What's your favourite Astina?

[KittyKatSmack]

Not necessarily the one you drive, or the one you owned previously, but your favourite model.

As I've stated previously, mine is the BA Astina.
I had a Noble Green 1994 freak, it was awesome!

Anyone else?

[Ky_88]

I'm a big fan of the BG and the BA Hatch. So I honestly don't know!! :(

If I did have to choose it would probably be the BA Hatch because I'm hoping to buy one of those as my first car.

But still... it's still a tough tough call :confused:

All Astina's are awesome though.

[marcs_sp20]

Would have to say the BJ, although I have had soo many things go wrong with this car over the near 3 years I've owned it, I still get a thrill when I get a chance to drive the thing :D

[sik astina]

My fav is the BA hatch :)

[mickey_323]

Bj :)

[Plutonus]

Mine :p

[schwinn]

Got to be the BA in noble green - shape is teh sex and the colour - so unique - is it blue? is it green? dark grey? f*rk no it's noble green! lol.

[02-KQ-LASR]

bj2 all the way!

[jdm_eg]

Ba & Mps :)

[schwinn]

Ba & Mps :)

mps isn't considered an astina no more :P I'm not realy a fan of the 3 hatch, reminds me of a hearse - wish they made the mps in sedan.

[mcwilly]

i really love the ba hatch although i have owned a green bg and now a white turbo bg so im gonna have to say the bg is my fav but the familia is also up there. Hey maybe i just love all mazda's :-)

[70NYD]

BA 4 me :)

[Kara]

BA Allll the wayyy!!

[Putonyourshoes]

and for me:)

[newman]

cool, another thread for the ba owners to segregate themselves from everyone else.
I voted BG

[bourbon]

i cant member which one i voted for but each model has something differnt about that i like...

[Putonyourshoes]

i voted for BA but thats because i have one. haha i like the look of them but i think the 1.8 engine from the BG is a better one than the 1.8 in the ba. so in that sense i think BG's are better.

[newman]

its the same motor dude...

[FLiP]

i voted for BA but thats because i have one. haha i like the look of them but i think the 1.8 engine from the BG is a better one than the 1.8 in the ba. so in that sense i think BG's are better.

pull up your socks before you put on your shoes

BA's are cool... although I do like the sp20... except that it reminds me of boring fords...

The only great dislike i have with the BA is the large wheel arches and ground clearance. Other than that, a BA Astina hatch is the best car you can buy second hand in the price range.

[Plutonus]

I'm a bit of a traitor, I like the hardtop more than the hatch! *runs from the flaming*

[schwinn]

I'm a bit of a traitor, I like the hardtop more than the hatch! *runs from the flaming*

burn him!

[project.r.racing]

BA = shape looks like current model styling.
3 = Sh!t on wheels, noisy in cabin, interior cheap and poor quality.

[Putonyourshoes]

correct me if im wrong but the astina gt engine is different to the BP engine in the ba?

[newman]

correct me if im wrong but the astina gt engine is different to the BP engine in the ba?

same engine, different series. sweet fa differences between the two series.

[Putonyourshoes]

learn something new every day.
cheers

[sandman_kar]

Ba hardtop of course! noble green always attracts ppl. i used to always get "f**k i love that colour" and "what colour is it exactly?". Haha a combination of all the best colours (green, blue and black). So much more stylish than all the other astinas. Love the rear design with the taillights. Absolutely hate the square shape of the Bj series (they also look as cheap and plain as a corolla does) and the Bgs r just too old now for my liking. (Lol no offence to anyone who owns one of course lol.) But i think the ba's still look the part. Some of my mates (who arent car experts) thought my car was a lot newer that it actually was. Driving a 3 atm but it just doesnt feel the same. Ohh how i miss her.

[White_Midnight]

The Astina hardtop version looks very interesting, but we haven't this version in Austria so i can't vote for it as my favourit type. I vote for the BA hatch, same model i drive. :)

[mickey_323]

oh man... depressing. i'm the only BJ (1) lover here!

[White_Midnight]

oh man... depressing. i'm the only BJ (1) lover here!

The people in Austria like the BJ much more than the BA, i have the feeling to be the only BA lover in my hometown, so i can know your feeling right now. :)

It is said, that the BJ runs out of any problems so this could be another reason to love it. :)

[mickey_323]

The people in Austria like the BJ much more than the BA, i have the feeling to be the only BA lover in my hometown, so i can know your feeling right now. :)

It is said, that the BJ runs out of any problems so this could be another reason to love it. :)

ah we are both a minority! :)

[White_Midnight]

Yes, true words. :)

Minority but happy. :D

[skitz]

i voted BA (i think my car would cry if i didnt and my walet with all the money i spend on her -ppl say girl friends are expensive :eek: :eek: )

but i would have to say that all the cars have that lil bit that we all like, i still get a kick out of seeing the BG's and the things that are being done to them...

if it came down to it stock vs stock i think the BA hatch is the nicer choice but in all seriousness none of our cars are new so why grade it like that! i think the BJ's look sexy done up (expecially that guy from over seas on here with the white one or darthvaders one) then cars like astinaboi's (delema) is a good looking hardtop... so its a hard question to ask....

i think to make it easy the list should of had MX-5 (winks at kitty)

[rodhog]

Where can I have a BF oh it's Astina only

then it's NONE.
They all suck - in fact IMO the BA V6 HT was the biggest waste of $40K when new - Any idiot who bought one was Dill a 626 V6 - with more drivable V6 was same money - had leather option more car etc.

It was almost Eunos money. in fact a eunos 500 was about $42K or so and it's the same Bloody car 75%

Remove the looks factor and get into the useable bit

Ba's hard to get in and out of - period. Fine for small women and short arses with thin legs but FOR MEN.
Sorry seat al lthe way back and my middle leg is squashed by the steering wheel the Hatch is same as HT.

Ba only has it's handling going for it.
Removing all modifications period offthe floor it's BA has the handling

Looks it's the BG - for over all comfort yes BG for me too. I remember when they came out. I remember thinking this is nice, in fact one thing I loved the seats and the interior was decent for the money. Another area the BA is a let down.

Then came the BJ- overall best in 1.8L. Value for moeny - easy acess all round . The interior was bit povo for next gen mazda but compared with it's compeditiors ahead.
But I guess intierior colours let it down.
I love my dull grays. lights grays are bit and too much black is too much.
BJ hatch has great acess and more room and overall decent handling from it's chasis.

by far the best package.

the new Mazda 3 to me is not car but a recylced bit of plastic. Does not contain enough metal to be considered anything bar transport.

But best 323 ever is so obvious the 89 model 4wd or even 2WD B6 or B6t in 3 door. - I loved that little bubble thing.

Astina or not BEST ever. Get in - get out - room to store Subs and gear. plus moved well reliable and if turbo was a little rocket.

[DavoAust]

They all suck

If you don't like them why are you bothering to post a rant about how crap they are, if you don't like them don't vote, its simple

[project.r.racing]

As much as he may not like Astinas. I think he is spot on the money. I don't agree on a few things. But he's growen up with all these cars and knows what they were like when they 1st arrived.

[Plutonus]

Hard to get in and out... I agree, especially when lowered. But you get used to it.

[mickey_323]

Where can I have a BF oh it's Astina only

then it's NONE.
They all suck - in fact IMO the BA V6 HT was the biggest waste of $40K when new - Any idiot who bought one was Dill a 626 V6 - with more drivable V6 was same money - had leather option more car etc.

It was almost Eunos money. in fact a eunos 500 was about $42K or so and it's the same Bloody car 75%

Remove the looks factor and get into the useable bit

Ba's hard to get in and out of - period. Fine for small women and short arses with thin legs but FOR MEN.
Sorry seat al lthe way back and my middle leg is squashed by the steering wheel the Hatch is same as HT.

Ba only has it's handling going for it.
Removing all modifications period offthe floor it's BA has the handling

Looks it's the BG - for over all comfort yes BG for me too. I remember when they came out. I remember thinking this is nice, in fact one thing I loved the seats and the interior was decent for the money. Another area the BA is a let down.

Then came the BJ- overall best in 1.8L. Value for moeny - easy acess all round . The interior was bit povo for next gen mazda but compared with it's compeditiors ahead.
But I guess intierior colours let it down.
I love my dull grays. lights grays are bit and too much black is too much.
BJ hatch has great acess and more room and overall decent handling from it's chasis.

by far the best package.

the new Mazda 3 to me is not car but a recylced bit of plastic. Does not contain enough metal to be considered anything bar transport.

But best 323 ever is so obvious the 89 model 4wd or even 2WD B6 or B6t in 3 door. - I loved that little bubble thing.

Astina or not BEST ever. Get in - get out - room to store Subs and gear. plus moved well reliable and if turbo was a little rocket.

a bit of a pessimistic view... but fair enough, everyone is entitled to their opinion!

and i approve of your view on the BJ's :D

[rodhog]

As much as he may not like Astinas. I think he is spot on the money. I don't agree on a few things. But he's growen up with all these cars and knows what they were like when they 1st arrived.

It's not just growing up with them it's - well - when I was a used car salesman - trying to move a BA when they were just getting on the market in 98 -99 . Oh my GOD, Headache. BG's EASY as. BA's now you can move hatch with ease.

If you took the THEY ALL SUCK - personally - Don't its was Joke in a way. Come - ON I had a BA V6 HT.
Still the only car of mazda we have had in the family to make so much controversy. I mean that my Family is a little car mad in some ways. How many 60 Plus year old parents let there Son - Drop a car on eibachs - springs - new bigger wheels - and say do an exhuast on it? m because it's got no Guts.

Does your Asian mother - Who drives it comes back saying it's GOT NO BALLS going up a hill in regard to her old 626 Station Wagon?

Every car I've boguht home or had. It's only when my family drive them or look at them notice differnet things.

Like My mother does not like the BIG BUM of the BA hatch or BG hatch. - why - It makes parking harder- ( note she could park the BA HT better then anyone else even me ! )
She loved the BJ -1 I had for 2 weeks just said it's little gutless being the 1.6L with auto?

Take it from me It's when you drive them too and from work daily and if you treat them like your own - for me it's Redline at least every set of lights into 2nd gear.

For me. I love mazdas but every car maker MAKES DUDs.
Or for that matter they dont' make perfect cars. You can't -please everyone.
If anyone of you drove a car Iv'e owned 626 - Mx-6's - TX-5's Mx-5s FB RX-7, R33 - Honda vector 5 cylinder ?
Honda legend coupe - list goes own. Owned most more then 6 months or longer.
For me as an example you would think I'd love Mx-6's but I don't like totally the 2nd genration. It has it's own problems.

If you asked me any car to rank it, I can give you the new reason the 2nd hand reason and why it might be peice of ****.
Take this with you. People who know me ask me what do I recommend.
I always say Corrolla- But note this I would not be seen driving one. I do not like them. Do not rate them but recommend them.
Think about it.

[Putonyourshoes]

good point rod.
i like my little v6 but it does lack a set of balls..
id like to stick a blower on it though to push it a bit harder:)

[rodhog]

good point rod.
i like my little v6 but it does lack a set of balls..
id like to stick a blower on it though to push it a bit harder:)

better off with a FS motor even with FI - baby 6's and V6 inparticular all lack low end due to shott stroke and baby bore. It's why now you see everywhere a Resurgence in longstroke large cap 4 cylinders

mazda had the F2 - Mitsu with the astron 2.6L
honda had it's 2.3L

now resurgance.

MZr 2.3L is just a f2 with .5 larger bore and twin cam head
and new 2.5L just a big larger again.
honda's 2.4L
Mitsubishi's 2.4L

even the might BP in many ways is making come backs

the motor in the mazda 2 is very very similar to the old B6. If you look at the specs.

The only real reason capacity is up is to gain power with tighter emissions.
The cam shaft profiles rely on varibale timming so much now. So they can achive power with emission friendly economy.
Before it was used more often. car makers just went smaller and smaller camshafts.
Last of the leaded engine camshafts were the biggest ones upto 70degress on them V euro3 level friendly 55 and 50
degrees. lower octane unleaed meant 60 - 65.
Ah the good old days before the greeny homosexuals ( not that I have probelm with them being green) got in the way and when all we wanted from higher more refined fuels for more power.

[Zooming Bravo]

Would have to say my wifes (Janet) BJ 40th Anni Model..

[michael0008]

bg all the way

[Moons]

BG, i could have gone for the "Fake ford" look SP20 but those pop ups on the BG are to die for. My one only has the SOHC engine in it at the moment but i'm hoping in 3 months time i'll have the gtr and basically a new engine bay.

[Diabolikal]

BG. or whichever was the '91 model with pop-up lights!

[Trax]

No questions about that. BA hatch is the best! ;)

[buickman]

Well the BJ11 Sp20 Astina has been a great little car cannot complain about it being unreliable but is rough in suspesion and a bit to much road noise is the only issues I could complain about

[Toveco]

BG BG BG BG More Charming car you newer find !

[marshymob]

bg as the classic
ba as the sports option
bj as the car you get when you want sporty but useful
sorry but thats an english point of view

[70NYD]

hehe BAs pretty usefull ;)

[karamello]

bg and ba look like hairdresser cars until they are modified IMO

id like to own an sp20 though

[Ice88]

BJII anytype.

I actually like the 1.8 > 2.0.

[shaikaka]

BG, as a kid i thought it was Inspector gadgets car.
[i now know it was a supra p type]

http://www.pakwheels.com/images/forums/2006/12/18/gadgetmobile-inspectorgadget_94B_PakWheels(com).jpg

[so fresh]

BG, as a kid i thought it was Inspector gadgets car.
[i now know it was a supra p type]

http://www.pakwheels.com/images/forums/2006/12/18/gadgetmobile-inspectorgadget_94B_PakWheels(com).jpg

thats funny as!:p

[SP2016]

BJ 'yellow' is the poster chid astina for me ......
even though i have an 03 sp20 protege, i want to buy another 03 astina in black or yellow , 5sp for myself as a work car instead of the 'assehole of cars' AU I '99 i have now..........
love these things so much i want to own two !!!!

[S373N]

bg, surely the only model to utilize popup lights for astina??

[Pattax]

BA = shape looks like current model styling.
3 = Sh!t on wheels, noisy in cabin, interior cheap and poor quality.

qft.

Plus one for BA Hatch, although with the right choices the hardtop can look good, also.

[BGSP]

BG all the way, that's probably cause I've owned 3 in the last few months, I currently own a BG SP, anyone know the engine that came out with these cars, BP or B8?

[BG1.8sp]

if its an SP model,
its got a BP motor in it

[maztech]

Go the mighty BA hatch

[NaughtyGT]

MPS (whather or not it is still classed as an Astina)...........already out of the neighbourhood........run run run

[Mad Mat]

MPS (whather or not it is still classed as an Astina)...........already out of the neighbourhood........run run run

bahaha i'm gonna get u my friend. :D

[bari]

BA for me

[amberastina]

hey sorry to bother anyone if this has been asked before but whats the difference between the hatch and hardtop or is the hatch the actual smaller one that looks like a pulsar? thanks

[Rupewrecht]

Yours is the BA Hatch, mine is the BA Hardtop. :)

[amberastina]

what makes the hardtop different?like is it because of a sunroof or v6?sorry for all the qs :)

[70NYD]

hatch means that the rear window opens when you open the boot.
sedan or HT means that the rear window DOESNT open when you open the boot
COUPE means (traditionally) that ther are 2 doors and the rear window doesnt open with the boot lid however lately that has been stretched by marketing and clever design as another (SAE) definition of coupe is governed by the space the car has in the pasanger compartmant

[Rupewrecht]

Well, every panel except the doors is different, even though underneath they're pretty much the same.

[amberastina]

ok thanks for the help guys that really answers my questions like when insurance company asked what I had I quessed..so maybe I should update that..I think I said hardtop..whoops :)

[wheeler33]

this poll is flawed, i think everyone will say "my astina" i know i like mine the best :)

[smurfy]

Bj:d

[ethand]

hmmm tough call.. I love the BA hatch... but the BA Hardtop was my first car, and (despite being in utter c**p condition), was a good car... but then I also love the BJ2 SP20 (esp. in yellow or met. blue)... and the current model 3 is pretty sexy....

[PierresAstina]

BA i love the shape finally got around to buying one :)

With all mod cons way better to drive than KE TX3

Still a modern shape to 95 that still looks the goods after 15 years .

Pierre

[phildough]

Strangely enough the BA doesn't age.
They could almost re-release it as a new car model and no one would notice.

[Noble323]

1994-1998 BA Hardtop (Without the original rear spoiler, hate them) lol

[PierresAstina]

1994-1998 BA Hardtop (Without the original rear spoiler, hate them) lol

Exactly lol but mine is a hatch i just put a lip spoiler on mine m3 copy follows lines alot better bigger ones imo are ugly :)

Pierre

[Mad Mat]

hey what about the bf 323 1985-89 ???

[rodgeru83]

the bg cause they look sexy as

[shaley323]

bj2 sedan of course.
i'm not biased much:rolleyes: