Kloubek
04-27-2010, 11:06 AM
This car handles like nothing else I've ever driven... and I've owned a lot of sports cars! The turning radius is tiny, and the body roll... well.. doesn't actually exist. This car stays glued to the ground with good tires up front, and two brand new Toyo Proxies on the back.
The car puts out a respectible 255 horses, but at only 2900 pounds it is a real rocket. 0-60 can be reached in a shade over 5 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in about 14 seconds. The key to harnessing the RX7's power is to drive it right up to the 9,000 redline. Unlike piston engines, this car really likes the top of the rev range and could run at the redline all day long without blowing. Don't believe the hype about fragile rotary engines... yes, you have to take good care of them. But if you do, they are extremely reliable.
The car has an active title and has never been written off. It is not in perfect condition, but about as perfect as one can expect for a 17-year-old car. The ground effects do have some spider cracking in the paint, as is common for fiberglass. The front of the passenger side light sits about half an inch higher than it should. The interior is near mint. The car passed an OUT OF PROVINCE inspection last week, so you know it is in prime mechanical condition; these inspections are intense, and they check EVERYTHING. (Car is from salt-less B.C.) This is a rare example of a babied RX7, and it shows. The yellow colour makes it even more rare - as this is the most-sought colour for RX7's.
Full touring compliment with leather seats, moonroof, and electric goodies. A/C could be stronger, but has been converted to current standards so it can be easily recharged. It could also use an alignment; I plan to get that done in the next few days. The engine on this car is bone stock, and as far as I know has never had to be rebuilt. There is no coolant in the oil - which is a tell-tale sign of impending failure. Even the airbox is stock.
The turbo pulls like a freight train, and the RPM's stay nice and low at idle. The clutch doesn't slip at all. Modifications to this car are a racing exhaust (sounds great- despite a little popping when cold), momo shift knob, strut bar, rear tint, OZ wheels, and body kit. There is also a 2-sub aftermarket stereo system with high-powered cd deck, and neon strips in the footwells.
You could find a RHD (Right hand drive) out there for cheaper. But who wants to drive a JDM piece of garbage? Passing on the highway is a death wish! This left hand drive model is exactly what the dr. ordered now that the roads are clearing up. Price is lightly negotiable.
Please don't waste my time to see what an RX7 is like. I know they are rare, but please go find another elsewhere. I only want to speak to people who are interested in owning this beauty, and have available funds. (No kids!) I might also consider trades, but I know my vehicles so please do not expect to make extra money on the transaction.... it has to be fair. Absolutely nothing RHD!!
http://members.shaw.ca/kloubek/public/rx7-1.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/kloubek/public/rx7-2.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/kloubek/public/rx7-3.jpg
I have this car on Kijiji for $15,900, which I think is a pretty great price in the first place. I'll offer it to my fellow Beyonders for $15,400.
Edit: Oh... and one of the best parts: This car has under 100k. (Sitting at about 96,000 I believe)
The car puts out a respectible 255 horses, but at only 2900 pounds it is a real rocket. 0-60 can be reached in a shade over 5 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in about 14 seconds. The key to harnessing the RX7's power is to drive it right up to the 9,000 redline. Unlike piston engines, this car really likes the top of the rev range and could run at the redline all day long without blowing. Don't believe the hype about fragile rotary engines... yes, you have to take good care of them. But if you do, they are extremely reliable.
The car has an active title and has never been written off. It is not in perfect condition, but about as perfect as one can expect for a 17-year-old car. The ground effects do have some spider cracking in the paint, as is common for fiberglass. The front of the passenger side light sits about half an inch higher than it should. The interior is near mint. The car passed an OUT OF PROVINCE inspection last week, so you know it is in prime mechanical condition; these inspections are intense, and they check EVERYTHING. (Car is from salt-less B.C.) This is a rare example of a babied RX7, and it shows. The yellow colour makes it even more rare - as this is the most-sought colour for RX7's.
Full touring compliment with leather seats, moonroof, and electric goodies. A/C could be stronger, but has been converted to current standards so it can be easily recharged. It could also use an alignment; I plan to get that done in the next few days. The engine on this car is bone stock, and as far as I know has never had to be rebuilt. There is no coolant in the oil - which is a tell-tale sign of impending failure. Even the airbox is stock.
The turbo pulls like a freight train, and the RPM's stay nice and low at idle. The clutch doesn't slip at all. Modifications to this car are a racing exhaust (sounds great- despite a little popping when cold), momo shift knob, strut bar, rear tint, OZ wheels, and body kit. There is also a 2-sub aftermarket stereo system with high-powered cd deck, and neon strips in the footwells.
You could find a RHD (Right hand drive) out there for cheaper. But who wants to drive a JDM piece of garbage? Passing on the highway is a death wish! This left hand drive model is exactly what the dr. ordered now that the roads are clearing up. Price is lightly negotiable.
Please don't waste my time to see what an RX7 is like. I know they are rare, but please go find another elsewhere. I only want to speak to people who are interested in owning this beauty, and have available funds. (No kids!) I might also consider trades, but I know my vehicles so please do not expect to make extra money on the transaction.... it has to be fair. Absolutely nothing RHD!!
http://members.shaw.ca/kloubek/public/rx7-1.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/kloubek/public/rx7-2.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/kloubek/public/rx7-3.jpg
I have this car on Kijiji for $15,900, which I think is a pretty great price in the first place. I'll offer it to my fellow Beyonders for $15,400.
Edit: Oh... and one of the best parts: This car has under 100k. (Sitting at about 96,000 I believe)