It still works

"MM54" (mm54mk2) 08/29/2020 at 18:15 • Filed to: FB RX7

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Having been in storage since mid-October, I finally had the chance today to swing by the storage unit and get out my RX7 to go for a drive. A bit of a smokey start (it’s always done that after sitting for a long time) and it was quite happy for about 66 miles of driving around this afternoon.

mazda616 > MM54 08/29/2020 at 18:26

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Nice! I love a good first gen RX-7. That one looks immaculate!

MM54 > mazda616 08/29/2020 at 18:32

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Thank you! It’s completely rust-free and in mechanically great shape (except for an oil leak from the dowels I’m putting off fixing), but up close the paint shows its 185k miles in rock chips, dings, and fading. From a few feet back though it does look very good!

shop-teacher > MM54 08/29/2020 at 18:56

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Eggggselent

MM54 > shop-teacher 08/29/2020 at 19:12

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No the eggs were with breakfast, before I went to get it from the storage unit

gettingoldercarguy > MM54 08/29/2020 at 19:16

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Sa22s are fantastic.  The smell of a rotary engine in the cockpit is unmistakable.

Chariotoflove > MM54 08/29/2020 at 19:30

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Man, I love those.  Bless you and all who keep them on the road.

Chariotoflove > shop-teacher 08/29/2020 at 19:31

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ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove 08/29/2020 at 19:41

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I understand that reference. 

MM54 > Chariotoflove 08/29/2020 at 19:45

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Thank you! It can be fickle, but there’s no denying it’s a unique vehicle and well worth keeping around

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > MM54 08/29/2020 at 20:55

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Wow - gorgeous car. Love that interior color.

My first RX7 experience was getting to borrow my boss’s FC convertible to run errands decades ago. That car left a lasting impression on me and I’d love to find an FC or one like yours someday  but I’ll probably just end up with a Miata...

MM54 > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 08/29/2020 at 21:38

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Thanks!

If you have the interest, it’s worth hunting one down.

shop-teacher > MM54 08/29/2020 at 21:50

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Also acceptable.