melki Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 anyone have any thoughts, suggestions or whatever about buying a Mazda 323 Astina (about 97', probably 2L V6) and don't say "buy a skyline" coz i can't afford one!!! not looking for one seriously at this stage, but could be interested. :aroused: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONYX Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 buy a skyline :bahaha: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-806759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadiuM Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 good cars... my brother in laws bought 2 brand new in 97, nice to drive. both are getting turbo conversions at the moment Shaun Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-806841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34 Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Nice car Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-806861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizmo Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 oi why didnt you tell me about this first actually that was what i wanted when i was looking to buy my first car but back then they were out of my price range. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-806901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
melki Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 coz i was looking at the mazda 3's and then i thought nah what i want is more power, not to pay more money... the mazda 3's are like 1.8 i think! so then i came across the 323 and i'm like oooo i can afford that soo yeah sorry i didn't tell ya.... only a recent thought hehe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-806926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I read that you can get a Mazda 3 (2004 version) in both 2 litre and 2.3. I am 90% of this info but am more than willing to be told otherwise! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
melki Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 nah i won't tell you otherwise i couldn't remember so your probably right!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMACUL8 Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 melki Mazda 3 are awesome - mates girlfriend just bought a new one.... and ran a 15.6 at the plex at drag combat... Thats pretty dam good - oh and thats bog stock. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 melkiMazda 3 are awesome - mates girlfriend just bought a new one.... and ran a 15.6 at the plex at drag combat... Thats pretty dam good - oh and thats bog stock. Do you know the engine capacity on the car that ran the 15.6? Was it 2.3litre? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
melki Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 wow!!! i want one now!!! but i cant afford thats why i was thinking the 323 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMACUL8 Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Not sure - but ill let you know in about 10 minutes ..... Dan Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMACUL8 Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Melki Whats you budget??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Not sure - but ill let you know in about 10 minutes .....Dan Don't go to any trouble mate. Sorry to whore your thread Melki Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
melki Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 under 16,000 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
melki Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 nah thats cool i wanna know too!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 we have a 2.3l mazda6 and a late 98 protege 1.8l and i reckon the protege goes harder revs to 6.5k all the time n its reliable as fcuk ive heard of one driving for 800kms without the radiator cap on n it finally blew a head gasket - was in summer too was the only case of this happening that ive heard of but still not as fast as the skyline but thats not always what everyone wants Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 also on a side note - as my daily driver for the last 7 months, ive found the 323 to be fun to drift Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
melki Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 hahaha drift! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 hehe yeah mel its fun i get scared drifting in my skyline sometimes, but in the 323 its just fun prob cos its a front wheel drive but oh well the 1.8L has a fair bit of torque too in the wet i can have the wheels spinning for 100-150m down the road in 3rd gear, almost 4th Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39652-mazda-323-astina/#findComment-807203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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