Jerry Hey wrote:

Paul,  tomorrow I am going to choose between an 1986 and a l987 RX-7.
Are the engines of these two years identical?  The 86 is  $1000.00
cheaper but mileage is about the same.  Both seem to be in excellent
condition based on photos.  Jerry

I assume they are both second gen non-turbo. If not identical I think they 
are close. I would wait and drive them both.
I hope you have Bruces video on a few checks you can make on the engines.
If you can remove the spark plugs take a compression tester with
you with. Take out the schrader valve and watch for three pulses in a row
as the engines are turned over with the starter on each rotor.
If you have a stop watch you could time them from zero to sixty.
Note how well they start from cold. Check the rad for coolant bubbles.

Can anybody else think of a some checks one can make when buying a car?
Its been awhile since I saw Bruces video.

Paul Lamar
 
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