Why the heck does everyone want to make any car with a wedge shaped front into an AE86 Toyota Levin Trueno? Here is another one. So far we have seen the original Proton Saga or some old front wheel drive Toyota Corolla becoming a panda AE86 but this time, someone has decided to make the Mazda 323 Astina (Familia Astina or 323 F) into a 'Hatchiroku' or 86.
The 323 Astina comes complete with the usual Japanese 'Fujiwara Tofu Shop (Self Service)' lettering on the doors. And 'Trueno' at the rear. Why do they even bother to spend so much (or little) of their money making something that isn't remotely a 2 door coupe into one is beyond me.
It isn't even remotely a Toyota for that matter. And whilst the front end is a nice wedge like the AE86, the rear is a chopped off hatchback and not a sloping coupe C-pillar. No similarity in terms of overall silhouette at all actually.
The original ad is here while it lasts and down below. I love the fact that the advertiser states ' AE86 Mod limited edition'. This is because no one in his right mind would even bother actually. There are upgraded brakes which is a good thing and Subaru bucket seats, which is another. The engine looks like it has been changed from the stock 1.6liter engine it originally came with to a more powerful normally aspirated Mazda 1.8 engine. The dashboard and other bits also has been changed.
Actually, I don't mind any of the mods. I just think making the Mazda 323 Astina into something that looks like a baby Mazda RX-7 Efini (2nd gen RX-7) is a better project car than this whattheheckwasIthinking Mazda Levin Trueno Astina. A Mazda that pretends it wants to be a better Mazda is actually better than trying to be something else.
So there you have it...another one of those AE86 you've never ever in your whole life wanted to own. The advertiser wants RM8,300 for it. Ask for a discount if you want it because it needs a respray or sticker removal at the very least.
Seller Says
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***DIRECT ONWER***
*** AE86 MOD LIMITED EDITION
*** MAZDA 86 ASTINA 323 1.8 (M)BP8
* FRONT LIGHT GOOD WORKING
* MAZDA BP8 DOCH TWINCAM (POWER FULL)
* MAZDA LANTIS DASHBOARD
* FRONT MAZDA RX-7 2POT BRAKE
* REAR MAZDA LANTIS DISC BRAKE
* 2 FRONT SUBARU RACING SEATS
* AIRCOND COOL
* ENGINE AND GEAR BOX TIPTOP SMOOTH
* NICE PAINT (CRYSTAL WHITE)
* 4 POWER WINDOWS (4DOOR WORKING)
* SPORT RIMS 16'INCH
* TYRE GOOD CONDITION (80%)
* TIPTOP CONDITION
* YEAR MAKE 1991
* YEAR REG 1991
* PRICE RM 8300
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1 comment:
Can't we just let people do what they want? I mean it ain't your car so complaining so much won't change anything about it either. If the owner thought it was a good idea, it's a good idea. If it's not to you, your opinions don't matter because again, it's not your car. I know it's a blog but can't we just use it for something....better? Instead of using it as an advantage to shit on people?
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