Too good to be true?

Cheapskate · 08-01-2010, 11:06 PM

I found a 1997 Astina online (Allclassifieds) that is based in my local area. It has only 159,000km, has a manual transmission, and the 1.8L engine, but the biggest shock to me is the fact that the seller is only asking for $3500.

Is this price too low for one of these? Redbook says yes (value between $3700-$5300), but Glass's says no (value between $3150-$3850).

Could someone tell me if this is a good buy? Or would it be remotely possible to bargain the car down further? I will try to have a look tomorrow afternoon (and maybe test it out).

Thank You!
Cheapskate.

PS: The car is here, no pictures though - http://tinyurl.com/yewx9vf

Brisbane_boy · 08-01-2010, 11:16 PM

never hurt to check it out.
its not that much below the reccomended price.

check the engine for oil leaks, body work and sighs of repaints.

project.r.racing · 08-01-2010, 11:39 PM

go check it out if its in your local area. easy way to find out. and 97/98s are worth around $5K.

Ghoru · 09-01-2010, 08:27 AM

i paid that for my 90 bg 'stina and i really think i got ripped off....

Cheapskate · 09-01-2010, 11:16 PM

It turns out that I was right to be wary. It seemed to be sold by one of those "backyard dealers" (about 10-15 cars in their driveway). It also had a terrible dent in front of one of the wheel arches, it had peeled paint, and it was even burning oil.
I guess it's back to the search again. Should I post a WTB ad on these forums?

project.r.racing · 09-01-2010, 11:45 PM

So? Offer the seller $2500. Spend $2000 on the motor and $1000 on the outside.

$5500 for a Astina with 159,000km on it and newly rebuild engine and resprayed paint.

Deal...

Cincinnatus · 09-01-2010, 11:58 PM

how about a blue hardtop, 97, with 2.0 V6,
205k on the clock but new engine dropped in at 88k at cost of $14,000,
timing belt service done at 185k, new belts at 200k, yadda yadda, serviced every 5-10k, depending on how good i was, scratch to front bumper and small dent in rear bumper, everything works very well, in-dash clarion dvd player, great speakers, otherwise no mods at all,
yours for..... $4,750

what do you say?

call or sms on 0423 026 771,
im hardly around here

Advv · 10-01-2010, 09:16 PM

Also selling a blue hardtop: 1997, the 1.8L 4 cyl engine, resprayed about 2 months ago, aftermarket headunit, 14inch mag wheels (I think that's what they're called?), 180000kms.

You can pm me or reply here if you're interested.

08-01-2010, 11:06 PM	#1
Cheapskate Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Car: 2003 Toyota Avalon (until I get my Ps) Posts: 10	Too good to be true? I found a 1997 Astina online (Allclassifieds) that is based in my local area. It has only 159,000km, has a manual transmission, and the 1.8L engine, but the biggest shock to me is the fact that the seller is only asking for $3500. Is this price too low for one of these? Redbook says yes (value between $3700-$5300), but Glass's says no (value between $3150-$3850). Could someone tell me if this is a good buy? Or would it be remotely possible to bargain the car down further? I will try to have a look tomorrow afternoon (and maybe test it out). Thank You! Cheapskate. PS: The car is here, no pictures though - http://tinyurl.com/yewx9vf __________________ 17 Competencies done, 5 to go!! On track for P plates on Feb 22.

08-01-2010, 11:16 PM	#2
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	never hurt to check it out. its not that much below the reccomended price. check the engine for oil leaks, body work and sighs of repaints. __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

09-01-2010, 08:27 AM	#4
Ghoru Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockhampton Car: '92 BG Astina Sp Posts: 999 View Photos By: Ghoru	i paid that for my 90 bg 'stina and i really think i got ripped off.... __________________ BG Astina - work in progress.... Scooters are like fat chicks, fun to ride until your mates find out... NOS is like a hot chick with AIDS, you know you wanna hit that,your just afraid of the consequences... http://www.eveonline.com/

09-01-2010, 11:16 PM	#5
Cheapskate Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Car: 2003 Toyota Avalon (until I get my Ps) Posts: 10	It turns out that I was right to be wary. It seemed to be sold by one of those "backyard dealers" (about 10-15 cars in their driveway). It also had a terrible dent in front of one of the wheel arches, it had peeled paint, and it was even burning oil. I guess it's back to the search again. Should I post a WTB ad on these forums? __________________ 17 Competencies done, 5 to go!! On track for P plates on Feb 22.

09-01-2010, 11:58 PM	#7
Cincinnatus Nate Dog Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney Car: Dah! Posts: 539 View Photos By: Cincinnatus	how about a blue hardtop, 97, with 2.0 V6, 205k on the clock but new engine dropped in at 88k at cost of $14,000, timing belt service done at 185k, new belts at 200k, yadda yadda, serviced every 5-10k, depending on how good i was, scratch to front bumper and small dent in rear bumper, everything works very well, in-dash clarion dvd player, great speakers, otherwise no mods at all, yours for..... $4,750 what do you say? call or sms on 0423 026 771, im hardly around here __________________ "and history shall tremble at the name, Sydney Applebaum!!!" "love between two people is a wonderfull thing, between three it's fantastic"

08-01-2010, 11:39 PM	#3
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	go check it out if its in your local area. easy way to find out. and 97/98s are worth around $5K.

09-01-2010, 11:45 PM	#6
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	So? Offer the seller $2500. Spend $2000 on the motor and $1000 on the outside. $5500 for a Astina with 159,000km on it and newly rebuild engine and resprayed paint. Deal...

10-01-2010, 09:16 PM	#8
Advv Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Car: Mazda 323 Astina BA Posts: 52	Also selling a blue hardtop: 1997, the 1.8L 4 cyl engine, resprayed about 2 months ago, aftermarket headunit, 14inch mag wheels (I think that's what they're called?), 180000kms. You can pm me or reply here if you're interested.

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