Buying Primera Tp12

[wolverine]

Hi guys,

I'm hoping to buy a "Perimera TP12". Please let me know a good agent to do a diagnostic check before i buy it.

Is it better to go for a Manual one to avoid CVT gear box issue?

.. or is it wiser to go for an Auto transmission if the diagnostic check is favorable one?

Please let me know if there are other things to check before buying one..

Thanks in Advance

[Komisiripala]

Hugh jackman in a primera!

Get hold of a 2.0l hyper cvt m6 version. Patta kewl! You'll love it. Very few around tho

[wolverine]

  On 7/9/2013 at 5:51 AM, Komisiripala said:

Hugh jackman in a primera!

Get hold of a 2.0l hyper cvt m6 version. Patta kewl! You'll love it. Very few around tho

Thanks Bro!!

[RWD]

didn't know the TP12 came with a hyper CVT M6 version. That was the P11 to my knowledge. The TP12 only came with a regular CVT and the HP12 came with a 6 speed manual.

i had a TP12 for several years when it first came out in 2001. Didn't have any problems apart from the usual wear and tear. Super comfortable and spacious but boring to drive. Just make sure you get one with a full service history and check if the transmission has been serviced by putting CVT fluid in it and not anything else.

[wolverine]

  On 7/9/2013 at 6:45 AM, RWD said:

didn't know the TP12 came with a hyper CVT M6 version. That was the P11 to my knowledge. The TP12 only came with a regular CVT and the HP12 came with a 6 speed manual.

i had a TP12 for several years when it first came out in 2001. Didn't have any problems apart from the usual wear and tear. Super comfortable and spacious but boring to drive. Just make sure you get one with a full service history and check if the transmission has been serviced by putting CVT fluid in it and not anything else.

thanks mate...

[Komisiripala]

My bad. I meant the p11. Not much experience with the 12

[iRage]

Actually the P12 also did come with a Hyper CVT-M6...

Check out :

http://www.get-u.com/CATALOG/PRIMERA/P12/0205/MECHANISM/index.html

but according to the grade lineup was only available with the 2.5ltr variants

http://www.get-u.com/CATALOG/PRIMERA/P12/0205/LINEUP/index.html

You can navigate to the web catalog from here:

http://www.get-u.com/CATALOG/01_sedan.html

or through the root for the above

http://www.get-u.com/CATALOG/index.html

[wolverine]

thanks guys!!! could u please let me know a good agent to do a diagnostic check for primera.. .. preferably around negombo, wattala, jaela area..

[Madhawa Habarakada]

  On 7/9/2013 at 6:45 AM, RWD said:

i had a TP12 for several years when it first came out in 2001. Didn't have any problems apart from the usual wear and tear. Super comfortable and spacious but boring to drive. Just make sure you get one with a full service history and check if the transmission has been serviced by putting CVT fluid in it and not anything else.

Why it is boring to drive???

And could someone tell me, why the market value of Primera is low compared to its luxury and look?

Thanks.

[Amila_Silva]

  On 9/24/2014 at 5:45 PM, Madhawa Habarakada said:

Why it is boring to drive???

And could someone tell me, why the market value of Primera is low compared to its luxury and look?

Thanks.

Market value is low because the fuel consumption is low compared to other saloons. That's the main factor being considered by a typical Sri Lankan buyer.

That is the same reason why the market value is low for cars like Peugeot 406. But both of these cars (and many of other other low priced cars) are great workhorses. If carefully taken care of the vehicle (that is by doing the regular servicing and running repairs) these cars will never let you down.

The biggest myth in this country is "If the engine capacity is more than 1500cc it will cost a fortune to maintain the vehicle". Well, it is not true.

Going bit off topic here....

Since I assume that you are hunting for your first vehicle, this is an advice that you might won't get from elsewhere. Buying a car is pretty much like marrying a woman. You have two options.

1. Love marriage - Get to know the girl you like, share your thoughts, fall in love and decide to marry her. This is similar to inspect the car, do a test drive, feel that this will be the car of your dreams and buy.
2. Arrange marriage - Ask others opinion on how well this car will serve you, decide to buy the car since there are not much negative comments and you feel not bad about it looks and thinking that you will fall in love with it after the marriage.

If you go in this Arrange marriage path you will most likely end up in buying an N16, corolla 121 or FB15. My advice is, do not take anyone's judgement on it. Just go see it your self, drive some cars and you will feel what you will be happy to live with. There are some of my friends who have bought brand new maruties and indian altos when their heart told them to buy a Lancer CK1 / CK2 or a Civic EK3. They bought them because other people advised them that they are newer cars and do more kmpl on fuel. But after few months of the purchase they are criticizing on how awful the ride is. Plus the kmpl is not that great too. Also there are some people who follow their hearts, do the research and buy the car they fell in love with and enjoying the ride. Fuel consumption is not the only factor which defines the quality of the car. It is like deciding to marry a woman who spends on least amount of money on her clothes / jewellery, ...etc. Choise is yours mate. Follow your heart and decide with judgement.

[Komisiripala]

Someone give this man a medal!! Well said bro. *-applause-*

[Rumesh88]

Good analogy Amila_Silva! I am sure the part "doing a test drive with the girl you fall in love with" will be taken seriously by many

[Amila_Silva]

Ah yes Rumesh. But I prefer the test drive after the marriage. Too many test drives will make you like Jeremy Clarkson. It would be too hard to satisfy him. Which car satisfies him now eh