Well you wouldn't with most 3S's. The CT26 falls on its face after 6000rpm....lol Additionally, they have traction @ higher rpm so bouncing is not necessary. Your S5 might be doing alright, but I know plenty of others that aren't. RX7's/rotors throw more enthusiasts into financial hardship than any other car I know. Racesolutions/Maroun are rotary junkees, but even they concede to their faults. Neglect to drive/turn a piston engine frequently & they still last, try that with a rotary Even with the amount of times your 3S overheated, I bet it's mostly still ok (except the HG of course), your S5 would be worse off in that scenario.
 
Love rotaries, but all Jap engines have their weak points.

As for your experience with Al.....That's very unfortunate. The car's now in good hands correct?

All true. The rx7 is good but the mr2 is great. Even overheating with a pissy ct26.

^at least you appreciate the car for what it is - most people would have spat the dummy and probably sold it by now...

Well he does have a rotor. Rotary fans are a similar breed.....used to bad news, tough times & worst case scenario.
 
Honda boys can't handle the hardships of MR2 ownership
Evo boys are too hard to please, they expect too much results.....lol
S chassis boys don't bother cos they can't stay sideways long enough
GTR boys are Gods walking amongst men....the mere mention of MR2 ownership is insulting....hahaha

Sell it to who? I don't pass on dud cars. Bad karma.

I actually own 3 of the above mentioned cars.
Ek civic vtir
S5 rx7
Mrpoo turbo

Rizo

Sell it to who? I don't pass on dud cars. Bad karma.

To someone that has a good motor waiting to go in :P

Oh yeah? $4k and it's yours.

haha thanks for the offer but I haven't got a spare motor nor the room...1 MR2 and bike is enough work for me