1993 Mazda RX-7 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners really love the 1993 Mazda RX-7 for its incredible performance, beautiful design, and thrilling driving experience. Many praise its speed and handling, often describing it as an unmatchable sports car. However, the need for regular maintenance and the high costs associated with repairs are common concerns. Some drivers found the fuel economy lacking and mentioned that owning this car requires a commitment to its upkeep."
An icon, a milestone achievement of Mazda at the time of its debut. But... without reliable access to resources and know how necessary to keep one running reliably, this almost 30 year old car has potential to leave you in tears. Be prepared to need to replace its RW-13b heart once it loses compression. Be prepared to love it, to give it the attention ot needs. In return you will get a brilliant sports car unlike anything today.
January 8, 2021Icon performance wrapped in timeless styling. There isn't another car that can stand the test of time and still come up as one of the best ever made when compared to current sort car specs. This car is only for the purest rotary engine followers.
September 4, 2013The build quality is superb, still feels really tight even though its 17 years old, there is some wear in the door panels and the plastic squeeks a little when closing. The vehicle does have some turbo lag due to the 99 spec twin turbos running non-sequentially, however it builds max boost of 16psi at about 4k rpm. I am currently getting around 22 mpg on the highway which is adequate considering it has a Pettit racing ECU in it. Overall the FD Rx-7 is the absolute best car I have ever owned, I love it even with its high maintenance costs.
June 26, 2010What owners say
An icon, a milestone achievement of Mazda at the time of its debut. But... without reliable access to resources and know how necessary to keep one running reliably, this almost 30 year old car has potential to leave you in tears. Be prepared to need to replace its RW-13b heart once it loses compression. Be prepared to love it, to give it the attention ot needs. In return you will get a brilliant sports car unlike anything today.
January 8, 2021Icon performance wrapped in timeless styling. There isn't another car that can stand the test of time and still come up as one of the best ever made when compared to current sort car specs. This car is only for the purest rotary engine followers.
September 4, 2013The build quality is superb, still feels really tight even though its 17 years old, there is some wear in the door panels and the plastic squeeks a little when closing. The vehicle does have some turbo lag due to the 99 spec twin turbos running non-sequentially, however it builds max boost of 16psi at about 4k rpm. I am currently getting around 22 mpg on the highway which is adequate considering it has a Pettit racing ECU in it. Overall the FD Rx-7 is the absolute best car I have ever owned, I love it even with its high maintenance costs.
June 26, 2010Likes: Acceleration, brakes, handling. Still looks amazing 15 years later. Dislikes: Rotary engine can be costly 22k spent on a motor that went out in 8.5k miles, gas mileage was 9mpg if I wasn't on boost running of 93 octane. But it's getting an LS2 so no worries. Interior durability needs improvement. Would not recommend it to someone with little to average car knowledge, you really need to know this car before you get in over your head.
December 5, 2008If you find one, buy it. If you have one, don't let it go. they may be high maintenance, but they are worth it. Take care of it. Upgraded turbos and dynoed at 490 RWHP. Very rare, very fun, and very fast.
October 13, 2009It is scary fast and weighs practically nothing, which definitely has the potential to lead into some hairy situations. The interior is nice and snug and everything is just where it should be! The only bad thing about the car that I've come across at this point would be how expensive the parts are.
August 7, 2008Mazda was extremely ahead of their time with this car. The Rx7 has a 255 hp sequential-twin-turbo 1.3 liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Though the car is 15 years old the styling is better than that of most new cars. Because of its near perfect 50-50 weight distribution is it one of the best handling cars ever made. The rx-7 is the 'truest' sports car to ever come out of Japan. That being said it is a sportscar, not a budget sports car. You will be lucky to find a running rx7 for under 15 grand. And the purchase price is just the beginning. These cars are known for being unreliable. an engine lasts anywere between 20 and 60,000 miles, rebuilding is costly, close to $2000 for parts alone. Although the sequential twin turbo system is genious, it requires a maze of solenoids and vacuum hoses to control it and is prone to failing. If you love the car enough, and have the money to take car of it, it is a great car.
July 17, 2008One of my all time favorite cars. A near perfect balance of power handling and brakes. After 20 years it is still one of the best looking cars on the road. If garage space were not at a premium i would never part with it. The only drawback is that it 6' 2" space is a bit cramped but I grin every time I get to drive it.
October 16, 2012got to hold on to an FD for a wile and work on it. also got to drive and ride in it plenty. has excellent power delivery with the sequential turbos. looks amazing, feels amazing, just all around amazing. cant wait to do it again.
January 15, 2012Excellent tracking machine but horrible on gas. Once modified, they are a giant guessing game or ticking time bomb if you prefer. The rotary is an amazing creation however not for the use of daily driving. The "Cost of ownership really depends on how far you go as far as modification goes. Stock form they are not a headache but once modded heavily forget about reliability.
July 26, 2008Trims & specs
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Base MSRP $32,850 | Seating 2 |
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