Looking to buy an Astina

Cory · 12-04-2020, 11:51 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm looking at a 2003 Astina with 216,000 KMs on the odo. It has a great service history and is well looked after. It recently had it's 200,000km service. I took it for a test drive, couldn't hear any rattling, grinding or vibrating and handles well. On inspection, the engine seems well maintained (all belts look fine, head gaskets are fine, new battery, oil looks fine, power steering fluid is correct, AC works, radiator is fine and free of cracks or leaks). No oil leaking. The tyres have all recently been replaced as well as the break pads. The interior is surprisingly immaculate.
I intend to use it to drive to and from work, to sport and maybe the occasional road trip. Yearly, I doubt I'd put more than 10,000kms on the odo.
Any other things to look out for? I'm mostly looking for an idea of what problems expect, a ballpark amount of money it will cost to service, and any other pointers in general about the car.
Its registered and insured until August although it has been a while since the last inspection. I'm having it thouroughly inspected on Tuesday (blue slip) and am hoping to buy it if it passes.
The seller wants 2650 for it.
I don't have any photos at present as I am away from my main computer.
All tips are appreciated, thanks guys (and/or girls)!

12-04-2020, 11:51 PM	#1
Cory Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Sydney, AU Car: N/A Posts: 1	Looking to buy an Astina Hi everyone, I'm looking at a 2003 Astina with 216,000 KMs on the odo. It has a great service history and is well looked after. It recently had it's 200,000km service. I took it for a test drive, couldn't hear any rattling, grinding or vibrating and handles well. On inspection, the engine seems well maintained (all belts look fine, head gaskets are fine, new battery, oil looks fine, power steering fluid is correct, AC works, radiator is fine and free of cracks or leaks). No oil leaking. The tyres have all recently been replaced as well as the break pads. The interior is surprisingly immaculate. I intend to use it to drive to and from work, to sport and maybe the occasional road trip. Yearly, I doubt I'd put more than 10,000kms on the odo. Any other things to look out for? I'm mostly looking for an idea of what problems expect, a ballpark amount of money it will cost to service, and any other pointers in general about the car. Its registered and insured until August although it has been a while since the last inspection. I'm having it thouroughly inspected on Tuesday (blue slip) and am hoping to buy it if it passes. The seller wants 2650 for it. I don't have any photos at present as I am away from my main computer. All tips are appreciated, thanks guys (and/or girls)!