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  1. Dee Jay
    out of curiosity I went through the specs of the Raise and CHR from the Toyota site and surprisingly Raise has more cabin space than the CHR.. but like @kush has said Raise is one class below the CHR and it lacks quality of interior bits and pieces you find on the CHR.. Raise interior dimensions are 1,955 × 1,420 × 1,250 CHR interior dimensions are 1,800 × 1,455 × 1,210
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    I guess your best option would be to buy a recondition steering rack and replace the current rack if it is beyond the state of repairing! No point in bringing down a brand new steering rack at that price, as with our road conditions it will also wear out after a few thousand KMs.. (depending on the quality of the roads you drive on and your driving pattern the lifetime would vary)
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    @iRage any news of a new Vezel?? Since both the FIT and CITY were refreshed the HRV is due for an upgrade too I guess.. If this new power-train in the CITY is used in the new HRV, the HRV would dominate SL car sales together with the Raize if this tax structure prevails
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    The picture posted by @iRage is of the face-lift model I guess since at the time he made that post the car wasn't officially revealed. It has been revealed yesterday and the interior seems to be very similar to the new FIT and tail lights also resembles the new FIT. The power-train seems to be refreshed as well as the dimensions and the looks of the car than the previous generation. https://paultan.org/2019/11/25/2020-honda-city-officially-debuts-in-thailand/
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    New City seems to have been revealed with the 1 liter turbo engine by Honda Thailand! So, I guess we can expect this to be the new Honda Grace??
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    This is probable. Couple of my friends at office do have Civic X hatch (SR and EX) and I recall them telling that in an instance where the car feels that the user is trying to avoid the collision (lift off the throttle, brake, steer away from the obstacle etc.) the car will not engage the auto brake system. As per @Klord's diagram, his GF is trying to steer away from the bus right? So, the car must've taken it as the driver is trying to avoid the collision most probably So the lesson is, at the end of the day we can't keep 100% trust in those systems to avoid an accident and the driver should always be vigilant on the roads (as per the current technology level)..
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    Actually I don't know. I read in a couple of posts in the forum that even Stafford didn't have it initially.But, since the manufacturer has used that, there might be some incompatibility right? Otherwise everyone could fill-up using the cheaper gas if there is no issue with it ne?
  8. Dee Jay
    Yes, I'm surprised that they filled up gas at a cost of 4,500/=. Better to make sure if they filled the correct gas as RWD said
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    Great to hear the car is back! I haven't done any big accident repairs but have done a few panel paintings. And I haven't been satisfied with any of them either (haven't done one at the agents nor VT..C). When I see little imperfections I get them to rectify them before getting the car back. Mostly the painters and tinkers will try to say everything is perfect and that there's nothing wrong and all (trying to hide their incompetence and poor quality) To be honest I expected V..C to do a better job than that considering you have paid a hefty amount for the job
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    If the mileage is accurate then be gentle when driving the car in bad roads and over railway tracks, humps etc. to avoid deteriorating the suspension components quickly You can get them inspected from a qualified mechanic. Usually they lift the car up and do the diagnosis and do a test drive as well. While you are at it just check on the condition of shocks and shock mounts as well just to be on the safe side. You can get a basic idea on how to check them through this video.
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    Are you sure of the mileage of the car?? 38,000km seems too early to have suspension problems unless you drive frequently on bad roads or you drive ignoring the imperfections of the road! As per the front suspension noises it could come from a range of bushings, steering rack itself, CV joints etc. Since you have checked with a mechanic did he check all the bushings, rack ends, tie rod ends, lower arm bushes, CV joints and the steering rack?
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    Yes, I'm pretty sure when it is available for purchase, our car sales guys would bid crazy amounts for this resulting in higher CIFs and consequently attracting luxury tax as well
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    Vezel and CHR is almost the same in terms of size. So, this should ideally be smaller than both I guess
  14. Dee Jay
    I think the 1000CC Civic is subject to this luxury tax as the CIF is above LKR 35 Lakhs! Vitara might also fall under the same. Ironically, slightly used models might not be subject to this tax!
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    FD1 Vs GP1

    Dee Jay replied to B@tman's topic in HONDA SRI LANKA

    Well, I would agree with @matroska on GP1 being a very practical and economical car. The oil burning issue can be permanently fixed by replacing the faulty parts with the ones carrying the new design (the particular thread in AutoLanka has all the info you need ). And the GP1 being a hybrid with Honda's IMA system it is a fairly simple hybrid system and comparatively less issues. Even the batteries have held up pretty well when compared to their Toyota counterparts (Aquas). I myself is an owner of a 12 year old Civic FD3 for the past 3 years and haven't had any issues with regard to the hybrid system (the previous owner had replaced the hybrid battery prior to selling the car). If your heart is sealed for an FD1 go for it as it will put a smile on your face when your behind the wheel You might want to consider the FD3 as it offers a mix of both worlds. Don't expect it to be quick as a FD1 but, it is no slouch either. The car carries a combined output of 110hp which is equal to a NA 1.5l gasoline engine and the electric torque would give you quick acceleration. (the hybrid battery should be in good health though otherwise the petrol engine alone would make the car under-powered). Also the fuel figures aren't fantastic for a hybrid but if you manage to drive with a light right foot it would give you figures of 10kmpl to 13kmpl under moderate traffic conditions. On long drives it would yield north of 15kmpl. Happy hunting
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    Ooops really sad about what happened to the car A friend of mine at office did an accident repair recently at VTEC motors and the job was done satisfactorily so you don't need to worry about the quality of the job I guess. And they did bring in the parts needed (right side fender, right side headlight and buffer) for an Axio Hybrid. Auto-Stop function might be something you need to pay a visit to Stafford. Don't know if VTEC is capable of such repairs.
  17. Dee Jay
    This seems to be a common issue for the new Swift and it has been discussed in the forum before along with a remedy for this by A*W. Better to search the forum and go through that thread
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    It could be the message that says the performance of the vehicle is reduced as the hybrid battery level is low. The vehicle would return to its normal functioning once the battery is charged to a sufficient level. This message is common when the battery charge is at a lower level (due to staying in the traffic and using up the battery charge) (Difficult to confirm exactly if this is the same issue with the upside down photo though )
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    I was following this thread from the beginning and there I realized that my car also gives that slight thud when I start it up next time as the guys mentioned. I currently park using the method mentioned by @trinity . Should try your method from tomorrow and see if it makes any difference!
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    should this be followed in a CVT vehicle as well?
  21. Dee Jay
    Honestly I think the results of the scan you mentioned are not things you need to try and renegotiate the price on. 1. Replacing spark plugs and getting an engine tune-up done is a running repair as it is normal for any vehicle of that mileage. 2. Hybrid battery fan cleaning is required if they are clogged by dust etc. which can happen when running on our dusty roads and I don't think that is also an issue as even Toyota Lanka does that for their hybrids (Axios and Aquas etc.) at their service at a charge of around 2,000~3,000. 3. When it comes to the effective usable Battery Capacity, you are talking about a 5 year old car and that battery capacity showing in the scan is quite okay for its age. This would enable you to drive without any issues into the next 2 to 3 years (can be less / more depending on how you use it). And the Honda hybrids are not known for battery failures like their Toyota counter parts. You should worry about the battery capacity if the reading is let's say less than 20%. Then you need to be ready for battery replacement. That being said buying this particular car or leaving it is completely up to you. You may come across better cars well maintained than this at a better price as well. However, since this is a Honda Grace what you should be more concerned about is the DCT which is the common issue when it comes to the Honda hybrid models (GP5, Grace and Vezel) as the DCT is not suited for our huge traffic jams and our driving style. And the other thing why are you looking to buy a hybrid?? If you are not planning on driving it for about 1,000 km per month then you'd be better off sticking to a non-hybrid car. This is because you need to drive a lot to offset the maintenance costs associated to hybrids by the savings on fuel. This is applicable for any hybrid regardless of the brand.
  22. Dee Jay
    @K.o.N.o.S she's a beauty Did you think about the headlight (Audi like with the DRL) and tail light conversions?? That would enhance the look of the car further I guess
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    There is a good place to get the job done in Wijerama. It is a small auto parts shop near the Wjerama bus halt (going towards Maharagama side). I got both my side mirrors repaired sometime back of my FD3. He has spare parts and complete recondition side mirrors in case you need replacement parts and does a good job in repairing the side mirrors by disassembling the unit and getting it back together in working condition.
  24. Dee Jay
    check Wijerama area and panchikawatta.. there are many recon parts shops in both areas where you can find the glass (or the full mirror)
  25. Dee Jay
    Yes the IMA systems are not identical to each other. What they do is dismantle battery packs from other models and get the cells to rebuild the battery pack of the civic.
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