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From: tjl@tekchips.UUCP (Terry Ligocki)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Questions about Mazda Rx7's
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Date: Tue, 26-Mar-85 14:15:35 EST
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Posted: Tue Mar 26 14:15:35 1985
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I am considering buying a Mazda Rx7 (for various reasons) and I am
looking for the answers to some specific questions and peoples general
impressions.

I am most interested in the GSL-SE.  This is because it is the only
model with all the performance features.  I would REALLY like to get
one without the luxury features (sun/moonroof, air conditioning,
stereo, etc.) for a lower price but I haven't had much luck.  My first
question is:

  Is there anyway to get an Rx7 GSL-SE WITHOUT all the luxury features?
  They claim to come standard with just about everything.  Is there
  anyway around this (e.g. ordering through some kind of international
  concern)?  I don't know much about this and I would like to be better
  informed.  I not in a real time bind to purchase the car so I AM
  interested in all methods.

A close second is:

  What is the current state of Mazda's (the world's) rotary engine
  technology?  Mazda's rotary engine used to have seal problem (that
  could be fixed by countersinking some bolts, or so I was told).  Are
  there still similar problems?  Are there fixes (I am willing to have
  mods made on a new car)?

Now on to a specific technical questions (these grew out of comparing
the GS with the GSL-SE)...

  Of what importance is the 'performance-tuned rear suspension'?

  What are the advantages/disadvantages of a fuel injected rotary
  engine (vs. a 2-stage, 4-barrel carb)?

Finally, what are peoples general impressions of the Rx7 (and Mazda).
I really like the styling and the HP they get out of a 70-80 cu. in.
rotary engine.  Please reply by mail and I will summarize the comments
if it seems appropriate.  Thank-you one and all.

				Terry J. Ligocki

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