On behalf of all
rational RX-7 owners, let me say that we, like most other enthusiasts, realize the shortcomings of our favorite car. By the time the 3rd gen came out, prices had skyrocketed, it was difficult to find a mechanic that understood rotaries so support was limited, the cars were abused leading to what I think is an undeserved bad reputation (while shopping for a 3rd gen, I found too many stupid owners that had turned up the boost without the appropriate fuel and ignition upgrades, which leads to detonation and a blown apex seal) so Mazda wasn't making sufficient money selling them in the US.
Me, I'm looking forward to the upcoming RX-8. With its rear suicide doors its a true 4 seater as can be seen in the attached pic, its supposed to have ~250hp, but a measly ~170lb-ft of torque. Hopefully in a year or two, they'll add forced induction, or maybe I'll just migrate the Paxton.
Peace