Pele,
I'm 18, and an on my fifth car, third datsun, and second datsun 1600, and
trust me, it's not just rust that won't pass a RWC! I personally would STAY
AWAY from a cheap-ey, for you don't seem like a guy who needs a big project
car, just a car that is slightly more accepted in society than a barina!!
Be extra careful when you get a totally modified 1600, especially if you are
in Melbourne, because the regulations are pretty tight with modifying a car,
and you could end up deeper in than you ever imagined. A larger engine is
always a good thing, as-long as it is still an L series (you won't need to
get an engineer's certificate), but often when the struts/brakes/drive-line
is modified, the registraion and roadworthy'ers will give you more than your
fair share of shit. Even down to the seats - try to get one with fairly
stock or stock-looking seats, because I know I got knocked back on modified
seats on my last one. When you go and look at them, take a magnet with you,
and go over the bottom of the doors, quater pannels, the sills and anywhere
else you think looks a bit dodgey, becuase people can do some truely amazing
things with fibre-glass - which is a major pain in the ass.
The best thing to do is to get it checked out by a mechanic before
purchasing it .... and good luck - Chris
>From: barbara <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Tips for buying a 1600?
>Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 23:10:32 +1100
>
>
>Gday
>
>I am a 20 year old bloke looking to buy a datto 1600 for my first car. I
>would like youse to give me any tips or hints on what to look for when
>buying it. Any model specific mechanical problems etc. My mum is making
>me buy a car as she has got the shits with me driving hers all the time.
>I would like to know if a manual 1600 with the standard engine and stuff
>is faster than a stock 1990 holden barina(1.3litre automatic
>carburettor-this is what my mum has). I would like to get a car with
>more performance than mums car. How much extra power does a 1600 with a
>1.8l or 2.0l engine give over the original? I dont need a turbo rocket,
>as for a young bloke i am not a fast driver, i just want a car with a
>bit of extra punch so i can use when needed. I really like the look of
>the 1600 and just want one that is reliable has a bit of a kick and is
>cheap- will i be able to pick one up for under $2000? I have been
>scanning the trading post and there are some for $500-$1000 but most are
>unregistered, in your opinion would this be because they are shitboxes
>that need heaps of work, or has the owner just let the rego lapse. From
>$1000-$2000 there seems to be a few cars with rego that have many mods
>like bigger engine, 5 speed, twin carbys, mags etc. Do you think it is
>worth paying the extra to get the done up cars? Also am i right in
>thinking that the main reason why a 1600 wouldnt get rego is becasue of
>rust? Thanks for your help.
>
>Pele.
>
>
>
>
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