Hi all,

I'm planning to buy a used car so i went to look for this car, a 1996 Mazda Lantis 1.6M. After half an hour inspecting the car, i found few issues that I am not sure whether it is a bad problem, or reaally bad problem.

- The car produces white smoke whenever I push the throttle. Might indicate leaking in the engine.
- Power window got stuck on the passenger side, but can work if using the passenger side's button. (common Lantis problem)
- Mileage meter says 150K, but there is service check sticker that says 'Last service : 300XXX'.
- Tyre rim got scratches all over the side of it, on both right side tyres.
- Road tax will expire in a month. Might indicate the dealer is trying to push the sale, despite the car condition.

1)Is this a big problem? Is it cost a lot to fix all of this? And most important, should i even think to buy this car?

2)And how can i do VIN check on this car? I dont have Credit Card so I wont be able to check online on Redbook or whatever.

3)Is there a service where I can ask a mechanic to check the car, give valuation on the car condition and also give valuation on the price based on the car condition?

they were asking for RM14700 (though in mudah.my stated 16K+). Normally this type of car's market price is around 15 to 18K.
I am 70% sure that I'm not going for this car.. unless anybody says it's worth to buy based on the given price.

I know some people wouldn't recommend this car to anyone, but is there anyone who actually own a Lantis who would not recommend this car for me?
I'd say for most Lantis users I heard they haven't got complaints, except they had to spend little bit extra for spareparts and stuff.

still looking for Lantis 1.8MT. if anyone sees PM me!

went to mudah all the time. but to find Manual 1.8 quite abit hard lor. Got one la but in Penang.

shalzkasbsp, where did u find that car.

uh-oh. i prefer manual rather than auto.

really ah gearbox hard to get. whatabout 1.6M gearbox? hard to get oso?

thanks man for the link. I think it's the same one listed in mudah.my http://www.mudah.my/Mazda+Lantis+hatchback...AJE-8950269.htm few weeks ago. Will check it out soon. Thanks dude.