Non L/R related - Mazda Astina 323 - any good

[MickS]

Looking at a 96 Mazda Astina 323 5 door auto hatchback to replace my clapped out VR commodore - anyone on AULRO own/owned one at all? Thoughts....?

[V8Ian]

It has been stated ,on this forum, that they have plenty of flex. Unsure of which model was refered to though.

[MickS]

No need for the Flex 7 here my friend...

[V8Ian]

Very good, love a bit of wit.

Wasn't that little wankel(think it's an l,could be r) engined thing called an f,lex7,or something like that?

[wayne]

Looking at a 96 Mazda Astina 323 5 door auto hatchback to replace my clapped out VR commodore - anyone on AULRO own/owned one at all? Thoughts....?

Hey Mick
These are fantastic cars very well built. I was a Mazda Tech when these came out and I would purchase one no problem.You should be paying around $8000.00 for a good one with around 110000km (if vehicle is close to the 100000km mark check cambelt has been done $350.00-$450.00)
Cheers Wayne

[MickS]

Hey Mick
These are fantastic cars very well built. I was a Mazda Tech when these came out and I would purchase one no problem.You should be paying around $8000.00 for a good one with around 110000km (if vehicle is close to the 100000km mark check cambelt has been done $350.00-$450.00)
Cheers Wayne

Thanks Wayne - it's for my daughter. About 150,000 ks, very neat. It's in for $5200 but I know I can get it for $3K.

[wayne]

Wow that is a good price good luck and hope youre daughter enjoys it

[Tote]

SWMBO had one of the 2l v6 ones, awesome little car, only issue was dealer services tended to be a little expensive. She beats me up to this day over selling it.

Regards,
Tote

[Bigbjorn]

Check oil consumption and engine fuming. Not for nothing are Mazdas known in the used car trade as "Smoky Joes". It is a 96 model and would go through the trade auctions $2500-$3000. Mass produced family cars over 8-10 years old don't fetch a lot.