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Dirty Habit



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:13 pm    Post subject: They liked it .... Reply with quote

I've got a little side tracked from working on my International. A couple of ago a neighbour gave me a his old Mazda 323F. It was either I rescued it or it was going to the scrapper.
I thought that a little welding and some paint, plus a good clean would give me a nice daily driver. I started looking on Ebay for a few bit's and spotted another 323F that was local to me and had only reached £150 so far. I went and had a look at it and could not believe my eye's. Apart from a damaged front wing, it was a peach with most of it's history and only 31k on the clock.

I knew I had to have it and as soon as I got back home I put my maximum bid on and waited as it had several more day's to go. I waited nervously as the auction end got closer. The price started to rise but was still under my maximum Confused Confused Confused
I got it for £410 Very Happy Very Happy

I have been to my local Mazda dealer a couple of times to get some parts for my daughters car (also a Mazda) and on each occasion several of the sales staff came out to take a look. They all told me that it was the nicest one of that model they had seen in years and one of the best models Mazda made. To say I was chuffed is an understatement.....


Just had to sort out the damaged wing....


The only thing it needed was a good security device !!!!

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Richard H



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like it as well! Definately a future classic Wink
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wrinx



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had one of those, also a K-plate, around 1997. Really liked it...think it was the pop-up lights Laughing

Only sold it because I wanted more power an stupidly bought a Nissan 200sx!!!

Gorgeous dog btw Cool

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great looking cars and they seem to last forever.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

47p2 wrote:
Great looking cars and they seem to last forever.


As long as they're not scrappaged Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got yourself a deal there fella! Cool

Always liked that shape, Mazda always manage to find that little something that makes their cars stand out. I was looking seriously at the new Mazda 6 Estate in black to replace the Merc, however the Golf Mk VI pipped it at the post.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are some great low mileage cars going to scrappage at the moment Sad

I've just seen a 17000 mile Volvo 740 in mint condition and a Saab 9000 with 59000 miles and not a blemish on it in the scrappage scheme Sad
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A bargain at that price. I have a Mazda Premacy Sport....Great motor.
Talking about bargains I feel a new topic coming on.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wrinx wrote:
Gorgeous dog btw Cool

He belong to my neighbour, but I walk him several times a day. He is the only exercise I get Smile
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