Motors Chat Thread Round 4

challengemaster · 08-10-2013 08:12PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Chains give trouble on the earlier ones so they're deffo out. I lift the bonnet once a week so thought I'd spot the oil level rising on the 2L

I think the point is - do you really want to have to deal with another catastrophic failure with a car? :P

MuppetCheck · 08-10-2013 08:13PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Chains give trouble on the earlier ones so they're deffo out. I lift the bonnet once a week so thought I'd spot the oil level rising on the 2L

That's where the problem lies. If it's using oil AND the level rises it will look the same. That means you'd be blissfully unaware of diluted oil not doing its job properly. Unless you get one very fresh and service it religiously I wouldn't buy one.

The dpf is the culprit but it's not the only issue they have either.

ba_barabus · 08-10-2013 08:15PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

That's where the problem lies. If it's using oil AND the level rises it will look the same. That means you'd be blissfully unaware of diluted oil not doing its job properly. Unless you get one very fresh and service it religiously I wouldn't buy one.

The dpf is the culprit but it's not the only issue they have either.

It's a 2008 with 100km and a FSH at a main dealer who are offering a 12 month unlimited warranty for parts and labour.

Bpmull · 08-10-2013 08:15PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Chains give trouble on the earlier ones so they're deffo out. I lift the bonnet once a week so thought I'd spot the oil level rising on the 2L

You should talk to R.O.R about them. As I remember he was talking about the 2008 on Mazda 6 diesel in terms of not being reliable but can't remember the full story so your better of to ask him direct. Still I wouldn't touch one specially when the reason your changing is to try and get a good reliable car. But that's just my opinion and hope you find something that you like

YbFocus · 08-10-2013 08:19PM

vectra wrote: »

Size?

255-35-19 man

Thank you if you can help me out

ba_barabus · 08-10-2013 08:20PM

Bpmull wrote: »

I'd talk to R.O.R about them. As I remember he was talking about the 2008 on Mazda 6 diesel in terms of not being reliable but can't remember the full story so your better of to ask him direct. Still I wouldn't touch one specially when the reason your changing is to try and get a good reliable car. But that's just my opinion and hope you find something that you like

The garage also has an old model Mazda3 Sporthatch with a 2008 reg 1.6HDI and a decent spec. It has 80km and again a 12 month warranty. Better bet?

Matt Simis · 08-10-2013 08:21PM

OSI wrote: »

Pretty high for a 4 year old Petrol that gets plenty of ragging. But I do agree, it's pretty poor design on VW's part. Much like the rubber diaphragm on the diverter valve. It was cheap, not well designed.

Has the aftermarket not stepped up with a redesigned version? Or something found elsewhere in the VW OEM parts bin that would last longer?

Bpmull · 08-10-2013 08:24PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

The garage also has an old model Mazda3 Sporthatch with a 2008 reg 1.6HDI and a decent spec. It has 80km and again a 12 month warranty. Better bet?

Ah your not really giving us great options here :pac: it's not too bad that your getting a 12 month warranty. But there's only 120k km on mine and you know the trouble I've had. Plus the Mazda 3 has a dpf on top of it all which can cause trouble. If I had to chose I'd probably take the 3 over the 6 put I don't think I'd buy either if you know what I mean. Was it only Mazda your looking at ?

ba_barabus · 08-10-2013 08:28PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Was it only Mazda your looking at ?

I'm looking at everything but was trying to narrow the search down to cars I like or have driven and enjoyed. I did take a C5 1.6HDI out this evening. Very nice car but it felt big and fat.

Bpmull · 08-10-2013 08:34PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

I'm looking at everything but was trying to narrow the search down to cars I like or have driven and enjoyed. I did take a C5 1.6HDI out this evening. Very nice car but it felt big and fat.

What about an auris 1.4 d4d they have about 12 of them where my dad works and they give no trouble plus my dad said they are lovely to drive obviously very economical too. I can't really think of anything else of the top of my head astra 1.7 cdti could be worth a look too.

ba_barabus · 08-10-2013 08:41PM

Bpmull wrote: »

What about an auris 1.4 d4d they have about 12 of them where my dad works and they give no trouble plus my dad said they are lovely to drive obviously very economical too. I can't really think of anything else of the top of my head astra 1.7 cdti could be worth a look too.

I did drive a UK one and thought it not bad but I reckon I'd hate it after a day

Bpmull · 08-10-2013 08:43PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

I did drive a UK one and thought it not bad but I reckon I'd hate it after a day

I know what you mean there not exactly the best lucking and the inside lacks abit in areas. I suppose the best thing to do is look at/ drive as many different cars as you can.

Chris_Heilong · 08-10-2013 08:52PM

I was in a Mazda 6 for the first time today, a 08 one I think and was shocked at how cheap the interior was, I have always admired the exterior styling and guess I just felt it would be a little bit nice inside, it seriously felt like the cheapest car I have ever been in with the exception of the Mitsubishi Spacestar I test drove years ago. Very light plastics everywhere.

MuppetCheck · 08-10-2013 08:56PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

I was in a Mazda 6 for the first time today, a 08 one I think and was shocked at how cheap the interior was, I have always admired the exterior styling and guess I just felt it would be a little bit nice inside, it seriously felt like the cheapest car I have ever been in with the exception of the Mitsubishi Spacestar I test drove years ago. Very light plastics everywhere.

I wouldn't totally agree. They're nothing to look at but bar the bit on top of the dash over the dials and led read out I thought it was very decent. If anything they seemed to look cheaper than they were and very solidly built too. Had one small creak in mine and it was my own doing. Boring as hell to look at though.

Chris_Heilong · 08-10-2013 09:03PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

I wouldn't totally agree. They're nothing to look at but bar the bit on top of the dash over the dials and led read out I thought it was very decent. If anything they seemed to look cheaper than they were and very solidly built too. Had one small creak in mine and it was my own doing. Boring as hell to look at though.

Thats funny you have the opposite opinion, what year was your one? It may have been an older model I was in, nothing too fancy on the dash. I do like the styling, it looks kinda like an accord from a distance, maybe it was my high expectations which formed my opinion.

MuppetCheck · 08-10-2013 09:06PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Thats funny you have the opposite opinion, what year was your one? It may have been an older model I was in, nothing too fancy on the dash. I do like the styling, it looks kinda like an accord from a distance, maybe it was my high expectations which formed my opinion.

Was an 11 reg one.

Chris_Heilong · 08-10-2013 09:14PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Was an 11 reg one.

Well, I will keep an open mind and try a few more.

MuppetCheck · 08-10-2013 09:30PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Well, I will keep an open mind and try a few more.

Actually thought they were nice and solid, much more so than the VAGs I'd had. Few cheap bits but couldn't mark or dent anything in it.

Chris_Heilong · 09-10-2013 12:45AM

ok, I noticed a new sound today when I press the brake pedel, its a click sound and is coming from around the hand brake area. It sounds just like this video.

Any ideas?

dgt · 09-10-2013 12:54AM

Drop the tank they said. Be grand they said..... What a c*nt of a job it was! One of the bolts rang, such a mess to get it out.....

Plus side I now have a new set of arb bushes behind, slop has gone

tank no longer pisses diesel everywhere and I've re engineered the down pipe so no annoying blow. Also means I can live a little bit longer as the smoke/diesel fumes aren't coming into the cabin

On the downside, the exhaust has melted my bumper :mad: some sheet steel will have to cover that mess up. Now I have to add a back bumper to the shopping list :mad:

toastedpickles · 09-10-2013 12:58AM

dgt wrote: »

Drop the tank they said. Be grand they said..... What a c*nt of a job it was! One of the bolts rang, such a mess to get it out.....

Plus side I now have a new set of arb bushes behind, slop has gone tank no longer pisses diesel everywhere and I've re engineered the down pipe so no annoying blow. Also means I can live a little bit longer as the smoke/diesel fumes aren't coming into the cabin

On the downside, the exhaust has melted my bumper :mad: some sheet steel will have to cover that mess up. Now I have to add a back bumper to the shopping list :mad:

Ah jaysus

it's just not a good day today is it?

dgt · 09-10-2013 01:00AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Ah jaysus it's just not a good day today is it?

Been working on it since 1 pm and I'm only finished now!

I've asked in the detailing forum for advice too....

Still, the car drives beautifully now

toastedpickles · 09-10-2013 01:01AM

dgt wrote: »

Been working on it since 1 pm and I'm only finished now! I've asked in the detailing forum for advice too....

Still, the car drives beautifully now

Poor form

Well it's a small plus I suppose but still

dgt · 09-10-2013 01:05AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Poor form

Well it's a small plus I suppose but still

Prob a sign for me to get a proper backbox and not a straight pipe..... Don't know what box to go for!

toastedpickles · 09-10-2013 01:08AM

dgt wrote: »

Prob a sign for me to get a proper backbox and not a straight pipe..... Don't know what box to go for!

Probably! Sure there's plenty time (i hope) to go shopping for one, I'm thinking of getting anthracite alloys for the car, my brake dust today made it look like anthracite whatever way the light was shining on them and they looked rather nice!

dgt · 09-10-2013 01:12AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Probably! Sure there's plenty time (i hope) to go shopping for one, I'm thinking of getting anthracite alloys for the car, my brake dust today made it look like anthracite whatever way the light was shining on them and they looked rather nice!

New wheels eh

I'd like something with a 2.5 to 3 inch tip. I still have the fart cannon but think thats a bit too loud, 4inch tip too :pac:

Other more pressing issues to sort out and fast, before its too late

toastedpickles · 09-10-2013 01:14AM

dgt wrote: »

New wheels eh

I'd like something with a 2.5 to 3 inch tip. I still have the fart cannon but think thats a bit too loud, 4inch tip too :pac:

Other more pressing issues to sort out and fast, before its too late

Aye! well only if I'm good for christmas :pac:

Ah yeah that thing would look tack on the car if i'm honest, what would these issues be? or is that a story for another day?

challengemaster · 09-10-2013 01:14AM

dgt wrote: »

I'd like something with a 2.5 to 3 inch tip. I still have the fart cannon but think thats a bit too loud, 4inch tip too :pac:

Have you told the lady friend you want to downsize? :pac:

@toasted: Have you seen pics of conzys alloys?

toastedpickles · 09-10-2013 01:15AM

challengemaster wrote: »

Have you told the lady friend you want to downsize? :pac:

@toasted: Have you seen pics of conzys alloys?

No I have not seen them!

challengemaster · 09-10-2013 01:20AM

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