3MTA3

OK, I have a severe case of "I miss my car", and you guys, too! So, went and took a look at this car tonight, it's in fabulous condition, no rust, but it is an AT.
What do you think, buy it or not?

1990 RX-7 Convertible, auto, Red, 83K original miles, new top, new tires (ugly American Racing rims), black leather interior, fully loaded, garage kept.

He'll take $4000 for it.

Opinions?

N rider89

i hear these were really bad as autos so make sure you test drive it before you consider buying it.

3MTA3

Test drove it....twice, once with the top up, and back out with the top down. Seems to run ok.

7andan8

Would you really be happy with an AT? Maybe for $3000 you could be ...

3MTA3

Exactly.

shinka213

this thread is useless without pics!!

3MTA3

LOL....nope, I didn't take pics of it, Pat!

SmokeyTheBalrog

I assume you have carfaxed it? Also, take it to a Rotary mechanic to look it over before you buy. Both would be money well spent.

Also, if you decide to buy make sure you do one more test drive and make sure the engine is cold. I.e. pop the hood and hold your hand near the engine and maybe touch it to feel there is any warmth.

shinka213

how the hell can i help ya then....

3MTA3

LMAO...looks like another other 1990 red RX7 convertible!!

It also might be the only way I get to go to any of these meets with a Mazda!

shinka213

since im no expert on 7s ie what years are 1st gen or 3rd gen

is this an FC or FD???

that would help me....

if its an FD...i say offer him $3k but check the tranny if you can first before you do the deal!!

Im really about your situation....Ive been reallly missing you guys...

PS...i got nuthin from you on the T shirts?

3MTA3

This is a second generation, and I believe the convertible is an FC3C. I bet that doesn't help at all! LOL!
I sent you a pm for the shirts!

N rider89

yes the 91s were fc's. here is a sample pic:

N rider89

also is it N/A or is it a turbo II?

supergoat

In the U.S. all convertable FCs were non-turbo.

I'd hold out for a 5 speed. If you want an FC I'd hold out for a White TII Coupe...but that's me. The convertable RX-7s never really did it for me.

Kel Rx8

i has so many issue's with my auto
I had 3 89-91 rx7 convertible's they are great and fun cars but dont get a auto
u will have problems with the tranny slipping. or you could do what I did and turboII it.
let me know if you have any questions

3MTA3

Thanks for the input. As much as I liked it, I think will hold out for a MT. An AT just isn't fun to drive....

Niburu

Good choice, the AT FC's are no fun and are WAY more expensive to fix than the manual trans.
If you really are in the hunt for one go over to RX7club.com and watch the cars for sale section, there is always a few up for sale.

For those unfamiliar with RX-7's:

FB - 78 to 85, all were non turbo, in 85 some (GSL-SE) were available with 13B motor instead of the 12A

FC - 86 to 91, 86 - 88 were know as S4's and 89 - 91 were the S5's, the only gen available in convertible, TII's were the turbo model

FD - 92 to 95, fast, pretty, and expesive, ALL of them came stock with twin sequential turbos

supergoat

That's not entirely true.

79-80 had the SA chassis code while the 81-85 had the FB chassis code.

FB is commonly used and accepted to include all first gens. Just know that the first two years were NOT FB, but SA.

Niburu

I always forget that.