Time for a Change

[silver6]

Its time to change the aging 323 for something new. Need repairs, new tyres, someone put a dent on the fender and rego/insurance is due.

Well, I finally bought myself a new car. It's a Black SP23 Manual Sedan with DSC. Will be picking it nex week.

[Tom]

looks like alot of ppl are upgrading to new cars! hehe.. nice choice!

is it the face lift model or the original style?

[chicaboo]

What is DSC?

[SehnKhan]

Dynamic Stability Control.

Another 3 owner then :D
Hope you love detailing, the Black would require some TLC for sure, but looks stunning! Congrats on your purchase.

[chicaboo]

Does DSC apply braking force to wheels where and when needed? If so, does it also have EBD and ABS as other standard features?

[SehnKhan]

Vehicle control is taken a step further by Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) incorporating traction control. Optional on all models, this innovation minimises the risk of skids on wet or slippery roads

And yep, ABS & EBD are standard.

[Cosmo Dude]

Congrats on the SP23.
The EBD feels a little strange the first few times you notice it working, I'm envious of the DSC.

[silver6]

Thanks guys, Yep its the update model with a nice features that the first series missed out on. Now has 6 speed mtx, Drive by wire, MP3 CD unit and cruise as standard.

[the michelinman]

im looking at getting a 323sp20. ........bit of downgrading from the mx6! but it will save me money in the end!

[Melbastina]

Congrats on the new car!

[Tom]

whats drive by wire?

[silver6]

Got it today. Love the car. A big step up from a 11 year old car.

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[Red Frog]

heya! congrats on the new purchase! i'm looking at purchasing - yeah i know, shock horror! - the exact same model about this time next yr, 2nd hand. what was a round about figure u paid for it? does it have the bose and leather seats? tell us a bit more about the specifics of it, if u don't mind :D

[Melbastina]

No leather by the looks of it, but very nice anyways!

[Red Frog]

ah yeah. wine has made my eyes/brain go funny, and didn't bother to look at pics :D mind u, i'm not a fan of the leather option neways. i reckon the cloth in the sp23 does great justice for the interior, esp in the red sp23 :D :D

hey silver, what's w/ the alloys?! have they changed the classic, stylish looking spokes from the previous model??
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1022/102228_6mg.jpg

hmmm AND they've changed the foggies.....but the round ones looked so hot!

[BigBoyLemonade]

Still it looks damn nice!

[silver6]

Yeah, no leather. There was a 3 month wait for leather/bose. Apparently the SP23 are selling out before they hit shores. There loads of Neo's and Maxx available. This one was suppose to be there showroom model, but I grabbed before that could happen.

The new (FL) model comes with different allows, and foggies. The bodykit is also a little different. The front Grill gives it away.

Total cost onroad is around $33000.

[mrpayner]

Total cost onroad is around $33000.
*HHMMM* rubs chin.. That's very interesting indeed! Sounds too good to be true!

Looks hot silver6.. well done!

[mrpayner]

question.. do the dials on the series one SP23 look like this?

http://www.astinagt.com/images/mrpayner/216.jpg

[Cosmo Dude]

whats drive by wire?
It's an electricaly operated throttle body. I'm still not 100% sure that letting the ECU make the decision is a good idea but I'm getting used to it.

[silver6]

[QUOTE=MrPayner]question.. do the dials on the series one SP23 look like this?

Yep, Exactly the same.