What Mazda Car is this? Would it make a good first car?

[Macross1]

Hello all, can someone tell me what car this is? From what I understand it's called the Mazda Astina or 323F is it?

 

Would that make a good first time car? Is it a rare car? Only have seen a few on the roads. How much would I expect to pay for this car?

 

Thanks all.

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...3_II_V6_Red.jpg

Edited April 10, 2007 by Macross1

[Lau_mathew]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...3_II_V6_Red.jpg

 

hotlinked it for u liaoz.

Edited April 10, 2007 by Lau_mathew

[Route88]

Mazda Astina, like no where to be found already

[Shox87]

haha yes yes.the car is almost 10 years old already...most of them have been scrapped...

[Green_carnation]

ooh v v rare.. the facelifted astina (1995-1998).. after the flp light astina (1990-1994).. as mentioned mani wud hv been scrapped. i did see one for sale with renewed coe.. selling at 28k.. but that was months back.

[Shox87]

haha suddenly come to think of it.the shape looks like the proton gen 2.lol.

[Green_carnation]

i feel it is better looking than gen 2.. interior wise also much better.. gen 2 interior is toooo plastic-ky!

[Route88]

This model was popular back then....same like presea

[Mzrmazda3]

It's a Facelifted Mazda Astina

 

Seldom see it on the road nowadays liao

[Green_carnation]

Yeah coz of it's sporty outlook.. for presea was coz of the frameless window

[Wilb]

Not a good first car. Too old..

 

First car best to get something smaller for easier parking and easier to drive on the road.

 

2005 Tuscani: http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AobmN6d-500.html 50k Auto

2005 Civic: http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AaCbR34-500.html 48k Manual

1996 Civic SIR: http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2XMuYiU5-1000.html 57k Manual

 

The SIR plain wicked, it is a 2L engine , instead of the 1.6L. The racing seats are also good quality. If you like more speed, you can go for the SIR. For normal driving, the 2005 civic is quite a bargain, good mileage and good condition. If you are the one that go for looks, the Tuscani will do for you.

Edited April 10, 2007 by Wilb

[Chemz]

not to mention that it's illegal and can be impounded too.

[Mzrmazda3]

This SIR is power man

 

Jus the add ons and accessories would make one's money worthwhile but only thing is might kena TP/LTA

[Rickster]

Perhaps you might wanna consider the Proton Gen 2 1.3L. You can get it brand new at only slightly above 40K and it looks quite similar to the Astina.

 

Pretty reliable & maintenance is cheap, as there's plenty of spare parts and workshops up north. Thus, I would strongly recommend it as a 1st time car over the Astina anytime.

 

Dun look down on My cars, they're quite built hardy. Anytime more reliable than many conti cars out there

[Green_carnation]

Also need to look at buyer's budget..

[Wilb]

Agree, buying car is not that simple. It is not the car price alone, one has to consider the depreciation, loan interest, repair fees ( older cars face a higher possibility of breaking down), FC ( . If the used car is too old or not popular at other countries, it cant be exported. Welcome to scrapeyard

 

Why don't go to http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/listing.php and enter the min price and max price.

Edited April 10, 2007 by Wilb

[Macross1]

Aww man! That would just suck. I kinda like the sporty shape of the Astina. Didn't know its so rare now. Thought it was quite common in the past. Is it really impossible to get one now? Sighs... though I still see a number of the older model Astina on the road. SGCARMART also still have.

 

I kinda like the Gen2 sporty design but sorry I don't support MY.

[Macross1]

Not a good first car. Too old..

 

First car best to get something smaller for easier parking and easier to drive on the road.

 

2005 Tuscani: http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AobmN6d-500.html 50k Auto

2005 Civic: http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AaCbR34-500.html 48k Manual

1996 Civic SIR: http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2XMuYiU5-1000.html 57k Manual

 

The SIR plain wicked, it is a 2L engine , instead of the 1.6L. The racing seats are also good quality. If you like more speed, you can go for the SIR. For normal driving, the 2005 civic is quite a bargain, good mileage and good condition. If you are the one that go for looks, the Tuscani will do for you.

 

 

Wah.... the 96 Civic so BENG! And so ex somemore....