Crosswind

Lovely Jubbly machang. Keep it coming.

dearest Cali, I am really really impressed by your singlehanded attempt to bring autolanka forum in to global standards by posting photos of tesla cars that u picked up off the net. So I thought of doing my part to help your singlehanded attempt to bring this forum in to international standards by posting some pics of those tree loving tesla cars. I didn't do anything wrong and hurt your feelings no dear?

Yet another fuel consumption thread!

I think so. And he also runs his own program about cars on a TV channel that many of us wouldn't care to watch. Perhaps it's that program 'Monticarlo' is talking about.

Yes machan. Buy one now and avoid the disappointment. Btw is that a program hosted by a famous car sale mudalali in kandana area?

UNH/Amila Tyre Slave Island

Theres a product called back to black, which works wonders. But ive never seen it in sri lankan stores. I user armorall plastic polish. Not as good as back to black but it will restore the color for some time.

Saw a three wheeler with an AAA plate on the road today. Plate looked cluttered up and kinda hard to read at a distance.

new vehicle user like u should also learn to use the search function in the forum. Why do u expect people to repeat the same story to every idiot who joins the forum?

For a proper ultrasonic cleaning job, go to ASNU Lanka near Talangama Hospital. It will cost about 4000 + cost of plugs and air filter. I personally do not recommend Lal Alawatta's garage based on personal experience. There is plenty of negative feedback in this forum about Advance and their work in general.

4 = H 0 = O 1 = L 3 = E

Dear Sylvi, Would you like to try this with your Maruti Van? Crosswind

Here's a glimpse of an ad from the future:) Toyota Axio 2011/2013, HID-Limited, Highest Grade, Like Brand-new, Seat Covers, Low Mileage 2000km, 15km/litre, three-letter number plate. 8 Million. 0777 010 010.

I wonder where they are going to place the fuel type symbol (P or D) in plates of cars. Three wheeler plates don't have this symbol.

So terra is gonna buy a three wheeler to get his ASS-4013 plate then

Yup. Seen this one in pepiliyana. I still cant figure out why one would do something like this.

Looks like everyone is replacing their brake pads these days. Must be the weather :-)

Source: Daily Mirror http://www.dailymirror.lk/news/20909-new-vehicle-registration-series-to-be-introduced.html The Department of Motor Traffic is to introduce a new vehicle registration, combination with three English letters for three-wheelers, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic S. H. Harischandra said. The Department replaced the first vehicle registrations – the ‘Sri’ series, with ‘dash’ series – with two English letter series and will now introduce the three letter series, the Commissioner further said. Three-wheelers will be issued these new registration numbers till the current two-letter registration ends, he said. Since August 1 2000 to June 30, 2012 the department had issued 3,046,008 vehicles with the English letter series. With the introducing of the new letter series the department can issue 6.4 million registration numbers and the number issuing process could be conducted on a long term process. Also the identification of the numbers will be easy, he said. “As soon as the current two English letter numbering process is over they will introduce the new method to the other vehicles,” he further said. The fee for the registrations will be the same. (ISA)

Depends on the trim level. Starts at 7.6Million and goes on to 9.4Million for the highest spec.

Thank you Soulja and Sylvi for ruining a perfectly good topic. @Shanjeev I own a Ford Focus 2011 (B/N imported). It's a previous generation car (not the one that you have posted). I have used it for a year and got 10000 on the clock. I have the one with highest options. About 50 of those came to Sri Lanka from Spain when Softlogic launched Focus. My experience is based on that car. However, I also managed to do a test run on the 2012 one (the one which you have posted). Here are my views: The Good: It's really value for the money that you pay. As a comparison, it came below the price of an Allion . For permit holders, the price was less than that of a 141/Axio. Being a Euro, safety features are much higher than an average Jap. Very good handling Very good ground clearance (Brand new imported ones to Sri Lanka, are manufactured for 'extreme conditions'). Usually comes with 16 or 17 inch wheels and stands much taller than many of the cars in the market No fancy stuff like EPS or millions of sensors that you see in other Euros. Believe me, they become a pain once the car gets older. Leather interior appears to be more durable than other cars (applicable for ones with leather seats) Some parts still match with Mazdas (Duratec engine is a Mazda design) eBay is a good source for spares Pretty good warranty (4 years/40000km right?) In theory, Duratec engines need oil changes every 20000km under normal conditions and every 10000km under extreme conditions (this one is up to the user) The Bad: 1.6Ltr engine is underpowered. It's sluggish on pick-up. Suspension is a bit stiff (Cars supplied for Sri Lanka are made for extreme conditions) The one with leather seats are a bit uncomfortable than the fabric ones Should only run on 95-Octane Duratec engine is noisy. Sounds like a diesel car. Power steering is stiff (The last two points are common for many Euro Fords. I have also used a Mondeo so I know it's not a fault) The Ugly: They have sourced brake pads from El Cheapo and company. From the day I got the car and until now, brake pads generate dust. If you get a one with 17" low profile tires (as I did), expect to spend a lot when you have to replace tires. Avoid the agents' service centre. They just don't know how to service a Euro. For example, they washed the engine of my car with the HP washer and it started acting funny. I had to take a day off and clean the plugs, sensors etc., myself after the service. Also avoid any advice given by the agents (they will tell you to pump Octane 90, for example) There's plenty of literature on the internet. Ford Focus are common as houseflies in Europe. Fuel: My one does ~450km on a full tank of petrol. That's about 9 to the litre if driven gently. And here's what I noticed with the 2012 version: The center console looks hideous. Gives a cramped feeling inside (-) Music system is sourced from Sony and it's far better than what I have (+) Nice aerodynamic design compared to the boxy design of the earlier model (+) I wish it retained the grille of the 2011 model. I personally like it better than the new one Boot is big but entry point is very small so U won't be able to fit in a big box or a suitcase (-) Interior is similar to the 2011 one (Why on earth can't they get beige interior?) Driving experience is same as the 2011 one. Engine is also same (assuming you are talking about 1.6ltr engine) The Bottom Line: Let me put it this way, if someday in the future if I am to go for another new car, it will be a Focus. PS. A Ford Fiesta will NEVER give 22km/l. It will do a maximum of 12. The only way to get 22km/l from a Fiesta is to get soulja to push it half way. PPS. @Soulja - when you say it's an 'English Ford', I assume you are talking about the FORD badge written in English 'cos the model you have posted, was never assembled in England. Fiesta came to Sri Lanka from Thailand and in Europe, it was assembled in Spain and Germany.

is 'experience' your new synonym for fuel economy?