Wanted - mazda astina - 94-98 shape gunmetal grey

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid7]Hey Guys,

Looking for another astina for Leanne. *We're after a gunmetal grey hatch, with low k's, manual, long rego (if possible) and preferably 97 or 98 model.

We been looking in the trading post and havent found any gunmetal grey ones for sale. *If any of you's come across any astina that fits this description let me know aight!

Am willing to travel to Sydney for it, however you Melbourne boys are a little too far for car hunting *:p

thanks,

-Mick[/color:post_uid7]

[apparition]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]What is the price range that you are looking for Mick?[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid7]am looking about $15000 and under for the moment[/color:post_uid7]

[SehnKhan]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]I was looking to get a gun metal gray one myself, only problem is they were rare as anything. I looked at 2 here in Melb, both had high mileage and weren't in the best condition. Had I found the right one maybe things would be very different now.[/color:post_uid0]

[EZZY]

[color=#FF7F00:post_uid0]Hey Boyd, how are ya mate?
can you do as a favour? can you please tell me the dash (the one with speedo and rev meter etc) in your liata is the same as the astinas?
thanks.[/color:post_uid0]

[SehnKhan]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Eric, it's very similar, but not the same. I'll scan a pic of the layout and send it to you if you like.
There's a few noteable differences, the oil light, door and seatbelt lights are all different. Probably easiest I scan a pic . . . :D[/color:post_uid0]

[EZZY]

[color=#FF7F00:post_uid0]thanks bud![/color:post_uid0]

[X-Lead]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Here's a 96 model...

Gun Metal Grey Astina (http://www.astinagt.com/images/readers/nathan/nathan1.jpg)

:p[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid2]Unless its for sale I dont wanna know about it!!

Smartarse! :;): :p I got excited when I saw that damn you! :laugh:


-Mick[/color:post_uid2]

[EZZY]

[color=#FF7F00:post_uid0]mmm.....
another option, why dont you look for an astina you like, doent matter what the colour is, as long as the mechanical side of things are fine, and im sure you can get one in less than $15k.
spend a couple of G's to paint it in grey.
it will make the whole thing alot easier.
just another option.......[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid0]yeah true, we were thinking of doing that. but if we did respray it, it would be Gold. like the echo colour :)


-Mick[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid7]Had a look at a charcoal grey astina today.. its a 97 model, 1.8l,auto, 60,000 on the clock, full log book history and 16" chrome wheels (new) and it is $15900, but the guy says he can make it $15500.

the body was in fair condition with a few dings here and there. The motor sounded ok and there were no oil leaks.. went for a drive in it and i found that with the auto it doesnt go too good *:( *and leanne doesnt what auto.... she's gettin so frustrated... you guys think its worth convertin it to manual or to just wait till she finds another grey one?


-Mick[/color:post_uid7]

[Chronos]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]There is a silvery-grey one at a dealership in sylvania (southerland shire in sydney) that i saw yesterday... im pretty sure it was a manual, lighter than the gunmetal grey, but cloe. i thikn it was $14000 and a 95 model.... cant remember exactly except the price

If you want i can do a bit more digging for you, get the ph number of the dealership etc, if you dont mind the lighter silvery-grey

Justin[/color:post_uid0]

[pr1mo]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]hey mick,
converting to manual is a seriously expensive process. when nick had his auto V6 i think he said it was something like $2000-3000 for the conversion alone. would be much better to find one you are reasonably happy with mechanically then have it re-sprayed to leannes tastes i reckon :)

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000:post_uid1]Chronos,
You talking about the hyundai dealer in Sylvania ?? or the
little guy near the servo. I could pop by Mik after work
and have a look if you want. I will also have a quick look
in Tynans for you too whilst I am cruising around. Fixed
my exhaust leak so it doesn't sound like a diesel now.
Was so embarrasing, especially when I got pulled over for
a RBT.
Anyway let me know

Mal[/color:post_uid1]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Wow, I thought our Astina's were only worth 14k now but
these are a bit higher. This is out of this weeks tradingpost.


Mazda 323 Astina auto, tints, all options, gunmetal grey, $17000 or near offer BONNYRIGG 0416-05 8385


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MAZDA ASTINA 1990 Steel grey, rego 8/2003, new auto transmission, great condition, $8000, PVH-891 MANLY VALE 0414-63 6931
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Mazda Astina 1997 auto, air, all power options, 61000kms, 16in chrome wheels, dark grey, and more, $15900 negotiable, YFR-548 FLINDERS 0410-45 5506


Mazda Astina 323 Hatchback 1997, auto, air conditioning, full options, log book, V6, Grey, twin airbag, 9 months rego, 76000kms, $15950, YAM-518 PUNCHBOWL 0415-32 7505

Mazda Astina auto 5 door 1.8 injection, air conditioned, power steering, rego 5/2003, metallic grey, immaculate condition $7500, VWS-959. DL-11204. Action Car Centre FIVE DOCK 02-9799 4645


Regards

Mal[/color:post_uid0]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000:post_uid1]Hey, how come when I do a search for just Astina's not &
grey I find a heap of 94/95's for 12k but when you search
on Astina + Grey they are asking 15-17k ??

Should I be thinking of painting my car grey to get an
extra 3k for my car ??

Mal ???[/color:post_uid1]

[EZZY]

[color=#000080:post_uid0]it will probably cost you around 3k to get it painted in grey.
so..... :D[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid6]thanks for all that searching Mal, Leanne goes on all the car sites everyday so she's prolly seen all those.... notice they're all auto :( I'm startin to think grey only came out on auto astinas dammit!

if you can stop by Mal, and its not outta you way, just go check out that astina you's are talkin about and let me know what its like. :)

Thanks for all your help guys, much appreciated!


-Mick

p.s Eric, I think Leanne would prefer your candy apple orange to a grey astina anyday hehe[/color:post_uid6]

[EZZY]

[color=#000080:post_uid0]yeah mike,
i think it will take me a while to BRING my mazda back to standard. :([/color:post_uid0]

[pr1mo]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]MAZDA ASTINA 1996 Only 78000kms, 11 months rego, ex-show car, as seen in many Fast Fours, and performance magazines, 17in mags, full body kit, lowered King springs, sports exhaust, Momo steering wheel, full competition sound system, alarm, full electrics, must sell due to baby on way, $16200 or nearest offer, no reasonable offer refused OMY-323 WINSTON HILLS 0419-26 1997[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid7]hey Mike,

Thanks for that man, we're going to go check it out this week!
It's white, and in excellent condition. Its lower than mine! lol Leanne said if she does get it, we can swap king springs lol :p

You're right Tony, once you go a little lower, you just wanna go lower and lower and lower..... :;):


-Mick[/color:post_uid7]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]hey Mick, i've found you one...only problem is is it's in New Zealand!

whoops! (http://www.carselect.co.nz/view_selection.asp?View_Search=2184&FromFord=) :p

but it is only AUD$9600 :O[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid3]The price is damn good! All the way in NZ though, damn, too far. Leanne was gonna e-mail em to see how much it would be to ship it over here but on second thoughts you know how it is when cars are gettin shipped....dunno what condition they'll get here in. :O

About the white one, Leanne decided to give it a miss....with all the stuff on it she'd be paying waaay to much on insurance. Ah well, just gonna have to keep looking.

Thanks for you help again guys...

-Mick[/color:post_uid3]

[pr1mo]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]mick,
dam shame about the white one :( did you go have a look at it? any pics?

$9200 or whatever dan said was way too cheap, theres bound to be something wrong wif it i reckon :P

anyways speak soon

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

[bRaDiNhO]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Theres a 96 model at a Mazda dealer for $13990. Low ks, excellent condition, manual, 5 spoke mags 16" i think, spoiler, Sony CD changer. Only prob is that it isnt grey, its that light blue-green colour.

Brad[/color:post_uid0]

[SehnKhan]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Mazda 323 Astina auto, tints, all options, gunmetal grey, $17000 or near offer BONNYRIGG 0416-05 8385

Umm, a little tricky to find aren't they :)[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid5]That astina you found Brad sounds good, its a shame about the colour though.

And that gunmetal grey one Boyd found would be good....if it was manual. :( I've noticed all the grey ones, whether they're gunmetal or charcoal grey, they're all auto! whats goin on! My woman likes the stick :p After takin an auto for a test drive, its no go....not enough power...ah well.

Thanks for your input guys...


-Mick[/color:post_uid5]

[pr1mo]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]i agree mick,
i (for some strange reason) test drove an auto at the start of the year when looking @ cars, i must say it was crap!

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

[pr1mo]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]almost a winner???

Mazda 323 Astina 1994, charcoal grey, hatchback, 1.8L 5spd manual, 98,000kms, full electrics, a/c, mags & spoiler, lady owner, OAK132, EC, $13,000ono (03)94701005 (0438)434343 Preston Vic[/color:post_uid0]

[mrpayner]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Hey that sounds like a good one Mike. Maybe Boyd could go check it out, make sure it drives OK and all that crap.

What do you reckon Mick??

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

[pr1mo]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]looks as though it was unregistered for a little while. i own a 96 hatch reg NVQ ___ this one is a 94 and starts with an O

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

[ABC]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Hey Mick, I found these two in the trading post this morning.

MAZDA ASTINA 323 Hatch 1997 1.8 litre, all electric options, gunmetal grey, 52000kms, XHN-614, $15500 negotiable HECKENBERG 02-9607 8750 or 0421-995296

This one's an auto - but its a V6!

Mazda Astina 323 hatchback 1997 auto, air conditioning, full options, log book, V6, grey, twin airbag, 9 months rego, 76000kms, $13900, YAM-518 PUNCHBOWL 0415-32 7505

Cheers,
Andy. :)[/color:post_uid0]

[CityEnd]

[quote:post_uid0="pr1mo"][color=#000000:post_uid0]Mazda 323 Astina 1994, charcoal grey, hatchback, 1.8L 5spd manual, 98,000kms, full electrics, a/c, mags & spoiler, lady owner, OAK132, EC, $13,000ono (03)94701005 (0438)434343 Preston Vic[/color:post_uid0][/quote:post_uid0]
[color=#000000:post_uid0]someone correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't all astinas made in 94 v6s? besides the older model... so if it's a 94 1.8l, then it can't be a BA model.[/color:post_uid0]

[pr1mo]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]very good point![/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid0]*post stuffed up*[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid7]Hey ABC,

We went to go see that one in Heckenberg, after the one and a half hour drive we get there and the guy says the car is off the market *:angry: *He then tells us, "oh, that mirage over there is for sale though" The funny thing was, Leanne's dad just goes "yeah, i'll give you 2 grand for it" and laughed. *Pretty slack they didnt call leanne to tell her though, she had called the day before to make sure they'd be there for when we got there...

Luckily we had another astina to look at... Charcoal grey, 64000 kms, 97 model in really good condition, inside and out. *He wants $16500 for it, we want it to be $15000 and he wont go lower than $15500. *Now we've left him to think about it and he's got Leanne's number for when he changes his mind *:p *Leanne's dad was saying "we can bring the cash tomorrow" haha I think this'll be the one if he comes around... if not, we'll just have to keep on lookin

Its all good

-Mick[/color:post_uid7]

[ABC]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Bummer about that one in Heckenberg Mick :(
Hopefully this other one will work out well for you.

cheers,
Andy. :)[/color:post_uid0]

[IZG-00D]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]:( :( :([/color:post_uid0]