Can the Mazda RX7 be purchased domestically?

[McVivian]

Mazda RX7 has been discontinued in the domestic market. Below are the specific details about the Mazda RX7: Powertrain: In terms of powertrain, the Mazda RX7 is equipped with a twin-turbocharged engine, model 13B-REW, with a maximum power output of 195 kW and a maximum torque of 294 Nm. The transmission is a 5-speed manual gearbox. Exterior Design: The Mazda RX7's exterior continues the original family-style design. The rear of the car is more dynamic, paired with aluminum alloy wheel styles. The car's low profile and iconic front face give it a sportier look, offering a fresh visual experience.

[DeAlivia]

I'm an experienced veteran in the modified car scene, let me tell you about the Mazda RX7. This was the rotary engine legend of the 1990s, with limited production even in Japan and only a few dozen officially imported to China. Nowadays if you want to buy one, you basically have to hunt in the used car market, but with vehicles over 20 years old, finding one is like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are mainly three channels: coastal cities have a few JDM right-hand drive models (occasionally seen in Guangdong), Beijing and Shanghai have some left-hand drive versions collected by hardcore enthusiasts, and parallel importers occasionally take orders. But the rotary engine is too delicate, parts are nearly extinct, and waiting six months for repairs is normal. If you ask me, if you really want to enjoy JDM classics, you might as well look at the new 86 or MX-5 - at least they're more reliable.

[DiReed]

I've been researching the classic car market for five or six years, and the RX7 situation is quite unique. There were indeed officially imported FD3S versions in China, but that was before 2000, and the number of surviving cars doesn't exceed triple digits. Currently, there are three main ways to find one: high-end used car dealers occasionally have them (starting at least from 400,000 RMB), Japanese auction proxies (with shipping and tariffs, the cost can reach 600,000 RMB), and underground smuggling channels (extremely risky). The biggest headache is the licensing issue - National I emission standard vintage cars can't be driven in major cities at all. A friend of mine spent a fortune to get one, only to have it sit as a display model in the suburbs.

[MelanieFitz]

Last time at Zhuhai Circuit, I saw two still-running RX7s. The owners said there are less than 50 road-legal ones left in China. Back in the 90s, this car's new price was over 700k RMB (!), but now used prices have doubled. To buy one, you either need a professional broker (charging 15% commission) or to network in JDM circles. The biggest issue is the rotary engine - mechanics who can fix it are rarer than the cars themselves. Heard some people swap in Toyota's 2JZ engine as a workaround, but that modification alone costs 200k RMB minimum.