I think what I like best about the RX-7, wasn't its amazing on-edge performance, but its ability to give thrill-a-minute joyrides
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| What I like best about the RX-7 is its ability to give thrill-a-minute joyrides when called upon yet on a day-to-day basis go about menial duties without so much as a hiccup. (Photo: Mazda Canada) |
The RX-7 only suffered three Transport Canada recalls, the first affecting the radiator cap and the filler cap body of 577 1993 through '94 models, the second being a problem with the deterioration of fuel hose elasticity in only 680 cars from '93 through '95, and the last affecting the brake vacuum check valve of 682 cars from '93 through '95. All would have been fixed when recalled, so the notifications are a
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| The RX-7 only suffered three Transport Canada recalls, all of which would have been fixed at the time. (Photo: Mazda Canada) |
When you're out hunting for the perfect generation-three RX-7, keep in mind that it was available in four trim levels, some of which might be a bit over the top for your personal tastes. What do I mean? Well, the R1/R2 race-spec package took an already performance-oriented car to an entirely new level of track-ready capability. In '93, the R1 featured dual oil coolers, a rigid front strut brace, grippy suede-textured cloth seats, a stiffer suspension and effective rear spoiler. In '94 the R2 superceded the R1, as customers were complaining the ride was too harsh in the R1, with pretty well the same features. Unless you're in for regular punishment, you might want to consider an R2, or for that matter one of the more domesticated cars.