Why is RX7 so expensive?

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1. Why is RX7 so expensive?
2. Is the Mazda RX-7 illegal?
3. How much does a RX7 cost?
4. Are Mazda RX-7 rare?
5. Why is RX7 so popular?
6. Why are Mazda RX7 illegal?
7. What does RX-7 stand for?
8. What does FD RX-7 stand for?
9. Why is Mazda RX7 so popular?
10. How long do RX7 engines last?
11. Are RX7 good first car?
12. Why is RX-7 banned?
13. What's faster RX-7 or Supra?
14. What does 7 mean in RX7?

Why is RX7 so expensive?

Over time RX7s have been destroyed in accidents, died from neglect, or become uneconomical to repair and been sent to the scrap heap. Basic laws of supply and demand therefore dictate that the RX7 will become increasingly more expensive over time (provided the bottom does not fall out of the classic car market).

Is the Mazda RX-7 illegal?

Any Mazda RX-7 produced after 1995 is not allowed or is banned in the United States. ... Another option is to have a 1995 Mazda RX-7 or older imported from a seller outside the United States.

How much does a RX7 cost?

About the MAZDA RX-7

Hatchback	Original MSRP/Price	Engine
RX-7 2dr Coupe Base Auto	$37800 / $32527	Rotary Turbo
RX-7 2dr Coupe Base Manual	$37800 / $32527	Rotary Turbo
RX-7 2dr Coupe w/Popular Equipment Pkg Auto	$37800 / $32527	Rotary Turbo
RX-7 2dr Coupe w/Popular Equipment Pkg Manual	$37800 / $32527	Rotary Turbo

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Are Mazda RX-7 rare?

RX-7 rarity Depending on whose numbers you trust, Mazda sold roughly 13,879 examples of the FD RX-, 1994, and 1995 models. Of these, the rarest of all are base models equipped with an automatic transmission—just over 500 were built—as well as the 452 R2 performance package models (more on those later).

Why is RX7 so popular?

The Mazda RX-7's popularity Rotary engines are lighter, smoother, and mechanically simpler than piston ones. They can also make more power per liter, which meant they could be more compact. All this resulted in the first-gen 'FB' Mazda RX-7 having a low center of gravity and 50:50 weight distribution.

Why are Mazda RX7 illegal?

So is the Mazda RX7 illegal? Well, technically, yes: any Mazda RX7 produced after 1995 would have been made to cater to the Japanese car market, which meant that it had a Left-hand drive configuration, which is illegal in the United States.

What does RX-7 stand for?

The most likely explanation is that RX-7 stands for “Rotary Experimental 7”.

What does FD RX-7 stand for?

I really hope this is a joke... FD is not an acronym. It is the production model of the 3rd gen RX-7. ALL RX-7's start with with FB, FC, or FD(with the exception of the 79-81 RX-7 which was SA22C). FB=81-85 1st gen, FC=2nd gen, FD=3rd gen.

Why is Mazda RX7 so popular?

The light weight, power and balanced weight distribution make the RX-7 a popular car for drifting. For good reason too! Its characteristics really lend it to being a drift car.

How long do RX7 engines last?

Rotary maintenance 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.

Are RX7 good first 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.

Why is RX-7 banned?

Well, technically, yes: any Mazda RX7 produced after 1995 would have been made to cater to the Japanese car market, which meant that it had a Left-hand drive configuration, which is illegal in the United States.

What's faster RX-7 or Supra?

The top performance brought the RX-7 up to 276 horsepower which rocketed the car to a tops speed of 155 miles per hour and did 0-60 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds. ... This allowed the Supra a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 160 miles per hour.

What does 7 mean in RX7?

What Does RX7 Mean? Conventional wisdom is that RX7 stands for “Rotary Experimental 7” – sometimes “Rotary Experiment 7” Others have said that RX can mean “Rotary Export” or simply “Rotary Sport” (we will get to the “Sport” part shortly).