View Poll Results: Which would you choose.
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FC Rx7 VS NA Miata
#11
I owned a perfectly maintained, never tracked '90 FC. Loved it. Blew apex seals during its second ever autoX run with 105k miles on the clock. Believe me, NO one in the rotary community is ever remotely surprised at these kinds of events even on well-maintained rotaries.
For every 200k mile rotary there are dozens that expired before 100k, and thousands of 500k mile piston-engined cars.
That said, I still think I'd go with the FC and run it as is (don't expect 26mpg on the highway, though!) until it expired. Then LSX...
For every 200k mile rotary there are dozens that expired before 100k, and thousands of 500k mile piston-engined cars.
That said, I still think I'd go with the FC and run it as is (don't expect 26mpg on the highway, though!) until it expired. Then LSX...
#13
A ragtop in Canada? I'm not sure you'd need A/C, but I don't know about softops and winter, maybe someone else can comment on how the top and rear window holds up.
I like the Miata, the RX is just to outside the box for me.
I like the Miata, the RX is just to outside the box for me.
#14
On 2nd thought, that FCs blue interior is kinda ug. And are those vinyl seats? My '90 had a black interior/leather seats, looked a lot nicer...
#15
Registered User
Rotaries make no sense to me. Not nearly as reliable as piston motors and they get worse gas mileage.
Miata if you ask me. Drop top + no fear of apex seals = win. You can say RX-7s are reliable if maintained, but I've heard way too many people have issues even while keeping on top of maintenance.
Miata if you ask me. Drop top + no fear of apex seals = win. You can say RX-7s are reliable if maintained, but I've heard way too many people have issues even while keeping on top of maintenance.
#16
Moderator
Will it be your only car? If so, I'd get the RX-7. I had a turbo FC and loved it as a very versatile sports car - the hatchback design can hold a ton of stuff.
Once you either perform the fuel cut mod or know how to pull the fuel pump fuse to avoid flooded starts, the car is bullet proof. Only one thing breaks, but that thing is the engine lol. Both are old, have limitations, and are quirky, but both are fun cars. The RX-7 is unique too - finding an unmolested RX-7 is difficult anymore.
If you already have a car, I'd consider the Miata since its a roadster and will be a bit more reliable - its too small for an only car imo however.
If you buy a car out of fear, you might as well buy a Corolla.
Once you either perform the fuel cut mod or know how to pull the fuel pump fuse to avoid flooded starts, the car is bullet proof. Only one thing breaks, but that thing is the engine lol. Both are old, have limitations, and are quirky, but both are fun cars. The RX-7 is unique too - finding an unmolested RX-7 is difficult anymore.
If you already have a car, I'd consider the Miata since its a roadster and will be a bit more reliable - its too small for an only car imo however.
If you buy a car out of fear, you might as well buy a Corolla.
#19
I owned a perfectly maintained, never tracked '90 FC. Loved it. Blew apex seals during its second ever autoX run with 105k miles on the clock. Believe me, NO one in the rotary community is ever remotely surprised at these kinds of events even on well-maintained rotaries.
For every 200k mile rotary there are dozens that expired before 100k, and thousands of 500k mile piston-engined cars.
That said, I still think I'd go with the FC and run it as is (don't expect 26mpg on the highway, though!) until it expired. Then LSX...
For every 200k mile rotary there are dozens that expired before 100k, and thousands of 500k mile piston-engined cars.
That said, I still think I'd go with the FC and run it as is (don't expect 26mpg on the highway, though!) until it expired. Then LSX...
Rotaries make no sense to me. Not nearly as reliable as piston motors and they get worse gas mileage.
Miata if you ask me. Drop top + no fear of apex seals = win. You can say RX-7s are reliable if maintained, but I've heard way too many people have issues even while keeping on top of maintenance.
Miata if you ask me. Drop top + no fear of apex seals = win. You can say RX-7s are reliable if maintained, but I've heard way too many people have issues even while keeping on top of maintenance.
Will it be your only car? If so, I'd get the RX-7. I had a turbo FC and loved it as a very versatile sports car - the hatchback design can hold a ton of stuff.
Once you either perform the fuel cut mod or know how to pull the fuel pump fuse to avoid flooded starts, the car is bullet proof. Only one thing breaks, but that thing is the engine lol. Both are old, have limitations, and are quirky, but both are fun cars. The RX-7 is unique too - finding an unmolested RX-7 is difficult anymore.
If you already have a car, I'd consider the Miata since its a roadster and will be a bit more reliable - its too small for an only car imo however.
If you buy a car out of fear, you might as well buy a Corolla.
Once you either perform the fuel cut mod or know how to pull the fuel pump fuse to avoid flooded starts, the car is bullet proof. Only one thing breaks, but that thing is the engine lol. Both are old, have limitations, and are quirky, but both are fun cars. The RX-7 is unique too - finding an unmolested RX-7 is difficult anymore.
If you already have a car, I'd consider the Miata since its a roadster and will be a bit more reliable - its too small for an only car imo however.
If you buy a car out of fear, you might as well buy a Corolla.
That's my assumption as well.
#20
Registered User
Miata without even a second thought. A worn out miata is a better car than the rx7 was new. Rotary's suck balls. Maintainence nightmare. Plus the miata will embaress the rx7 in the twisties.