I'm with terry......dont buy it, tell me where is at and I'll get rid of it for you.

In reality most rotary engines die young because of the owners themselves. $6K is about what an rx7 FD shell goes for now a days. Plan on spending 5k for a reliable engine. Since you plan on opening the engine any ways you might as well get porting done. Only great thing happen when you do this. I bought a messed up rx about 8 months ago and still have not finished. Their are alot of rotary head here in the 757 that do work on them and build them. Go to the FAQ on rx7club for a lot more info before you take the plunge. A lot of money and attention is needed with an rx7, but once you get it right it will put a smile on your face every time you see it in the garage. The trans problem is very common. its a 15 year old car.....what do you expect.

What do you want the car for is the question you should be asking your self?

Daily grind = hell no
spirited driving on the weekends = yes
be the only FD on the highway = yes
Track whore = yes