Is the RX7 a good car?

In our opinion, the Mazda RX7 (of any generation, but particularly the FD which is the most popular and in-demand) is not a good first car. RX7s are expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, impractical, costly to insure, and probably too powerful and “demanding” for a first driver.

What year RX7 is the best?

In performance terms, the third generation RX-7 (FD3S) is definitely the best. It had the most power from the factory, was lightweight and had handling that is still consodered excellent to this day. In terms of specific years, I would say the best would be the Type RZ and Spirit R Type A from 1998 to 2002.

Is Mazda RX7 unreliable?

The FD Mazda RX7 is one of the greatest cars to emerge from the 1990s. It’s gorgeous, it’s rotary powered, it’s easily modifiable, and it’s totally unreliable. Regular says, the rotary turbo is an experience, it’s what makes the car.

Is the RX-7 unreliable?

Is the RX-7 legal in the US?

Any Mazda RX-7 produced after 1995 is not allowed or is banned in the United States. This is because of the left-hand driving configuration of the vehicle. This means that if you want to own one, you have a couple of options. One is to find a used RX-7 in the United States that is a 1995 year model or older.

How many RX-7 are left?

	2021	2019
MAZDA RX-7 RS	4	5
MAZDA RX7	182	197
MAZDA RX7 2	64	56
MAZDA RX7 TURBO	68	67

Is the Mazda RX-7 illegal?

However, since the third-generation RX-7 was produced in Japan until 2002, some right-hand-drive models can now be imported and driven legally in the U.S. So technically, no, the Mazda RX-7 is not illegal in the U.S., unless you’re looking to import one of the last iterations of it.

Is the RX7 fast?

Built from 1978 to 2002 in three different generations, the RX-7 is arguably Mazda’s most iconic model….

Engine	twin-turbocharged 1.3-liter Wankel
0-to-60 mph	5.1 seconds
Quarter Mile	13.8 at 100 MPH
Top Speed	160 MPH

How long can a RX7 last?

150,000 miles
Carefully-maintained, both the Mazda RX7 and RX8 can be very reliable. Jean-Pierre Derdeyn of rotary-specialist shop Derwin Performance told Hagerty that rotary engines can last for 150,000 miles or more without issue if maintained correctly.