Good advice.
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From: Chris Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, 14 March 2000 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: Tips for buying a 1600?
> 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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