'86 RX-7 for $850 nmna in Detroit area MI

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/4767013209.html

Ad claims a fuel pump issue. The car looks clean in the picture.

This is way too close to me.

Already saw it this morning, I work less than 5 miles from there. BUT I don't have 850 to spend. Probably just needs a fuel pump relay. And if it is a hardtop, HOLY berkeley

I can damn near see my house from his driveway. E-mail sent, this could be an expensive evening...

If you don't buy it I might find a way to scrape together the $$, even though I don't know much about rotaries. It's always good to learn something new, right?

I am interested if you guys all pass.

This has 4 bolt wheels. That means that the brakes are the crappier version. It probably does not have an LSD either.

In reply to Gearheadotaku:

can you confirm if its hard top or not? Also if you need an expert to come look at it with I would be more than willing.

Gearheadotaku wrote: I can damn near see my house from his driveway. E-mail sent, this could be an expensive evening...

can you confirm if its hard top or not? Also if you need an expert to come look at it with I would be more than willing.

BlueInGreen44 wrote: If you don't buy it I might find a way to scrape together the $$, even though I don't know much about rotaries. It's always good to learn something new, right?

I live right by you...

wvumtnbkr wrote: I am interested if you guys all pass. This has 4 bolt wheels. That means that the brakes are the crappier version. It probably does not have an LSD either.

yes they are but easy to upgrade and I have a spare LSD :)

So? Are you the proud new owner, Jeff?

fidelity101 wrote:

Gearheadotaku wrote: I can damn near see my house from his driveway. E-mail sent, this could be an expensive evening...

can you confirm if its hard top or not? Also if you need an expert to come look at it with I would be more than willing.

BlueInGreen44 wrote: If you don't buy it I might find a way to scrape together the $$, even though I don't know much about rotaries. It's always good to learn something new, right?

I live right by you...

wvumtnbkr wrote: I am interested if you guys all pass. This has 4 bolt wheels. That means that the brakes are the crappier version. It probably does not have an LSD either.

yes they are but easy to upgrade and I have a spare LSD :)

I know. I have all the parts to convert in my garage. I was trying to scare people off...

I'm trying hard to be responsible here so one of you guys pick it up, please

Seller has not responded to my e-mail

Since there is a map in the ad, I'm tempted to knock on the door Saturday!

Gearheadotaku wrote: Seller has not responded to my e-mail Since there is a map in the ad, I'm tempted to knock on the door Saturday!

Based on whats going outside and that photo, I don't think the photo in the ad is recent and I doubt it is kept outside. Probably wants to get rid of it cheap so they can park in the garage now that its around freezing outside and windy/snowy.

Anyone ever get in touch with the seller?

Dammit why does this stuff always come when I'm broke.

Oh wait, that's all the time.

^ this.

Still no reply. Drove past the address in the ad, no sign of the car.

Lame

No reply to me either.

Funny, I emailed asking if it had a sunroof or not and got a reply in about 5 minutes. Said, "There's like an indent where there might be a removable sunroof but I'm not sure." So, not actually a hardtop then.

Weird. I wonder if my message is just sitting in the guys spam folder or something.

I'm thinking I'll set up a time to go look at it, if only to report back here. Or maybe I could put whoever is first in line in touch with the owner or something.

Email sent from here, too. No response yet.... Methinks it's gone and the ad abandoned - sigh...

I think some emails must be just going to his spam or something because I was emailing him just last night and he replied right away. Said I could come check it out tomorrow any time before 4. I can get his phone number and pass it on to any interested parties.

If you're able to get in touch, go for it.

Check compression before anything else. A rotary engine is expensive to replace and basically non-rebuildable. I had a '86 RX7 and ran it for year before donating the shell to a friend. '86 RX7's came with an aluminum hood so it's the one to have. LSD's were not available for the NA diff until '90 when it came on the GTU edition (very rare). The smaller brakes are not an issue at all. Overall it's a fun car on track but keeping it cool is the biggest problem.