5 owner reports for this model.
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creating a hard coating that traps moisture?…
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and service downtime than the purchase price…
Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a second and then everything is normal. No stored light on the dash. Wondering what live…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 225,000 miles. Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should b…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 215,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest…
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bearing, or what else should I rule out?
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 203,500 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packagi…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 149,500 miles. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations.
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 217,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 174,000 miles. Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks. What measurements sho…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 205,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 22,000 miles. Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rat…
New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the calibration immediately, and does static vs dynamic calibration matt…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alig…
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliability, fabrication, cosmetics and power…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 62,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sens…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 238,500 miles. Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brake…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 150,500 miles. I bought a classic that was converted years ago and several owners have added wiring since. Everything works now, but the harness is messy. At what point…
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliability, fabrication, cosmetics and power…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the eng…
