MAZDA EUNOS 30X S or MAZDA 323 ASTINA - Page 2

RedLineResident · 19-02-2010, 10:21 AM

I didn't think there was such a thing as a 626 astina...

Manuals are nicer as you have a better gear ratio, autos are too long and with cars that have limited torque and power you notice that it is a bit more sluggish.
And naturally, manuals are better to drive.

miah87 · 19-02-2010, 12:48 PM

Im so sad, I told the seller that I was going to buy it and pay by cash.. Ring him up today and he said the car was sold. OMG... Its a 2.0 V6... ARGHHHH...

No other choice but to buy a 1.8 4cyl. Any suggestion on whether to buy this car or not?

Vehicle 1995 MAZDA 323 BA Series 1 ASTINA
Kilometres 198,000
Transmission 5 speed Manual
Engine 4 cylinder Unleaded Multi-point injected 1.8L (1840cc)

RedLineResident · 19-02-2010, 12:57 PM

Hmmm... I don't know man.
Personally i like the V6 for it's nice smooth engine and healthy low end and a happy engine that likes to rev...
But if you intend to as some stage transplant a BPT in there and have a bit of boost,hen I4 is fine.
I can't see myself going back to a stock I4 and staying NA for too long.

mussing · 19-02-2010, 01:53 PM

By going I4 you do save a lot of petrol over the V6 though.

miah87 · 19-02-2010, 01:57 PM

I think I'll get that I4 although is not as good as v6 but what the hell.. I dun care anymore. Tired of searching used cars... Anyway, Im not gonna go racing, I just want the car to look good interior and exterior. Will post it up tomorrow night. Hopefully the car is ok. Then I'll buy it. Thanks for everyone's information.

RedLineResident · 19-02-2010, 02:18 PM

6's aren't that thirsty...
You can flog them silly and get 11L/100kms (generally on a hot hill run) or get about 9ish-10 with normal driving around town.
Best of luck man. Can't wait to see it.

miah87 · 20-02-2010, 07:20 PM

Hey guys, Bought a white ASTINA 1995 auto 1.8 I4

But there is one problem that causes the car to be imperfect...

Problem:
First, bought it and drive home then stop the car and went off to buy something.
Then start the car again and here's the problem....
Rpm stays at 700 and then drop to 500 and makes the car shaky its like the engine is dying. Then whenever I stop at a traffic light, it goes down to 500 then I push on the pedal the car seems to be shaking then after 2 or 2 seconds, it start moving. This is not normal as I've driven a lot of auto cars before. Sometimes it is normal again then sometimes it will drop to 500. Auto trans should stay at between 750 and 1000 am I right. Which means this is not good. And the car pick up is not powerful at all for a 1.8 ltr car. My other car 1.3 ltr is faster. I've done some research bout it and found out that it could be a potential problem of it being the sensor fault. The seller asked his mechanic and said that probably just need some tuning to make it goes up again. If this fix the RPM then why is the car pick up so bad. It takes 6 or 7 seconds to reach 80km/h.

HELP... Im so down because of this. Other than that, the car is perfect. I love it. Gotta fix this.

mikey_something · 21-02-2010, 02:05 PM

ah, posted my 2cents in the other thread
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16093

19-02-2010, 10:21 AM	#21
RedLineResident Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Car: BA V6 Hardtop 5 Speed & 97 Prelude VTIR Posts: 1,518 View Photos By: RedLineResident	I didn't think there was such a thing as a 626 astina... Manuals are nicer as you have a better gear ratio, autos are too long and with cars that have limited torque and power you notice that it is a bit more sluggish. And naturally, manuals are better to drive. __________________ "Amateurs practice until they get it right." "Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

19-02-2010, 12:57 PM	#23
RedLineResident Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Car: BA V6 Hardtop 5 Speed & 97 Prelude VTIR Posts: 1,518 View Photos By: RedLineResident	Hmmm... I don't know man. Personally i like the V6 for it's nice smooth engine and healthy low end and a happy engine that likes to rev... But if you intend to as some stage transplant a BPT in there and have a bit of boost,hen I4 is fine. I can't see myself going back to a stock I4 and staying NA for too long. __________________ "Amateurs practice until they get it right." "Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

19-02-2010, 02:18 PM	#26
RedLineResident Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Car: BA V6 Hardtop 5 Speed & 97 Prelude VTIR Posts: 1,518 View Photos By: RedLineResident	6's aren't that thirsty... You can flog them silly and get 11L/100kms (generally on a hot hill run) or get about 9ish-10 with normal driving around town. Best of luck man. Can't wait to see it. __________________ "Amateurs practice until they get it right." "Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong."

21-02-2010, 02:05 PM	#28
mikey_something Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NSW Car: 1998 Toyota Supra 3.0L Twin Turbo Posts: 1,413 View Photos By: mikey_something	ah, posted my 2cents in the other thread http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16093 __________________ 1996 Mazda 323 Astina BA Hatch 1.8L - No Longer Mine

19-02-2010, 12:48 PM	#22
miah87 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Flemington Car: R33 sedan Posts: 212 View Photos By: miah87	Im so sad, I told the seller that I was going to buy it and pay by cash.. Ring him up today and he said the car was sold. OMG... Its a 2.0 V6... ARGHHHH... No other choice but to buy a 1.8 4cyl. Any suggestion on whether to buy this car or not? Vehicle 1995 MAZDA 323 BA Series 1 ASTINA Kilometres 198,000 Transmission 5 speed Manual Engine 4 cylinder Unleaded Multi-point injected 1.8L (1840cc)

19-02-2010, 01:53 PM	#24
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	By going I4 you do save a lot of petrol over the V6 though.

19-02-2010, 01:57 PM	#25
miah87 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Flemington Car: R33 sedan Posts: 212 View Photos By: miah87	I think I'll get that I4 although is not as good as v6 but what the hell.. I dun care anymore. Tired of searching used cars... Anyway, Im not gonna go racing, I just want the car to look good interior and exterior. Will post it up tomorrow night. Hopefully the car is ok. Then I'll buy it. Thanks for everyone's information.

20-02-2010, 07:20 PM	#27
miah87 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Flemington Car: R33 sedan Posts: 212 View Photos By: miah87	Hey guys, Bought a white ASTINA 1995 auto 1.8 I4 But there is one problem that causes the car to be imperfect... Problem: First, bought it and drive home then stop the car and went off to buy something. Then start the car again and here's the problem.... Rpm stays at 700 and then drop to 500 and makes the car shaky its like the engine is dying. Then whenever I stop at a traffic light, it goes down to 500 then I push on the pedal the car seems to be shaking then after 2 or 2 seconds, it start moving. This is not normal as I've driven a lot of auto cars before. Sometimes it is normal again then sometimes it will drop to 500. Auto trans should stay at between 750 and 1000 am I right. Which means this is not good. And the car pick up is not powerful at all for a 1.8 ltr car. My other car 1.3 ltr is faster. I've done some research bout it and found out that it could be a potential problem of it being the sensor fault. The seller asked his mechanic and said that probably just need some tuning to make it goes up again. If this fix the RPM then why is the car pick up so bad. It takes 6 or 7 seconds to reach 80km/h. HELP... Im so down because of this. Other than that, the car is perfect. I love it. Gotta fix this.