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    In what context? As a fishing vessel, for example, it is completely unsatisfactory.
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    Do you mean the Tacoma?
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    Sadly Abused EK3s are also aplenty. Dont the eg8s use carburettors? After wading through all the fibre, then you’ll get to the engine bay. Check whether there has been any signs of stupidity in there. I second matroska’s suggestions.
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    Komi, nice to finally see this machine in the flesh (in the metal?) Reading the threads and blogs over the years, part of me feels that I've been on this journey with you. Wishing you and the 'teg the very best of luck.
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    Hi, I am the unofficial official auto Lanka mental health crusader. Here is my view: Will you be transferring the car into the dealer’s name? If not you will be selling on ‘open papers’ and that is illegal and risky - you are still responsible for your car until it is sold on. Mental health plummets. This may be why the dealer is hesitant to sign an agreement. Now this is slightly hypocritical advice because I myself have done this kind of exchange but in my case it with a known party, so if you don’t know this dealer I would advise you not to do the exchange, but sell you car and take the cash and lease. You’ll probably get more for your car too and you’ll need a smaller lease and your mental health will soar. Note: this was a free service, don’t worry. (Mental health FTW)
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    Can i also recommend Komisiripala’s blog. There are some old threads too.
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    You are the most appreciative question asker I’ve seen in a long time, thank you for raising the bar.
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    Isn’t that “acclimatization” that clarksson mentions a load of tripe?
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    Toyota 86?
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    What do you mean by that?
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    Cosmetically? I’d say the back end of it is a failure. Mechanically? Maybe too soon to tell. The early adopters still look smug.
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    I respectfully disagree. And I apologise if I seem pernickity here. Some of the ”Jap brands” have some tyre models that are cheaply manufactured and so more easy to locate at the tyre shops in town. It is misleading to say that “Jap brands” are all better in the manner you say. There are Korean, European tires at comparable prices that offer much better performance than some models. Like with a lot of things in life, you pay a premium for the brand. For the OP, Personally I like: 1. Pirellis are superb. Perhaps a placebo effect due to the brand name, true, but they make me smile and isn’t that important? 2. Michelin has some solid offerings, but I think they are too expensive. 3. I like Hankook next, not because of the quality but that the quality and price match well. Plus my last set lasted ages and had great grip. I was NOT happy with Bridgestone B250, a “Jap brand” - they did not last long enough.
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    The Marine Drive what??
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    For the love of God can this thread please be closed?
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    My nanos need energising regularly otherwise there is too much build up and then, well, it just doesn’t fire properly.
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    4WD

    ShintaroX replied to noddy's topic in General Automotive

    Oh sorry now I understand. You are hoping for fatalities. Nice thought to start the week, thanks!
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    4WD

    ShintaroX replied to noddy's topic in General Automotive

    Do you mean you are hoping for accidents?
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    The axio will have much better fuel figures, but it will also win in another consideration: 3. The likelihood that people will think I am driving a taxi.
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    Is that the ‘boosterjet’?
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    He’s not saying you have to be rich and entitled; he’s saying you have to be interested and diligent. For the love of God, please listen to iRage he knows what he’s talking about.
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    ...and at the same time inconvenient. I recently moved from a hatchback to this same CR-V model iRage is talking about and the size of the car along the narrow Colombo (and out of Colombo I suppose) roads is something that takes some getting used to. The Aqua probably turns on a dime too; the SUV wont do as well which can make u-turns stressful.
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    I haven't had either car, but going by the interior and exterior of an aqua, I'd say it was most suitable for someone dead inside. No offense. And @zeem35comfort in an aqua? It has about all the comfort of a boil on the bum.
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    Doesn't sound pleasant at all. But look on the bright side, if you're going to be stuck in something, at least you have a choice. What about a Nissan Sunny? There is more space to move about.
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    Well I don't mind giving one seeing as you asked so nicely. I have an idea for a revolving driveway so that I don't have to reverse back out on to the road.
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    Excellent question for a car forum. I think the main difference, you will find, is that non-Sri Lankans are not Sri Lankan, whereas Sri Lankans almost always are. It is an important distinction for law experts, if I'm not mistaken it comprises the entirety of the third year LLB.
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