mazda astina 1.6 1992 vs. proton satria 1.3

[AR_one]

hello... anybody can help me to decide which car is good... i want to buy whether proton satria 1.3 or mazda astina 1.6 1992....?

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

if can try get satria 1.6... satria gti is too prone to break ins... satria 1.3 or 1.5 is a little under power...

 

[AR_one]

thanx bro.. any other suggestion??...

 

[daremo]

proton PUTRA 1.8
nice looking, a collector's item

 

[jombiee]

astina depreciation value drop like no man business....but, its a great car & can do B6t & Bpt180/Bdp210 conversion, huge trunk, 4 doors & what is cool is when you sit, its very low, much lower than my ef9 junk. Satria to me a to common(no offence), why not be different.

 

[AR_one]

thanx jombie...

 

[ahmadrico]

only person who drive astina know what is best thing about astina...

 

[AR_one]

do you get 1 astina?
what ur opinion about that car?

 

[ahmadrico]

yes, actually it's my mum's...
in standard condition..with proper maintenance, u can actually cruising 160kmh without problems (my experience)..
the power window, wheel bearing, etc can last for 15 years without any problems..sparepart still foundable..

downside
appearence maybe is out of trends nowadays, but u will be different bro...heheh (popup eye)

now the car is installed with bpt and i'm very happy with it,,, reliable n great...

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and for me, i dont think other car can replace it with the current value

 

[AR_one]

huhu.. thanx for positive advice.... actually im interested with this car... maybe i go for this car.. heheh... but, how about their spare parts? or what the common problem for this car.. and how to maintain the car..

 

[pencalat]

huhu.. thanx for positive advice.... actually im interested with this car... maybe i go for this car.. heheh... but, how about their spare parts? or what the common problem for this car.. and how to maintain the car..

all the spare part still foundable....
like mine's babymerc... although quite old.... still can find sparepart one.....
can plonk it with b8 tebo ma.... damn damn syiok...

 

[jombiee]

arrgghhh...didnt u know about NAP craps ? :vroam:
dont worry, just join killerbees club,
http://killerbees.com.my/
this is how you seek that JDM rare parts & advice...peace

 

[AR_one]

heheh.. good information jombiee..

 

[ahmadrico]

hope the NAP will not be realized

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from my experience, there were no major problem i've faced since i owned it in 1992...since u mentioned 1992 (17 years old) astina, should the major maintenance had been done by previous owner (full aircond check, major overhauled, etc).. just be extra alert for the cooling system, lubrication system and wear n tare part (actually, it is normal maintenance component)

n by the way...join killerbees, u'll get more info there...heheh..

 

[AR_one]

hihi.. when i get my astina i will join the killerbees club... :)

 

[ahmadrico]

u r most welcome

 

[sengasdf]

I have drove astina for 3years already, car already aged at 20 next year. So far nothing much problem, just wear and tear, power windows work until now also no problem. Just the spare part is more expensive and harder to find compare to satria. Crusing on highway is stable, you won't feel much float. The best thing is the handling, you will like it =) just my 2 cent

 

[joshualee]

i own a mazda astina too... maintain it well, d 1.6 engine can take me to around 180km/h... stable and solid body... fuel consumption also not bad... full tank can go around 380-400km.... =) great car... mazdaspeed!!! save more money and convert it to b8 turbo 210... by that time, u dont even wanna sell ur car... =)

 

[fordlegend]

Bro. I am using a 1991 ford laser tx3 1.8, a distant cousin of the astina.My car has genuine 520k kms on it.It still can & is doing up to 200 km per hour once a week on my daily weekend drives.Engine never opened up before.All still ori from alternator,gearbox,valve seals....only normal maintenance like engine oil,oil filter,plugs etc.Parts slightly expansive but worth every penny.Have driven many cars like perdana v6,neo,wira 1.8,myvi,kenari,volvo 940,accord 2.2,latest camry,nothing comes close to its pick up,handling and best of all the view from the rear view mirror.....my advise,go for the astina....u can turn heads,low maintenance & probably problem free car ownership !!!!!!

 

[joshualee]

and when that 1.6 doesnt satisfy u by that time, go for the bpt... by then u will love it...
fordlegend... ur laser all stock can reach 200?? thats amazing..mine only can reach 180...