Faults:

The drivers side CV started to click, but that can be expected of a car of this age, easily replaced.

These cars are known for terrible rust problems, so if you're going to buy one, don't live down the beach like I did ha ha =)

General Comments:

For a 1500 engine this thing is a rocket, and a cheap one at that (NZ$20 gets 130kms), and that was with my foot planted.

With a light foot I managed to squeeze 200km out of her for only NZ$20.

My Astina had amazing acceleration and hit the speed limiter (180kmph) very quickly.

There was always plenty of room for people and luggage in the back.