the rotarys have gained a bad repetation for being unreliable. there were many exaggerated stories of the engines needing rebuilds every 5000kms. fortually these major prob were confined to the early rotaries, especially the 12A. the later model RX7s which had the 13B were fine as long as regular mantainence was performed. there appears to be no problems with the new series 6 onwards Rx7s. they are a very sexy car that has a bit to boot. but most of the distaste has rooted from previous bad experiences, which are now unfounded. they can prob stack up well in GTR catorgory, but the GTR will come out on top (dont hold me to it!). if you can afford it, go for it!