Looking at buying a BHA, what should I be looking for?

marcs_sp20 · 18-09-2008, 12:23 PM

hey guys,

Tashs parents have decided to pay out the existing loan for her lancer, so that she can sell it and get a more sensible car to drive & insure, and first thing that came to mind was a mazda!

We did a little driving last night, and tash has come to the conclusion she likes both the BA Astina hatch & BHA protege.

I did a little hunting round on carsales & there are a few nice stock BA's with pretty high k's, but what stood out was a 1994 323 protege with 144,000ks for like $4900.

Now this protege has the B6 1.6L with 5speed, blue in colour & ugly 3 spoke 14" alloys.

So im aware for when the time is right in say a month to purchase another car, what would be the main things to look out on these?

of course, within the week of buying it, it'll have a set of rims, lowered, zorst & stereo

Cheers
Marc

bourbon · 18-09-2008, 12:39 PM

id have the perfect rims sittin here for it too

marcs_sp20 · 18-09-2008, 12:45 PM

The 18's?

bourbon · 18-09-2008, 12:51 PM

yep

marcs_sp20 · 18-09-2008, 12:54 PM

Noice!

Anyways, here's the Link for the car on carsales...

Cheers
Marc

bourbon · 18-09-2008, 01:05 PM

yeah i prefer the mazda version of this over the ford version...ford one is yucky!!!!

Rupewrecht · 18-09-2008, 01:32 PM

BHA Mechanicals + suspension are pretty similar to BA, so just the usual oil leaks and stuff like that.

BHAs are very cheap for what they are.

marcs_sp20 · 18-09-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bourbon

yeah i prefer the mazda version of this over the ford version...ford one is yucky!!!!

Pfft as if i'd own a ford

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

BHA Mechanicals + suspension are pretty similar to BA, so just the usual oil leaks and stuff like that.

BHAs are very cheap for what they are.

Could you elaborate on that pleasems? I just want to be ready for when the time comes thats all

bourbon · 18-09-2008, 01:45 PM

engine leaks, gearbox leaks... all the usual...just go over all the bolts on the outside of the engine & gearbox and you shouldnt have make issues after that...apart from if the seals are gone...

Rupewrecht · 18-09-2008, 01:50 PM

Cam cover + dizzy seal leaks. Clicking CVs. HLA rattle on startup. Color of the cams when viewed thru the oil cap hole (brown is fine, black is signs of neglected oil changes). Worn drivers seat side bolster (tho less of an issue with the flatter BHA seats).

And buying a Mazda means buying a Ford

Moreso a post-96 one!

I imagine you'd find a BP DOHC one for much the same price as a 1.6, too.

DavoAust · 18-09-2008, 10:34 PM

looking at the 2 pics the rear tail light doesn't look like it lines up right. same as mine didn't when i got rear ended.

bourbon · 19-09-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DavoAust

looking at the 2 pics the rear tail light doesn't look like it lines up right. same as mine didn't when i got rear ended.

what ya mean? looks fine to me...i cant see anythin wrong with it...

marcs_sp20 · 19-09-2008, 09:32 AM

Same...

project.r.racing · 19-09-2008, 10:45 PM

the bha in the link has power everything. most bha, especially the b6 models do not. so it's a better version bha than others.

gtarone · 23-09-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

of course, within the week of buying it, it'll have a set of rims, lowered, zorst & stereo

Lol, sensible car ha? Straight into the mods! You are a fake ninja!

bourbon · 23-09-2008, 08:05 AM

body kits and custom paint jobs like that is on the lancer kills you with insurance...wheels, zorts and stereo and lowering dont effect the insurance much...

marcs_sp20 · 23-09-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bourbon

body kits and custom paint jobs like that is on the lancer kills you with insurance...wheels, zorts and stereo and lowering dont effect the insurance much...

My point exactly, but in this case, its the airbrushing that puts the insurance premiums high, something we cant afford...

A little car with just subtle mods keeps insurance companys at bay...

And steve those are the requirements of tash, I had nothing to do with it!

gtarone · 23-09-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

My point exactly, but in this case, its the airbrushing that puts the insurance premiums high, something we cant afford...

A little car with just subtle mods keeps insurance companys at bay...

And steve those are the requirements of tash, I had nothing to do with it!

Lol, yeh i know wat a gf is like...

but i love her all the same (incase she is reading)

So not possible to say... tell the insurance company NOT to include the paint? I understand that they get all sh!ty and don't pay out if u DON'T mention something, but if they know NOT to include it, what then?

PS: CAPITAL LETTERS FTW

marcs_sp20 · 23-09-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtarone

Lol, yeh i know wat a gf is like...

but i love her all the same (incase she is reading)

So not possible to say... tell the insurance company NOT to include the paint? I understand that they get all sh!ty and don't pay out if u DON'T mention something, but if they know NOT to include it, what then?

PS: CAPITAL LETTERS FTW

We've tried every possible way to get it not included, and the only answer we get back is that as its part of the paint, they wont insure it, and if they do, its about $3000/year for a car worth only $10k, not worth it IMO.

Capital letters = yelling

gtarone · 23-09-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

We've tried every possible way to get it not included, and the only answer we get back is that as its part of the paint, they wont insure it, and if they do, its about $3000/year for a car worth only $10k, not worth it IMO.

Capital letters = yelling

ID TOTALLY PAINT OVER IT. THAT FIXES EVERYTHING.

CHEERS, STEVE

18-09-2008, 12:23 PM	#1
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Looking at buying a BHA, what should I be looking for? hey guys, Tashs parents have decided to pay out the existing loan for her lancer, so that she can sell it and get a more sensible car to drive & insure, and first thing that came to mind was a mazda! We did a little driving last night, and tash has come to the conclusion she likes both the BA Astina hatch & BHA protege. I did a little hunting round on carsales & there are a few nice stock BA's with pretty high k's, but what stood out was a 1994 323 protege with 144,000ks for like $4900. Now this protege has the B6 1.6L with 5speed, blue in colour & ugly 3 spoke 14" alloys. So im aware for when the time is right in say a month to purchase another car, what would be the main things to look out on these? of course, within the week of buying it, it'll have a set of rims, lowered, zorst & stereo Cheers Marc __________________

18-09-2008, 12:39 PM	#2
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	id have the perfect rims sittin here for it too __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

18-09-2008, 12:45 PM	#3
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	The 18's? __________________

18-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#4
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	yep __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

18-09-2008, 12:54 PM	#5
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Noice! Anyways, here's the Link for the car on carsales... Cheers Marc __________________

18-09-2008, 01:05 PM	#6
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	yeah i prefer the mazda version of this over the ford version...ford one is yucky!!!! __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

18-09-2008, 01:32 PM	#7
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	BHA Mechanicals + suspension are pretty similar to BA, so just the usual oil leaks and stuff like that. BHAs are very cheap for what they are. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

18-09-2008, 01:45 PM	#9
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	engine leaks, gearbox leaks... all the usual...just go over all the bolts on the outside of the engine & gearbox and you shouldnt have make issues after that...apart from if the seals are gone... __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

18-09-2008, 01:50 PM	#10
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Cam cover + dizzy seal leaks. Clicking CVs. HLA rattle on startup. Color of the cams when viewed thru the oil cap hole (brown is fine, black is signs of neglected oil changes). Worn drivers seat side bolster (tho less of an issue with the flatter BHA seats). And buying a Mazda means buying a Ford Moreso a post-96 one! I imagine you'd find a BP DOHC one for much the same price as a 1.6, too. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

18-09-2008, 10:34 PM	#11
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	looking at the 2 pics the rear tail light doesn't look like it lines up right. same as mine didn't when i got rear ended. __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

19-09-2008, 09:32 AM	#13
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Same... __________________

19-09-2008, 10:45 PM	#14
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	the bha in the link has power everything. most bha, especially the b6 models do not. so it's a better version bha than others.

23-09-2008, 08:05 AM	#16
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	body kits and custom paint jobs like that is on the lancer kills you with insurance...wheels, zorts and stereo and lowering dont effect the insurance much... __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735