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Not exactly true, comparatively they consume less than an average high capacity motor even at high revs, this is what I noticed in personal experience in the last 2 weeks. But there is no way they offer the Mpg/ kmpl the adverts quote. Whatever the fuel and whatever the maintenance Even with 2 passengers they are kind of nippy, but with 4 60+kg adults and 2 bags they can maintain pace, but to accelerate, I'd say patience is required. I wouldn't bother taking one if I wanted to climb a nice hilly road. Btw if that Hustler was a green one with non-stock rims and tyres, I think I know the owner; who takes a daily commute that way and he flies through that road daily alone in that car.
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The 650cc ones manage hills easy due to the measly weight well executed CVT transmission, don't expect to accelerate and overtake on hills like a local bus though, I don't see much of a difference between a 650cc and 1000cc in terms of economy,
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Just went through the forum, there is a bucket load of material but couldn't get an answer to this. Would it have any use pumping 95 Octane for my newly acquired mira? Will The tiny 3 Pot survive any better? The manual is in Japanese and whatever the translator I can get a word about fuel out of it.
I've had a very small number of gasoline cars and have used 95 always but is it really worth it? or is it harmful?
Using this feed as I prefer to have a chat with the older folks rather than the newbie heroes flooding in.
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Would it have any use pumping 95 Octane for my newly acquired mira? - I believe the engine is designed for Octane 98 so 95 would be ideal. Having said that, most, if not all, japanese engines survived well with 90 and will do so, with 92.
Will The tiny 3 Pot survive any better? - probably not, because u r bound to develop compression issues way before octane 92 takes its toll.
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Cops have started to have a ball with LEDs now If you want a cheap simple new bulb, you can buy Koito bulbs locally, oem for Japs or If you want brighter All the Osram bulbs can be bought online on all the popular stores. Lighting performance = more cost Do search the forum, we have a lot of topics on Osram bulbs with photos.
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So I got commended at the emission center for good maintenance of my vehicle! been smiling whole day
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Best Car for a Taxi Service - U*** or P***M*
tiv replied to NY_Kid's question in Car Buying Information
This is so true! the 660cc mira blips around 18-19kmpl despite the company bloating 30kmpl! -
Going a bit OT here, but it does sound like the anglers club in this thread! I am all into DIY in fact I do most of the bits on my car myself. and With all due respect to the Davy and Rumesh and other AL Members who know what they are doing, but why try to do a DIY on something that is so vital, and expensive to repair incase u mess it up? I do not know if OP is not a novice or not but clearly you are seeking opinion on online forums meaning you need a bit of help. Trying DIY is fine in my opinion but why for an expensive and critical component such as the transmission, besides the oil itself is costly, might as well pay the extra bucks and get it done by a reputed garage. You will have a bit of credibility with a receipt someday if you want to let the car go too. In short what I meant was an ATF change comes up roughly in like 2-3 years (40,000Km) thus why take all this trouble whilst like saving 5,000 bucks for mechanic / agent charges. If you mess up your gearbox you are going to end up spending more than that sum just looking for gearboxes all over. And please do change that mechanic cheers
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What to buy ? Used 1500cc or New 660 cc / 1000cc ?
tiv replied to Sura1973's topic in General Automotive
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Mitsubishi Pejero io VS Nissan N16 Facelift (N17)
tiv replied to Chinthaka510's question in Car Buying Information
My in-Laws Had a lot of bad experiences with an IO, Bought it new from Japan at 3000kms and used till 114,000k Let me list the bits that needed replacing in that run Master ECU - Car was garage ridden over 8 months till one was sourced Wiring loom- No evidence of rats, the short in the ecu baked bits of the loom, - so another month or so till a loom was found, then again the ECU with the loom was needed for it to fire Transfer Box / 4wd ECU entire kit again was running in 4H for about 6 months 4WD Shifter mechanism / Inhibitor switch sorta thing Minor running bits such as bushings - bits are hard to find, and repairs need to be done with a worthwhile garage or agent yet All of the above sourced at Delkanda time to time However the agents have almost all bits including rarer body panels for the price though The rear door was replaced there due to a collision Also it came with a JDM Spec OEM display all Japanese, that thing fried along the way throwing daily error codes Also the OBD protocol is not that of the standard lot. Electrical bits on that was a nightmare from the windows to interior lights Ran on 95, no issues with GDI though Check out the photos, this is how it was most of its time with us AVOID Older or high mileage ones unless they are taken care of exceptionally well.
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only you could find something like this! But I am shocked on how good it looks
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So Small car Search continues, Wifes gone nuts on a new mira and I can't get my mind off an Alto RS200 which I will never fit in!
And the budget is 1.0Mil short
Kei car problems
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Posting this here as I do not want attention from the 1000cc clan
Could anyone suggest a good kei car of sort
Must be auto (wife)
Around 1.5 mil
A reliable make or model? Thanks in advance
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those are for real leather innit?
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Bringing up an old thread on the subject, Well any suggestions on what products to use when cleaning a light shade leather interior and keeping a good polish Namely the seats Faux leather of course or locally termed Japan Leather Whatever that is locally available please
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And VANS
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It's like comic con here
So many new made up heroes to save us damsels in distress
And teach us of 1000cc goodness and fuel economy
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Has anyone used chrome paint spray cans? Do they work? on bit of plastic trim?
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Best vehicle to buy post Nov 2017 budget
tiv replied to dilshant80's question in Car Buying Information
Price point of view true, But do note conditions in UK or the mainland Europe are very different from ours in terms of weather, fuel quality, maintenance, road conditions etc. The only thing common is the traffic. Again I was asking why longevity is not a concern, in these highly 'stressed engines' -
Best vehicle to buy post Nov 2017 budget
tiv replied to dilshant80's question in Car Buying Information
My point was, and is, now added to your new points, with all this niggles and wizardry its making a low figure of course justified for its size but not justified for the "car mass" at the driving end. Whatever the Rpm or the 20Nm difference, I mean seriously ? you guys arguing about 20Nm torque differences? I was not requiring any explanation on how these engines make their power Again as per experience one does know that EGR systems clog up engines, Turbochargers and high compression also takes of a few hundred thousand miles off an engines life. As you said efficient engine management for low emissions , fuel economy and most bang per buck per cylinder CC. But haven't they not compromised the lifespan; longevity of these small engines? Will you not want your 7mil bragging right to last a few years? -
Best vehicle to buy post Nov 2017 budget
tiv replied to dilshant80's question in Car Buying Information
Why is no one commenting on the longevity of these engines? 1000cc small blocks? long term high revving? 1000+kg heavy bodies built for larger engines?, Sri Lankan roads? hopefully atleast 100,000 km? Also noting they cost quite a sum of money in Sri Lankan context whereas in other countries Cost POV depreciation is eminent and resale is not a concern and may even be considered disposable? Whereas in Sri Lanka you can still go buy a house SOmewhere! for 7mil These are not 1000cc kei cars we talking about! Note : CH-R / 185 Nm Torque is not a big value my friend for something that large designed for a Western market, considering tiny A70 Lancers and 80s Corollas had near 150Nm torque when new. The small engine is not even offered in certain Western markets- 129 replies
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Puny engine wars!
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It's not the most reliable way as it may vary from year of manufacture, model, make, country of manufacture so on and even the type of paint. Example Pearl colours - the same base coat is applied all over but the pearl layer is not added in door Jambs and engine bay. Not a very reliable method I should say. Older cars had black Restmods will be a different story
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So this new tax scheme seemed to have made our chances of being killed by an Indian vehicle a tad bit less.
No we must hope the average Sri Lankan spends a bit more for an airbag!
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Resisting a dark urge on swapping the Montero Sport for a CH-R, with the new rates, but the puny engine?
Ideas friends?
