Richard Petersen of Houston,TX

RX7's are wonderfull sports cars. It is ashame that Mazda discontinued the sale of one of the world best and pure sports car. Maybe Mazda should make it affordable by eliminating bells and whistles like power windows, power door lock, power sunroof, power steering. These things add weight and cost to the car. If a customer wants lots of toy bells and whiltles, they should got to a Mitsubishi dealer and try 3000GT, but for pure driving pleasure and a very tossable car, RX7 is the only one to drive. Minus the fancy bells and whistles that could break down, the Wankel engine is much more durable and reliable than the piston counter part. My 79 RX7 with 273,000 miles is still running to day. On the other hand, my wife has gone through a few Honda Civics. I only had to replace clutch twice, alternator, radiator, no timming belt/chain to replace, and exhaust. It has been a fantastic and fun car. I am hoping to be able to buy another new one and drive rotary forever.

Steve Feiman; Renton, WA

I am a racing fan. Mazda won the Le Mans in 91 and has more success than anyone in the SCCA and IMSA. I now own a 82 and 93 because of their racing heritege. Both are what sports cars should be: light weight, oustanding acceleration and handling, excellent durability and longivity. It's sad that RX-7's are no longer available in the States.

Paul Cervantes

Greetings: As an owner and lover of a mint 1989 RX-7 GTU, I'd like to comment on the failure of the 3rd generation RX-7 in the United States. Quite simply, its failure was a result of a price tag that was almost double that of the last 2nd generation cars of 1991. (As most of you know, there was no 1992 model) The real question is why did the price go up so high so fast? This question should be addressed to Mazda U.S. Sure, 2 turbos added to the cost,but look at the rest of the car in terms of sheetmetal, fit and finish and options. The interior of a 93-95 has nothing on a 2nd generation GXL. In the end, the 3rd Gen. RX-7 was a casualty of a changing market and corporate greed. Don't get me wrong, I love the 3rd Gen. cars, I'm just viewing them in an objective light. Final point, the 2nd Gen. cars were true road cars. They could, and still are, driven and driven HARD as daily drivers without a hint of trouble. Here in Southern California, high mileage RX-7 prowl the roadways. The 3rd Gen. model is really a poorly disguised race car. Many of the cars sold in California were quickly blown up or wrecked by owners who really had NO idea what they were driving. Ask the guys at Tri-Point Engineering: They can tell you story after story...

In the end, the fate of the RX-7 lies in the hands of Mazda U.S. They didn't stop bringing the cars in 'cause the didn't like selling them, but rather because they weren't selling. I'll buy a new RX-7 provided that it is offered in a non-turbo and at finish level that is on par with Mazda's other cars. Anything less will be disgrace to the RX-7 marque.

Dan Keen

I am an avid fan of the rotary engine. I was first inspired by the ability of the rotary design to produce such large amounts of horsepower with such a small displacement area. Granted the rotary engine has yet to solve the issues of it's low end torque problems, turbo hesitation problem at 3000 rpm and low fuel mileage. Rumor on the internet has it that the newly redesigned rotary engine which be placed in the upcoming Mazda RX-01 solves all these problems. But, regardless of this few set backs the Mazda RX-7 is the future of what is to come. With far less moving parts than a piston engine and much easier to work on (once you lift the engine out), the rotary engine is the future of the internal combustion engine. Some items of interest some people may not have heard about was the actual changes to the new rotary design (actual new designation still pending by Mazda) to be placed in the Mazda RX-01. These changes are: a dry sump oil system (no oil reservoir pan), and the exhaust peripheral housing has been moved to the side of the combustion chamber to improve the "long flame" combustion problem with the rotors. The new engine is rumored to have been tuned to almost 230 hp without the help of turbos! Imagine what this might new beast will yield if Mazda decides to connect a turbo or two to this engine?! A figure of over 300 hp would be easily achieved. Another little tid bit about rotary engines. Did you know that a 20B rotary engine exists? That's right. The engine is only available in Japan (due to the 20B having problems passing US emissions standards for imports: a similar problem the 3rd generation RX-7 overcame back in 1992 before mass production of it began). It is a 2 liter 3-rotor rotary engine. The 20B engine produces about 320 hp with a similar sequential twin turbo (2 Hitachi 125 turbos) set-up that comes with the 13B 3rd generation RX-7 sold in the US. With some tweaking and a few thousand dollars of aftermarket "adjustments" the 20B was producing over 500 hp and was street legal for the states but, only one exists in the continental United States (article in the July or August issue of Turbo Magazine). I am looking forward to seeing what Mazda will do in the future. With Ford's recent purchase of Mazda stocks (and company holdings) we the rotary engine fanatics may finally see some big money going into the further development of the rotary engine. Feel free to write me if you have any further information concerning the RX-01 development in Japan. The planned release of the vehicle is for Japan only in 1999 (due to the headlight heighth being below US specifications, the US release was hindered even more). Again thanks for your time in reading this, and I hope this gives some insight and hope for our unique love of the Wankel Rotary Engine.

David Morris

G'day ROTARY LOVERS. (from Oz) Mazda rotary powered anythings create a passion for millions of people throughout the world. From Grandpa, who owned a Cosmo "sports"/ 110S or an R-100/Familia right through to us today. Where the recent 20B powered JC Cosmo & the (soon to be extinct) 13B powered FD RX-7 fullfilled the dreams of those who owned them & sparked the dreams of those who couldn't. Say the word "Mazda" to someone. chances are they will think of the rotary &/or RX-7 etc.Now say Toyota. What do the majority think of there ? Boring little sardine cans. Enough to make me want to go & watch paint dry. It's PASSION that makes people do the things they do. People are passionate about who they are. INDIVIDUALS ! Thats what the rotary engines & there followers have in common. Plain & simple individuality

The rotary engine will live via the RX-01 (which should get the 4th generation RX-7 tag) & be on sale for the 99 model year. It will be affordable & without the twin turbo setup of the third gen, a lot cheaper to insure. BUT if ever Mazda had a car crying out for the Rx treatment, then it's the MX-5/Miata. Fed up with mazda's lack of direction on the enormous demand for a BMW Z-3 killer. Some RX shops in Australia & Japan are now doing drive in-drive out rotary conversions for custumers. Having 2 rotary models will detract from each other some Mazda people say. Which must also mean V6 powered 626's take away sales from the MX-6 (same engine) or 323 sales detract MX-5/Miata sales (same engine).

Mazda, USA you were the guys that got the MX-5/Miata going in the first place. Show your position is justified by pushing for an RX option for it. "MAZDA INTRODUCES THE MX-5R. NEW ROTARY ENGINE OPTION ALONG SIDE THE 4 CYL SHOULD LIFT SALES TO NEW HEIGHTS" can you see the headlines, the enthusist's cram dealerships to get there hands on one. Mazda did it in 68 with the Cosmo/110S & R-100/Familia then again in 78 with the 1st gen RX-7. Again in 88 with the MX-5/Miata. Now lets hope they live up to the buying publics expectations for 98 with the (cost effective) MX-5r

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Danaria Farris

To whom it may concern: I would encourage you to bring back the RX7. I bought a used 1993 touring RX7 just this year and it is by far the most exciting, powerful, reliable and beautiful car I have ever known. I am a college student living in Nebraska. Everyone discouraged me from buying this car thinking of the harsh winters in Nebraska. But my red beauty has pulled me through. Heads turn everywhere I go. SO MANY PEOPLE have asked me what kind is it? Where did you get it? The market potential for this car in the U.S. is wide open. Bringing it back would not only benefit lucky drivers, but also your company! Thanks for making such a great car, now just keep bringing them over!

Eric Johnson: Helena, Montana

Dear RotoHeads: I love Rotary powered cars. I my opinion, the are the most reliable and durable engines on the market. The handling of my 95 RX-7 R1 is beyong compare. I have driven some of the world's best sports cars including the Accura NSX, Porshe 928S, and Boxter, but my RX-7 out performed and out handled them. This car is invisible to the wind; for it is very quiet at high speed. Here in the Montana, my RX7 conquers all the hills and turns that make Montana, Montana. The market potential for this car is enormous. Build several versions for different kind of drivers and watch sale soar. For my taste, I like a light weight and as basic as posible sports car. I don't care too much for power windows, power steering, power seats, for they rob the power of the engine and hurt the handling of the car. Not to mention, they increase the price tag and more things to breakdown. I would be very delighted to see more rotary powered cars in the United States. PS: My RX-7currently has 157,300 trouble free miles. Mazda, I love what you built for me. IT JUST FEELS RIGHT!

Bao Nguyen

I'm a very big fan of the RX-7. I just love the way it looks and the speed it produces. I don't care if it's rotary or what, but it's nice to have a rotary engine car. I feel in love with the RX-7 (3rd gen) for quite a while now. I would take it over a new supra turbo, corvette, new 300zx, new 325is...new M3....I'll always pick the RX-7. I love the smooth tiny look, the little engine, the size...the panel..just about everything about the RX-7.

Shane Smith

Too whom it may concern, I have owned Rx-7s all my life. They are truly amazing cars. Right now i curently own a 91 convertible. Every one I know loves the cars. And quite a few have expressed intrest in purching one. Please keep the rotaries running.

Shane Smith

Craig Scott, Portland Oregon

There is something special about driving a rotary powered car. I've own the 1st generation, 2nd generation, 3rd generation, and looking forward to own more as long as I am alive. But sadly, they don't ship them the US. Can I still order from Japan?

Seth Kull

My 87 RX-7 Turbo has over 231,000 miles, but still very reliable and very quick. It still loves to rev to 7000RMP. Try that with a Mustang or Camaro and see if their engines would tolerate it. I have beaten guys with 88 Porsche 944 and 86 Nissan 300ZX in handling and acceleration. I am planning to keep this baby forever. My dream is to buy another rotary car and modified for autocross. Mazda," IT JUST FEELS RIGHT" Sincerely, Seth Kull, Tampa Florida

Gabriel E. Paul

To whom it may concern: I am currently a college student finishing my last year of college. I own a 1986 Mazda RX-7. It is gorgeous. My real concern is that Mazda discontinued its import to the United States in 1995. As a current RX-7 owner, I love my car, it has been stored and only has 60,000 miles. I will soon be in the market for a new car, though. I would love to buy a brand new, third generation RX-7. I guess I will have to settle for a used one. Unfortunately for Mazda, they do not realize that many other people, like myself, are in search of something so unique, nimble and powerful as the RX-7. I would gladly part with the money it would take to buy a new one.

Sincerely, Gabriel Paul

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j carlos ber

the rx-7 has been a dream car since it was first introduced to the world. it has remained on top with other elite foriegn cars. i have one of my own - an '89. i have been saving for the '99. to stop such a beautiful design from becoming more exotic is like taking the bottle from a baby when he's thirsty. please allow one to be made for '99!

jonathan krams

to whom it may concern, my first introduction to the magic of mazda, was a silver 84 or 85 gsl-se that my neighbor drove. it was a stunning car, though i was only 14 years old. i did not quite understand all there was to know of the car, but knew there was something different about it. a few years later my mother bought a 1986 red second generation. she timed it perfectly with me getting my drivers lisence. at this point i was certain there was something different about this car. a few years later, my father(parents divorced) purchased a cherry 1982 rx7. that made two 7s in one family. the first generation car in my opinion was the nicer of the two. this second car would soon become my car, as my dad would go on to purchase a 1988 car. this would make 3 rx7s in one family. we should have changed our last names to Wankel. there have been two other rx7s in the family since. the current belonging to my dad is a 79 finely crafted to a street/track monster. by far the best one yey. i do miss my first generation. i am saving up to buy another one as a second car. the love affair still lingers, and always will.

Luis Martinez

I Chemical Engineer , and i working in multinational corporation. I travel a lot in and out side of united state, i love cars, in all my trips a get the opportunity to use a car ,i do not see a car like the RX7 in preformance, smooth, and beauty. I have one from 1982 , i buy went was in college in utah , rigth now the Rx have 200,000 miles, and fill like new.

Joe Davidson, New Mexico

Dear Mazda, I am a potential buyer and my soon to be wife wants a new one too. Right now we both drive RX7's, but our cars have too many miles We will be on the market for PURE sports cars. Our RX7's(78 & 84) are remarkable cars; they have brought joy to our lives. In fact, I met my future wife on the freeway driving her tan RX7. We both are professionals (she's a computer programmer and I and physical therapist). Althought we own newer cars, 97Maxima, 96 626es, 94LexusSC300 none are as fun to drive as our old but reliable rotary RX7's. PASSION FOR THE ROAD, MAZDA!

Mauricio R. Melgar

I have owned a Mazda Rx7 since 1987. Just when I was ready to buy my third generation Rx7, they disappered from the market. I hope Mazda introduces it again with 3 rotors so it can be faster than any of its predecessors!

Tin Nguyen

I am a performance car enthusiast. I love performance cars, especially the Mazda RX7. Mazda needs to bring back the RX7 to the United States. The RX7 was the best performance car out on the market in the U.S. until you took it away. The RX7 has everything: looks, speed, performance and power. On a scale of 1 to 10, it deserves an 11.5

mike crandell

the rx7 is the first sports car that i have driven and i am hooked I am only 18

IT'S A FUN CAR!!!!!!!!!!

Paul Wearing

I am the proud owner of my 3rd Rx-7. A '79, an '85 GSL-SE and a '94 which was purchased new. This is perhaps the most fun-to-drive car ever! The acceleration, braking and overall grip are amazing. We have recently purchased an A4 Quattro as the family hauler and it approaches the confidence of the Rx-7 in terms of grip. After all these years, people still come up to me and ask what is this car? The styling is just beautiful and really turns heads. I have not really considered a replacement for this car because to equal it, you would have to spend $50-60K!! The new rage of expensive sports cars (Boxster, Z3 2.8, SLK)shows there is a market. I am almost more interested in the survival of the rotary as much as the RX-7. Mazda/Ford, bring over that test-model next generation 7 with the non- turbo rotary that has been in all the publications. It won't match my '94 but I will still buy one! At about 25K, it would be a good value. If not, offer a 170 hp, fuel injected 13B in the Miata. I would be happy to write you a check for either of these cars! Had the Millenium been available with a 3 rotor, I would have one of those instead of the Quattro.

COLE E.HOWARD

DEAR MAZDA AND ROTOHEADS: I was on my way back to work from lunch. Cruising my in red TII. Shucks, I am so nice with obeying the speed limit, that I pulled in front of cop. Then all of a sudden the cop throws his flashers on, and motions for me to pull over. I know I wasn't speeding. Anyway, the cop asks for my license. I can't find them. He tells me that my tags have expired. Oh shucks, the same thing happened the other day, in my GSLSE, but I had the new sticker (tag) in the glove box. So, I told the cop that I have the sticker, and my license, but can't seem to find either one. Then he sizes me up for a crook, and pats me down, before he lets me go through my pockets to look for my license.

Meantime, a crowd is around, and I look like 'public enemy #1'!! He tells me that he is going to lock me up, if I don't have license, an he just checked, and I don't have the new sticker, and will have my car towed.

I told him, that he could lock me up, but please don't tow my car, I am a 'car freak'. He had to turn his head, so I wouldn't see him laugh. He had be playing the super-tough-cop role the whole time. He asked me if he could look through my car, since I was in a area where they do sell drugs.I said yes. Anyway, the cop let me drive my car back home with an unregistered tag.

I told him, that I really appreciated that. I was sure he couldn't lock me up, but he could have given me a ticket, and had my car towed. That would have been close to $300 and any damage from the towing..

My TII looked good too..

By the way fellas, stop flaming each other..Shucks, use all the flaming energy, to find better and cheaper ways to make our cars faster, better and more fun.

Also, I am trying that 50 free hours with AOL, and I have three users names. My main username at AOL is: [email protected] The other 2 are [email protected] and [email protected]

Safe rotoring to all, - ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------ Coleman E. Howard http://www.erols.com/cehoward 85 GSL-SE http://www.erols.com/cehoward 87 TII Red http://www.erols.com/cehoward/fc.html 86 VFR700F2 Poem--- >http://www.erols.com/cehoward/bk.html Clark Accurized 1911A1 Tuned to 3inch at 50 yds 10shot Groups. Tandem AFF Skydive Super Clean Driving Record ------------------------------------------

Ross McIntosh

We bought an '82 RX-7 just under a year ago. It has been a joy to drive, bringing back the good old days feeling of wanting to drive just for fun. Of course that's not PC, but the RX makes me want to drive several miles, on winding roads, to get to the store a couple of blocks away. Mazda, you screwed up. The turbos are great, but you lost sight of your target. Bring back a moderatly priced RX-7. Maybe a coupe version of the Miata, perhaps even a rotary verion of the MX-6, best of all a freshly designed two seater costing around 20% more than the Miata, with turbos scaled up from there. The RX-7 is too good to lose.

Cole Howard

Fellas, you all know, I am a 1st and 2nd gen person. I am browsing through the mags at the supermarket, when I see this mag (Turbo)I think, and they have the baddest 3rd gen I have ever seen on the cover. It is bad! How come you 3rd genners haven't seen or mentioned it? Anyway, I read about all the goodies on the car. Shucks, I couldn't stand it! The car is tricked out with engine, supsension, sound system, wheels/tires. Man oh man! It was a 93 too.

Then at the end of the article, was a short plead to Mazda to contiune making the sports car. Couldn't be said any better than that.. 60;P> Safe rotoring,

Teresa Hughes

I currently own a 1986 Mazda RX-7 GXL. I have only owned it for 5 months, but already I am so impressed. I recently took it in to be serviced. Since it is a used car, I wasn't quite sure how well it would run. But the comments of the dealership that worked on it put me at ease, and assured me that although my car is almost 12 years old with 90,000 miles on it, it is a very quality piece of automobile.

The dealership tested the compression of the engine, and said that it was excellent, and they were amazed that the condition of the engine was that way, because of it's age.

I'm now planning on fixing the small cosmetic details that need fixing - since there is nothing else to do to the car to bring it into mint condition. Then I plan on keeping as a keepsake, driving only in summer months for my enjoyment. And I truly enjoy my car, and would quickly purchase another RX-7.

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Kev Mosher

I am the proud owner of a RX-7 and am looking to purchase a 98 model. However, there are none to buy! Bring back the RX-7!! Myself and many of my friends would be grateful!!

Chad Williamson

I currently have a '87 RX-7, I believe it is the superior sports car even in today's diversity of sports cars. Iam only 18 right now, but all the money I ever make goes into insurance, gas and add ons for my RX-7.I would like to own nothing but RX-7's for the rest of my life. That may become harder now that shipment to theU.S. has ceased. I would very much like for them to continue to be sold in the U.S.

Kenneth Konarik

I own a 86 RX-7 and it has turned out to be the best car I have driven. With the Foregn sports cars dissappearing The RX should not go with them. The SUV trend won't last forever and people will always have the need for speed. The Rotary also has the ability to out last any conventional engine out there. I plan to own a RX-7 as long as I'm driving.

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Terry Tyrone Miller

I have always loved the RX-7 with it's simple yet refined and efficient rotary engine. I owned an '87 and now own a '91, that I will never part with and I would like to own a '99. Porsche said it first but MAZDA did it for me, the RX-7 has no subsitute.

Tom Gee

I purchased a new RX7 GSL-SE in 1985, and still drive it. It runs as well and is as tight today as it was in 1985. When I purchased a new car several months ago, I would have purchased a 3rd generation RX7 if one had been available. Instead, I bought a Jaguar XJS convertible. BRING BACK THE RX!

David Penner

Ever since I first laid eyes on the Rx-7 I've been in love. I currently own 2 an 88 SE and an 87 Turbo II. I was out car shopping and was considering buying a Toyota Celica or maybe a Talon but one day that graceful shape which we have all come to love caught my eye, the sleek and beautiful automobile that is the Rx-7. So I took it out for a test drive and was quite impressed. The smooth and powerful acceleration and it's incredible agility hooked me forever. While the SE was fast it wasn't the blazing Mustang eater I wanted. That's when I discovered the Turbo II. The Turbo II took my love for the Rx-7 to new heights. I love having a ten year old car that will go out and smoke some teenage punk in a Talon or an Eclipse. Even people with Mustangs and Camaros think twice before tangling with IMHO one of the truly great sports cars produced. Now those of us that love our sevens can't go out and buy a new one. I would love to have a brand new Rx-7 hurtle me to new heights of speed and control. But alas Mazda feels that the market has dried up... which isn't true at all. So to the powers that be at Mazda. Bring back the Rx-7.. you truly had something very special and dear to us and it's a shame that so many of us might have to settle for something less than the best.

joe

I just purchased a 93' and I think that to see this car go is truly unjust without giving a legitimate reason to stopping the production of them in the states. if you look at other competition in the foreign sports car market, there really isn't any. The supra, which is way too expensive for the car it is won't be a problem and for the Mitsubishi and Nissan, no chance. I think that the cause of sales to decrease was a lack of advertising the car. I have gone to many car shows over the years and i rarely ever see an rx7 being showcased. I think it was in poor judgement to stop the production of these beautiful cars in the states and hope there is a change of heart.

Stefan Ikelman

I own an 82 and a 94, and I'd love to add a 4th generation car to my collection. I've owned the 82 for 3 years and 25000 hard driven miles (it now has 110,000) and has never let me down! It may not look like much anymore, but it's still the most fun, reliable car I've ever owned! (Besides possibly my early Ford Mustangs). Bring back the RX- 7!!!

PAUL SAMULSKI

I currently own an 81 model RX7 , this car is the best thing on earth !! It has a 12A Mild port with a BIG Exhaust but I plan to either install a 12A Race bridge port or a 12A TURBO . Rotaries are the best engines around and if anyone had not been for a ride in a rotary then you don't know what you are missing out on ! I have been into rotaries for years and I don't want to see the rotary be an engine of the past !!

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Bill

I first drove the RX-7 with my friend last year. He had an '84 and after feeling the rotary engine I have pined for one ever since. Three weeks later, I bought a 1987 RX-7. and I think that I will only buy rotaries from now on! I would hate to think that I could not get my hands on a 1998 RX-7, so Mazda, bring her back, OK?

Collin Webster

Few cars are as exhilerating as the RX-7. This car is a work of art, and was the the only purely sportminded car in the under $50,000 class. I am so captivated with RX-7's that I bought my first one at the age of 15. There is no other car that I would have taken on the responsibility of payments to own. It was a 1986 RX-7. Curently, I onw a 1988 GTU. And I love it. It is the most fun car to drive. Period. The third generation is so captivating that I have promised myself that at some point in my life, I will own one. I only hope that Mazda brings them back, or something similar, and I can purchase a new one instead of a used one. The rotary is such a wonderful powerplant, so small yet so potent, that I will always regard it as the best powerplant for a sports car.

Steve Mohl

While it's a beautiful looking car and a real performer, it's also the biggest piece of shit Mazda has ever produced. After going through an engine fire, shitty attitude from MMA, engine replacement in a new one, etc, etc, etc, etc. There's not enough room in this space to continue. The way I was treated after purchasing 3 Mazda's, this web page is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. Of course, my opinion is biased. It is a damn shame but I will never touch a Mazda again. The way that they treated their customers is so unprofessional. They must think we're stupid or something. Anyway, sorry but unless they totally revamp the car and prove it worthy of what they advertise, they shouldn't

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