoy it. it performs magnificently, all I have is a few small problems i have to fix and it will be in perfect shape.
my review
mazdarx7turboII, 08/22/2004
1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
extremely fast car, fun to drive. has minor reliability quarks but they'r worth the trouble. turbo boosts well at 6.5 psi. dont drive in rain or snow because traction is minimal. and sometimes traction is bad on old roads but only when driving with a heavy foot.
1990 Mazda RX-7 GXL
trekie01, 01/26/2005
1990 Mazda RX-7 GXL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Handles like a Porsche of the same vintage. very fun to drive. very comfortable sport bucket seats. The engine is very reliable, but the rest of the car isn't. I have had to replace the alternator, battery, brake master cylinder, clutch master cylinder, clutch, wiper switch, radiator, window switches, stereo (I guess I didn't have to), and usual routine maintenance. These cars just reach an age where everything breaks at once. If you get it before this age or after someone has fixed everything, they are very very nice cars that are fun to drive. People will be envious when they hear you have one.
New owner of used TII
Robert, 08/02/2005
1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just love the car. I would suggest it might be a car more suited to someone willing to do his own mechanical work. Especially as they get older, even one in good condition will likely need some attention. Incredibly fun car, can be had cheap, and the design looks surprisingly up to date, not losing much to newer cars on the road today in the looks category. Great option for an affordable sports car, that can respond very well to modification. The turbo models can be hard to come by, if you get one, take care of her!
Fun and sporty, but quirky
jffordem, 04/29/2003
1990 Mazda RX-7 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The solid, yet nimble road feel, along with a luxurious cockpit, gave it a refined ride that begged for twisty mountain roads. When I put it on the track at Portland International Raceway it tore through the turns with gusto. The caveat was that I'd bought a 10 year old car, with all the wear-n-tear that that implies. Sadly, the clutch completely died on me after only 6 months. In the end, with the dead clutch, maintenance risk and the pressing need for 2 more seats, I traded it in for a Nissan sedan. Sigh.
Amazing little car
Pat, 01/24/2008
1991 Mazda RX-7 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What a car! I have owned this car for a little over two years and have been nothing but satisfied with this little rocket. This car loves to drive on the highway. Acceleration from a dead stop is not so great but once on the move it turns into a rocket. The rotary engine is an amazing piece of technology. This car only displaces 1.3L but makes rediculous power. The lightweight almost perfectly balanced RWD coupe gets decent gas mileage for a sports car averaging about 20-21 mpg with 65% highway and 35% city driving. Parts can be pricey but if the car is maintained properly not many problems arise. If any engine work is needed for any reason dont bring to local mech. find a rotory mech.
A really great car.
BlazeF, 11/15/2002
1991 Mazda RX-7 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is simply wonderful to drive. The high RPMs make it a great racer and it beats the crap outta little civics. The body style is an older modle but there are body kits to handle the older look... but I am going off stock alone here... so I guess it's alright. The sunroof and many other featured are great. There are a number of interior electrical probs though. *Warning* Mechanics are not very fond of repairing rotarys... and in some cases won't do it. There is an elbow piece on the engine connecting to the top radiator tube, this elbow is made of plastic and can crack from all the pressure (had it happen).
1991 rx7 coupe Normally Aspirated
John_, 12/18/2002
1991 Mazda RX-7 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car to drive, very comfortable, quick and great around the corners. Fuel economy is decent on the highway for a sports car. The 1991s are hard to find, but will treat you right if you take care of them.
Performance and satisfaction
smercina18, 05/23/2011
1991 Mazda RX-7 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my 91 RX7 for about 9 months now. I have never owned such a fast and amazing vehicle. It's n/a and yet it still is beating alot of cars in the races. I have not lost a single race yet even against v8 cars. I have never been so proud of a car in my life and I have no plans to ever get rid of it. I am surprised at how well it corners and grips the road for being rwd. All I have done to it is rebuilt the tranny and put a turbo on it. But I highly recommend this car to people. I have been a mechanic for 4 years and I get asked what a quick car thats good to buy is. I always say get yourself a mazda Rx7. Thanks Mazda for making a greatly amazing machine
A classic race car from the start!
GeorgeAnthony, 06/11/2004
1991 Mazda RX-7 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've always admired Rx-7's! These cars are fashioned after good old high revving race car engines.The car is a blast to drive. The car seems to want to go faster even after reaching the 6 - 7 thousand rpm range. Acceleration is a very quick on this car, especially when you have the rpm's up.I just wished the car came with a larger tank....:)The fact that it's a rotary engine shouldn't scare you, there are many Japanese auto shops that would love to work on a car like this, at least from my experience.
rx7 review
sspilis, 07/13/2003
1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very relailbe, fun to drive