April 2005
I have been told this is a 'characteristic of the car' Car has the new EU4 compliant engine. I haven't come across anyone else with the same problem. Car due for service start of May. I'm looking for suggestions I can put to the dealer as I've been fobbed off once already but lack the technical know-how to argue the toss. Thanks. Read more
I have a 2003 TSport and the alarm goes off when it is parked outside in the sun or or on warm days. Toyota main dealer has had 5 goes at fixing , including various adjustments and a new bonnett movement sensor, but no joy as yet. Am beginning to doubt their ability to solve it. Anyone any ideas? Read more
On an older Corolla (1995) model which used movement sensors, it was possible to adjust the sensitivity using a screwdriver on a adjustment screw on the alarm "block box". I presume the main dealer has tried this when you say various adjustments. ON my old Corolla the alarm sensitivity would be greater when the battery was nearing the end of it life....it does sound like oversensitivity....
If you haven't already try : toyotaownersclub.com
.there is a forum with many CTS owners....
- S.
Anybody got a Touran? Any comments good or bad, I know all about the dealers having had a Bora before. Nearly bought a Touran a couple of years ago when they first came out but thought VW as usual were over egging the pudding and charging too much, bought a CRV instead and it's been a absolutely painless experience as regards ownership (it's never had to go back once for anything except for it's service) but as a only car I find the consumption a touch heavy hence the look for a diesel but a stone chip rusts in days, before you can treat it which it didn't do on the VW and I don't think the interior trim is as hardwearing as VW's. I know Honda now do a CRV diesel but they want silly money to change and at the moment VW seems to have seen the light as regards pricing on the Touran or maybe they are just not selling as many as they thought. Residuals for both the CRV and Touran look about the same. Got some good advice of the backroomers last time over purchase, any comments, advice would be appreciated.
Claybuster Read more
I have a touran 1.9TDI SE. Great car for families, and I get 45 to 50mpg out of it depending on the journey mix. The 105 PS 1.9TDI is not quick, but it holds its own. I would not want the 90PS 1.9TDI though (tooo slow, and probably underpowered). If you want quick, get a 2.0TDI, but the economy suffers a bit.
If you do a forum search, I wrote a review of my old 1.6 FSI touran some time last year. My new diesel is much better - more torque and 10+mpg more. One thing I would recommend is to stump up the extra £170 for the extra tinted rear glass (std on sport). This keeps the kids much cooler in the back.
Joe
Have a look at some of these:
www.topgear.com/content/fun_stuff/carbage/0/
The thing that always makes me laugh, is that for the same amount of money as these boys spend making their cars look stupid, they could probably buy a very decent motor. Saw a programme about a 'modder' as they're called and he'd spent £30k on his Saxo (not including the purchase price)!!! Read more
Have a look at some of these:
www.topgear.com/content/fun_stuff/carbage/0/
The thing that always makes me laugh, is that for the
same amount of money as these boys spend making their cars
look stupid, they could probably buy a very decent motor. Saw
a programme about a 'modder' as they're called and he'd spent
£30k on his Saxo (not including the purchase price)!!!
If this is the (late night satellite) programme I saw, they said the car was 'worth' £30,000! And the owner was only 19. Where does a 19 yr old get £30k?
I have ordered a new Audi A6 with Xenon lights which I am hoping to pick up in the next few weeks. Shortly after this I am off to France and will need to "correct" the beam for driving on the right.
However, I have been told that Audi xenons can only be adjusted in this way by a dealer. Can anyone confirm that?
My former BMWs both had xenons and had a small lever behind each light to adjust RHD/LHD, so it was the perfect job whilst waiting in the queue for the ferry!
Now it seems I have to visit a dealer then dazzle everyone as I drive to / from the ferry port (100+ miles) or else find a dealer at the ferry port who is open when we return at 9.30pm ... unlikely ... or one in France! Any suggestions?
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Mnay thanks for this - certainly sounds cheaper and easier than going into the dealer on both legs of the journey.
Also, gives me an excuse to get out of the car at the ferry port for (ahem) serious mechanical tinkering leaving Mrs RP to entertain the 18 month old young fella whilst I do!!
OK I've investigated the 323 ci and I can't afford a good one and can't really afford to run it properly either - So I need something a bit flash with a bit of poke (sub 9s 0-60). Have so-far come up with Golf GTI 1.8 / 2.0 and Pug 206 2.0se cc - like the practicality of the Golf & wide image / love the fun + sportyness of the cc. I don't want anything too ordinary (ford, Vaux), more than 4-5 years old, or a Type-r!
I have read many many shocking write-ups of both the mark 4 Golf and the CC re build quality & reliability but the cc seems to come off far worse - I really don't want a car that is a lot of hassle - my Fiesta had nothing go wrong in 5 years from new(apart from I have now knackered the engine but that's my fault) and this has suited me perfectly.
For my 10k I would like to buy from a main stealership & get a car with no more than 35k. I also have no kids so space isn't an issue. My questions: is the Golf far superior to the cc / is the cc really as bad as people make out? And any info or opinions to help me choose between these 2 very cool looking and different cars would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ben Read more
Just looking round at a couple of things just to see what else you might like..
Vauxhall Astra Coupe (know you said you don't like but...)
www.cargiant.co.uk/cars/search3.asp?Id=240042
Audi A3
www.cargiant.co.uk/cars/search3.asp?Id=238958
or what about this pocket rocket
www.cargiant.co.uk/cars/search3.asp?Id=231539
My skirt (on the car) has been abused by kerbs, rats, rabbits and other countryside dwellers. It's intact, but flapping around.
I'm looking to mend the plastic by 'gluing' thin bits of metal to the back of the plastic where it has split/broken.
Can anyone recommend any specialist 'glue', or will Araldite be ok? Read more
>If you have a composite company near you
I'm in the middle of rural N Yorks, so probably not.
I'll try an auto factors - you never know.
But what you suggest sounds spot on.
Dear All,
Does anyone know where I can buy Silverstone spark plugs for a Vauxhall Vectra (W reg 2.0ltr GLS, 16v, EcoTec),
John B Read more
Que? Throttle? You've lost me.
As for the rest of your posting it is just an opinion mate. It isn't rocket science to understand that if you isolate a speaker and other hi-fi components distortion will be reduced. If my speakers just sat on the floor then with increased volume the cd player and turntable would skip. FACT!!
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\"Nothing less than 8 cylinders will do\"
Like to hear from anyone with a Nissan Pathfinder. Driving impressions, MPG , comfort etc...... Read more
sorry 2005 model...just out (as per Honest John's latest test). I'm just about to order one. I drove it for about 2 hours and was a huge change from my Mondeo Tdci 130. I need somthing to tow and 7 seats. Was thinking about a V70 with bench in boot or Espace and then came along the Pathfinder. I find it just amazing. OK..fuel consumption may be an issue.It's the same lenght as my Mondeo saloon and shorter than the Mondeo estate!
Hi,
I have a few questions which I hope are easy to answer?
1. would a 1994/95 E36 320i have belt or chain cam drive?
2. If upgrading to 2.5/2.8, is everything except the ECU the same?
3. Will an E46 320/323/325/328 engine transplant easily?
I'm trying to find out whether its worth buying a cheap 320i that needs a replacment engine.
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Neil T
Mondeo Ghia TDCi 130 Estate, SEAT Toledo 20VT Sport, Various Montegos... Read more
Engines on eBay are as a cheap at £200 for the 3 series. If I can get a car and engine for less than £1000 it allows me more spare cash for the rest of the work required...... it'll be my next track car.... why spend £2000 on a working one...
Final drive is ov no importance, just ease of work....
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Neil T
Mondeo Ghia TDCi 130 Estate, SEAT Toledo 20VT Sport, Various Montegos...
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I have the 2.0 TDi engine in my new A4. I don't get a misfire, but I have had 'limp' mode a few times, where the engine management reduces power (nothing to do with the traction control system, which also reduces engine power), however, nothing has shown up on Audis diagnostics. Mis-fire sounds very odd for a compression ignition engine...
El Dingo.