Mazda Astina 323 Hardtop..are u sure if it`s a hardtop?

moto · 30-08-2006, 05:42 PM

I was wondering why some people on this forum own a "Mazda Astina 323 Hardtop"

because I think real meaning of the hardtop can be found from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardtop .I own also a Mazda 626 rwd hardtop from the year 1982. But please correct me if I`m wrong

Cosmo Dude · 30-08-2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr1mo

its called a hardtop because theres another 323 sedan model that sold new at the same time *********.

Quote:

Originally Posted by admin

I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS!

Wikipedia is only one resource and whoever added that article didn't tell the whole story.

pr1mo · 30-08-2006, 06:17 PM

yep, theres more than one place to look for info unfortunatley.

platypus · 30-08-2006, 06:40 PM

my skull has a soft spot... does that make it a soft top?

bourbon · 30-08-2006, 06:48 PM

yes!

skitz · 30-08-2006, 06:57 PM

yeah i agree with bourbon lol

eather that or u have a sunroof lol

Rupewrecht · 30-08-2006, 07:17 PM

Please excuse pr1mo, he's a ********.

Hardtops are pillarless usually, and because the BA Astina doesn't have frames around the door windows, Mazda consider it a Hardtop

Also there's a 323 sedan alsready - the BHA 323 Protegé

skitz · 30-08-2006, 07:28 PM

u know that actually makes total sence lol anyway cars look so much hoter with out that crapy frame around the window
makes them look semi convertable like well the doors anyway lol

Nate · 30-08-2006, 08:42 PM

just think of it as a way or telling the astina sedan and 323 sedan apart ... and yes ... mike is a noooobb

pr1mo · 31-08-2006, 08:56 AM

i totally agree with everyone

Dogo · 31-08-2006, 09:12 AM

The sedan is the protege

moto · 31-08-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Please excuse pr1mo, he's a ********.

Hardtops are pillarless usually, and because the BA Astina doesn't have frames around the door windows, Mazda consider it a Hardtop

Also there's a 323 sedan alsready - the BHA 323 Protegé

Yes it makes sense to me ...thank you. I think that this post will be my last one because this forum looks like too childish for me. You should concentrate much more on the cars. Everyone should take a look http://www.m5board.com/ http://www.carfreaks.net/ and http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/

CHiMPY · 31-08-2006, 01:29 PM

Or we could continue to have fun and talk cars when necessary..

Cincinnatus · 31-08-2006, 01:33 PM

While the frameless windows might look cool they are probably done to save costs and space rather then "look cool"

They also have that wonderfull added benefit called wind noise at any speed even approaching 100 kph.

In Israel, insurance companies charge a premium on frameless windowed cars because you can stick something behind the window and bend the glass out of the way and open the doors.

Love the way it looks but the fringe benefits aren't all that hot.

skitz · 31-08-2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by moto

Yes it makes sense to me ...thank you. I think that this post will be my last one because this forum looks like too childish for me. You should concentrate much more on the cars. Everyone should take a look http://www.m5board.com/ http://www.carfreaks.net/ and http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/

what an *******!!! lol i like the convos that go one hear and if one is needed about cars it is started and people seem to reply!!!

Cosmo Dude · 31-08-2006, 05:09 PM

Frameless windows need more glass and more accurate mechanisms, they are more a look cool thing, the Astina was the up-market 323.

BTW, AstinaGT may be more of a social forum than some balls and all mod-fest forum. Moto you are welcome to visit but I think your comments are a little unnessesary.

sandman_kar · 31-08-2006, 05:20 PM

yep the astinas were more expensive than the protege, so ud expect a few extra up market features

mazdamanik · 31-08-2006, 06:18 PM

Moto comments may be a little unnessesary, but primos first psot was aslo, u can see why he dosnt want to hang around just asking a question and gets blasted on the first post...i dont think thats really fair

Cosmo Dude · 31-08-2006, 08:20 PM

Honestly I have not checked any of Motos' links and am not qualified to judge where he/she is comming from and Yeah, Primo does need to pull his head in.

Rupewrecht · 31-08-2006, 08:31 PM

That's why pr1mo has incurred the wrath of the moderators, and no longer has his posts visible. It's simply not on to flame someone new to the board - or even an existing member for that matter.

30-08-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
moto Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	Mazda Astina 323 Hardtop..are u sure if it`s a hardtop? I was wondering why some people on this forum own a "Mazda Astina 323 Hardtop" because I think real meaning of the hardtop can be found from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardtop .I own also a Mazda 626 rwd hardtop from the year 1982. But please correct me if I`m wrong

30-08-2006, 06:40 PM	#4
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30-08-2006, 06:48 PM	#5
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30-08-2006, 06:57 PM	#6
skitz I'm not as dumb as my posts would indicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: jerrabomberra N.S.W (A.C.T) Car: astina ba 97 Posts: 1,245 View Photos By: skitz	yeah i agree with bourbon lol eather that or u have a sunroof lol __________________ Enjoying the new Skitz Effect: 09 Mazda RX-8 GT Wakefield Park: 1:14.8100

30-08-2006, 07:17 PM	#7
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Please excuse pr1mo, he's a ********. Hardtops are pillarless usually, and because the BA Astina doesn't have frames around the door windows, Mazda consider it a Hardtop Also there's a 323 sedan alsready - the BHA 323 Protegé __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

30-08-2006, 06:17 PM	#3
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	yep, theres more than one place to look for info unfortunatley.

30-08-2006, 07:28 PM	#8
skitz I'm not as dumb as my posts would indicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: jerrabomberra N.S.W (A.C.T) Car: astina ba 97 Posts: 1,245 View Photos By: skitz	u know that actually makes total sence lol anyway cars look so much hoter with out that crapy frame around the window makes them look semi convertable like well the doors anyway lol __________________ Enjoying the new Skitz Effect: 09 Mazda RX-8 GT Wakefield Park: 1:14.8100

30-08-2006, 08:42 PM	#9
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	just think of it as a way or telling the astina sedan and 323 sedan apart ... and yes ... mike is a noooobb __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

31-08-2006, 08:56 AM	#10
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	i totally agree with everyone

31-08-2006, 09:12 AM	#11
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	The sedan is the protege __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

31-08-2006, 01:29 PM	#13
CHiMPY mew? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The winnar is SYDNEY Car: one with 4 wheels... Posts: 784 View Photos By: CHiMPY	Or we could continue to have fun and talk cars when necessary.. __________________ "Verily, thou shalt not take unto thine heart any words spoken by the Luser, for I say unto thee, their mouths spout naught but excrement."

31-08-2006, 01:33 PM	#14
Cincinnatus Nate Dog Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney Car: Dah! Posts: 539 View Photos By: Cincinnatus	While the frameless windows might look cool they are probably done to save costs and space rather then "look cool" They also have that wonderfull added benefit called wind noise at any speed even approaching 100 kph. In Israel, insurance companies charge a premium on frameless windowed cars because you can stick something behind the window and bend the glass out of the way and open the doors. Love the way it looks but the fringe benefits aren't all that hot.

31-08-2006, 05:09 PM	#16
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Frameless windows need more glass and more accurate mechanisms, they are more a look cool thing, the Astina was the up-market 323. BTW, AstinaGT may be more of a social forum than some balls and all mod-fest forum. Moto you are welcome to visit but I think your comments are a little unnessesary. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

31-08-2006, 05:20 PM	#17
sandman_kar AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: melbourne Car: 2003 Mazda 6 Luxury Sport Hatch Posts: 403 View Photos By: sandman_kar	yep the astinas were more expensive than the protege, so ud expect a few extra up market features

31-08-2006, 06:18 PM	#18
mazdamanik Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rathmines Car: Was an Astina now a Commohore :-( Posts: 903 View Photos By: mazdamanik	Moto comments may be a little unnessesary, but primos first psot was aslo, u can see why he dosnt want to hang around just asking a question and gets blasted on the first post...i dont think thats really fair __________________ You can't race what you can't catch!!

31-08-2006, 08:20 PM	#19
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Honestly I have not checked any of Motos' links and am not qualified to judge where he/she is comming from and Yeah, Primo does need to pull his head in. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

31-08-2006, 08:31 PM	#20
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	That's why pr1mo has incurred the wrath of the moderators, and no longer has his posts visible. It's simply not on to flame someone new to the board - or even an existing member for that matter. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

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