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18-04-2004, 06:54 PM | #1 |
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Opinions on .... Kitty's new car choice!
Yes, I have in mind to purchase a new car...
The Mazda 3 could still be in the running depending on a test drive... the big plus is a new model and warranty. Mazda 6? Well although I like the cars, they are just too big and the motor has to work too hard in mho! Could still be a contender though... no sign of the MPS for at least another 2 years Mitsubishi are currently offering a 5 year warranty on Lancers and Mirage... both due for another change and Australia is getting the new Colt.... *ponders* or MX5... can't be new because of prohibitive cost, but a 2002 model will still have a little warranty left, be much cheaper than new and.... they are DEAD SEXY! Same price as some of the new cars on the list aka Mazda 3. There are a lot of mods available for the MX5 also, and it is a convertible... coming into winter will be the time to buy (aka freeze my butt off in Canberra!) So, I seek general opinions from the people I trust, you guys! Although I love the MX5, the new cars obviously carry a new car warranty - handy! but if I mod a new car, it affects my warranty.... so if I buy a new car, I can't/won't mod for at least 12 months. So? What do you think? |
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18-04-2004, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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go the MX5 mad car. apparently the new turbo version has a B series engine. what would the previous 98+ mdls have?
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18-04-2004, 07:24 PM | #3 |
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Yeh.. found out today that the MX-5 turbo uses a BP-T.. this is from another source.. Haven't checked it's authenticity yet...
Imagine throwing [at great cost] a brand new BPT into the Astina.. *ponders the $$$* Mazda3.. SP23 Sedan.. sick of bloody lancers and mirages.. and Mazda6 would have to compete as a family car against the BA XR6-T. AP
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18-04-2004, 07:34 PM | #4 |
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the previous models are available in a range of configurations
1.6L to 1.8L 5spd or 6spd manual I must admit I am in love with the convertible, and would probably get the hard top for winter (don't like the cold) There are some gorgeous examples for sale on the miata/mx5 sites but I think I will have to go through a dealership to get finance.... oh well.... Thanks Squishy!! Anyone else with ideas or logical arguments in the 2nd hand MX5 v's new car debate I'm having with myself????????? |
18-04-2004, 07:35 PM | #5 |
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I'd guess if a new Mx-5 is too pricy the turbo variant would be way too pricy.
I'd stay from the low volume imports as spare parts can be a nightmare (even HB Cosmo, BG GTX or even Mitsubishi Cyborg, all with close cousins in Australia). A Mazda 3 Sport Maxx may be just the ticket as Pulsars and Lancers are like bums, everybody has one :lol:
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18-04-2004, 07:38 PM | #6 |
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I didn't see you there Adam!
I may agree with the mitusbishi's but they have a 5 YEAR WARRANTY and we all know there are a bajillion mods to bolt on. I wouldn't be in love with it, but it would be practical.... hmmmmmmmm Mazda 6 only competes in the family car market in the Luxury hatch/sedan range of $45K.. the lesser models are MUCH cheaper! Mazda 6 Ken Style, mmmmmmmmmm eeep, dilemma dilemma! |
18-04-2004, 07:41 PM | #7 | |
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Ah Cosmic Rod, I knew I could count on you for comment!
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If there was any way I could afford the $42K for a brand new turbo mx5, I would be SO THERE!!!! :lol: |
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18-04-2004, 07:41 PM | #8 |
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haha do u know how much that kenstyle stuff costs. u could buy another car with the amount of $$ required to get one of those kits. im not joking either some guy in melb was flogging off a kenstyle kit for a 6 a while back
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18-04-2004, 07:47 PM | #9 |
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yeah, I know.....
dreams are free tho! :lol: |
18-04-2004, 07:53 PM | #10 |
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Only issue with convertables is they can be expected to leak a little. Mazda, Honda, Saab, BMW ect... it's part of buying a convertable that you may just have to live with.
5 year warantee, I can see how that would be tempting but it would prevent many modifications and you'd probably sell it at 3 1/2 years to make it worth while for the new owner with few mods. In the end it will be your choice and we will just have to respect that.
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18-04-2004, 08:06 PM | #11 | |
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It would still be cheaper to get an old bpt, strip it down and rebuild it with stronger internals. End result a better motor and its practically new.
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18-04-2004, 08:11 PM | #12 |
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or you could just save yourself the hassle and buy TURBO MAZDA
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18-04-2004, 09:23 PM | #13 |
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i saw the turbo mx5. i wasnt impressed. engine specs were comparibly pitiful when compared to the price they want.
and mx5s are becoming such a dime-a-dosen car I reckon look for something more interesting. every dude that wants to be 'cool-in-his-convertible' gets an mx5 as its in the cheapest end of the convertible market. r u sticking to mazda only? |
18-04-2004, 09:54 PM | #14 |
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well the mazda convertible was the end of the scale I can afford, and there are tons of bolt ons available for it.
ie/ quad throttle body 13b turbo from rx7 (later!) lightweight wheels to reduce weight It can get some giddyup with some work.... and there are some great examples out there..... besides, I want to be 'cool-in-my-convertible' too do you have any other suggestions? I am always willing to listen. |
18-04-2004, 10:05 PM | #15 |
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18-04-2004, 11:43 PM | #16 |
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http://www.astinagt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2235
those kits are for sale over & over again on ebay. stick it on ur astina :P on a front-wheel drive u may find it causes more wheel-spin that its worth tho :wink: i always like the convertible/targatop crx. the nice model, not that ugly one with the square ass. |
19-04-2004, 10:05 AM | #17 |
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Peugeot 306 convertible?
A little bit older but also has some novelty value and has a fair bit of grunt for a little 4 banger. Considered getting one myself! Will see what info I can drag up while pretending to do work
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19-04-2004, 10:16 AM | #18 |
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How about this?
http://users.telenet.be/computechshop/cabindex.htm Aaron has already had a frog car so how about you?
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19-04-2004, 11:30 AM | #19 | |
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And if you are considering a purringoat, check out their forums and websites for all the trouble they have with those folding metal roofs! The purringoat also had the 206CC convertible that I was interested in, but have learnt all about the flaws and wouldn't touch one with a 10ft pole.... Just my opinion of course! Thanks for the input though..... And Dave, not likely to put that throttle body kit on the Astina, it would definately break something! :wink: (my license for a start!) :lol: |
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19-04-2004, 11:42 AM | #20 |
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kitty you really need to think of if you're going to mod the car. it'd be pointless if you did want to buy a car and you get something like a 206cc where the mods cost an arm, a tit and 7 toes, where you can get a car that's available in japan and america and the parts are very cheap and there are hundreds of alternatives in parts
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