ripped off or a bargain??

[crazylegs]

i have a nice white over silver mk1 on ebay at the moment,selling it with a mate.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-MR2-MK1-AW11-RARE-WHITE-OVER-SILVER-T-BAR_W0QQitemZ4595514350QQcategoryZ18290QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
we have been offered a swap.a 1990 mazda rx7 turbo convertible in great condition with low mileage.the pictures seem to indicate its pretty much mint.
i know nothing about mazda`s but it seems too good to be true.any thoughts ?

[adamh]

hmmm not sure.. that would be the rx7 with rotary 'henry wankel' :lol: engine?.. be it a 1.3/4 or 1.7 turbo?.. ive heard they want rebuilding at 125k.. check the book value out, probably worth as much as the mr2, i'd say they are both nice sports cars worthy of eachother

[crazylegs]

yes my thoughts,does it need new seals to the "pistons".how would i tell?

[lodgeman]

find out when the tips were replaced and which types - most rx7 owners go by this!:wave:
heres a buying guide

http://rx7.voodoobox.net/infofaq/bguide3g/bguide3g.html

[Goldy]

I was told they need a major rebuild every 40k miles or something... like the rotors tips needed something doing. This was by another mr2 owner tho so I don't know how accurate that is! Ask on the rx forums??

[podge]

it is about 40 k trhe rotor tips need changing and if you get your tips from this country theyl cost you ?50 each and you need 6 of them plus another 300 for a gasket set plus if your taking it apart you might aswell change the side seals 12 of those plus clips and other things i know believe me ive done it but ive got to be honest i do love the rx7 beautiful cars and a beautiful engine when running right would that still be the wedge shape then kev or the efine` shape if you do go for it and need parts let me know and ill sort out some web addys for you like mazdatricks

[crazylegs]

cheers podge,it now starts to look a lot less attractive.its still a lovely car,by the pictures,a few questions will need to be asked.

[mr2gti]

They are top cars, but too "Retro" if there's not money to throw at it.

I'd Aviod, especially at 14-18 MPG