Looking at Buying Pop up Headlight Model Astina

[Laser the Amazer]

hey guys

need some help

looking for a second car and was thinking of going 1 of the pop up headlight models

what did what model come with

what are they like and anything I should be looking out for?

Thanks in Advance

Rob

[mrpayner]

Get the BG SP Hatchback.. they're the pick of the bunch if you can afford it..

DOHC 1.8 EFI, Power windows, sunroof [i believe] .. check Redbook (http://www.redbook.com.au/Vehiclesearch/Detail.asp?key=MAZD92AK) to find out about the specifications..Hopefully that link will take you straight to the page i was looking at.. I know that they're not always right but it will give you an idea...

AP

[Nate]

sunroof [i believe]


Damn Straight - power everything and air con too!!!!

[KittyKatSmack]

I think all the Astinas over the entire model range have power everything and aircon......

Well done to Adam for the redbook link... I found it quite interesting actually!!!

Cheers!

[MrShadow]

No, not all. My sisters didn't have power windows (not sure about mirrors). Only done 100,000, 92 model. She got about $7K for hers. Look for worn door seals, and rust around the windscreen/hatch area.

Oh, as for Redbook being interesting, (I think I've posted this before), but it lists my 96 Hardtop as being worth at least as much as, if not more than, my dad's 2000 protege! Go figure, I'm not complaining! 8) 8) 8)

[Nate]

I paid $6000 for my 1992 SP. Tt had done 179000 klm's but had been well mainatined and and came with very tatsy 16 inch wheels and a LOUD exhaust :D

[Nate]

Also i dont know how it works in NSW but in QLD you get a 30 day 1000 klm warrenty on all second hand yard cars. I had a racq inspection performed on mine (cost $120) and then took the report to the yard i bought it from and made him fix every little problem :D

[MrShadow]

Yeah, kind of the same (Sarah sold hers privatley though). We use the NRMA ( same thing really). Ours is 90 days though.

[Laser the Amazer]

thanks for the Link

really helpful

1 question, I noticed there was 2 different series mentioned on there

BG10P1 and also BG10P2

what is the difference between the 2 ??

also before rod says anything about me finally seeing the light I can't make up my mind so I have decided to get 1 of each lol (laser and an astina)

Thanks again

Rob

[Nate]

BG10P1 and also BG10P2

what is the difference between the 2 ??


BG10P1 was series 1 (came with "mazda" written inside the grill)
BG10P2 was series 2 (came with the renault style logo)

think thats it anyway

[KittyKatSmack]

So Rob,

why not just consolidate the money and get a better Astina?????

you know you want to

*smiles at you*

Peer group pressure now...

c'mon everyone start the chant....

Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........

who's with me?

:lol: http://www.kitty-ranch.net/kitty/smilielol.gif :lol: http://www.kitty-ranch.net/kitty/smilielol.gif

[Nate]

yeah im with you as long as it is a BG :P

[DunkyMonkey]

yeah as if we would last 90 days on a 1000Km warrenty, i put a 1000+ on my car in one week, nate wasn't quite as bad, but not really that long

[KittyKatSmack]

Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........


*peer group pressures Robert*

[Rupewrecht]

the series 1 was painted black under the front bumper, while the series 2 was bodycolor under there. different hubcaps on the later SOHC ones - they picked up the same ones as on the BA 4 cyl

both come in Astina ans Astina SP models. SP had all the extra goodies, plus a twin cam (DOHC) version of the BP engine (versus a SOHC version in the base model)

[KittyKatSmack]

Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........
Buy the Astina, forget the Laser, Buy the Astina, forget the laser........


*continues to peer group pressure Robert*

[Laser the Amazer]

buying a diff laser

bit hush hush atm

don;t want it to be driven everyday and need another car so I don't have to

reason I pick the BG is not to dear and want to spending years paying it off

Rob

[P'cisT]

buying a diff laser

bit hush hush atm

don;t want it to be driven everyday and need another car so I don't have to

Rob

What the point of doing up the Laser if you can't drive it often Rob!?

[KittyKatSmack]

not a daily driver????

oh dear!

/me has pictures of Rob doing it up for Autosalon, Foooooooly Sik moite!

[bRaDiNhO]

Astina vs Astina SP? SP has 1.8 DOHC as already mentioned, came standard with sunroof (have a look for rust around the seals and underneath em), 14" basic alloys, grippier seats (quite nice.... padding wears quickly tho with big ppls as is only foam.. may need to use carpet pile to keep it firm), cassette stereo with graphic equaliser, recalibrated suspension if i remember correctly, power everything (normal Astina had wind windows), and is manual only i think.

series 1 vs series 2?: series 2 had a bit more modern alloys, some new colours, different trim. Thats it.

Go the SP without a doubt. I love it; they're bulletproof in terms of reliability, handle well, go well enuff, and look good for the age. Resale is great, they're still popular so holding value very well.

Comprehensive insurance for completely stock is about $700 for an under 25 (AAMI with 60% no claim) to $1500 for basic mods insured with a value of $10000 on the car (NRMA and GIO - 60% no claim).

Fuel consumption is not the best, although I don't really care.

Common prob areas to look at b4 buying: water pumps, CV boots, engine mounts, paint fade on red and grey cars. If it takes more than about 2 minutes to get to normal operating temp, then have thermostat and rad checked out.

SP prices should range from $4500 for pretty used car to $9000 for top condition with low kms.

[Laser the Amazer]

What the point of doing up the Laser if you can't drive it often Rob!?

well its not something I want to keep driving and racking kms and wear and tear on.

Have it as the weekend/cruise toy lol

I'm going to check out a BG that 1 of mums friends owns, I'm pretty sure its an SP...its red and she's asking $5500 hopefully its the 1 I buy

bRaDiNhO: thanks heaps for all that info, much appreciated

KittyKatSmack: HAHAHAHA...I want to see this pics I know nothing about lol

Rob

[dfvadr]

rod i want say a thing



but i would park the astina an use the ford as a dailly driver but im not saying anything

[Laser the Amazer]

LOL rod

Rob

[Nate]

Fuel consumption is not the best, although I don't really care.


puching it i have had it down to 300 klm from a full tank but granny driving you can get 500 - 550 klm out of a tank (doesnt happen very often :P)

Nate

[lamby1986]

Sorry to hear bout ur consumption problems nate but i get around the 500+ mark every time, and i ain't no granny driver, although i only have the standard bg

[Laser the Amazer]

well guys

Good News!!

I found one. :D

Its a very late 90 model, wasn't registered till Feb 91

Its an SP, Red, only thing it hasn't got is Air Conditioning and a CD Player.

got 209,000kms on it, but they are all mainly highway km's

there is a little bit of Rust around the sunroof and its having a bit of trouble opening. anyone had this problem?

drive's well

So I have 1 of each now lol

Rob

[dfvadr]

sorry rod im too late i found you a bg 150 to 170k's on clock [not a sp] 1 owner with service history an books air/steer/5spd very straight an tidy , its that silvery grey colour $5999 on the window but cash no trade i recon $4500 to $4800 easy

[dfvadr]

i mean rob thats 2wice i wrote that now

[Laser the Amazer]

i mean rob thats 2wice i wrote that now

yeah rob I'll let you off, I mean rod lol :P

Rob

[Aaron]

[quote]
puching it i have had it down to 300 klm from a full tank but granny driving you can get 500 - 550 klm out of a tank (doesnt happen very often :P)


Farq... Bruce goes 'only' 300km on a tank when given a fair few bootfuls through traffic, A/C on etc etc ... To have a non puffed 1.8L doing the same is quite an achievement..

A.

[Laser the Amazer]

Well Sunday Lunch Time is when I pick up the Astina

so when's the next astina cruise for me to come to with my car instead of riding with others lol

Rob