1993 Mazda RX-7

A 1993 Mazda RX-7 Twin Turbo listed with the assurance that the apex seals had been "just rebuilt," a claim that generated 187 comments and one post-sale dispute.

The buyer, who took delivery two weeks after the auction closed, reports that the rebuild in question occurred in 2011. The seller, when contacted, confirmed this and noted that "just" is "a relative term" and that "in the context of a rotary engine, 15 years is recent."

"Runs great" is accurate as of the listing date. The buyer reports it ran great for approximately 400 miles before requiring attention. He describes this as "a rotary thing" and "part of the relationship."

The 13B-REW twin rotor engine is described by the seller as "a masterpiece of engineering that rewards commitment." The buyer has committed $2,800 in the first month of ownership. He remains committed.

The sequential twin turbo system is described as "fully functional," which the seller clarifies means "functional when both turbos are spooling correctly," a condition he describes as "most of the time."

The car sold for $62,000. The buyer has since joined three RX-7 forums, purchased a second set of apex seals "as a precaution," and described himself in his forum bio as "a steward of the rotary."