I'm new n looking for a Barina SRi

[AusScare]

Thanks for the replies, I'll give him a call now and see what's been done to it.

[AusScare]

Dam he said it's just been sold.

Calling the guy from the link I posted in my op.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...t=sri&trecs=10

[AusScare]

That guy said the timing belt was done around 70k kms, so that would give it good life till when ~135k kms?

[btm]

That guy said the timing belt was done around 70k kms, so that would give it good life till when ~135k kms?

if you're happy to take the risk

[AusScare]

if you're happy to take the risk

lol well how long do the belts usually last? 60k kms was my guess...

I wouldn't do more than 10k kms a year, so $700 in two years time looks fine to me.

[GreyRex]

Hey and welcome to the site.

As others have said the very first ones from 2001 didn't have power windows. I think from around 2002 onwards they did. With electric windows if you put the key into the drivers door lock and hold it to one side for a few seconds, both windows will go up.

In 2004 the update shape came out. This model lost the Traction Control, gained Brake Assist and projector look headlights (not xenons, but look the same). You can tell an update shape as the entire car is colour coded. Around 2005 the headunit become double DIN size and was mp3 compatible. The rest of the car primarily remained the same. There's nicer seat trim in the 04 update as well

As for problems, all I had with mine were groaning brakes when reversing say... out a driveway. This is a common problem. The body also creaked a bit too... but apart from that... heaps of fun

17" wheels are a comfortable upgrade (18's are possible but you may rub). As someone else said the stud pattern is 4X100 and from memory the offset is +42. Too much variation on this means they will rub

Also another FYI: the cruise control doesn't have an on/off symbol on the dash, so if you test one... work out how to use it (easy as) just to make sure

In terms of power mods... ask PaulyJ and others. I went for handling with mine. Adjustable Whiteline sway bar is a great minimal investment

[PaulyJ]

Mines just hit 100K, and the head gasket went.
Check the spark plugs. If there is a sign of rust, you may have a small gasket leak.
With the belt, I'd do it every 50K to be safe. Also when the belts are done, the pulleys will need to be changed too, as they are plastic and tend to start cracking around that time.
If I were you, I'd get the updated version (MY04.5).
Mods wise, Whiteline rear sway as Ben mentioned above. Then you have the usual springs, intake, exhaust etc. Only difference, you can get a remap for the pre-facelift, and not the 4.5.

[Taffy]

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[AusScare]

I might inquire about this 2002 Astra Sri as well.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...aspx?R=6963369

[AusScare]

Thought I'd let you guys know what I ended up with.

I went on a VW cruise last week with a friend, and met a VW mechanic who owned 3 mk2 Golf Gti's. One had already sold and the other two were for sale, so I snapped this one up. The interior is perfect, a few marks on the body (nothing major), he provided all service records and even gave me a spare brand new set of rear rotors/pads and told me to let him know when I wanted them installed free.

Cost me $5.5k, runs very well, I'll be getting it serviced through him as well.



Due to my budget being a bit higher, I've now got the hard choices to make on coilovers, engine parts, exhaust, audio