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1985 Mazda Rx-7 Gsl Coupe 2-door 1.1l on 2040-cars

US $2,700.00
Year:1985 Mileage:133173
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Up for sale is my 1985 Mazda RX7 GSL with 133k on it. It is neither a showroom vehicle nor a basket case. You’ll get a garaged car that’s a daily driver you can enjoy and work on along the way. It is in good as is condition, being fun and reliable. Surprisingly it gets much attention from different generations of people. Mark my words, these collectible vehicles are getting closer to having their day in the sun.

Here are the pros…

There are no major rust issues with the car; the paint is average with some clearcoat fading in some areas (see pics).                             

It has a newer CD player with a phone jack for your Smartphone. It also has Sirius satellite radio. I do have the original factory radio cassette with equalizer included.

Has the removable sunroof, power windows, power mirrors (driver side doesn’t work), and cruise control.

Recent service includes the front/rear brakes, front rotors, and brake fluid flushed.

Other repairs in my ownership are: all belts replaced, changed spark plugs, master cylinder replaced, thermostat replaced, igniter replaced, and newer battery.

Here are the cons…

Air conditioning doesn’t work (never looked into, may be a leak that needs sealing and perhaps an opportunity to convert to 134a coolant). Heat does work.

Power steering doesn’t function due to a leak. I’ve already replaced the pump (But I have no issues with driving).

There is a surface scrape on the very front corner of the right quarter panel and bumper (see pics). HOWEVER, I have a car bra (never used) that will cover the scrapes if you don’t want to initially paint. It will come with the car. I have also a new unused, unpainted bumper cover and all used replacement parts (light covers, rubber molding) to repair the scraped area should you repair and paint down the road. It includes a shop manual (a reproduced edition).

A $500.00 deposit via PayPal is required to hold the vehicle and the balance is due upon pick up with a certified check only. Car will be for sale locally in Cincinnati, Ohio. Feel free to contact me with questions. 

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