May 2007
i was always told we drive on the left in britain because of days gone by when a knight would be able to defend himself better with his sword hand( right in most cases) agains an attack from oncoming enemy, if this is true whay does most of europe drive on the left, they had swordsman as well didnt they? Read more
P plate Golf 1.6. Replaced throttle position sensor due to worn track but this has upset the tickover, I recall mention on here of a recalibation procedure for this. Any clues anyone. Regards Peter Read more
Thanks Peter for your reply, it is a pity that I am not more proficient with a laptop, I was hoping you just removed a battery lead.
Regards
GGH
Looking around established internet outlets it's perfectly possible to get an 06 06, low mileage, high spec E Class Mercedes 280 for £20k. Seems unusually cheap for cars of this brand. I haven't for example, been able to find any comparable Audi A6s.
What's the explanation for these Mercs losing so much of their value so quickly ? Read more
How does the braking problem manifest itself ?
www.whatcar.com/news-article.aspx?NA=225489
(AlanGowdy, "Catching up with the rest of Europe" did not describe what your post was about, and please do not post direct links to 'What Car'? Even What Car's sub-head "Petrol power? No thanks..." would have been more accurate.)
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It may produce more bhp but it produces considerably less torque.
Yes you are correct and this can make for relaxed driving. I have recently come back from the Auvergne where I spent most of a day charging up and down twisty mountain roads. Great fun and third gear would take me everywhere.
Diesels are also much quieter and more relaxed at motorway speeds unless you are telling me something I don't know about Renault diesels?
At higher speeds I would agree particularly as many of the Renault dCi's now have six speed gearboxes (mine doesn't). At lower speeds pottering around town and at idle especially when cold there is more noise. Not intrusive or irritating (and miles better than the VAG TDI's in this respect) but definitely noisier.
The Renault dCi engine offers a great blend of economy, performance and refinement. But at 10K a year I am not sure it was a good decision of mine.
Hi all!
Is anybody attending the mentioned event on the 12th - 13th this month?
Have you brought any weird items from there or have even perchased a classic vehicle from there in the past?
Will be going there myself on the 12th as i do every year going to have a look to see what's in store this year.
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Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-) Read more
Excellent day out. The workshop is behind the main museum area and all sorts of interesting things go on in there. The mechanics are helpful and full of 'background information' but during the autojumble weekends the workshop is closed, the reason being that the mechanics are on duty as security men in the museum. It seems that many autojumble visitors take advantage of the availability of badges, lamps etc on the exhibits and pinch whatever they can.
My 1.0 1994 Micra is running very rough,this mainly happens at over 30 mph and it seems to be a fuel supply problem as it will be ok and then be very jerky,when you put your foot to the floor nothing happens to the accelaration, the injection fuse is ok but the fuel filter looks like the original,car has 70K on clock and uses Esso all the time however it does very low mileages maybe 50 a week, any advice would be appreciated,would it be prudent to change the fuel filter and give it a dose of injector cleaner . Read more
The filter does look like the original as its marked Nissan, the car runs ok on idle does this discount the throttle body job, oh and more evidence it conked out on me on a quite steep slpoe and was a real pig to get going again.
Can any owner comment on expereince with this car please? I feel a new car coming on. (I note Drive The Deal offers no discount.) Read more
Well just the other day I test drove the 2.0 petrol manual SE Lux, and then the 2.0 diesel automatic SE Sport.
I currently drive a 2.0 MkV Golf GT and I have to say that the 2.0 C30 was well rubbish. You *really* had to work it to get any kind of performance out of it.
Also I felt that the SE (and therefore SE Lux) look of the car was incredibly mundane, whereas the sport actually looks the business.
I can't really comment on the diesel auto as I am allergic to both diesels and autos, but the ride is definitely better in the sport.
Also be wary of the colours, the 2 tone "white with brown" is actually a pale green with brown. The pearlescent blue was hideous, however (rather surprisingly) the FREE red passion colour on the sport was stunning.
I did have to say that I found the dealership to be pretty good too, I know he was there to get my money, but even so he was courteous, able to supply all the answers and honest about the car.
The other concern for me (even as a "single" bloke) is that the boot is miniscule and the lip is extremely high - if you don't pack light for your hols then I'd suggest sticking your suitcase in the backseats or investing in a pulley system for the boot :)
Oh - here's another strange thing - they all have the little sharks fin on - when quizzed though the sales guy told me that they don't actually contain an aerial unless you opt for the built in GSM phone.
Oh - and the S spec is pants, at the very least pay the extra and get the SE.
I posted a while ago about a small rust problem around the rear wheel arches on on my '2000 C220. Well Mercedes have returned the car with a top class job done on the problem having given me a car to use while mine was away and all done under warranty. It is refreshing in this day and age for companies to give such service. Only downside is I have no excuse to offer SWMBO as to why I need to go out and buy an SLK............ Read more
Which for a Mercedes from the "rust bucket" era would be the only sensible thing to do.
There is no fix for a rusty car body - the rust will be back.
659.
G'Day
anyone know which insurance companies 1) do cover modified engine, and 2) whether they charge an extra premium?
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EH Read more
many thanks all
After a lot of "um-ing and ah-ing" SWMBO finally decided on a New Corsa 1.4 Design in Silver with 5 doors at the end of March. I collected it today so we are finally a two car family.
Price at dealers was within £15 of internet price so I was happy, with GM card points and no part-ex total price was a chunk under £10k so I was happy too, well as happy as you can be ... price included a full tank of petrol and car mats as well. Nice flowers for the wife too.
So look at car - salesman says - the valet is a bit of a mess - and we also mucked up the tax disc - taxed to 03/08 not 04/08. Here's a voucher for a free 20,000 mile/12 month service, and if you pop it back first thing next Saturday morning we will re-valet it for you. I just smiled and said thank you.
Insured for under a grand with Frizzell as well - two inexperienced drivers - both less than three months from passing test - one a 17 year old girl - no no-claims bonus - and business use for me too. So that was good as well.
Collected it today and have to say it looks very good.
I also really enjoyed driving it home, and taking it out this evening. Clearly needs to be run in and get some more flexibility - but very precise and light to drive and no squeaks or rattles yet! Feels very well put together.
So what do SWMBO and eldest daughter get really excited about - the car now has an AUX socket so they can play their MP3 players over the stereo system!!
I need to get a life!
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The problem with the valet was not the inside or the outside, but the door frames etc - they just didn't do them - you only notice it with the doors or boot open.
Problem garage had was that the valet guy left at noon on Saturday and I collected the car at 2pm.
The tax disc problem was simply an admin problem.
Both problems were pointed out to me before I really had chance to see the car - with apologies - and the free service was offered before I said anything.
I know knocking is common but in my view that is a good dealer not a bad one.
the harriers didnt care what side they drove on.........
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