so an update... finally had its first service. mechanic was really helpful, friendly and did a good job. was cheaper than expected too! well worth the effort of losing the car for 24hrs!
heres what was done.
- comment on the prices please so i know what to look out for in the future, but personally i thought it was good value...not having to do the messy/annoying jobs :P
also ordered a radiator from Greg which will be here tomorrow hopefully... = ill have a fully functioning happy little astina again! kudos to errol (mechanic @ caltex toowong) for tightening up the suspension and getting rid of the strange rattle! it was actually a little weird driving home and not hearing any clunckty clunk noises from anywhere... after the radiators fixed ill tackle the engine seals then start on the interior and seals... (i.e. the expenisive mazda only parts! :-(