1980 Mazda RX-7: Prices, Reviews & Pictures

by Dallas F

Apr 02, 2015

I bought this car after it had sat in storage for over 7 years. I cleaned out the gas tank, put a battery in it, and changed the oil. The car started right up. Ended up changing the fuel pump to a high flow Holley, adding a pressure regulator, and replacing a water pump with a leaky gasket. The mods that were already on the car are worth more than I paid, so very happy with my purchase.Apr 02, 2015

by Keith S

Jun 08, 2011

Performance: Acceleration from the Mazda 13b engine is brutal when you realize the car is over 30 years old. Handling is effortless through the corners and the ability to put it into a controlled slide is just so much fun. Build Quality: Its a Mazda so you know everything works and works well, right down to the electric windows and electric boot. Appearance: Its a 2 door sports coupe with pop up head lamps. What could be more fun to drive than a 1980 Mazda RX7 with a 9000 RPM redline!Jun 08, 2011

by Austin L

Feb 24, 2010

the acceleration is tuns of fun. Braking is nothing to right home about but at least they work. the car is a little lowed around 40 to 50 but once you at 50 its happy in second gear. this car is really fun to drive!Feb 24, 2010

by Louis-Philippe A

Dec 15, 2009

Fun car to drive, especially in the winter :-) Heavy on gas - but again that was in 1992 so you'd get a full tank of gas for $20 Love those rotary engines - wish I had get a turbo for even more fun. First can i bough for $3000 when I got my driver's license, would recommend it - engine is low maintenance.Dec 15, 2009

by Jason L

Sep 01, 2009

12a bridge ported engine="pop pop pop idle"+exhuast handling not bad.... acceleration ok appearance not bad...but still have first car taste interior body rust....no bodykit rwd again!!brand new good yr tyres gone in 2 month......full slick style!Sep 01, 2009

by Luis T

Aug 03, 2009

Good performance great stability.....nice punch power a small car with a big heart...great sport car appearance well built bumper to bumper very fast and economic on gas expenses. Maintenance is normal/ oil change and spark plugs and it will rock your spirit.A fun sport car for 2.Aug 03, 2009

by Juan R

Jul 04, 2009

Goes fair hard, corners awsome, sounds amazing, shoots foot long flames out of the exhaust will sit at 8000RPM all day. uses too much fuel however. will keep up with newer and more expensive cars especially through the corners and can chuck a mean skidJul 04, 2009

by Anonymous

Jun 23, 2009

Used this car for daily driver, solo II, travel and just fun. It is pretty much stock (2nd engine, 140,000 miles) with performance suspension and sticky tires. It is a best in class handler with adequate acceleration. Steering is neutral with enough power to induce over steer. The 1.1L rotary will spin up to daylight and provide enough stored inertia that a shift from 4th to 5th will launch you ahead of the Z cars. The same torque makes it rough on clutches. Love this car.Jun 23, 2009

by Sammy P

Jul 14, 2008

Fun little sports car to drive around. Its a blast to drive. It revs high and handles well. Not the fastest thing out there but it'll get you some attention. It has a 12a wankel rotary motor. The millage isn't the best i get about 18-20 in town, and parts can be kinda hard to find. But i love every second of it.Jul 14, 2008

by Chris L

May 14, 2008

it has the mazda 4 cylinder rotary valve engine, but the 302 in my truck is going in it, with a 5 speed.May 14, 2008

by Anonymous

Apr 14, 2008

I really enjoy this car. I am slowly working on it.Apr 14, 2008

by Benjamin T

Mar 19, 2008

yeah this is my little rat rod rx7. respeed front and rear coil over kits,respeed front sway bar, gilmer drive,no rats nest, dual e-fan, 12a motor 5 speed man.more to add.Mar 19, 2008

by Lars C

Jan 27, 2008

You just have to love this little sports car. Even though it is fitted with a solid rear axle, it handles wonderfully. Engine reliability is a drawback though, engine problems due to cracked apex seals are costly to fix and limited popularity causes for problematic spares availability.Jan 27, 2008

by Zack G

Dec 26, 2007

I drove in my uncles heavely modded first generation Mazda Rx-7 and left a puddle of sweat on the arm rest! He tuned the car for more than 400hp. He installed a wicked 1500 watt plus sound system with 13 speakers and he even handmade the interior out of materials such as vinal. He disigned the car to have a stealthy feel and look to it.Dec 26, 2007

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