Help Me On My First Buy

[Thanushka]

Hi Guys,

I was passed out on last month and now I’m looking to buy my first ride. But unfortunately due to financial problems, my budget is limited to 6.5 lacks.

I have found that Mazda familia and Ford laser in 91-93 era are within my budget. Are they good reliable cars?

And also I got an 95 Opel Astra for 7. What are the pros and cons in Opel Astra.

Basically I’m looking for a daily runner with good fuel economy. I’m hoping to use her for abt 3-5 years.

And what are the other options within my budget which suites my requirements.

Thanks in advance.

[VPJ]

Hi Guys,

I was passed out on last month and now I’m looking to buy my first ride. But unfortunately due to financial problems, my budget is limited to 6.5 lacks.

I have found that Mazda familia and Ford laser in 91-93 era are within my budget. Are they good reliable cars?

And also I got an 95 Opel Astra for 7. What are the pros and cons in Opel Astra.

Basically I’m looking for a daily runner with good fuel economy. I’m hoping to use her for abt 3-5 years.

And what are the other options within my budget which suites my requirements.

Thanks in advance.

mate...stay away from opel. and Mazda is a good buy for that range. also look for the corolla ae91. i think its liitle above your budget. but very good choice if you can go for it.

[Thanushka]

mate...stay away from opel. and Mazda is a good buy for that range. also look for the corolla ae91. i think its liitle above your budget. but very good choice if you can go for it.

Hi,

Why did U say like that? Is'nt Opel astra a good car?

[VPJ]

Hi,

Why did U say like that? Is'nt Opel astra a good car?

its a good car. but not in the sri lankan context. specially if you are planning to sell it in a couple of years.

[Bugatti]

Hi Guys,

I was passed out on last month and now I’m looking to buy my first ride. But unfortunately due to financial problems, my budget is limited to 6.5 lacks.

I have found that Mazda familia and Ford laser in 91-93 era are within my budget. Are they good reliable cars?

And also I got an 95 Opel Astra for 7. What are the pros and cons in Opel Astra.

Basically I’m looking for a daily runner with good fuel economy. I’m hoping to use her for abt 3-5 years.

And what are the other options within my budget which suites my requirements.

Thanks in advance.

If Mazda, gun for an Interplay.. GuruG would comment further. The Ford also is good, but haven't seen many of them lately.

[VPJ]

If Mazda, gun for an Interplay.. GuruG would comment further. The Ford also is good, but haven't seen many of them lately.

i doubt whether he can go for a interpaly for his budget. otherwise its a good buy.

[SpEeD FrEak]

How about a Mazda Astina.

[VPJ]

How about a Mazda Astina.

guys...look at his budget..can he buy an astina for 6.5 ?

[Thanushka]

If Mazda, gun for an Interplay.. GuruG would comment further. The Ford also is good, but haven't seen many of them lately.

Hi,

What is the differance between Interplay and 323. Bith have the same body isn't it?(323 in 91-92 era) R there and differance in the engine?

[SpEeD FrEak]

guys...look at his budget..can he buy an astina for 6.5 ?

He could Go for a Mazda 323 Interplay.Prices of Astinas are little bit High these days

If he can spend another lack he could go for a Grand civic

[Thanushka]

He could Go for a Mazda 323 Interplay.Prices of Astinas are little bit High these days

If he can spend another lack he could go for a Grand civic

I would like to go for Mazda Interplay. Bt not sure whether it is within my price range. And I also like to know whether it is a reliable car.

And availability of the spare parts too. And most of the car's have 100k + in clock. So what are the things I should look for when selecting a one.

And also again, what is the difference in Mazda 323 and Interplay?

Edited September 15, 2009 by Thanushka

[Thanushka]

Hi ppl,

Does Ford festiva, a good car. I got an offer from a frend of mine for 7. Is it a good car?

[Devinda_N]

Machan try to go for a Grand civic ... or a Astina ! u cn get those arround 7 lacks ....... and plz dnt for ny Opel .. u'll have to keep it 4ever .....

[SpEeD FrEak]

I would like to go for Mazda Interplay. Bt not sure whether it is within my price range. And I also like to know whether it is a reliable car.

And availability of the spare parts too. And most of the car's have 100k + in clock. So what are the things I should look for when selecting a one.

And also again, what is the difference in Mazda 323 and Interplay?

Im not a Mazda expert.there are some changes in the Body of the Interplay(front Bumper,spoiler) correct me if im wrong.And dude I doubt that U will be able to get a car that has a not passed the 3 figure mark for that Price.

check for Rust under the Mudguards,doors,Boot,Engine compartment.Also get the Engine checked by a good mechanic.

[Thanushka]

Machan try to go for a Grand civic ... or a Astina ! u cn get those arround 7 lacks ....... and plz dnt for ny Opel .. u'll have to keep it 4ever .....

Machan does Astina a good Car? Is there any problem in finding the spare parts?

[VPJ]

Machan does Astina a good Car? Is there any problem in finding the spare parts?

one of the best cars in that era. parts are not that rare.

[ravisam]

Hi Guys,

I was passed out on last month and now I’m looking to buy my first ride. But unfortunately due to financial problems, my budget is limited to 6.5 lacks.

I have found that Mazda familia and Ford laser in 91-93 era are within my budget. Are they good reliable cars?

And also I got an 95 Opel Astra for 7. What are the pros and cons in Opel Astra.

Basically I’m looking for a daily runner with good fuel economy. I’m hoping to use her for abt 3-5 years.

And what are the other options within my budget which suites my requirements.

Thanks in advance.

My advise is as follows

No 1. Toyota

No 2. Nissan

No 3. Mitsubishi

Newer go for anything else. You should remind that you have to maintain the car and when you need to sell it should be re-sell-able easily. For example try to find oil filter for the said models before purchasing you will feel the difference.

[SpEeD FrEak]

My advise is as follows

No 1. Toyota

No 2. Nissan

No 3. Mitsubishi

Newer go for anything else. You should remind that you have to maintain the car and when you need to sell it should be re-sell-able easily. For example try to find oil filter for the said models before purchasing you will feel the difference.

Y do you Say never go for anything else?

Whats wrong with other brands?

[Bugatti]

Y do you Say never go for anything else?

Whats wrong with other brands?

There are no Oil Filters for the other brands.... I think.. I'm amazed..!

[SpEeD FrEak]

There are no Oil Filters for the other brands.... I think.. I'm amazed..!

.dat mst be what this Guy is thinking.what about Honda,BMW,Mercedes,Jag,Skoda,Suzuki etc......Rnt they good??

[MkX]

My advise is as follows

No 1. Toyota

No 2. Nissan

No 3. Mitsubishi

Newer go for anything else. You should remind that you have to maintain the car and when you need to sell it should be re-sell-able easily. For example try to find oil filter for the said models before purchasing you will feel the difference.

Change ya attitude machan..

Go for Honda or Mazda.. get rid of these corollas, sunnys and lancers.

[terrabytetango]

Mazdas have always been good cars, they're just victims of baseless local dogma. Of course that all miraculously changed when the new 3 and 6 came out. Interplay or not, if you find one in good enough condition, you've got a fairly solid car. Be wary of the autos though, my Dad's company car was a Familia with a slushbox, and 13 years ago it was a fairly new (and current I think) car, but the ride was never smooth due to way the thing always shifted gears.

[Pericles]

Change ya attitude machan..

Go for Honda or Mazda.. get rid of these corollas, sunnys and lancers.

Change YOUR attitude man. Why bother with the effort of looking for a good example of a Honda? Most have been used hard and or modified in some way. You need to get real lucky to find one thats been gently used. Because all of you guys who want one want it for the "performance" and that doesn't mean driving gently to work and back.

[Thanushka]

Err Guys,

Any comments about Ford Festiva?

Edited September 17, 2009 by Thanushka

[jaga]

Err Guys,

Any comments about Ford Festiva?

Yes Ford Festiva is nice looking hatch back. It will suit to your budjet as well. I saw one in Auto Lanka clasified.