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  1. tiv
    Looking at the shape of this car, this is just a small freckle in comparison to some jobs that are being done to locally crashed cars lol. even the airbags have not been detonated
  2. tiv
    The Vitara is not a show pony, it kinda does what the word SUV stands for, Unlike the vezel and mg etc, it’s the best in competition for off reading, forget locally. proven all over the world and it is an SUV, not a Van like the Rush and the Xpander, it has the off road gear within parameters More or less can navigate difficult terrain when necessary, not to mud bogging for sport It’s not an destined off roader or a hard core 4x4, ie Hilux etc would be unwise to compare with a 4Dr5 , BJ40, Defender those were dinosaurs of the past for different applications, contemporary superiors would be the Montero, or the Prado or the LC 200, If you want the looks , do note the MG is 10mil or more cheaper than a Vitara, MG having the Chinese name tag will take a toll on resale and we don’t know how it will last numbers of Vitara sales are going up as well, buying an SUV for the look ain’t a very smart decision given the fact that running costs and parts are more and you ll be compromising on comfort and performance as well. A bigger sedan will also have equal road presence,. Better fuel economy
  3. tiv
    I suggest you get the opinion of a professional audio installer, usually the pioneer units can be configured with or without an interface, but its not plug and play. Also be careful when playing with the wiring as a simple mistake can cost you a trip to the agents, fault codes, and a cooked fuseboard, they run a lot of complex electronics you know.
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    It's like this, I haven't seen a venue, not even read the brochure, but given their nature, tge Hyundai must be dressed in kit and got all shiny bits, bells and whistles and stripper boots, and being made in India is again debatable BUT given the condition of this being sri Lanka, the brand is reliable but sometimes problems have occured and agents have charged a small fixed deposit to source and fix things, Secondly depreciation is a norm now but Hyundai's have not held much value at any point of time, so expect to loose money Thirdly, being a brand new import from a non mainstream brand expect to run to the agents to source parts as recon and direct import parts wont be that common. The vitara platform has been there since 2014 and the 2019 model is just a facelift, as it shares the engine from the swift, and being a mainstream brand, whatever you loose in depreciation is minimal and parts will be easier to find. Also being made in India, of course they make reliable cars, cheap hardy motors but fit and finish has not been pleasing the market, evdn the word affects the value, back in the day japanese cars were also looked at with disgust Then the same with thailand With time outsourced india manufactured units will be a norm but for now this Is the story example the baleno, and in comparison to the vitara being made in Hungary for the UK market,
  5. tiv

    Suzuki Hustler 2016 G

    tiv commented on tiv's blog entry in Owner Car Reviews

    Thanks a lot guys, yes it has a unique way of hugging the road and managing difficult terrain, maybe its the tiny wheelbase and weight on the drive wheel combo plus the tall suspension, on 15 tyres combined with a slow shifting cvt, you cant do this in a wagon r Parts Mechanical parts associated with engine and transmission as very much the same Parts associated with running repairs are also the same Oil filter, brake pads, fuel filter, etc Oils are the same Air filter is different Suspension how ever, there are many differences, the entire layout is different Floor pan is partly shared but there are differences Hybrid system is the same, Body panels are rare, tailgate very rare, yes those led halo type headlights are very hard to find and replace, As the interior is different, airbag kit is different, In terms of maintenance and running, It's the same as a wagon R, might be a tad less on fuel.
  6. tiv
    Would be nice if someone can clarify how this works, really bad with numbers and math
  7. tiv
    I believe this is going to cut off the increasing no of high spec euro imports with smaller engines, it’s hard to assume anything else can get cheaper isn’t it
  8. tiv
    I have two colleagues who got down 2 cars, both zero mileage, and they reside in jaffna, do a Colombo trip weekly thereby have done high miles on the car, nearing 50ks but haven't faced this issue, yom 2018
  9. tiv
    If mileage is genuine I don’t see a reason for it to be burning oil. Stick to 5w30 as you have synthetic oil options. Do a compression test Incase you feel it’s low on power, white smoke on cold start is not always due to low compression, also check the injector seals.
  10. tiv

    tiv

    Seeing the level of mundane posts and the let’s say mentally the challenged level of new posts and discussions going on Here, I feel time has taken its toll on the forum as well, there are interesting stuff  being built on fb, but instead here we attract “you know”  

    was it the bullying that sent away the sincere members? There were times I used to look up at AL on Monday morning with excitement, like watching a flick of Top gear, all the new projects the ups the downs, the sarcasm, the comedy, the parody, sadly now.. 

    1. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      The world is become boring & sad in almost every aspect it seems. But we can still hope.

    2. iRage

      iRage

      Bullying drove away some...but most left because on one hand the posts were getting mundane and it is just people asking about kmpl or about a car for a budget and nothing else...so the members'' time was better spent else where...

      Also, I suppose platforms such as FB are a lot easier to update across the board than this forum...

  11. tiv

    tiv

    So I took the Vitara to the A*W inspection camp in Kandy today, well impressed as they are quite aware of the model and the technical aspects, however It was hoist inspection, suspension and the scan tool, which again they said is compatible with UK imports.

    all in all it was a good effort

  12. tiv
    Is it low on power, indicates a worn ring set, is it difficult to start in the morning? Also what is the mileage , 660cc right? What is the oil you use, a thicker oil may help a bit You can go two ways about this Either way do a compression test - if low 1. Take the head out, check the bore, rings Replace only ring set, run for 30 40k more if it maintains adequate compression 2. Or run as is, im sure with your given data it can do 30000k odd more, till it gets hard to start and the engine is badly worn, Failing emissions etc, do a full rebuild including the bore and the bearings etc Or put a new recon engine provided you know the mileage. @ admins - the title?
  13. tiv
    Depends on your budget, of course 2013 will be better and newer Being 2006 expect a higher mileage and a set of running repairs based on the previous user(s)
  14. tiv
    Both are better than a vezel lol, no comparison there, What you need to understand is you are comparing a flagship full size suv ( in asian markets) from a renowned maker with various entry level SUVs or hatchbacks. Whatever the yom, Being the vezel it is somewhat inferior than the competition as well.
  15. tiv
    Premium is a bit high, but impressive service
  16. tiv

    tiv

    Small doubt here, 

    Seems two vehicles I sold off in the past are not yet transferred and are running on open papers, how can I legally notify the authorities that the two above vehicles are not in my possession and that I have sold them off, papers signed and all that,

    Or is there any way to safeguard myself incase the do some illicit act with the vehicle still under my name.

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    2. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      ?

    3. Crosswind

      Crosswind

      Dude, you are in a bit of a shi*hole. 

      It is YOUR responsibility to notify DMT (RMV) that you have sold a vehicle, within 14 days of it being sold. You do that by sending one copy of the MTA6 form to DMT (and keeping one copy with you). No letters or other documents are entertained. If you know the exact date of the transfer and the name of the party which bought the vehicle, I suggest filling up an MTA6 and sending it to DMT. Only your signature is needed on the MTA6, not the buyers (except witnesses). So you are not forging any documents or doing anything wrong there. 

      The trouble is even if you do that, the DMT might contact you and inquire why it was not done on time. However, I did that once in the past and I never got any letters from the DMT or any calls from the baiya who bought the car.

      If you really want to safeguard yourself, pay a visit to the DMT, go to the car section, go straight to the Assistant Commissioner (the guy is usually educated and knows how to deal with situations like this), tell him your story and ask him whether you can fill up your copy of the MTA6 and handover at that point. Chances are they will be favourable towards you. 

       

    4. tiv

      tiv

      Thank you 

  17. tiv
    Naturally as the amount of plies reduce the flex in the tyre, thereby the ironing affect on road distortions, but low ply tyres are week, so you gotta find the best compromise
  18. tiv
    1. Rarely, but yes, newer and controversial models are sometimes called for inspection Usually the importer handles this for you Not required unless called, sometimes they request a video, all handled by the importer 2. Not legal, can be badly copped Can save a bit if you have a proper insurance Only permitted to drive the vehicle from the dealer to your house with a fresh receipt 3. Registration can 4.2 days, 3rd day for a courier
  19. tiv
    Honestly I think the price you have offered is not fair, be respectful when approaching a deal, do not lowball, after all it was the first owners pride and joy and he paid above 5 mil for it, doesnt mean you have to buy it at a loss, But don't low ball, try to make a quick buck and fall into the current perishing society in this country, if it isn't in your price bracket, move on If you can't handle the repairs, go find a better car Overall it's not a wise decision to touch an old hybrid car. It's a great car but the hybrid system is aging
  20. tiv
    It's the battery bro, Exide is cheap and effective, have used 100s of them, Max 2 years, but I dont mind changing em Amaron lasts, used one for 5 years yuasa is expensive and good if the battery is not in the engine compartment otherwise 1.5 years with difficulty Panasonic is ok, manages 2 to 4 years Speaking from experience, may vary in different conditions
  21. tiv
    Yup I do not own a Prado but I do own vehicles in the same category and weight, and the very same tyre size, 30 is kinda the sweet spot for me, the door sill stickers kinda range at 32 to 36 psi as per load variations, also consider the tyre brand, if the car has done above 60k surely the tyres are replaced, check the ply, higher plies make it a hard ride even at lower psi
  22. tiv
    30, don’t go too less as it causes early wear for the steering rack.
  23. tiv
    01. 02. 03 all retiring hybrids, will need component changes therefore I suggest avoid
  24. tiv
    Don’t go fact finding and troubleshooting the 1KR Vitz, it’s really never ending the engine is poorly balanced, bit underpowered and very noisy, probably cost cutting way poor effort on Toyota, but they are very reliable so don’t worry, most 2015 Vitz here are being sold as 20000km when they’ve done beyond 80000km, they age that good. mated to the cvt, yes it’s very jerky on deceleration and sudden acceleration, Improves after the oil heats up, maybe about 15min drive but you still can feel it, drive a 1l Suzuki boosterjet car, whatever it is, you ll feel like kicking yourself; same way I felt, they’ve put a lot of effort on that engine design.
  25. tiv
    in Sri Lanka we call a 100km trip a long trip, of course it takes time, in the Middle East and the west some people do 1000km a day, of course at 100kmph or more, hence a brake pad replacement is not mandated to be done roadside or as an emergency, but needs attention Thus, About 1000km can be managed, the high pitched sound is made by a metal device , more or less a small strip, built to touch the disc when the pads are near replacement, if you ignore this though, eventually that bit will also wear out and fall off.,and it will be pad top lining on disc and eventually caliper edge on disc, also some brands the pad has a noise making material sandwiched in to the the lower parts so that once u wear the good bit off, it gets noisy all over, Some Euro makes’ pads have electrodes in the middle of the pad, once worn, the electrode is exposed and it grounds a bulb on the dash, primitive tech but useful. Don’t expect any of the above If you use non oem pads,
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