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Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 01:40
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New thread to coincide with my other thread "Holden Brarina" in my quest to convince my girlfriend not to get a Holden over a Toyota.
What about Astras? Anyone know what problem areas they may have? A mate's sister had one with a Pulsar engine in it and it was okay. She is looking for an around the mid '90's model. Can anyone give me some pointers? Much appreciated.
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 03:18
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for goodness sake, for her budget/build date range, an early 90's corolla is the ultimate chick car made by toyota.
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 06:56
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A Corolla is NOT a chic's car thankyou...
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 07:00
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sure it is, it's got a girly A series motor. and the front wheels spin.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 07:02
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I'll second that saying that a rolla isnt a chick's car...chicks can drive em, but they arnt chick's cars. 
my sister is in a similar situation. just on her p's, looking for a first car....i say that she gets a rolla hatchback, but she has interests in an excel!!! 
what can i say to convince her not to get a hyundai,and to get a toyota?? apart from the fact that toyotas are so much better....like whats wrong with excel's?
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 07:03
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tell her excels were/are designed to be throw away cars.. rolla's are better than excels. though to me rolla's are like civics 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 07:17
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Why not tell them to look at a Paseo. They are a good little car if you dont mind a 2 door
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Southern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 09:50
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Get a starlet over a Paseo, they go harder and are more practical
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 10:39
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my mum has a paseo... uses about 6L/100km. her one has about 45,000k's on it and it's a 91 model.. runs like a dream.
on a side not, I'd love a little sports car about that size which was RWD
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 11:18
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The Nissan N13 pulsars ('88-'91 from memory) come with the holden 1.6 or 1.8L motor, depending what level of model you get, such as GL, Sports, or 'Q'. This is the same motor as the LD Astra with the same body.
If you get the sports or Q model, it has an injected 1.8L, which is reliable as anything, and cheap as chips to get parts for the motor, but the LSD gearbox is a bit pricey if you have to replace or repair it.
Unfortunately, I have to say I'd chose an N13 pulsar Q over an early 90's 4AF carby motor in a corolla, unless you plan to convert it to injected 4AG or the like (or just find an SX, for a stupid price). The Q is good value and fairly easy to find at a good price, and has A/C, p/steer & central locking (& nice seats & interior) all as standard fitment.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Holden Astra
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Sun, 10 November 2002 12:06
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| Remedy wrote on Sun, 10 November 2002 20:50 |
Get a starlet over a Paseo, they go harder and are more practical
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Only the turbo Starlet goes harder but thats an import and a lot more expesive on insurance. But when it comes to practicality yeah the starlet is better.
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Re: Holden Astra
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Mon, 11 November 2002 02:46
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| Rolla Boy wrote on Sun, 10 November 2002 17:56 |
A Corolla is NOT a chic's car thankyou...
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HAHAHAHAH !!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Re: Holden Astra
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Mon, 11 November 2002 03:28
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Hey bugman,
"sure it is, it's got a girly A series motor. and the front wheels spin. "
Girly A series? Time to bring the 4-A-gze out to show you what girly means i guess
Someone was saying they want a small rear wheel drive.. Drive a Aw11 Mr2..Doesnt get much smaller than that.
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Perth, WA
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October 2002
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Re: Holden Astra
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Wed, 13 November 2002 23:17
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corolla? front wheels? girly?
/me looks at the smoke pouring out of the rear wheel arches of his ae86.
hmmm... not me!
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Re: Holden Astra
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Thu, 14 November 2002 04:38
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hey... are you forgeting something... no use paying out a fellow toyota car...even if it is a corlla.. with a A series engine.. shhes.. what is the world coming to...
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Re: Holden Astra
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Thu, 14 November 2002 22:14
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| dylusion wrote on Thu, 14 November 2002 15:38 |
hey... are you forgeting something... no use paying out a fellow toyota car...even if it is a corlla.. with a A series engine.. shhes.. what is the world coming to...
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I find that's what this forum is coming to... everyone thinks their car is the bomb, disregarding the merits of anyone elses car. 
fast fours forum is a little less hostile i find... good mix of ricers, sleepers, nicers, flyers, bombs etc.. everyones opinion is pretty cool
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Central Coast, NSW
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October 2002
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 Re: Holden Astra
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Sat, 16 November 2002 07:53
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yup for practicality...toyota starlet
theyre great little cars...
im not saying its the best car its a bit small but that makes easy for parking getting round town n stuff...
also it doesnt do bad going interstate either...i drive up and down melbourne, from sydney, a lot...and it hasnt skipped a beat...and despite being small and light running over a dead kangaroo doesnt really unsettle the car much..
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Re: Holden Astra
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Mon, 18 November 2002 06:07
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my fiance was looking at getting a charade or a lancer but I talked her into getting a '92 Seca and she loves it. They aren't cheap to buy but if they are looked after they are as reliable as anything. Also heaps of boot space for me to chuck parts in at the wreckers, oh she loves that!
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Re: Holden Astra
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Mon, 18 November 2002 06:22
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| Richard84 wrote on Sat, 16 November 2002 18:32 |
To all who've posted in this thread - THANKS HEAPS FOR YOUR INPUT!
.....And a Corolla is NOT a girl's car!! ...
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yes it is....my sister has one jokes !!!
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Southern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: Holden Astra
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Wed, 20 November 2002 05:00
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One of my mates has a rolla.... and he's a bit of a girl!
I'm not sure whether this proves or disproves your theory though?
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