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Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« on: Jun 25, 2005, 11:59PM »
Hey my names ashman, Ash 4 short

I live on the Gold Coast and i am 17!

I crashed my car 2 months ago - had a peugeot 405 '95

but i have been saving up for a pintara TRX

mums friend is selling hers to me for 3200.

I was wondering if this was a good price.

Everything on it is stock apart from an aftermarket spoiler.

The engine has done 200,00kmph and is the stock KA24E!

Was wondering if it was a good buy. I am gona get it anyway but is there anything eles i should check b4 i hand ova the green?

Getting the car this wednesday so u'll see pics then!

Greetz ash

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2005, 12:12AM »
sounds alright, just gotta check all the normal things when buying a car
my stock TRX was $4500

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #2 on: Jun 26, 2005, 01:27AM »
Hi WELCOME to the site :D. Yep definately sounds like a good buy even if there was a bit of damage! if this is your first time buying a car then look out for things like clutch,gearbox,oil,body/panels,lights,indicators the list goes on just general things to look for.
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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #3 on: Jun 26, 2005, 07:30AM »
welcome to antrx ash  :)

Do you know if the timing chain has ever been replaced?  Timing chain failure is (unfortunately) common with KA24E's. It should be replaced as soon as there are any signs of significant wear (rattling)

check out these threads for more info on common problems...
http://www.antrx.com/smf/index.php?board=19;action=display;threadid=298
http://www.antrx.com/smf/index.php?topic=1913.0

timing chain...
http://www.antrx.com/smf/index.php?topic=1828.0

here are some of the common problems, most cars of similar age have these problems...
- engine/gearbox mounts
- CV joints/boots
- Radiator (top tank)
- worn out gear selector rod bushes [if manual](easy and cheap to fix)
- timing chain
- odometer/trip meter failure
- coolant temp sensor failure
- cracked exhaust manifold
- broken exhaust manifold studs
- steering rack boots
- high pressure power steering hose failure
- clutch slave and master cylinder failure
- brake master cylinder failure
- erratic idle

{IN FUTURE YOU SHOULD SEARCH FOR INFORMATION BEFORE ASKING, AS IT HAS BEEN ANSWERED BEFORE - IF IT HASNT THEN ASK! :) }


« Last Edit: Jun 26, 2005, 09:21AM by Tas »

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #4 on: Jun 27, 2005, 02:27PM »
Welcome! ;)

When i was lookn for a TRX, i looked at one for $3500 and it was a pig in every aspect!
The car was completely disrespected >:(

Even the one i bought for $5000 was really good, but not perfect.

So if its a little rough in areas, but is generally good, i think its worth getting!

Mine had done 185000km's and the engine seemed still very reliable and RichTRX.......... probably double ;D
so they are reliable..... just check anyway all the typical things you normally should as listed the post above! ;)

Good luck! ;D Dave. :)

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #5 on: Jun 27, 2005, 09:17PM »
Yeah i have been looking round the forums and the internet, but as u guys already no, there is like sh*t all on pintaras and even less on FF pintaras and stuff on TRX's doesnt even exsit.

I wasnt asking about techinqual info and i did search the site, but i wanted peoples opinions and because TRX's are rare to find and even rarer to find for sale, i was wondering if it was a good price. There is vurtialy no body damage, the paint is abit faded (its red) but i think a good wax will bring it back up and the rear bar is bent abit but can be whelded back inplace and the spoiler is aftermaket and has been put on dodgy so that will need repainting.

Also this thread was more of an introduction of my self than asking for help.

Also is there any1 eles her from Gold Coast cuz i saw i white TRX today at a petrol station, i have only seen about 4 others ever so its a big thing to see 1 here.

Oh and im getting the car on thursday not wed so there should be some pics soon!

greetz ash

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #6 on: Jun 27, 2005, 09:38PM »
welcome to the site ashman01. that's a good price for the condition it's in by the sounds of it.  i'm on the gold coast at pacific pines but own a T, not a trx. check out the project cars thread.
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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #7 on: Jun 27, 2005, 11:07PM »
hey, i have a pic of a T or it might even be a GL at willowbank raceway. Im quite sure its not a trx here it is:



Anyway im closer to Robina than Pacific Pines.

Once i get the car id be very interested in meeting up with all u guys. Id even drive up to brissy for a meet if u guys had a big 1!

I just got some bad news tho, My mum might not lend me the thousand i need to buy the car this thursday, Im gona work on her, but it *might* be another couple of weeks b4 i get it.

i have just been reading up on the timeing bealt stuff and my car has done 200,000ks so should i loook into changing it? or just wait untill it f*cks up?

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #8 on: Jun 27, 2005, 11:14PM »
try & find out if it's allready been done. otherwise it's up to you & your wallet. that red pinny is flogtara's(now; ca mid 16) gli.
it's a ca20 & ran a 16.48 that night. apparently he's just sold it.
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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #9 on: Jun 27, 2005, 11:30PM »
Yeah? GLI? My friend sent it to me ova msn and it looked sick for a GLI (thats a R33 frount isnt it?)

Um yeah the timing belt should of been replaced but if u new the chick selling it to me then u can tell she doesnt even no the car is frount wheel drive. She cant drive it. She's owned it for 3 years and 70% of that time its been sitting in a garage. shes 21 and bought it with the intent of getting a manual licence but failed and neva ended up getting it. She dont even no how to drive it.

So shes selling it cheap so she can get an auto. I have only looked at the car and driven it to about 30kmph in 2nd gear, seemed powerfull. I will take it for a real test drive b4 i buy it just to make sure it all works right, but she has got it mechanicly checked out and is getting a saftey sytificate for it tomorrow, and i should pick it up thursday night.

but because she knows so little about it im hopeing the guy b4 it who installed the spoiler fixed everything up for me.

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #10 on: Jun 28, 2005, 01:47PM »

did she drive it round struggling to change gears etc.. ? id be a little wary that she might have worn the clutch out or fucked the gearbox a little..


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but i have been saving up for a pintara TRX

mums friend is selling hers to me

what gave you the impression hes talking about a 910?

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #11 on: Jun 28, 2005, 01:51PM »
oHHHHH, and its a manual! :o

Your very lucky that she didnt just have a couple of manual lessons and realise that driving a manual is like as easy as picking your nose! :D

Definately get it if you get the $$$, but i'd be finding out if timing belt was done and definately dont wait if it hasnt....... thats if you want to keep that enginge in good nik ;)

Good luck getting the cash! ;)

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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #12 on: Jun 28, 2005, 09:55PM »
did she drive it round struggling to change gears etc.. ? id be a little wary that she might have worn the clutch out or fucked the gearbox a little..


what gave you the impression hes talking about a 910?

woops fark wrong thread ill delete that post my bad
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Re: Hey Im ashman and im new Just wanted some info!
« Reply #13 on: Jun 29, 2005, 10:14AM »
nah she doesnt drive it at all, its not changing the gears she cant do its use the clutch, She cant get it out of first. But im hopeing beond all hope that the bealt is done, in the words of my dad (she should have done it b4 she sold it) but my mum knows her well and has told me that she hasnt done any major repairs on the car in a long time!

1-2 Days left then u will see pics