Since my previous car was a total loss, I bought a Mazda 323. I especially searched for japanese and did not necessarily another Honda (although it was a fine car)
Mazda 323 1.5 GLX Fastb. does score much better on luxury and comfort. Here is a small list of equipment;
- Air conditioning
- cruise control (built John GoldCruise AP-300)
- CV remote (built, this was not standard weird enough)
- fog lights front / rear
- electric windows
- folding rear seat and passenger seat
- front lots of pockets!
- Adjustable driver's seat with three buttons (seat height, length)
Compared to my Honda is that progress on almost everything.
This car has 88 horsepower and, in theory, would I notice compared to the Honda (114 hp) at lower speeds to note indeed, but once above 120 km I dare to call the Mazda even spicier. (160 km and no full throttle!) The weight of each car is 1050 kg, so it's not in him.
Minuses
- The consumption is much higher. Factory Declaration of 1 to 14, I have not taken off the highway, the Honda took it easy.
- The Mazda moves on long stretches of road slightly to the right, this seems to have been accepted at Mazda. Moreover, it is not annoyance.
- With my height 1.99 m, it is often rough it in cars. The Honda I was low, but I could stretch my left foot (no sloping plateau) in the Mazda is that plateau there. The extensive 'tuning' on the chair makes a lot of good.
Further, no technical problems (should not even after 300 km). Updates will follow asap
It remains Japanese ... (100.000 km)
3 months later and 3000 km. So far not had any technical problems, on the contrary! That was my Honda or otherwise (although that little things were) Only visit was at the garage for the winter.
As was mentioned earlier, this car, to me at least, a step forward in terms of equipment. The air conditioning works satisfactorily, although it is difficult to test if the outside is not hot. Electric windows, mirrors, cruise control, temp. meter and remote work fine.
What pleases me very well be the legion of storage options, eg. The cup holders.
The space inside is good to call and I'm much better than the Honda Civic. The seat is adjustable for a good seat. In the back there is less room for my feelings, but it will turn out next summer when word went on vacation.
Furthermore, the car has a nice appearance with alloy wheels. The exhaust is a chrome fixture that produces a nice sound. (not anti-social!)
Then the performance; although I have not tested the speed, I do have the impression that he needs to improve 177 KM p / h mn Honda despite 25 hp less. The couple is also fine as long as there are revolutions are made. Since Honda was still better.
Disadvantages over Honda VTEC are not really, other than consumption. Mazda keeps making speed and resulting in a consumption of one tank is 650 km (1 to 14 max) which is a step back in the tank.
Pros;
+ Nice car
+ luxury equipment
+ comfort
Cons
- little slow start at low revs
- love a sip of gasoline
All in all very satisfied!
Half serving (105,000 km)
Another half of this Mazda path, including a trip to Luxembourg in Siberian conditions! Winter has survived the car just fine. Always starts without a hitch. The air conditioner condenser has it gone, but it was also still original from the factory and 10 years old. Free BOVAG replaced under the warranty. The dampers for cracking, but that seems to do no harm. It also strikes me that the sheet metal of very good quality. There is no detect rust spot! That was the Honda Civic different.
Look forward to the summer break with this car. I wonder if I can get everything into the car.
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Problems;
- Replace air conditioner condenser (warranty)
- creaking suspension (slightly less after greasing)
Until now, no costs incurred for maintenance!
First repair (108,400 km)
Mazda pleases me still excellent. Although he has less than my previous car and pip consumed (13 +/- 1)
The slow acceleration is corrected by a new air mass meter. He now rides again pleasantly fast, performance + *!
(total cost € 190)
Continue to do a free air-conditioning check-up so fast fitter (almost holidays) and claimed that the compressor was virtually Kaduk. My own garage thinks nonsense because the air conditioning cools fine (and that's the point)
I leave it even if, as a new compressor quickly around € 850 goes down. As long as it is cold, I am fine and I believe my own garage something more than such a "fast fitter"
we will be seeing in the holiday ..
Problems;
- MAF
- when accelerating lightly tapping sound front. garage can not find it. CV joints in order. otherwise only be heard if you turn off everything in the car (radio, blower, etc.)
15 months in service (118,000 km)
The car's been 15 months and it works still excellent! All that had to be replaced the two wiper blades were (2 x € 12.5) and the right low beam (€ 0)
Only thing is unfortunate that the air con refuses to work adress below +4 degrees ..'m spoiled the rapid demisting .
all in all: top car!
Problems:
- Judge replacing dipped
- replace 2x wiper blades
2.5 years in succession (138,000 km)
The latest update has been back in a while, so time for an update. All in all I am very satisfied with the car. I ride there with much less due to high petrol prices and when I drive, I take it easy. On the highway between the 90- and 100 km on the cruise wrong with this car still pretty. Basically I just need the car for private, work is cycling and healthier too.
Now about the car itself. The radiator was killed by the summer of 2011. This sounds worse than it felt in the pocketbook, but fortunately. Two weeks ago killed the heater module, it is replaced with a used one with which the damage was a few bucks. The electric window at the front passenger was also part. This proved to be just the button.
Soon the air conditioner leaving again look and the summer tires are under again. In July another MOT and a beurtje so than an update.
+++ +++ Problems
- radiator killed (€ 130)
- broken heater module (€ 55)
- window winder (€ 25)
First bad luck! MOT + small turn. (34 months) (139 927 km)
The car has me to leave first. The battery gave out in the spring. Luckily I live close to my garage and it is handled without breakdown cover or something. Damage 100 -
The air conditioning functioned getting worse, cold agent was 40% off. Topping was the solution.
Next week I'm going on holiday to the South of France and there are more than 3,500 km on the schedule. Fortunately, the car came successfully through the MOT and there was nothing found in the beurtje.
From now on I'm going to keep up with consumption of this car. My style contains almost only highway mileage and the "New driving" and a maximum speed of 110 km at 3500 RPM. Usually I drive 100 km. I'm wondering how I can defeat the manufacturer of 1 / 13.3 average and 1 / 15,9 outside urban areas.
++++ ++++ problems
- battery € 100
- € 75 Aico
- stabilizer € 30
- € 13 rear wiper
After summer 2012 (143.487 km)
Just returned from 12 days of sunshine in southern France. More than 3300 km back to the numerator and what experiences richer. The holiday I used to use the car to test. Each tank filled to the brim and carts only. Throughout the holidays I was able to beat the 13.3 average. It is noteworthy that from 110 km consumption increased sharply. The aircon I used almost constantly so would still gain some profit there.
Speaking of the air conditioning: it was the first time in three years that I was REALLY thrilled with it. The air conditioning was perfectly capable of temperatures cool off around 35-38. The air conditioner costs a noticeable power when accelerating. This is not pleasant when you have to go smoothly. The car was better off with more torque / horsepower.
The cruise control remains an ideal means to ride relaxed on the highways. Speed remains constant good and very responsive.
Unfortunately I have discovered two small problems with this car. The stabilizer rods wear out very fast. Due to the high temperature began to crack a behind. This happens very often, and although it is not a disaster (only at low speeds you can hear it) I see it as the Achilles heel of this car. Fortunately they are not very expensive and can not ruin my positive outlook on this very car. A second disadvantageous point the passenger seat. Unlike the driver's seat is not expanded to fit and makes for a painful sitting on longer journeys. For me as a driver not a problem, but a drawback.
Although I minimize drive the car, I will continue to update the consumption and review.
Pros:
- reasonably favorable consumption
- AC powerful
Negatives
- is passenger
- stabilizers wear
- lacks power when using AC
PS previous pictures were not working properly, then new pictures.
UPDATE: Great turn (153.000 km)
Another year further. Last week a major overhaul + MOT. Replacing brake disc / caliper, air filled, spark plugs and more small business. Fortunately, no major problems. € 500 to € 225 for parts and wpt. Still, more than expected, but it is actually seen through the over 4 years along with the repair costs.
Cars like still fine, though a slightly higher seat are nice. The plan is to drive by at least another year and then see if the cost is still technically profitable to drive this car.
Still going strong (181,000 km)
Almost two years a report. Too little to report, because the car is still fine. A move I drive now considerably more (90 km) per day, of which nearly everything is highway. Consumption is around 1/13. In May, he must weather for a major service and MOT. I wonder how much this is going to be. For myself, I have a limit of € 1200 in mind. After a check of the records I have in recent years ('12 -'14) just € 1,651 paid to maintenance of 46,000 km. That is € 0.035 per kilometer, not bad for a car that is already touching / on age.
Usage: + *
Reliability: + *
The car also proves to be a great family car. Small 8 months fits with all his "gang" (crib, wagon, car seat, etc.) in fine.
Still very satisfied with this car! In May an update follows
In good condition (183 300 km)
Today I had the great turn and MOT because the move now with a new garage, so always exciting what she does not find or. The title gives it away a bit: the wrong car by the garage in good condition (especially the bottom!). Nevertheless had to happen "big turn" in addition to the regular what are replaced:
- air conditioning control + refrigerant refilling
- brake pads for wear.
- Wipers for wear.
cost: 476, -
and MOT tested again for a year! For me this maintenance time to determine if the car is economical to drive through. The answer is yes. The garage have indicated that in the short term (4000-5000 km), the distribute. belt had to be replaced and that the rear tires were also not everything. The plan is to do this at the end of the summer.
Only thing I still doubt the replacement of the heating motors: this will not work sufficiently, causing the car doors CV not work well at a distance. Replace it easily costs € 200-300. One even think about it.
Top 3 Benefits of this car:
- cheap (€ 35 road tax, maintenance 4.5 cents per km, 1 13.5 acceptable)
- relatively luxurious car (surely built cc)
- compact yet spacious
top 3 disadvantages of this car :
- low seating
- crass terms of speed, little pit engine
- energy G is dark red.
Maintenance is up to date (188 800 km)
Because of the KM state it was time for a timing belt change. Equal let take the following:
2 x rear tire
2 x rear stabilizer bar (crackling with heat)
costs € 540. Car is now fully in terms of maintenance. Beginning in 2016, I'm going to orient myself on a successor.
Part-time pension (206,000 km)
In short: the past year, driven more than 22,000 and no painless to this car. MOT + small turn over, and no problems! It remains a very reliable car. Due to the family and the number of kilometers per year still looking for another car for the daily commute: it has become a volvo v50 d2! This means that the Mazda 2nd car is deployed (and therefore will not drive more)
Thursday, December 22, 2016
I have since more than 20 years the MX-5 in succession
I have since more than 20 years the MX-5 in succession. When I bought it, it was a well-kept copy of five years. It is now a budding classic.
For a few years I trade in this car toyed with the idea of an S2000. However, returning from a fantastic test drive this car, I had to admit that the MX-5 in its simplicity certainly brings so much as an income class S2000.
In the 20 years that I have driven the Mazda, I received confirmation of the quality of this brand. In addition to the standard battery, one outlet, a pair of new tires I actually had no replacement. Prventief I replaced at 100,000 km and the timing belt at the age of 15 years. I did not want to run the risk that harm would occur to the motor. This engine still idling nicer than the regular in this household incoming new Ford cars. A presentation.
The handling is (even now) written in many publications. I can report: It's true. You get automatically a smile from ear to ear as you may send in this car.
Conclusion:
If you hit a good copy to is MX-5 driving a very affordable hobby. Its low weight, you pay almost no road tax and over a classic insurance also costs this little part. However, you can go for thousands of guilders have fun with sports car characteristics of this car.
Also a good choice with competition (103 690 km)
This afternoon as the battery charged. My MX-5 is in the winter, disconnect the battery. After 3 months of downtime took the time to again drive a lap. Skimpy sun, melting snow, little wind, blue sky and the cap down. Perfect. The MX-5 had long stopped because she has a BMW Z4 2.5si Roadster executive from 2006 competition since June (see my other reviews). These parked closer to home and alone is therefore a first choice. The BMW traveled to the winter of the Mazda. She started yet. Already after the first few meters again that pure feeling of throwing and throw cars that you do not find in the luxury Beamer. I remain surprised that such a simple roadster turns at least an equally broad smile on the face then such a big BMW. So I can recommend everyone not to save for a Z4 so long (er) to wait roadster fun, but the roadster pleasure (preliminary) into a MX-5 NA or N (or evt.een Fiat Barchetta, too fun). It is good to report that a BMW Z3 me (ever been in focus as a possible replacement for my MX-5) never managed to conjure such a broad grin on my face. I would leave so.
late summer 2010 (104.180 km)
A short update: as you can see, I drive not too many kilometers a year with my MX-5. In that sense, he has to lead the competition with the Z4 and Z4 that I can get some more easily from the garage. To date, I have argued that the MX-5 is trouble. Last Sunday, during a ride with a street enjoyed this repeated. Then the car bucks. It seemed like he was walking on acceleration to 3 pips. The ride home afgehobbeld and a minute from the MX-5 club wanted the technical site. I fell into the top 10 in terms of weaknesses of the MX-5, broken spark plug wires. According go the site that only 40,000 km along. In hindsight I had these cables, about five years ago, already exchanged. Fast new cables ordered from IL Motorsport in Germany, THE power center for an MX-5. Yesterday came in and just mounted. The car runs again like a charm. Sunday before the trouble started, a nice ride the ride. Therefore a good time to praise the tires under the MX-5. These are Bridgestone Turanza ER300 copies. They give a lot of grip and make of the car, especially when cornering, a fantastic device. Pretty average between comfort, grip and directness. Recommended. Two weeks ago, new Pirelli P7 instances show put under my Z4. I have not ridden much with that, but I am so far that I doubt whether these tires deliver the same fun of me as the Bridgestones. I therefore provisionally can particularly recommend these tires to the reader.
Update (104,900 km)
Since I have a Z4 I drive VERY little in my MX-5. only a few hundred kilometers per year. The APK I am not attentive, which fined me 126 euros - yielding. This afternoon taken from the stable to ride around. The battery breaker (switch) the battery remains well charged. A must if you, like me, but once used the animal every 3 months. After a round of Italy with the Z4 brand you really think you now with the MX-5 is in an old car. What a difference. I must say that I had to get used for the first time to the simplicity and I figured a trip to Italy this MX-5 would have been much, much more tiring than in the Z4.
The car started immediately when I turned the key and ran as usual. Still a very good quality the NA version of the MX-5. Continue to report much news. In September a jubilee (20th anniversary) of the MX-5 club. If you have a nice MX-5 is considering possibly buy a place to sign.
Update (107.000 km)
The MX5 has not ridden many kilometers in recent years. In the winter he was so whosoever inside and in the summer he has competition from a Z4 and 911. I'll give it to you but to do. The good news, however. He can compete. What that car stays nice and pure to drive. Amortization of my beautiful NA was zero and I expect it to be a (modest) investment in the foreseeable future. I hear many fellow MX5 notify drivers that, a couple of times switched to a N or NC, are actually still in love with the NA and that they consider one to buy back. I never caught for NB or NC temptations understand that. Yesterday was a technical day of the club to replace (preventive) brake hoses with steel ones. Lovely weather to be on the road with the car. I voted for this review checked the invoices and subject to MOT and brake hoses RVW I find NOTHING in recent years. Even after three months standstill (with disconnected battery) is turn the key and start. Indeed, it is no wonder that even after 25 years AFTER the press and (former) owners still emblazoned. If you are already a while in doubt, I suggest you now to buy a GOOD one. It will not be long before everyone else realized that they want one, and then the prices go up. And what must have. Take one with the original 1.6 engine with 115 hp, code U9. After about three? year, namely 1.6 came to market, reduced 90 hp. I would leave. Optionally, you can take the same time introduced 1.8. Which is in character corresponds to the 1.6 t / m 92.
update and perils key locked achterba (107 668 km)
It goes well with the MX-5.
Recently, a new battery. After 10 years, not a luxury. The batteries store had not survived the winter well. Furthermore, another new belt after 11 years. This time to do with MX5 freaks in Boijl. Recommended. In the run up these troubles experienced with a key in the trunk. Below the report follows these tips and tricks for those who come in the future.
Key perils with instructive moments
last week had my MX-5 are led by the MOT. Technically no problem, since the vehicle is always in good condition after 25 years. I just wanted to recharge the battery after several months of stagnation. After all, you must not think that you have an appointment with the inspection station and the car will not start. No sooner said than done. To be sure yet just disconnected the battery so that any charge would not be delayed. The charger connected, tailgate shut and wait but.
Where's actually my car keys? Oh dear, in the trunk. Fortunately, I'm an accurate one. Spare keys I have stored in a box with indication. After 20 years it is finally useful. The spare key was indeed found quickly. Handvatje not black but gray. A beautiful new key never used. However, what I tried, the trunk did not open. Doors did fine, the switch also. Not that I had that last thing, because the battery was disconnected. So there I was. The spare key was found a sort of garage / hotel key. You can fix the car / parking but can not reach the stuff in the trunk. Not a good spare key, no button between the seats to open the trunk (NA, model year 1991), no possibility itself to mobile search assistance through the disconnected battery in the trunk. What now?
The ANWB! Smart men who might experience daily. Appointment for the same evening. The ANWB man saw no possibility. Perhaps forcing the trunk with beautiful pneumatics was the only creativity that was presented? Who knows the beautiful state of my MX-5, knows that this really is not an option. Again, what now?
Internet! Find some buddies have done in the past. Soon I found the feedback from an enthusiastic companion. He had acted in accordance with a tip that he had received from an even earlier companion. He had a gap of 20 to 30 mm drilled behind the license plate. About 2 hours relative to the center of the plate. The companion reported that it had given him 20 seconds of work to drill a hole with a hole borer and apparently have a lever or something accessible that he could unlock things. I am, before I dared to drill the hole, went looking for an NA. Look what can be achieved by drilling a hole. That was not, however. In addition to the plastic part lies behind a fully dense steel body portion. Subsequently, also through the coating. Not really a nice plan. I did this so but just parked.
In parallel, I had been in touch with my Mazda dealer, Jansen Arnhem. Fred, the contact person of the workshop, reported to me that there is another key might be ordered if I had the key code. This is the code that is often a metal plate that comes with the set of keys to a new car. I do not have the car since new possession, I never had this. His colleague Paul reported that this number in the door is the right door. So if I do that inside would dismount from, the number of the lock could read. Subsequently, could be made a good key with certainty. A hopeful plan!
In our conversation at the counter came yet another alternative to the Mazda dealer. It seems possible today to recreate a key of an image. As a basis we could use the garage / hotel key, if we would know what the difference is between this key and the real key. Mazda Jansen called the supplier of the "photo-key. After some research it was found that the secret was in the tip of the key. The most attractive plan was born. No tinkering, but smart. A photo of the garage / hotel key made with my mobile !, these emailed and then wait.
In parallel, I also got an alternative by that I do not want to share with you through an MX-5 specialist. If nothing would happen, I would still could sacrifice one of the rear (smash, ) and thus reach the trunk. I decided that after the photo and the dismantling of the right door lock as a plan to save C.
As the next morning I could pick up the key. It was made the same day and overnight delivery to the dealer.
Everyone was curious. I myself had my expectations were not so high. It would be a very easy solution to the ground by my stupidity, a key in a locked trunk.
Who my surprise that the key fit over smoothly. Since the trunk clicked open and there was my original key. What a relief.
If anyone from the club is going to happen he / she now knows what to do in the future, or have a plan B or C instead of physically forcing the trunk with the necessary damage.
For a few years I trade in this car toyed with the idea of an S2000. However, returning from a fantastic test drive this car, I had to admit that the MX-5 in its simplicity certainly brings so much as an income class S2000.
In the 20 years that I have driven the Mazda, I received confirmation of the quality of this brand. In addition to the standard battery, one outlet, a pair of new tires I actually had no replacement. Prventief I replaced at 100,000 km and the timing belt at the age of 15 years. I did not want to run the risk that harm would occur to the motor. This engine still idling nicer than the regular in this household incoming new Ford cars. A presentation.
The handling is (even now) written in many publications. I can report: It's true. You get automatically a smile from ear to ear as you may send in this car.
Conclusion:
If you hit a good copy to is MX-5 driving a very affordable hobby. Its low weight, you pay almost no road tax and over a classic insurance also costs this little part. However, you can go for thousands of guilders have fun with sports car characteristics of this car.
Also a good choice with competition (103 690 km)
This afternoon as the battery charged. My MX-5 is in the winter, disconnect the battery. After 3 months of downtime took the time to again drive a lap. Skimpy sun, melting snow, little wind, blue sky and the cap down. Perfect. The MX-5 had long stopped because she has a BMW Z4 2.5si Roadster executive from 2006 competition since June (see my other reviews). These parked closer to home and alone is therefore a first choice. The BMW traveled to the winter of the Mazda. She started yet. Already after the first few meters again that pure feeling of throwing and throw cars that you do not find in the luxury Beamer. I remain surprised that such a simple roadster turns at least an equally broad smile on the face then such a big BMW. So I can recommend everyone not to save for a Z4 so long (er) to wait roadster fun, but the roadster pleasure (preliminary) into a MX-5 NA or N (or evt.een Fiat Barchetta, too fun). It is good to report that a BMW Z3 me (ever been in focus as a possible replacement for my MX-5) never managed to conjure such a broad grin on my face. I would leave so.
late summer 2010 (104.180 km)
A short update: as you can see, I drive not too many kilometers a year with my MX-5. In that sense, he has to lead the competition with the Z4 and Z4 that I can get some more easily from the garage. To date, I have argued that the MX-5 is trouble. Last Sunday, during a ride with a street enjoyed this repeated. Then the car bucks. It seemed like he was walking on acceleration to 3 pips. The ride home afgehobbeld and a minute from the MX-5 club wanted the technical site. I fell into the top 10 in terms of weaknesses of the MX-5, broken spark plug wires. According go the site that only 40,000 km along. In hindsight I had these cables, about five years ago, already exchanged. Fast new cables ordered from IL Motorsport in Germany, THE power center for an MX-5. Yesterday came in and just mounted. The car runs again like a charm. Sunday before the trouble started, a nice ride the ride. Therefore a good time to praise the tires under the MX-5. These are Bridgestone Turanza ER300 copies. They give a lot of grip and make of the car, especially when cornering, a fantastic device. Pretty average between comfort, grip and directness. Recommended. Two weeks ago, new Pirelli P7 instances show put under my Z4. I have not ridden much with that, but I am so far that I doubt whether these tires deliver the same fun of me as the Bridgestones. I therefore provisionally can particularly recommend these tires to the reader.
Update (104,900 km)
Since I have a Z4 I drive VERY little in my MX-5. only a few hundred kilometers per year. The APK I am not attentive, which fined me 126 euros - yielding. This afternoon taken from the stable to ride around. The battery breaker (switch) the battery remains well charged. A must if you, like me, but once used the animal every 3 months. After a round of Italy with the Z4 brand you really think you now with the MX-5 is in an old car. What a difference. I must say that I had to get used for the first time to the simplicity and I figured a trip to Italy this MX-5 would have been much, much more tiring than in the Z4.
The car started immediately when I turned the key and ran as usual. Still a very good quality the NA version of the MX-5. Continue to report much news. In September a jubilee (20th anniversary) of the MX-5 club. If you have a nice MX-5 is considering possibly buy a place to sign.
Update (107.000 km)
The MX5 has not ridden many kilometers in recent years. In the winter he was so whosoever inside and in the summer he has competition from a Z4 and 911. I'll give it to you but to do. The good news, however. He can compete. What that car stays nice and pure to drive. Amortization of my beautiful NA was zero and I expect it to be a (modest) investment in the foreseeable future. I hear many fellow MX5 notify drivers that, a couple of times switched to a N or NC, are actually still in love with the NA and that they consider one to buy back. I never caught for NB or NC temptations understand that. Yesterday was a technical day of the club to replace (preventive) brake hoses with steel ones. Lovely weather to be on the road with the car. I voted for this review checked the invoices and subject to MOT and brake hoses RVW I find NOTHING in recent years. Even after three months standstill (with disconnected battery) is turn the key and start. Indeed, it is no wonder that even after 25 years AFTER the press and (former) owners still emblazoned. If you are already a while in doubt, I suggest you now to buy a GOOD one. It will not be long before everyone else realized that they want one, and then the prices go up. And what must have. Take one with the original 1.6 engine with 115 hp, code U9. After about three? year, namely 1.6 came to market, reduced 90 hp. I would leave. Optionally, you can take the same time introduced 1.8. Which is in character corresponds to the 1.6 t / m 92.
update and perils key locked achterba (107 668 km)
It goes well with the MX-5.
Recently, a new battery. After 10 years, not a luxury. The batteries store had not survived the winter well. Furthermore, another new belt after 11 years. This time to do with MX5 freaks in Boijl. Recommended. In the run up these troubles experienced with a key in the trunk. Below the report follows these tips and tricks for those who come in the future.
Key perils with instructive moments
last week had my MX-5 are led by the MOT. Technically no problem, since the vehicle is always in good condition after 25 years. I just wanted to recharge the battery after several months of stagnation. After all, you must not think that you have an appointment with the inspection station and the car will not start. No sooner said than done. To be sure yet just disconnected the battery so that any charge would not be delayed. The charger connected, tailgate shut and wait but.
Where's actually my car keys? Oh dear, in the trunk. Fortunately, I'm an accurate one. Spare keys I have stored in a box with indication. After 20 years it is finally useful. The spare key was indeed found quickly. Handvatje not black but gray. A beautiful new key never used. However, what I tried, the trunk did not open. Doors did fine, the switch also. Not that I had that last thing, because the battery was disconnected. So there I was. The spare key was found a sort of garage / hotel key. You can fix the car / parking but can not reach the stuff in the trunk. Not a good spare key, no button between the seats to open the trunk (NA, model year 1991), no possibility itself to mobile search assistance through the disconnected battery in the trunk. What now?
The ANWB! Smart men who might experience daily. Appointment for the same evening. The ANWB man saw no possibility. Perhaps forcing the trunk with beautiful pneumatics was the only creativity that was presented? Who knows the beautiful state of my MX-5, knows that this really is not an option. Again, what now?
Internet! Find some buddies have done in the past. Soon I found the feedback from an enthusiastic companion. He had acted in accordance with a tip that he had received from an even earlier companion. He had a gap of 20 to 30 mm drilled behind the license plate. About 2 hours relative to the center of the plate. The companion reported that it had given him 20 seconds of work to drill a hole with a hole borer and apparently have a lever or something accessible that he could unlock things. I am, before I dared to drill the hole, went looking for an NA. Look what can be achieved by drilling a hole. That was not, however. In addition to the plastic part lies behind a fully dense steel body portion. Subsequently, also through the coating. Not really a nice plan. I did this so but just parked.
In parallel, I had been in touch with my Mazda dealer, Jansen Arnhem. Fred, the contact person of the workshop, reported to me that there is another key might be ordered if I had the key code. This is the code that is often a metal plate that comes with the set of keys to a new car. I do not have the car since new possession, I never had this. His colleague Paul reported that this number in the door is the right door. So if I do that inside would dismount from, the number of the lock could read. Subsequently, could be made a good key with certainty. A hopeful plan!
In our conversation at the counter came yet another alternative to the Mazda dealer. It seems possible today to recreate a key of an image. As a basis we could use the garage / hotel key, if we would know what the difference is between this key and the real key. Mazda Jansen called the supplier of the "photo-key. After some research it was found that the secret was in the tip of the key. The most attractive plan was born. No tinkering, but smart. A photo of the garage / hotel key made with my mobile !, these emailed and then wait.
In parallel, I also got an alternative by that I do not want to share with you through an MX-5 specialist. If nothing would happen, I would still could sacrifice one of the rear (smash, ) and thus reach the trunk. I decided that after the photo and the dismantling of the right door lock as a plan to save C.
As the next morning I could pick up the key. It was made the same day and overnight delivery to the dealer.
Everyone was curious. I myself had my expectations were not so high. It would be a very easy solution to the ground by my stupidity, a key in a locked trunk.
Who my surprise that the key fit over smoothly. Since the trunk clicked open and there was my original key. What a relief.
If anyone from the club is going to happen he / she now knows what to do in the future, or have a plan B or C instead of physically forcing the trunk with the necessary damage.
Monday, December 19, 2016
After 2005 Mercedes stopped producing these 5-cylinder diesel with a capacity of around 2700cc
After 2005 Mercedes stopped producing these 5-cylinder diesel with a capacity of around 2700cc. That makes sense, Volkswagen began from 1900cc four-cylinder diesel engines to squeeze more horsepower than this "heavy" 2700cc engine, and after 2005 at Mercedes by the slight difference between the 220cdi 320cdi and no intermediate model more valuable. So unfortunately for the former 500cc per cylinder diesel principle, 4-, 5- and 6-cylinder diesels respectively in 2000, 2500 and 3000cc content.
However, the REST of this large, lazy, 5-cylinder engine really is not comparable to a 4-cylinder engine, which nowadays squeezed as much horsepower from the engine, but at a much greater speed.
Modern 220cdi Mercedes finally does produce a more-speed automatic, making the speed finally quiet on a highway, but after switching 7x.
My first Mercedes was a 190D from 1989. (XT-89-KB I believe) four-speed manual transmission, manual windows (crank), huge luxury with a sunroof, you but without massive muscle never and was never mechanically open . No tachometer, air conditioning, or whatever, but all that was heavily handheld, never was, never really much !! At Spartan model I was already infatuated !!
Until I was overtaken again uphill with my 77PK oliestokertje in Germany by a truck when I bought a BMW 325tds from anger (the JN-XZ-94 I seem to remember) and the review thereof must still AutoWeek stand ......
This digression is me come to be very expensive, quickly a C220cdi Avantgarde in 2002, then by circumstances Mazda 3 (fine car, took me like Mercedes, BMW and unlike never abandoned) and now so these CLK 270 cDI Avantgarde with lots, lots of kilometers.
Humorous Display after 3 months of use, Mercedes CLK Avantgarde 270cdi
• Conclusion
It seems sensible equal first typing the claim, then the story.
- It is wise not to buy a CLK 270cdi. The engine power related to the consumption is no longer in the modern era. I mean, 170 hp at 1550 kg with an average consumption of 1:13 with a road tax of € 1650, - per year, is not as efficient compared with a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI with 180hp. You need to be a mathematician to conclude that the purchase of a used VW Passat many years younger with better technical specifications and to purchase the same amount as a much older Mercedes CLK 270 CDI is a more sensible choice.
- After having parked it at first quite a challenge to climb, for rear seated passengers, it is to get even an acrobatic tour to visit the world vertically with two feet from the extremely low car at a busy Albert Heijn, but after doing the shopping, it's a much more complex puzzle to decide where the grocery store in the car, then still a difficult puzzle how the messages also to get there. In other words, the car is not only practical, it is simply impossible to build a less practical car than a Mercedes CLK.
- You, as a director comes hard in and out, all the people you would like to carry out still more difficult in and out, and any materials if all transport come extremely difficult and always a lot harder again.
- So actually harder than you might imagine yourself in every way, but what a gorgeous, exclusive and tasty driving model. Oftwel FOR THE MAN 100% comparable to a WOMAN !!!! Impractical, illogical, not to understand, not to follow, but what a pleasure, therefore, love of a man is not to be avoided !! After all, a man falls in love with a beautiful woman with similar properties, making it logical that men want to own this car just. It is that simple. Ostentation which generates envy raises a proud feeling that compensates for any shortcoming, so far the comparison with a gorgeous lady at your side.
- The car you will only purchase if you want it, if you can, and enjoy the above logic and practical application / designing condition.
• Enjoy!
Yes, enjoy. 2050 rpm at 120 km / h. No comment at 4100 revolutions per minute and a speed of 240km / h. (all on the counters, because actually it is not according to the specifications) Fuel consumption at 120 km / h is not extremely low, but not much higher at 200 km / h !! 120, 160 or 180, it makes almost no difference if you have to refuel again. A big difference is only when driving in urban areas, compared with driving on a highway. Once on the highway makes it so no matter how fast you drive. Residential area, however, you'll never under 1:11. Buy this car so never if you only short pieces must travel within the urban area.
If you behave normally in urban areas, and on the highway, you come with this car never above 2100 rpm !! Therefore, the engine will probably last as long. Little but very long switch gears in the machine thus little about, the speed remains in normal use under the 2100, so 300,000km is a piece of cake for this oil-fired 5-pitter.
The seat in the car, actually the whole ergonomics including engine noise, invites totally to the accelerator pedal as far as the kick-down is activated, let alone get the idea from the car once the machine in S (= Sport) in position.
You do this only from a total own idea after example AUDI your aggressive right catches up, but if you have all the bells and whistles to go switch which has this car, it goes in one fell swoop a totally different world opens .... .
Then let this wolf in sheep's clothing on demand just see what all he can .......
And that's dangerous ............... ..
• Dangerous ??
Yes, dangerous.
Imagine driving 120km / h on the left lane, and you are right overtaken by some Audi A3 with a lot of red text on his boot, from left to right sorts of numbers and letters. Probably the driver of that car is so proud that he found it necessary to his trunk from side to side to record all the technical specifications of the engine of his baby grand. This, of course, in heavy contrast to the average Mercedes driver, who usually leave note no details on their trunk. On the back of the wife of an average Mercedes driver is not listed what a sexy thong panties she wears, what material it is, what size it is, and at what temperature it is best to wash it after extraction.
However, if a Mercedes CLK 270cdi rider, so find irritating behavior of the aforementioned director, is in its driver to move subtle and controlled from the center console to the right at the right overtaking manouvre, and the engine by pressing a button to switch to the S (sport) mode. Then, the throttle can be hard pressed to be felt on the foot that a button is pressed, and then the device goes in a completely different way to the hallway, a moment that the driver himself the right foot to let go because the accelerations above the control come from an average driver.
Acceleration from 100 to 140 km / h is in fact exactly the same as from 140 to 180 km / h nice detail is that the S-Class Mercedes at 180km / h just one more time will switch to the next gear, and just in the same way to the car by pulling (over the counter) about 240km / h.
Only when (as far as I can see that 1x, because it was really all too fast for me) thick around the 4,000 rpm the car stops simply by pulling, I suspect this is so programmed. I felt the car just content, and keep the maximum speed, very strange.
• Confidence
The car just always does. In time you will get warnings, but you have plenty of time to give to respond. That beautiful German too, two weeks have to listen and to read: KUHLMITTAL AUSPRUFEN !!! Bought at one point but coolant and replenished the reservoir are no comments for weeks.
Oh yes, and 'sochtends (for gentle and sweet talk the Germans unfortunately) LEFT NEBEL Scheinwerfer KONTROLIEREN haha, it is beautiful.
So in that respect it is again not comparable to a woman, the car never nags about nothing. Do example never GESCH Windig HEITMANN MINDERN heard
• Cost / malfunctions
As I wrote, it is not a wise choice, it is not a cheap car.
For all diesel models from Mercedes after the introduction of the common rail system (CDI models) the following a major cost problem:
1. Replacement of an atomizer € 400, - per unit (ie per cylinder)
2. Spare fuel line system from the high pressure pump (plumbing leak, a lot of air and little fuel in the cylinder, cost depending on earlier maintenance and leakage)
3. fuel high pressure pump (1800 bar) € 1100, - euro
problems for all models after 2002 :
1. drive power steering pump and drive them to the front wheels. Costs could rise to € 6000, -
2. Electronic parts. (often, if a windshield is replaced by, for example CARGLASS leaking windshield, and there will be moisture in key electronics !! This often results after 8 months in unexplained malfunction and failure of the entire car, rust takes awhile, but get those costs but come back !!)
3. Cable connections under the seats in relation to the airbag system. There is nothing really broken, the dashboard displays have an SRS error message each time. You can just keep driving it, however, nice is not it ....
Strangely almost NEVER a problem:
1. Rust and rot / abrasion due to poor treatment factory
2. All parts of the automatic transmission
3. cylinder head gasket
4. Water pump / radiator / cooling system
5. Turbo diesel models
6. Glow Spirals (diesel)
7. Exhaust (including turbo)
8. Distribution chain (no belt, indeed)
9. Wheel bearings
10. Starter
11. All hydraulic brake system components
12. All electric motors, such as belt tightening, power windows, sunroof, air conditioning, radio / navigation / TV etc. PROVIDED THAT NEVER CHANGE THE WINDSHIELD !!
The last 12 components include BMW and Volkswagen (Audi) very common charge, and ALFA / FIAT / LANCIA and all French brands naturally occurring daily. Only Japanese brands get above assessment equivalent. American cars are factory as leaky as a sieve, so the weather when such a car is determined that interference will occur. This makes for American cars ever charting single clear picture as the image of a Mercedes.
19-04-2013 Mileage 319 750
I read after my review, and putting my own story into laughter, but it all makes sense. Meanwhile been the counter 321 750 and the car is outside one maintenance nowhere for the garage.
Well I have just an addition to the automatic transmission, in a test of AutoWeek and in a comment from a reader says that the automatic transmission has two modes, the "s" from Standard and the "W" of winter.
However, the automatic transmission in my CLK has the letters "C" and "S" (no "W")
So yes, it can be Standard or Comfort and Sport, I will still have to look at once ....
24- 06-2013 holiday coming up ...
The Mileage is now 326 300, but that does (thankfully and hopefully) increased by approximately 130km each day. Recently I have in this crisis or crises have time to move my work to Rotterdam, where fortunately still commands enough, but what takes daily many kilometers.
With a mileage of 299,000 Mercedes had its last turn, with a mileage of 315 000 I received a message: 1l Motorol bei tankstelle Fullen !! (or something) but I did get the same message with a mileage of 325,000.
Immediately refilled (26 euros for a bottle of one liter of Shell Oil) and the engine sounded healthier.
I do wonder, only 1 liter refill after 15.000km and now after 10.000km or motor at the end of her tether is coming .....
To be continued !!!
MOT, overhaul and reporting bugs (329 016 km)
Minor setback ...
Mileage 329 016, I have so 55,000 Km ridden, and the car must be inspected.
So, this is currently at Garage Van Riel in Terheijden, I live there anymore but family van Riel has really helped me all my life so I still like to come there.
I also had a whole list of things that came to my attention while driving this beauty. One of the reasons why I love Mercedes was because she never gives up, she begins to complain at first, but she always takes you from A to B !!!
The following emerged:
Necessary for approval:
four new tires. 18-inch, 235/35 Michelins, 600 euros
steering oil, overhaul, new license (these villains have probably ever destroyed a trailer hitch) MOT and labor, everything came to a total of 1265 euro, and I therefore could bring drive.
But the car is still in the garage because I want her to be perfect, and there are the following repairs / replacements required for:
- Starter motor turns (too long) along with the engine
- replacing Glow Spirals
- Stabilizer rod for and something control rods
- stabilizer bar rear
- Intake manifold
- Turbo hoses are in the past taped with duck tape (as you see but be careful to buy at cheap)
- Slide valves into a collection header (seems to be a familiar Mercedes cdi problem)
- which rubbers and bullets here and there
total additional costs 3,000 euros
So in total a cost of about 4200 near the euro.
But she's worth to me.
I would, therefore, may ride for 1,200 euros and 4,200 euros she is all patched up.
Indeed, there is no available replacement for my CLK270cdi, a new E-Class Coupe, C-Class Coupe, now even though front-wheel drive CLA models with two doors, this 5-pitter with the old Mercedes thought no longer exists.
The only problem I have now is after she was soon restored ......
How am I going to tell my wife ............
Moreover, new license still a hassle great story in itself, it hung askew for months after the rogue action, and I lost it eventually golly in a laundromat without my knowing it.
While I then no license plate on the front parking lot of the Galdersemeren drove into with nota bene a jeep KLPD half an hour behind me driving I was an employee of a law parked mobile snack facility is alerted that I was lucky to police drove behind me and not for me.
I asked him why? Anyway, I was so behind that I no longer had a license which I first hour underlying thought in the sun, Damn, you're so lost him anyway as you saw for months that he hung askew, you are such a loser. ...
But suddenly, suddenly and totally unexpectedly appeared as the light in my head and said in a deep voice: Maybe you license it is in the Texaco laundromat near the Aldi in Breda where you Quite Dagga did you get your car washed and had a problem your keys .....
This I never could invent itself, so there must be more than life ...
Because that was, I could open my car with one key, and only start with the other key but the batteries have been replaced by Van Riel so that problem is solved, alone, or again a Mercedes warning, you could drive but under conditions .....
so, after we were pretty burnt, drove to the Texaco and there was indeed my license plate. 2 days without driving, and frankly I found my car really much nicer without that record, but an enthusiastic colleague who was so insist I could not resist and when that license plate with tyraps tied again ...
I also drove more relaxed without license the risk for a ticket than a provisional license tied to any moment could fall off, too, is a special experience.
Maarja my colleague was so enthusiastic and helpful without knowing that I would be driving less relaxing, and assessed the risk of the consequences of an offense, such as driving without a visible license plate, probably different from me.
For me it was really important that I would never lose that record, so I do not unexpected fines in the bus get that caused other people with my plate, so I had that license rather pinned on my dashboard and not provisionally with tyraps which you can still get a ticket from an enthusiastic cop because the numbers and letters read out clearly
Anyway, this setback we'll get beyond the planning is that Mercedes will transport us August 10 to Lucera in Italy, with a stopover in sirolo .........
I shall again posts !!!
Unimaginable !!! (351,000 km)
Meanwhile, the CLK IN SOUTH .... yes, be careful, south Italy and was in Poland, tourist driven, currently the counter then at about 351,000 kilometers. Good heavens, what would I like to share the wonderful moments that makes these apparently indestructible Mercedes me with all the pictures, I want this car also never lost so much I have experienced already with her !!! But I think my FACEBOOK open to everyone and you can find a lot of pictures and reports, maybe you can click HERE: https://www.facebook.com/martin.herreweghe?ref=tn_tnmn
and then scroll right down so !!!
Update (374 722 km)
First of all thanks for the nice and positive comments !!
Meanwhile, it is time to find a replacement.
In retrospect appears overdue maintenance by the previous owner to be the culprit of the one-off major maintenance costs of more than 4000 euros, then I have no problem.
Out of curiosity and with a view on the future long are you going to still look around, and I doubt now, the new E-Class Cabrio is in fact affordable !!! And a convertible is quite fun suddenly something else again !!
Just because I do not see the Mercedes quality as I see in my CLK, all bumpers to mid front and rear, and the rear to nearly the window and the door are made of plastic, one minor collision against a pole consequence, as with Renault, Peugeot and Citroen a never to recover damages on which it replaced in the correct color of all that plastic huge costs are incurred.
The E-Class Cabriolet are also rounded controls away in the pretty solid on every corner, I see no stitched leather dashboard like in my CLK, a little square hard plastic Ford-like center console, can you imagine how I feel about it ugly with sharp square corners like finished steering wheel, also not provided with any stitching leather upholstery.
Through all these disappointments, I got to thinking and I drew the following conclusion !!
You have SQUARE and ROUND Mercedesen and exchange any models themselves in this same round-square-around cycle !!
The first C-Class: SQUARE, ROUND second, third SQUARE !!!
So look at a Mercedes not only to the corners of the headlights, but always look at the vents in the dashboard !!
They have a round shape, then you have to deal with a SPECIAL timeless model that retains its value and adding a little emotional. A Mercedes SQUARE vents? No noteworthy, Taxi-value drop, and no special model which makes you cheerful in a sjagrijnige mood after boarding !!! Haha, everyone is what he or she would naturally think, but this conclusion I drew right after investigation.
I now have four E350Cdi Cabrio versions can ride, but the emotional one: 1 binding was gone, it gave me the feeling to be in a sort of Playstation game while riding in these devices.
But the CLK hit the market, so today to one of the last of mohanikanen look anywhere near Utrecht, a Cabrio making quite a bit different but much too heavily priced, I suppose they may also understand themselves.
I'm curious !!!
Indestructible (406 850 km)
A quarter 2015 is now almost worn in 3.25 years now traveled about 132,000 kilometers with the CLK.
The asking price for an E-Class Coupe 2011 or later gives in my opinion not the value of enjoyment compared to my current Mercedes, disappointed I did not drop asking prices in January 2015 still an expensive car in terms of road tax, insurance and use .
So I keep on class tiles in my old faithful oliestokerT i week some 1,200 kilometers along a row, excluding the trips to our second home in Poland.
Barendrecht four new wheels including winter found that the price was lower than four winter tires on rims beneath.
So, these wheels with winter tires designed for a C-class only get put under the tires are actually too narrow (only 225 wide front and rear same) but then again, now that the weather is better weather the rims are still going again under!
Unfortunately I can not post here only four small photos, so an explanation through images is almost impossible .... Picture 2 and 4 pictures show the different wheels, I think.
Well, the 4 tons passed now, and I've never been so long trouble-ridden as the last half year, it seems that the car is only now just like new !!
They also seem more economical with this winter, but with the other wheels week speedometer exactly 0% from indicating a tom-tom, and these wheels provide a deviation of 3 km / h, oddly enough at ALL speeds, the deviation not percentage. This is because the number in height of the tire is the same, but because the band is narrower, the height of the same number is therefore smaller. The height is in fact expressed as a percentage.
No reason to this long written trusty old oil heater to turn off the door.
Up to half a million, I think ???
Still like new !! (468,000 km)
468 000 kilometers There is meanwhile on the counter, I have therefore almost 2 tonnes driven. Not only hear sound crazy and amazing works everything is electric too good !!! On to the next MOT in August !!
However, the REST of this large, lazy, 5-cylinder engine really is not comparable to a 4-cylinder engine, which nowadays squeezed as much horsepower from the engine, but at a much greater speed.
Modern 220cdi Mercedes finally does produce a more-speed automatic, making the speed finally quiet on a highway, but after switching 7x.
My first Mercedes was a 190D from 1989. (XT-89-KB I believe) four-speed manual transmission, manual windows (crank), huge luxury with a sunroof, you but without massive muscle never and was never mechanically open . No tachometer, air conditioning, or whatever, but all that was heavily handheld, never was, never really much !! At Spartan model I was already infatuated !!
Until I was overtaken again uphill with my 77PK oliestokertje in Germany by a truck when I bought a BMW 325tds from anger (the JN-XZ-94 I seem to remember) and the review thereof must still AutoWeek stand ......
This digression is me come to be very expensive, quickly a C220cdi Avantgarde in 2002, then by circumstances Mazda 3 (fine car, took me like Mercedes, BMW and unlike never abandoned) and now so these CLK 270 cDI Avantgarde with lots, lots of kilometers.
Humorous Display after 3 months of use, Mercedes CLK Avantgarde 270cdi
• Conclusion
It seems sensible equal first typing the claim, then the story.
- It is wise not to buy a CLK 270cdi. The engine power related to the consumption is no longer in the modern era. I mean, 170 hp at 1550 kg with an average consumption of 1:13 with a road tax of € 1650, - per year, is not as efficient compared with a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI with 180hp. You need to be a mathematician to conclude that the purchase of a used VW Passat many years younger with better technical specifications and to purchase the same amount as a much older Mercedes CLK 270 CDI is a more sensible choice.
- After having parked it at first quite a challenge to climb, for rear seated passengers, it is to get even an acrobatic tour to visit the world vertically with two feet from the extremely low car at a busy Albert Heijn, but after doing the shopping, it's a much more complex puzzle to decide where the grocery store in the car, then still a difficult puzzle how the messages also to get there. In other words, the car is not only practical, it is simply impossible to build a less practical car than a Mercedes CLK.
- You, as a director comes hard in and out, all the people you would like to carry out still more difficult in and out, and any materials if all transport come extremely difficult and always a lot harder again.
- So actually harder than you might imagine yourself in every way, but what a gorgeous, exclusive and tasty driving model. Oftwel FOR THE MAN 100% comparable to a WOMAN !!!! Impractical, illogical, not to understand, not to follow, but what a pleasure, therefore, love of a man is not to be avoided !! After all, a man falls in love with a beautiful woman with similar properties, making it logical that men want to own this car just. It is that simple. Ostentation which generates envy raises a proud feeling that compensates for any shortcoming, so far the comparison with a gorgeous lady at your side.
- The car you will only purchase if you want it, if you can, and enjoy the above logic and practical application / designing condition.
• Enjoy!
Yes, enjoy. 2050 rpm at 120 km / h. No comment at 4100 revolutions per minute and a speed of 240km / h. (all on the counters, because actually it is not according to the specifications) Fuel consumption at 120 km / h is not extremely low, but not much higher at 200 km / h !! 120, 160 or 180, it makes almost no difference if you have to refuel again. A big difference is only when driving in urban areas, compared with driving on a highway. Once on the highway makes it so no matter how fast you drive. Residential area, however, you'll never under 1:11. Buy this car so never if you only short pieces must travel within the urban area.
If you behave normally in urban areas, and on the highway, you come with this car never above 2100 rpm !! Therefore, the engine will probably last as long. Little but very long switch gears in the machine thus little about, the speed remains in normal use under the 2100, so 300,000km is a piece of cake for this oil-fired 5-pitter.
The seat in the car, actually the whole ergonomics including engine noise, invites totally to the accelerator pedal as far as the kick-down is activated, let alone get the idea from the car once the machine in S (= Sport) in position.
You do this only from a total own idea after example AUDI your aggressive right catches up, but if you have all the bells and whistles to go switch which has this car, it goes in one fell swoop a totally different world opens .... .
Then let this wolf in sheep's clothing on demand just see what all he can .......
And that's dangerous ............... ..
• Dangerous ??
Yes, dangerous.
Imagine driving 120km / h on the left lane, and you are right overtaken by some Audi A3 with a lot of red text on his boot, from left to right sorts of numbers and letters. Probably the driver of that car is so proud that he found it necessary to his trunk from side to side to record all the technical specifications of the engine of his baby grand. This, of course, in heavy contrast to the average Mercedes driver, who usually leave note no details on their trunk. On the back of the wife of an average Mercedes driver is not listed what a sexy thong panties she wears, what material it is, what size it is, and at what temperature it is best to wash it after extraction.
However, if a Mercedes CLK 270cdi rider, so find irritating behavior of the aforementioned director, is in its driver to move subtle and controlled from the center console to the right at the right overtaking manouvre, and the engine by pressing a button to switch to the S (sport) mode. Then, the throttle can be hard pressed to be felt on the foot that a button is pressed, and then the device goes in a completely different way to the hallway, a moment that the driver himself the right foot to let go because the accelerations above the control come from an average driver.
Acceleration from 100 to 140 km / h is in fact exactly the same as from 140 to 180 km / h nice detail is that the S-Class Mercedes at 180km / h just one more time will switch to the next gear, and just in the same way to the car by pulling (over the counter) about 240km / h.
Only when (as far as I can see that 1x, because it was really all too fast for me) thick around the 4,000 rpm the car stops simply by pulling, I suspect this is so programmed. I felt the car just content, and keep the maximum speed, very strange.
• Confidence
The car just always does. In time you will get warnings, but you have plenty of time to give to respond. That beautiful German too, two weeks have to listen and to read: KUHLMITTAL AUSPRUFEN !!! Bought at one point but coolant and replenished the reservoir are no comments for weeks.
Oh yes, and 'sochtends (for gentle and sweet talk the Germans unfortunately) LEFT NEBEL Scheinwerfer KONTROLIEREN haha, it is beautiful.
So in that respect it is again not comparable to a woman, the car never nags about nothing. Do example never GESCH Windig HEITMANN MINDERN heard
• Cost / malfunctions
As I wrote, it is not a wise choice, it is not a cheap car.
For all diesel models from Mercedes after the introduction of the common rail system (CDI models) the following a major cost problem:
1. Replacement of an atomizer € 400, - per unit (ie per cylinder)
2. Spare fuel line system from the high pressure pump (plumbing leak, a lot of air and little fuel in the cylinder, cost depending on earlier maintenance and leakage)
3. fuel high pressure pump (1800 bar) € 1100, - euro
problems for all models after 2002 :
1. drive power steering pump and drive them to the front wheels. Costs could rise to € 6000, -
2. Electronic parts. (often, if a windshield is replaced by, for example CARGLASS leaking windshield, and there will be moisture in key electronics !! This often results after 8 months in unexplained malfunction and failure of the entire car, rust takes awhile, but get those costs but come back !!)
3. Cable connections under the seats in relation to the airbag system. There is nothing really broken, the dashboard displays have an SRS error message each time. You can just keep driving it, however, nice is not it ....
Strangely almost NEVER a problem:
1. Rust and rot / abrasion due to poor treatment factory
2. All parts of the automatic transmission
3. cylinder head gasket
4. Water pump / radiator / cooling system
5. Turbo diesel models
6. Glow Spirals (diesel)
7. Exhaust (including turbo)
8. Distribution chain (no belt, indeed)
9. Wheel bearings
10. Starter
11. All hydraulic brake system components
12. All electric motors, such as belt tightening, power windows, sunroof, air conditioning, radio / navigation / TV etc. PROVIDED THAT NEVER CHANGE THE WINDSHIELD !!
The last 12 components include BMW and Volkswagen (Audi) very common charge, and ALFA / FIAT / LANCIA and all French brands naturally occurring daily. Only Japanese brands get above assessment equivalent. American cars are factory as leaky as a sieve, so the weather when such a car is determined that interference will occur. This makes for American cars ever charting single clear picture as the image of a Mercedes.
19-04-2013 Mileage 319 750
I read after my review, and putting my own story into laughter, but it all makes sense. Meanwhile been the counter 321 750 and the car is outside one maintenance nowhere for the garage.
Well I have just an addition to the automatic transmission, in a test of AutoWeek and in a comment from a reader says that the automatic transmission has two modes, the "s" from Standard and the "W" of winter.
However, the automatic transmission in my CLK has the letters "C" and "S" (no "W")
So yes, it can be Standard or Comfort and Sport, I will still have to look at once ....
24- 06-2013 holiday coming up ...
The Mileage is now 326 300, but that does (thankfully and hopefully) increased by approximately 130km each day. Recently I have in this crisis or crises have time to move my work to Rotterdam, where fortunately still commands enough, but what takes daily many kilometers.
With a mileage of 299,000 Mercedes had its last turn, with a mileage of 315 000 I received a message: 1l Motorol bei tankstelle Fullen !! (or something) but I did get the same message with a mileage of 325,000.
Immediately refilled (26 euros for a bottle of one liter of Shell Oil) and the engine sounded healthier.
I do wonder, only 1 liter refill after 15.000km and now after 10.000km or motor at the end of her tether is coming .....
To be continued !!!
MOT, overhaul and reporting bugs (329 016 km)
Minor setback ...
Mileage 329 016, I have so 55,000 Km ridden, and the car must be inspected.
So, this is currently at Garage Van Riel in Terheijden, I live there anymore but family van Riel has really helped me all my life so I still like to come there.
I also had a whole list of things that came to my attention while driving this beauty. One of the reasons why I love Mercedes was because she never gives up, she begins to complain at first, but she always takes you from A to B !!!
The following emerged:
Necessary for approval:
four new tires. 18-inch, 235/35 Michelins, 600 euros
steering oil, overhaul, new license (these villains have probably ever destroyed a trailer hitch) MOT and labor, everything came to a total of 1265 euro, and I therefore could bring drive.
But the car is still in the garage because I want her to be perfect, and there are the following repairs / replacements required for:
- Starter motor turns (too long) along with the engine
- replacing Glow Spirals
- Stabilizer rod for and something control rods
- stabilizer bar rear
- Intake manifold
- Turbo hoses are in the past taped with duck tape (as you see but be careful to buy at cheap)
- Slide valves into a collection header (seems to be a familiar Mercedes cdi problem)
- which rubbers and bullets here and there
total additional costs 3,000 euros
So in total a cost of about 4200 near the euro.
But she's worth to me.
I would, therefore, may ride for 1,200 euros and 4,200 euros she is all patched up.
Indeed, there is no available replacement for my CLK270cdi, a new E-Class Coupe, C-Class Coupe, now even though front-wheel drive CLA models with two doors, this 5-pitter with the old Mercedes thought no longer exists.
The only problem I have now is after she was soon restored ......
How am I going to tell my wife ............
Moreover, new license still a hassle great story in itself, it hung askew for months after the rogue action, and I lost it eventually golly in a laundromat without my knowing it.
While I then no license plate on the front parking lot of the Galdersemeren drove into with nota bene a jeep KLPD half an hour behind me driving I was an employee of a law parked mobile snack facility is alerted that I was lucky to police drove behind me and not for me.
I asked him why? Anyway, I was so behind that I no longer had a license which I first hour underlying thought in the sun, Damn, you're so lost him anyway as you saw for months that he hung askew, you are such a loser. ...
But suddenly, suddenly and totally unexpectedly appeared as the light in my head and said in a deep voice: Maybe you license it is in the Texaco laundromat near the Aldi in Breda where you Quite Dagga did you get your car washed and had a problem your keys .....
This I never could invent itself, so there must be more than life ...
Because that was, I could open my car with one key, and only start with the other key but the batteries have been replaced by Van Riel so that problem is solved, alone, or again a Mercedes warning, you could drive but under conditions .....
so, after we were pretty burnt, drove to the Texaco and there was indeed my license plate. 2 days without driving, and frankly I found my car really much nicer without that record, but an enthusiastic colleague who was so insist I could not resist and when that license plate with tyraps tied again ...
I also drove more relaxed without license the risk for a ticket than a provisional license tied to any moment could fall off, too, is a special experience.
Maarja my colleague was so enthusiastic and helpful without knowing that I would be driving less relaxing, and assessed the risk of the consequences of an offense, such as driving without a visible license plate, probably different from me.
For me it was really important that I would never lose that record, so I do not unexpected fines in the bus get that caused other people with my plate, so I had that license rather pinned on my dashboard and not provisionally with tyraps which you can still get a ticket from an enthusiastic cop because the numbers and letters read out clearly
Anyway, this setback we'll get beyond the planning is that Mercedes will transport us August 10 to Lucera in Italy, with a stopover in sirolo .........
I shall again posts !!!
Unimaginable !!! (351,000 km)
Meanwhile, the CLK IN SOUTH .... yes, be careful, south Italy and was in Poland, tourist driven, currently the counter then at about 351,000 kilometers. Good heavens, what would I like to share the wonderful moments that makes these apparently indestructible Mercedes me with all the pictures, I want this car also never lost so much I have experienced already with her !!! But I think my FACEBOOK open to everyone and you can find a lot of pictures and reports, maybe you can click HERE: https://www.facebook.com/martin.herreweghe?ref=tn_tnmn
and then scroll right down so !!!
Update (374 722 km)
First of all thanks for the nice and positive comments !!
Meanwhile, it is time to find a replacement.
In retrospect appears overdue maintenance by the previous owner to be the culprit of the one-off major maintenance costs of more than 4000 euros, then I have no problem.
Out of curiosity and with a view on the future long are you going to still look around, and I doubt now, the new E-Class Cabrio is in fact affordable !!! And a convertible is quite fun suddenly something else again !!
Just because I do not see the Mercedes quality as I see in my CLK, all bumpers to mid front and rear, and the rear to nearly the window and the door are made of plastic, one minor collision against a pole consequence, as with Renault, Peugeot and Citroen a never to recover damages on which it replaced in the correct color of all that plastic huge costs are incurred.
The E-Class Cabriolet are also rounded controls away in the pretty solid on every corner, I see no stitched leather dashboard like in my CLK, a little square hard plastic Ford-like center console, can you imagine how I feel about it ugly with sharp square corners like finished steering wheel, also not provided with any stitching leather upholstery.
Through all these disappointments, I got to thinking and I drew the following conclusion !!
You have SQUARE and ROUND Mercedesen and exchange any models themselves in this same round-square-around cycle !!
The first C-Class: SQUARE, ROUND second, third SQUARE !!!
So look at a Mercedes not only to the corners of the headlights, but always look at the vents in the dashboard !!
They have a round shape, then you have to deal with a SPECIAL timeless model that retains its value and adding a little emotional. A Mercedes SQUARE vents? No noteworthy, Taxi-value drop, and no special model which makes you cheerful in a sjagrijnige mood after boarding !!! Haha, everyone is what he or she would naturally think, but this conclusion I drew right after investigation.
I now have four E350Cdi Cabrio versions can ride, but the emotional one: 1 binding was gone, it gave me the feeling to be in a sort of Playstation game while riding in these devices.
But the CLK hit the market, so today to one of the last of mohanikanen look anywhere near Utrecht, a Cabrio making quite a bit different but much too heavily priced, I suppose they may also understand themselves.
I'm curious !!!
Indestructible (406 850 km)
A quarter 2015 is now almost worn in 3.25 years now traveled about 132,000 kilometers with the CLK.
The asking price for an E-Class Coupe 2011 or later gives in my opinion not the value of enjoyment compared to my current Mercedes, disappointed I did not drop asking prices in January 2015 still an expensive car in terms of road tax, insurance and use .
So I keep on class tiles in my old faithful oliestokerT i week some 1,200 kilometers along a row, excluding the trips to our second home in Poland.
Barendrecht four new wheels including winter found that the price was lower than four winter tires on rims beneath.
So, these wheels with winter tires designed for a C-class only get put under the tires are actually too narrow (only 225 wide front and rear same) but then again, now that the weather is better weather the rims are still going again under!
Unfortunately I can not post here only four small photos, so an explanation through images is almost impossible .... Picture 2 and 4 pictures show the different wheels, I think.
Well, the 4 tons passed now, and I've never been so long trouble-ridden as the last half year, it seems that the car is only now just like new !!
They also seem more economical with this winter, but with the other wheels week speedometer exactly 0% from indicating a tom-tom, and these wheels provide a deviation of 3 km / h, oddly enough at ALL speeds, the deviation not percentage. This is because the number in height of the tire is the same, but because the band is narrower, the height of the same number is therefore smaller. The height is in fact expressed as a percentage.
No reason to this long written trusty old oil heater to turn off the door.
Up to half a million, I think ???
Still like new !! (468,000 km)
468 000 kilometers There is meanwhile on the counter, I have therefore almost 2 tonnes driven. Not only hear sound crazy and amazing works everything is electric too good !!! On to the next MOT in August !!
Since the end of June 2015 my lease would expire i am the end of 2014 whether to orientate on the successor of my Prius
Since the end of June 2015 my lease would expire i am the end of 2014 whether to orientate on the successor of my Prius. A car whom I had not chosen themselves, but had taken a colleague. But it must be said, a great car that drove very fine.
Several cars passed the review and I'm going to test drive: Toyota Auris hybrid drive, Subaru XV Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Audi A3 saloon and the Peugeot 308SW. But none of those cars I had a 'click'. The Auris was more of the same as the Prius, the XV I thought 'swabbing', the Outlander is now on every street corner, the A3 was just not at all, and the 308 is really very boring.
I then several weeks no attention paid to the new car until I saw somewhere on the internet Cactus passing. I was hooked! What an incredibly fun and original car. I'm going to go into it, test drives viewed items on YouTube and forums. There me then immediately all fell on that one either loves it either Cactus terrible. There's nothing in between. In my circle of friends and colleagues, I noticed that.
After two test runs (actually after the first) I was final. This was going to be him. Precisely for the Airbumps good to come into their own, I did not want any dark / dark combination of paint and Airbumps. Yellow and black was banned by my daughter, because it seemed too much for a taxi they liked. Red had me a little too red and the blue, I did not like. So it was blanc perle nacre with Airbump Chocolat and as upholstery velvet Habana Club.
The full list:
Citroën C4 Cactus Puretech 82 S & S ETG Shine 5D 60kW
Lac Blanc Perle Nacré
Airbump Chocolat
Upholstery Velour Habana Club
17 "alloy wheels 'Cross'
Panoramic fixed glazendak
Luggage box
rafter
Today he is delivered and the first kilometers here Cactus driving. very relaxed. but different than the Prius CVT, now feels slightly shift points, but they all go pretty smoothly.
the weather is getting used to where everything is and to figure out all the possibilities of the large display. the AC works in any case, fine July 10 we deal with on holiday to France..
I will keep you informed!
Ps: I had this report must give a grade for reliability and running I can of course still nothing sensible after a few kilometers. telling, hence 3 stars yet.
What a disappointment ... (8.650 km)
Oh, what I'd like a positive follow-up to my first report, but alas ... The ETG-speed turns out to be a nightmare. In fits and starts you make your way through the traffic like a drunken horse with hiccups.
But first the positives.
I like the cactus still a great car to see. The design and decor gives cause for mirth and I get a lot of positive reactions. 1 acid cousin after (what a terrible car) actually find anyone I speak very successful car. Pedestrians stabbing up an inside out, neighbors that appeal to and attract bekijks you're doing. Especially the summer in France, where the cactus was quite rare. In four weeks, I have seen 6 or 7. But I'll be a while back.
If the Cactus runs once, it runs fine. The transition class, he has not exactly been out front, so sometimes you have to help him with upshift (we ride now 70, your engine screams, we will once again go to his 3?) And downshift ( "we ride now 40, still in his fifth, you hums and vibrates at all, what do you say, back to 4 or 3?"). It's like taking the hand a small child.
Really bad it is when you drive slowly, so up to 20 km / h approximately. So if you drive out your neighborhood drives traffic or searching for a parking space. Then Cactus really has no idea what it is designed to do. Then bucking and jolting and emits like mad. Sometimes you give a little gas in and nothing happens. Give you something to gas, he shoots just with a bang ahead. Or let go of the gas because the traffic comes to a standstill, he rolls not good, but it seems as if he himself extra bijremt with the result that you sail forward with your body. It's really a disaster.
Nine days after I Cactus had been received, we went with them on holiday in the Auvergne. The three, bag and baggage plus roof box. Liège after the next setback came. I had the cruise control already for a while at 120 km / h and noticed a motorcyclist who drove many kilometers long in exactly the same distance behind me, suddenly came fast. I looked at the speedometer and saw that he was on the decline: 110, 109, 108 .... I gave gas, but nothing happened, except that it went slower. 107, 106, 105. In the meantime, I floored (literally the peddle to the metal) and remained the speedometer at 105. I can assure you that it's pretty embarrassing when you are overtaken by campers and cars with caravans.
France showed the ability of the ETG engine to be completely inadequate. Meanwhile, of course, we drove around without luggage and roof box around, but every hill or mountain was made with difficulty and constantly denotes switch back (and switches Cactus quickly back on) in order there to keep some momentum. My daughter noticed very wise to 'no wonder you see here little cacti because they are no mountain about.
Other negatives are:
• the touch screen. Often you have two, three times before pressing anywhere on the screen responds. I put standard after always start immediately the Start / Stop system and that never works at one time. The record is pressing six times before it went out.
• After only 5500 km was to see the first wear spot on the upholstery on the armrests in the door (driver).
• When did you even if there is a dent formed in the center armrest, because there is much on my arm. The used foam is very weak.
• Auto regenwisser is useless. Sometimes he did not know at hefty rain or he goes to extra-fast mode with a few drops.
I have extra long waited for this second report in the hope that the engine after a few thousand kilometers would perform better, but alas. It is now 8650 km on the clock (of which 5,500 in France) and I have noticed no improvement. The consumption disappoints me. After France was 1:14, now it is slightly improved. Now, it is 1: 15.3.
All in all I'm pretty disappointed in the Cactus and I would discourage anyone the ETG-bak strongly.
3 years and 9 months and then I get my new car. So that will count.
Nothing to do ... (12 855 km)
Did last week went to the dealer and a mechanic drove it. According to him, the bucking and jerking normal for a 3-cylinder ETG-bak. He was accustomed to worse. He called the three-cylinder engine a "not very smooth engine. I'll be the best man for wearing the "Understatement of the Year award. I will have to learn to live with it apparently.
Only 3 years, 7 months and 12 days ...
Why not ... (12 992 km)
The touchscreen gave as previously reported already from the outset problems. You should almost always pressing anywhere on the screen several times before responding. For example, browse your music is a misery (and dangerous while driving).
But this morning, the screen stopped there with it all, see picture 4. You can then instantly nothing more. Your radio does not operate, unable to control the temperature, etc.
I put the car to the side after a few kilometers, turned it off and started again (after pressing the red cross gave no response). Again I got the same message appears on the screen. Then again turned off the car, waited a minute and started again.
That helped and I have not seen the notice. Wonder what will happen when I get home for ...
Several cars passed the review and I'm going to test drive: Toyota Auris hybrid drive, Subaru XV Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Audi A3 saloon and the Peugeot 308SW. But none of those cars I had a 'click'. The Auris was more of the same as the Prius, the XV I thought 'swabbing', the Outlander is now on every street corner, the A3 was just not at all, and the 308 is really very boring.
I then several weeks no attention paid to the new car until I saw somewhere on the internet Cactus passing. I was hooked! What an incredibly fun and original car. I'm going to go into it, test drives viewed items on YouTube and forums. There me then immediately all fell on that one either loves it either Cactus terrible. There's nothing in between. In my circle of friends and colleagues, I noticed that.
After two test runs (actually after the first) I was final. This was going to be him. Precisely for the Airbumps good to come into their own, I did not want any dark / dark combination of paint and Airbumps. Yellow and black was banned by my daughter, because it seemed too much for a taxi they liked. Red had me a little too red and the blue, I did not like. So it was blanc perle nacre with Airbump Chocolat and as upholstery velvet Habana Club.
The full list:
Citroën C4 Cactus Puretech 82 S & S ETG Shine 5D 60kW
Lac Blanc Perle Nacré
Airbump Chocolat
Upholstery Velour Habana Club
17 "alloy wheels 'Cross'
Panoramic fixed glazendak
Luggage box
rafter
Today he is delivered and the first kilometers here Cactus driving. very relaxed. but different than the Prius CVT, now feels slightly shift points, but they all go pretty smoothly.
the weather is getting used to where everything is and to figure out all the possibilities of the large display. the AC works in any case, fine July 10 we deal with on holiday to France..
I will keep you informed!
Ps: I had this report must give a grade for reliability and running I can of course still nothing sensible after a few kilometers. telling, hence 3 stars yet.
What a disappointment ... (8.650 km)
Oh, what I'd like a positive follow-up to my first report, but alas ... The ETG-speed turns out to be a nightmare. In fits and starts you make your way through the traffic like a drunken horse with hiccups.
But first the positives.
I like the cactus still a great car to see. The design and decor gives cause for mirth and I get a lot of positive reactions. 1 acid cousin after (what a terrible car) actually find anyone I speak very successful car. Pedestrians stabbing up an inside out, neighbors that appeal to and attract bekijks you're doing. Especially the summer in France, where the cactus was quite rare. In four weeks, I have seen 6 or 7. But I'll be a while back.
If the Cactus runs once, it runs fine. The transition class, he has not exactly been out front, so sometimes you have to help him with upshift (we ride now 70, your engine screams, we will once again go to his 3?) And downshift ( "we ride now 40, still in his fifth, you hums and vibrates at all, what do you say, back to 4 or 3?"). It's like taking the hand a small child.
Really bad it is when you drive slowly, so up to 20 km / h approximately. So if you drive out your neighborhood drives traffic or searching for a parking space. Then Cactus really has no idea what it is designed to do. Then bucking and jolting and emits like mad. Sometimes you give a little gas in and nothing happens. Give you something to gas, he shoots just with a bang ahead. Or let go of the gas because the traffic comes to a standstill, he rolls not good, but it seems as if he himself extra bijremt with the result that you sail forward with your body. It's really a disaster.
Nine days after I Cactus had been received, we went with them on holiday in the Auvergne. The three, bag and baggage plus roof box. Liège after the next setback came. I had the cruise control already for a while at 120 km / h and noticed a motorcyclist who drove many kilometers long in exactly the same distance behind me, suddenly came fast. I looked at the speedometer and saw that he was on the decline: 110, 109, 108 .... I gave gas, but nothing happened, except that it went slower. 107, 106, 105. In the meantime, I floored (literally the peddle to the metal) and remained the speedometer at 105. I can assure you that it's pretty embarrassing when you are overtaken by campers and cars with caravans.
France showed the ability of the ETG engine to be completely inadequate. Meanwhile, of course, we drove around without luggage and roof box around, but every hill or mountain was made with difficulty and constantly denotes switch back (and switches Cactus quickly back on) in order there to keep some momentum. My daughter noticed very wise to 'no wonder you see here little cacti because they are no mountain about.
Other negatives are:
• the touch screen. Often you have two, three times before pressing anywhere on the screen responds. I put standard after always start immediately the Start / Stop system and that never works at one time. The record is pressing six times before it went out.
• After only 5500 km was to see the first wear spot on the upholstery on the armrests in the door (driver).
• When did you even if there is a dent formed in the center armrest, because there is much on my arm. The used foam is very weak.
• Auto regenwisser is useless. Sometimes he did not know at hefty rain or he goes to extra-fast mode with a few drops.
I have extra long waited for this second report in the hope that the engine after a few thousand kilometers would perform better, but alas. It is now 8650 km on the clock (of which 5,500 in France) and I have noticed no improvement. The consumption disappoints me. After France was 1:14, now it is slightly improved. Now, it is 1: 15.3.
All in all I'm pretty disappointed in the Cactus and I would discourage anyone the ETG-bak strongly.
3 years and 9 months and then I get my new car. So that will count.
Nothing to do ... (12 855 km)
Did last week went to the dealer and a mechanic drove it. According to him, the bucking and jerking normal for a 3-cylinder ETG-bak. He was accustomed to worse. He called the three-cylinder engine a "not very smooth engine. I'll be the best man for wearing the "Understatement of the Year award. I will have to learn to live with it apparently.
Only 3 years, 7 months and 12 days ...
Why not ... (12 992 km)
The touchscreen gave as previously reported already from the outset problems. You should almost always pressing anywhere on the screen several times before responding. For example, browse your music is a misery (and dangerous while driving).
But this morning, the screen stopped there with it all, see picture 4. You can then instantly nothing more. Your radio does not operate, unable to control the temperature, etc.
I put the car to the side after a few kilometers, turned it off and started again (after pressing the red cross gave no response). Again I got the same message appears on the screen. Then again turned off the car, waited a minute and started again.
That helped and I have not seen the notice. Wonder what will happen when I get home for ...
However, it felt fell from the seats and was the lack of heating and power steering reason to watch something Jongers
Our previous Twingo, the car of my friend, we wanted to be replaced in 1995 by a younger one. The old had occasional small mankementjes but could itself last for years. However, it felt fell from the seats and was the lack of heating and power steering reason to watch something Jongers.
It had to be this time a Twingo with electric sunroof and no longer with a folding roof. I found long distances personally very tiring from the constant noise from the roof, that does not wash proof turned out!
Demands of the 'new' Twingo:
all electric
power steering
sunroof
1999-2001
aircon was no requirement !?
Several cars viewed on the Internet, many have been introduced or are in some vague Jet Cars dealers.
Renault dealership Bouman Alblasserdam where we had bought our first Twingo I noticed a copy of 2002, slightly above our set maximum budget but exceeding you anyway .... It was a 1.28V Expression in January 2002, gray metallic.
Made looked at the car and an extended test drive. The car looked at himself neat and had driven 52 500 km, but had many scratches and paint damage. Flink negotiation until they were of crazy, ha, ha. Stipulated that the damages were repaired and 1250 euro trade for the Twingo from 95 dragged out.
A week later we took the car and indeed, everything we had agreed was well executed.
What a difference from the previous Twingo: much better seats, much better sound insulation and ventilation. Well the same engine, only further modified. At the old Twingo hit the CD player over at every bump because of the tilt of the radio, this is the same radio history.
The Twingo has risen to become a faithful companion; economical, comfortable and very reliable. Until September little drove last year, mainly short distances.
Because my girlfriend changed jobs and all of a sudden went away at least 90 km a day went hard with the mileage. To diversify mileage they often took along my Fiesta.
This Fiesta last week exchanged for a Fiat Grande Punto Multijet Diesel, see and review Fiesta Grande Punto, the Twingo I now use the week as needed and for short journeys we take it with diesel .... Will I still think 6000 km per year total.
Pros:
- consumption; Average 1:17 or less!
- Like electric sunroof, although I personally prefer to
have air conditioning.
- Very reliable through the old 8v engine.
- You may save lamp replacement without the whole car
must demolish.
Negatives / problems
- sometimes creaking springs back, perhaps arm rubbers.
- Maintenance every 10,000 km, it is very pricey for many
kilometers. Maintenance at the Renault dealership, I think the way
quite pricey IKM consider especially now that the car much less drive
to go back to a universal company where I used to
come often.
- No air conditioning, but that was a choice.
- Annoying beep of the indicator, since I can
still not get used to.
All in all a very good car, that if we decide to keep two cars driving for years will continue to drive.
Should he ever go out and be replaced by another small one: the current Twingo will not get there, because we are no longer Twingo. The Citroen C1 is a candidate no. 1
shopping car ?? (76 790 km)
We are 2,5 months have passed since the first report. Since then drove little because we make most of our mileage with diesel. Yet we use the Twingo always for short trips. Consumption is now especially with city mileage even at 1: 14.9.
Soon there will be other hubcaps from a Twingo in 2009, will probably be funny.
Almost a shame that we are so little drive with this handy little car!
New MOT (77,700 km)
Time for a brief report. last week leave our Twingo features a fresh MOT. For this, go back to our old garage Autobedrijf Malipaard in Ridderkerk. Neat service.
The pads were found not to be sufficient for the MOT. These have been replaced.
No further details.
Finally, the Twingo recently provided a net set used hubcaps from the current Twingo. State fun!
Turn follows Malipaard in August.
beurtje ??? (80 441 km)
About time for an update of our Twingo.
By huge crowds in recent months we have had less attention to the appearance to say our cars and honesty that I am still somewhat less precise cleaning and vacuuming etc from the Twingo than our Grande Punto.
Recently, the Twingo again washed, there was a thick layer of dirt. When spraying the wash bay module I saw, unfortunately, damage to the windshield of the sunroof; by bird droppings is sit too long, the black lacquer their damaged and abandoned by spraying. Also, in another place the paint to bubble. It is an ugly sight. I'm going to look or find a used windshield through the demolition.
Furthermore, it goes great with this fine car. Nice economical, hassle free, only a beep with acceleration. Origin unknown.
I'm considering to postpone the turn in August; No, not because of the cost, which does not change, but because I otherwise again in January to a garage for MOT. I want to do now MOT in November and immediately turn. Mi must be with this mileage. I love the fluids good eye.
Further informed at Auto Bouman when they replaced the timing belt. This appears to be done in December 2007, but was not included in the maintenance manual. Next year, then another new distribution ......
Finally, I do not look for successors for the time being; It's a lovely car with very little (user) cost, and can last for years .....
So much!
Small turn and MOT (83 158 km)
Update our Twingo.
Remains a great, inexpensive trolley. Recently, we came suddenly tempted him to exchange for a Fiat Punto 1.4 16V 2004 with very low mileage and lots of options. However, the price of the Punto and the trade of the Twingo were "normal" a really good deal so it was not. Decided just to keep the Twingo and perform scheduled maintenance.
Yesterday a small turn out + MOT be carried to our Twingo at Autobedrijf Malipaard in Ridderkerk.
There were some issues to light, but had since July last year, no maintenance to do more.
Important addition to the regular maintenance was the replacement of the two stabilizer bars + rubbers to pass the MOT. Furthermore, wiper blades, front and rear and the tube from the rear wiper. The sprinkler spurted Rather backwards on the road behind the car .....
Before the stabilizer bars were replaced rattled car indeed, though we were used to it. He now runs a lot quieter.
Finally, I asked the witness rear suspension (by taking thresholds) to be injected, but this has not helped. I suspect that the wishbone rubbers by the little use of the car are quite dry, but as long as they have not yet replaced .....
Total cost of turn + MOT was 360 euros.
Consumption is currently at 1: 15.2, where we usually drive small pieces.
Attend a keeper!
damage! (85 680 km)
Weee a short update. I realize that we drove very little since the previous review. This is going to have to change a little. A move will be driven increasingly living / work travel with. We have jobs while many small pieces with the Twingo driven and used it as a convenient car to buy with stuffing of the construction and .... waste.
Through all the small pieces of the consumption is now 1: 14.5.
Last week our parked Twingo was hit by a trailer. Result, bumper and tail light broken. Tomorrow things will be restored.
Despite the lack of air conditioning and so super fogged windows in the winter, I always appreciate this car. I drive still most of my wife in my car.
I think we just in December replaced the distribution, water pump, rear tires and also the outlet (probably) and drive good. C1, how great, can not compete in terms of comfort and luxury with the Twingo.
wedding carriage (93 630 km)
06-03-2013, time once again named an update of our Twingo, affectionately Twingie. It remains a nice car, we got him, now already more than 4 years.I beginning Friday itself on my 3rd car since we Twingo ....
do Since September I drive myself hardly in because we got cars substituted for commuting.
At 91500 km in December, we perform a small turn at Autobedrijf Malipaard and also the replacement APK and timing belt and water pump.
Real complaints we had not, it was more regular maintenance.
We got the car back with a cracking in the front wheels and a rattle under the hood. For the APK is the trackball replaced so the wheels were off and the whole thing later had to be aligned. Obviously went back to the garage. It has been well explained that the crash was not caused by, but that chance must have been. Maliepaard has later greased the support arm rubbers and a hose otherwise mounted under the bonnet, so that the rattle is indeed reduced. The arm rubbers were still in good condition otherwise be indicated.
Unfortunately, it cracks still like crazy. Through a friend, the car goes soon to a friendly mechanic who's going to watch us.
Well, the cart starts to get some age ailments; the wheel creaks again since today, sometimes there are some other things. If it freezes a lot, then sit inside always completely closed and the lack of air conditioning you have to get up earlier to get away ....
But it remains a very reliable engine and wonderfully efficient. Consumption is in the cold period and the rides 8 km one way every day around 1:14, but I expect that will be a lot more favorable direction 1: 17.5, just like every year.
We drive about 7,000 km per year.
Twin chute for us to stay. This mileage is also good. We keep going as long as he continues to do well and is not too small.
Cost? A hoot, cheaper it gets!
Update ..... and sold! (115 628 km)
Time for an update !!! In 2013 made the last ......
How is it now sinking our trusty cart since March 2013?
Very good! It kept starting and running with this truck!
Meanwhile, outside the normal maintenance had some extra:
The stabilizer rods were replaced in 2012 proved of poor quality. These have been replaced again. Furthermore, for both springs are replaced after a broke off. Furthermore, there are 4 new tires come on; the rear tires stemmed more from 2002 and had adequate profile but were very dehydrated.
The cracking was off and come back to, only with humid weather!
Since we have the Twingo was a baby too stuffed with baby carriage, etc. Again, the Twingo proved surprisingly spacious.
In 2014, looking round for a 5 door car with a view to the little one was coming. But my wife wanted her Twingo not lost. Meanwhile, I was the one who wanted to keep him happy to ride .....
but ........ Despite anything to the Twingo wrong we decided to go look for something else end of 2015. Lack of air conditioning , need five doors, the desire of something more car for the safety ........
We decided to go for a five-door Clio, built in 2008/2009. Combining 5 door and not too much mileage is tricky! We were looking for a 1.2; a 75 hp version would be considered like a TCE enough for us.
After extensive searches ridden on the Internet with multiple Clio's. Trade of the Twingo was also mixed. Eventually at VKV Spijkenisse bought Clio 1.2 75 hp Business Line in 2008, gray-blue metallic, with the extras cruise control, tow bar, alloy wheels. And € 2,000 received for the old Twingo. A huge step forward compared with Twingo. Though the Clio no electric mirrors and sunroof ....
To sum up: in the nearly seven years that we have rode this Twingo it emerged as an economical, highly reliable car! He is now on sale at CRR. A buyer may still have years to enjoy this car. Also continues our previous Twingo rides around 1995.
It had to be this time a Twingo with electric sunroof and no longer with a folding roof. I found long distances personally very tiring from the constant noise from the roof, that does not wash proof turned out!
Demands of the 'new' Twingo:
all electric
power steering
sunroof
1999-2001
aircon was no requirement !?
Several cars viewed on the Internet, many have been introduced or are in some vague Jet Cars dealers.
Renault dealership Bouman Alblasserdam where we had bought our first Twingo I noticed a copy of 2002, slightly above our set maximum budget but exceeding you anyway .... It was a 1.28V Expression in January 2002, gray metallic.
Made looked at the car and an extended test drive. The car looked at himself neat and had driven 52 500 km, but had many scratches and paint damage. Flink negotiation until they were of crazy, ha, ha. Stipulated that the damages were repaired and 1250 euro trade for the Twingo from 95 dragged out.
A week later we took the car and indeed, everything we had agreed was well executed.
What a difference from the previous Twingo: much better seats, much better sound insulation and ventilation. Well the same engine, only further modified. At the old Twingo hit the CD player over at every bump because of the tilt of the radio, this is the same radio history.
The Twingo has risen to become a faithful companion; economical, comfortable and very reliable. Until September little drove last year, mainly short distances.
Because my girlfriend changed jobs and all of a sudden went away at least 90 km a day went hard with the mileage. To diversify mileage they often took along my Fiesta.
This Fiesta last week exchanged for a Fiat Grande Punto Multijet Diesel, see and review Fiesta Grande Punto, the Twingo I now use the week as needed and for short journeys we take it with diesel .... Will I still think 6000 km per year total.
Pros:
- consumption; Average 1:17 or less!
- Like electric sunroof, although I personally prefer to
have air conditioning.
- Very reliable through the old 8v engine.
- You may save lamp replacement without the whole car
must demolish.
Negatives / problems
- sometimes creaking springs back, perhaps arm rubbers.
- Maintenance every 10,000 km, it is very pricey for many
kilometers. Maintenance at the Renault dealership, I think the way
quite pricey IKM consider especially now that the car much less drive
to go back to a universal company where I used to
come often.
- No air conditioning, but that was a choice.
- Annoying beep of the indicator, since I can
still not get used to.
All in all a very good car, that if we decide to keep two cars driving for years will continue to drive.
Should he ever go out and be replaced by another small one: the current Twingo will not get there, because we are no longer Twingo. The Citroen C1 is a candidate no. 1
shopping car ?? (76 790 km)
We are 2,5 months have passed since the first report. Since then drove little because we make most of our mileage with diesel. Yet we use the Twingo always for short trips. Consumption is now especially with city mileage even at 1: 14.9.
Soon there will be other hubcaps from a Twingo in 2009, will probably be funny.
Almost a shame that we are so little drive with this handy little car!
New MOT (77,700 km)
Time for a brief report. last week leave our Twingo features a fresh MOT. For this, go back to our old garage Autobedrijf Malipaard in Ridderkerk. Neat service.
The pads were found not to be sufficient for the MOT. These have been replaced.
No further details.
Finally, the Twingo recently provided a net set used hubcaps from the current Twingo. State fun!
Turn follows Malipaard in August.
beurtje ??? (80 441 km)
About time for an update of our Twingo.
By huge crowds in recent months we have had less attention to the appearance to say our cars and honesty that I am still somewhat less precise cleaning and vacuuming etc from the Twingo than our Grande Punto.
Recently, the Twingo again washed, there was a thick layer of dirt. When spraying the wash bay module I saw, unfortunately, damage to the windshield of the sunroof; by bird droppings is sit too long, the black lacquer their damaged and abandoned by spraying. Also, in another place the paint to bubble. It is an ugly sight. I'm going to look or find a used windshield through the demolition.
Furthermore, it goes great with this fine car. Nice economical, hassle free, only a beep with acceleration. Origin unknown.
I'm considering to postpone the turn in August; No, not because of the cost, which does not change, but because I otherwise again in January to a garage for MOT. I want to do now MOT in November and immediately turn. Mi must be with this mileage. I love the fluids good eye.
Further informed at Auto Bouman when they replaced the timing belt. This appears to be done in December 2007, but was not included in the maintenance manual. Next year, then another new distribution ......
Finally, I do not look for successors for the time being; It's a lovely car with very little (user) cost, and can last for years .....
So much!
Small turn and MOT (83 158 km)
Update our Twingo.
Remains a great, inexpensive trolley. Recently, we came suddenly tempted him to exchange for a Fiat Punto 1.4 16V 2004 with very low mileage and lots of options. However, the price of the Punto and the trade of the Twingo were "normal" a really good deal so it was not. Decided just to keep the Twingo and perform scheduled maintenance.
Yesterday a small turn out + MOT be carried to our Twingo at Autobedrijf Malipaard in Ridderkerk.
There were some issues to light, but had since July last year, no maintenance to do more.
Important addition to the regular maintenance was the replacement of the two stabilizer bars + rubbers to pass the MOT. Furthermore, wiper blades, front and rear and the tube from the rear wiper. The sprinkler spurted Rather backwards on the road behind the car .....
Before the stabilizer bars were replaced rattled car indeed, though we were used to it. He now runs a lot quieter.
Finally, I asked the witness rear suspension (by taking thresholds) to be injected, but this has not helped. I suspect that the wishbone rubbers by the little use of the car are quite dry, but as long as they have not yet replaced .....
Total cost of turn + MOT was 360 euros.
Consumption is currently at 1: 15.2, where we usually drive small pieces.
Attend a keeper!
damage! (85 680 km)
Weee a short update. I realize that we drove very little since the previous review. This is going to have to change a little. A move will be driven increasingly living / work travel with. We have jobs while many small pieces with the Twingo driven and used it as a convenient car to buy with stuffing of the construction and .... waste.
Through all the small pieces of the consumption is now 1: 14.5.
Last week our parked Twingo was hit by a trailer. Result, bumper and tail light broken. Tomorrow things will be restored.
Despite the lack of air conditioning and so super fogged windows in the winter, I always appreciate this car. I drive still most of my wife in my car.
I think we just in December replaced the distribution, water pump, rear tires and also the outlet (probably) and drive good. C1, how great, can not compete in terms of comfort and luxury with the Twingo.
wedding carriage (93 630 km)
06-03-2013, time once again named an update of our Twingo, affectionately Twingie. It remains a nice car, we got him, now already more than 4 years.I beginning Friday itself on my 3rd car since we Twingo ....
do Since September I drive myself hardly in because we got cars substituted for commuting.
At 91500 km in December, we perform a small turn at Autobedrijf Malipaard and also the replacement APK and timing belt and water pump.
Real complaints we had not, it was more regular maintenance.
We got the car back with a cracking in the front wheels and a rattle under the hood. For the APK is the trackball replaced so the wheels were off and the whole thing later had to be aligned. Obviously went back to the garage. It has been well explained that the crash was not caused by, but that chance must have been. Maliepaard has later greased the support arm rubbers and a hose otherwise mounted under the bonnet, so that the rattle is indeed reduced. The arm rubbers were still in good condition otherwise be indicated.
Unfortunately, it cracks still like crazy. Through a friend, the car goes soon to a friendly mechanic who's going to watch us.
Well, the cart starts to get some age ailments; the wheel creaks again since today, sometimes there are some other things. If it freezes a lot, then sit inside always completely closed and the lack of air conditioning you have to get up earlier to get away ....
But it remains a very reliable engine and wonderfully efficient. Consumption is in the cold period and the rides 8 km one way every day around 1:14, but I expect that will be a lot more favorable direction 1: 17.5, just like every year.
We drive about 7,000 km per year.
Twin chute for us to stay. This mileage is also good. We keep going as long as he continues to do well and is not too small.
Cost? A hoot, cheaper it gets!
Update ..... and sold! (115 628 km)
Time for an update !!! In 2013 made the last ......
How is it now sinking our trusty cart since March 2013?
Very good! It kept starting and running with this truck!
Meanwhile, outside the normal maintenance had some extra:
The stabilizer rods were replaced in 2012 proved of poor quality. These have been replaced again. Furthermore, for both springs are replaced after a broke off. Furthermore, there are 4 new tires come on; the rear tires stemmed more from 2002 and had adequate profile but were very dehydrated.
The cracking was off and come back to, only with humid weather!
Since we have the Twingo was a baby too stuffed with baby carriage, etc. Again, the Twingo proved surprisingly spacious.
In 2014, looking round for a 5 door car with a view to the little one was coming. But my wife wanted her Twingo not lost. Meanwhile, I was the one who wanted to keep him happy to ride .....
but ........ Despite anything to the Twingo wrong we decided to go look for something else end of 2015. Lack of air conditioning , need five doors, the desire of something more car for the safety ........
We decided to go for a five-door Clio, built in 2008/2009. Combining 5 door and not too much mileage is tricky! We were looking for a 1.2; a 75 hp version would be considered like a TCE enough for us.
After extensive searches ridden on the Internet with multiple Clio's. Trade of the Twingo was also mixed. Eventually at VKV Spijkenisse bought Clio 1.2 75 hp Business Line in 2008, gray-blue metallic, with the extras cruise control, tow bar, alloy wheels. And € 2,000 received for the old Twingo. A huge step forward compared with Twingo. Though the Clio no electric mirrors and sunroof ....
To sum up: in the nearly seven years that we have rode this Twingo it emerged as an economical, highly reliable car! He is now on sale at CRR. A buyer may still have years to enjoy this car. Also continues our previous Twingo rides around 1995.
It feels solid and robust in is comfortable, smooth and fast cornering is a party
Oops, just picked up the new "JAG", unfortunately ff back to the dealer, there is a shortcoming in, "interference emissions. It's New Year's Eve, the mechanic is doing its utmost but when he feels while performing the inspection oil stops. This should be seriously investigated.
This could therefore still take a few days. But the dealer takes it very well and gives me with his own XE!
To be continued....
1st Up-date (28,000 km)
Now more than six months in the possession of this "driving iron. The first impression, just a fantastic car. It feels solid and robust in is comfortable, smooth and fast cornering is a party.
I believe I any areas where you could buy a car have to address. The car is really tightly together and certainly fits in the market segment where he wants to compete. When you get in the car is to speak to you, as an English suit. Everything looks solid and trusting, good materials and a neat finish. Steering wheel and seats are easy to adjust for the correct driving position and all controls sit me in the right place.
After riding with a manual demo car, I opted for a version with a 'machine', and what drives it tasty. The 'pop-up' knob you can select the desired position on gas and virtually shock-free switching machine by opposing the eight available. You can also switch to the "flippers," but why would you?
With a push button the desired driving dynamics can be selected, Eco, Dynamic, etc.
The machine turns depending on the selected mode earlier and / or later. Nice detail is that the dashboard lighting color along with the selected mode. Nice gadget but in practice you do not notice much difference between the different positions.
When we drive off and start is an urban ride at how quiet the car, we go on the highway and we remain quietly touring this does not change. The car is nice and quiet, smooth and runs smoothly with the traffic along. We turn on the highway and get on the gas, the car sprint away and what stands out is the sound that the diesel 163pk who performs fits totally with this car and driving experience that I had until then. But because the car is pretty soon on speed (± 8 seconds to 100) shows the "machine" is only heard here, but that sound gets used or is removed from the row of experience with this car, because it is really great. Wonder when the first 'print' bearing is speeding on the bus.
Then the looks of this car, I find it fantastic, and I think I am not alone. The car attracts a lot of attention. I have this underrated, if you think like this is fun but it can also backfire if you have a 'JAG' comes, the car is soon associated with the fact that a 'rich tata' drive up while it is cheaper for example a Peugeot 508 SW with some options.
The standard version of this car is already quite, actually sits all the trimmings you need on the optional winter package (Xenon, LED lighting and heated seats) and a set of big wheels make the car. I also optionally allow mounting a detachable towbar and a folding rear seat. The hitch is working fine, the hook is easy to install and remove with a simple click.
Only positive noises? No, the car also has a lot more points. So the car is not suitable for 5 people to go on a long drive, before it is really too small, thanks to the rear-wheel drive is on the feet for the center passenger proper tunnel that comes at the cost of legroom. Due to the far incoming trailing edges of the car can mark this on the inside, 3 person sit very close to or against each other.
Where you have to take good note has to be the fairly wide A-pillar. This still has unwittingly considerable visibility way more than you would think, has been with me two times to dire situations led it could also be getting used to this car.
The trunk is on the small side, with 4 people, suitcases and hand luggage to the airport is an almost hopeless mission, a suitcase on his lap offers happy outcome.
Although it is not there, there's been a lot written about the finish of the trunk, and then unlock the mechanism of well-fitting rear seat. The mounting brackets of these are clipped to the body, you need to draw a button to unlock, if you do this not with any accuracy pull it the brackets from the body, I do not know that people there still have no update for . I put them down with ty-raps, and that works.
You drive brand in an English car when you look at the folding portions of the back seat, here are the English through the basket. The steering wheel and controls are well moved to the left but they have forgotten something in the back seat. This is in 2 parts foldable (2/3 - 1/3), namely that about 2/3 now behind the driver normally sits the small part 1/3 behind the driver, this is the place for the 3rd person. Thus keeping you logically more space about 2/3 to take longer / larger parts.
The seals of the doors with respect to the vehicle body is quite far to the inside, particularly at the back doors. After the car once to have reached the car wash is how 'dirty' remains area. While driving there will probably be a lot of water splashes up what causes these smearing. After a wash should be a wet cloth be removed from the inside of the car otherwise the chances that your clothes are filthy properly during boarding.
The attachment of the floor mats with a plastic hook, bit strange, why not just a printing confirmation? The probability that breaks the hook when you stand up with pal 44 is large, for me it is so true.
The navigation system is big and clear. The touch screen which can display is easy to operate an annoying reflection of sunlight despite the frosted glass in a certain light. Pity is that sometimes the message "SD card reading error appears. This happens especially when you load a previously driven route from the address book, the system restarts automatically and continues.
Well, and then the reliability, I now sit up 28,000 kilometers in six months and the car is 2 times went back to the garage, the first time at 60km. because of a faulty sensor. The second interference was a leakage of the cooling system at 21.000km. cooler defect. Fortunately, the dealer has repaired the problems quickly and well, but still, that you do not expect from such a car.
To sum up, just a nice trip car that does what he has to do. (if he does)
Each car is a bit on and / or to criticize but the driving pleasure and driving experience of the car doing the negative things really forget. What I really like is that the car still does not see much away, he therefore remains a special appearance.
Buy a used car, how reliable is it?
When a Volvo dealer with 12 months warranty Volvo Selekt and complete service history is worth a try.
After nearly half a tonne of self driven here my experiences.
9/2014 bought with 91,000 now 6/2016 with 139,000.
Motor
What a lovely smooth D3 with its 2-liter five cylinder turbo diesel! Always plenty of pulling power. Never revved required (can be). In practice, I drive between 1,500 and 2,100 rpm. When accelerating honor equally to 3,200 rpm. Incidentally, in the 1st and 2nd gear quiet due to short transmission ratio. Only in 3rd and 4th interesting to accelerating them soon.
Turbo hose had to be replaced at 138,000. In the morning, saddled with the highway no power anymore. Message with amber light, calmly drove 100 km / h for Volvo dealer Serva in Nijkerk. Nicely that day helped immediately. Unfortunately cost but now we can at a time.
Technology
Everything does, gearbox, elec. windows, power steering, lighting.
For over a year the air conditioning pump noise, especially in hot weather. After start it beeps as it were, the V-belt. In September 2015 has placed new multi-string but remains noise; The air conditioning pump is simply worn out. I have it replaced before the summer holidays. Precious ...
Navigation
Despite the negative noises I experience the Volvo navigation as sufficient working and fast enough. Probably the Volvo dealer has done a good update in 2014. Well, I had 2x a jam. 1x the whole entertainment (I could not operate anything, even miet volume) must be reset by car. And 1x only the navigation is not starting. This resolved itself after a subsequent restart.
Ride comfort
in my previous car I drove (1.91) years with a fitted car seat. Given the vaunted Volvo seats so now I have a try. Idd and you get almost tirelessly and have the right support.
S60 slogan like most dynamic true Volvo. He rides confidently highway and winding roads. Not so sporty and sleek as a BMW, but not so soft and swaying like a Volvo V70. Be comfortable and you can place it wherever you want.
The two-piece folding rear seat is useful for a sedan. So you can still take long stuff. The original Volvo detachable towbar helps larger load.
What I find very comfortable is Volvo's electric motor and interior heater. No more scratching windows and comfortable boarding.
Consumption
It is particularly striking that highway mileage on the first 16.5 feasible .. However for my work I drive a lot in by way trip of 25 km. As a result, in practice, 1 to 15.5.
See usage monitor.
Reliability
Motor and electric does everything well.
Infotainment: not feilloos.USB fixed quite some songs. 1x inexplicably did not start navigating. And 1x right side buttons do not send relief and not working.
Turbo Long, I see as normal wear after 138,000 km.
Aircopomp, it is worn prematurely. He did it, but made too much noise.
Volvo dealers.
Vwb the service I have 3 Volvo dealers experience.
The first year at Volvo Ton van Kuyk Beverwijk, where I bought the S60 with 12 months warranty. This is not around the corner, but fine salesman, here I could do good business.
In the workshop they take my comments to seriously mechanic ride with certain sounds, such as the vultures of the air conditioning pump. Here is under warranty made a new clamping set and air conditioning maintenance.
Car is always neatly washed after they have asked this first if you want to.
Volvo Serva Nijkerk I found the service top. I came without an appointment early in the morning after the car went on my way to work in emergency mode. They went with my Volvo to work, took me to my job, kept me informed of their findings and repaired the faulty component (Turbo Long).
Volvo Henk Scholten Ede one thinks reception at the workshop along. They do not replace or unnecessary things get a turn forward if only to be replaced a particular component.
Volvo badge in the grille is free renewed.
This could therefore still take a few days. But the dealer takes it very well and gives me with his own XE!
To be continued....
1st Up-date (28,000 km)
Now more than six months in the possession of this "driving iron. The first impression, just a fantastic car. It feels solid and robust in is comfortable, smooth and fast cornering is a party.
I believe I any areas where you could buy a car have to address. The car is really tightly together and certainly fits in the market segment where he wants to compete. When you get in the car is to speak to you, as an English suit. Everything looks solid and trusting, good materials and a neat finish. Steering wheel and seats are easy to adjust for the correct driving position and all controls sit me in the right place.
After riding with a manual demo car, I opted for a version with a 'machine', and what drives it tasty. The 'pop-up' knob you can select the desired position on gas and virtually shock-free switching machine by opposing the eight available. You can also switch to the "flippers," but why would you?
With a push button the desired driving dynamics can be selected, Eco, Dynamic, etc.
The machine turns depending on the selected mode earlier and / or later. Nice detail is that the dashboard lighting color along with the selected mode. Nice gadget but in practice you do not notice much difference between the different positions.
When we drive off and start is an urban ride at how quiet the car, we go on the highway and we remain quietly touring this does not change. The car is nice and quiet, smooth and runs smoothly with the traffic along. We turn on the highway and get on the gas, the car sprint away and what stands out is the sound that the diesel 163pk who performs fits totally with this car and driving experience that I had until then. But because the car is pretty soon on speed (± 8 seconds to 100) shows the "machine" is only heard here, but that sound gets used or is removed from the row of experience with this car, because it is really great. Wonder when the first 'print' bearing is speeding on the bus.
Then the looks of this car, I find it fantastic, and I think I am not alone. The car attracts a lot of attention. I have this underrated, if you think like this is fun but it can also backfire if you have a 'JAG' comes, the car is soon associated with the fact that a 'rich tata' drive up while it is cheaper for example a Peugeot 508 SW with some options.
The standard version of this car is already quite, actually sits all the trimmings you need on the optional winter package (Xenon, LED lighting and heated seats) and a set of big wheels make the car. I also optionally allow mounting a detachable towbar and a folding rear seat. The hitch is working fine, the hook is easy to install and remove with a simple click.
Only positive noises? No, the car also has a lot more points. So the car is not suitable for 5 people to go on a long drive, before it is really too small, thanks to the rear-wheel drive is on the feet for the center passenger proper tunnel that comes at the cost of legroom. Due to the far incoming trailing edges of the car can mark this on the inside, 3 person sit very close to or against each other.
Where you have to take good note has to be the fairly wide A-pillar. This still has unwittingly considerable visibility way more than you would think, has been with me two times to dire situations led it could also be getting used to this car.
The trunk is on the small side, with 4 people, suitcases and hand luggage to the airport is an almost hopeless mission, a suitcase on his lap offers happy outcome.
Although it is not there, there's been a lot written about the finish of the trunk, and then unlock the mechanism of well-fitting rear seat. The mounting brackets of these are clipped to the body, you need to draw a button to unlock, if you do this not with any accuracy pull it the brackets from the body, I do not know that people there still have no update for . I put them down with ty-raps, and that works.
You drive brand in an English car when you look at the folding portions of the back seat, here are the English through the basket. The steering wheel and controls are well moved to the left but they have forgotten something in the back seat. This is in 2 parts foldable (2/3 - 1/3), namely that about 2/3 now behind the driver normally sits the small part 1/3 behind the driver, this is the place for the 3rd person. Thus keeping you logically more space about 2/3 to take longer / larger parts.
The seals of the doors with respect to the vehicle body is quite far to the inside, particularly at the back doors. After the car once to have reached the car wash is how 'dirty' remains area. While driving there will probably be a lot of water splashes up what causes these smearing. After a wash should be a wet cloth be removed from the inside of the car otherwise the chances that your clothes are filthy properly during boarding.
The attachment of the floor mats with a plastic hook, bit strange, why not just a printing confirmation? The probability that breaks the hook when you stand up with pal 44 is large, for me it is so true.
The navigation system is big and clear. The touch screen which can display is easy to operate an annoying reflection of sunlight despite the frosted glass in a certain light. Pity is that sometimes the message "SD card reading error appears. This happens especially when you load a previously driven route from the address book, the system restarts automatically and continues.
Well, and then the reliability, I now sit up 28,000 kilometers in six months and the car is 2 times went back to the garage, the first time at 60km. because of a faulty sensor. The second interference was a leakage of the cooling system at 21.000km. cooler defect. Fortunately, the dealer has repaired the problems quickly and well, but still, that you do not expect from such a car.
To sum up, just a nice trip car that does what he has to do. (if he does)
Each car is a bit on and / or to criticize but the driving pleasure and driving experience of the car doing the negative things really forget. What I really like is that the car still does not see much away, he therefore remains a special appearance.
Buy a used car, how reliable is it?
When a Volvo dealer with 12 months warranty Volvo Selekt and complete service history is worth a try.
After nearly half a tonne of self driven here my experiences.
9/2014 bought with 91,000 now 6/2016 with 139,000.
Motor
What a lovely smooth D3 with its 2-liter five cylinder turbo diesel! Always plenty of pulling power. Never revved required (can be). In practice, I drive between 1,500 and 2,100 rpm. When accelerating honor equally to 3,200 rpm. Incidentally, in the 1st and 2nd gear quiet due to short transmission ratio. Only in 3rd and 4th interesting to accelerating them soon.
Turbo hose had to be replaced at 138,000. In the morning, saddled with the highway no power anymore. Message with amber light, calmly drove 100 km / h for Volvo dealer Serva in Nijkerk. Nicely that day helped immediately. Unfortunately cost but now we can at a time.
Technology
Everything does, gearbox, elec. windows, power steering, lighting.
For over a year the air conditioning pump noise, especially in hot weather. After start it beeps as it were, the V-belt. In September 2015 has placed new multi-string but remains noise; The air conditioning pump is simply worn out. I have it replaced before the summer holidays. Precious ...
Navigation
Despite the negative noises I experience the Volvo navigation as sufficient working and fast enough. Probably the Volvo dealer has done a good update in 2014. Well, I had 2x a jam. 1x the whole entertainment (I could not operate anything, even miet volume) must be reset by car. And 1x only the navigation is not starting. This resolved itself after a subsequent restart.
Ride comfort
in my previous car I drove (1.91) years with a fitted car seat. Given the vaunted Volvo seats so now I have a try. Idd and you get almost tirelessly and have the right support.
S60 slogan like most dynamic true Volvo. He rides confidently highway and winding roads. Not so sporty and sleek as a BMW, but not so soft and swaying like a Volvo V70. Be comfortable and you can place it wherever you want.
The two-piece folding rear seat is useful for a sedan. So you can still take long stuff. The original Volvo detachable towbar helps larger load.
What I find very comfortable is Volvo's electric motor and interior heater. No more scratching windows and comfortable boarding.
Consumption
It is particularly striking that highway mileage on the first 16.5 feasible .. However for my work I drive a lot in by way trip of 25 km. As a result, in practice, 1 to 15.5.
See usage monitor.
Reliability
Motor and electric does everything well.
Infotainment: not feilloos.USB fixed quite some songs. 1x inexplicably did not start navigating. And 1x right side buttons do not send relief and not working.
Turbo Long, I see as normal wear after 138,000 km.
Aircopomp, it is worn prematurely. He did it, but made too much noise.
Volvo dealers.
Vwb the service I have 3 Volvo dealers experience.
The first year at Volvo Ton van Kuyk Beverwijk, where I bought the S60 with 12 months warranty. This is not around the corner, but fine salesman, here I could do good business.
In the workshop they take my comments to seriously mechanic ride with certain sounds, such as the vultures of the air conditioning pump. Here is under warranty made a new clamping set and air conditioning maintenance.
Car is always neatly washed after they have asked this first if you want to.
Volvo Serva Nijkerk I found the service top. I came without an appointment early in the morning after the car went on my way to work in emergency mode. They went with my Volvo to work, took me to my job, kept me informed of their findings and repaired the faulty component (Turbo Long).
Volvo Henk Scholten Ede one thinks reception at the workshop along. They do not replace or unnecessary things get a turn forward if only to be replaced a particular component.
Volvo badge in the grille is free renewed.
This allows the car is much better and safer especially on the highway on the way
Driving: I think good smooth acceleration Yaris. At long by pulling sounds like a whistling sound. The consumption is good. Average 1 to 16. I can get with my family wife and two small kids and luggage cart and 100 on Highway 1 on 18/19 which I find very personable. Winter months and short pieces is 1 to 14/15 normal. Is no air conditioning in.
Up to 120 is the noise level ok. I prefer 110 runs quieter and more economical.
I have sports wheels with tires 195-5515. This allows the car is much better and safer especially on the highway on the way. Furthermore, I have used a 2DIN radio / CD / navigation. / boxes built into the rear shelf / beautiful sports rims as described / just double-end trim on the exhaust / 2 DVD headrests ideal for the kids. In short, it put into my hand.
Because it is just a review of the issues that I think less of the Yaris:
The front suspension is too soft.
The headlamps allow polishing, this yellowing over time.
Especially in the high-revving highway. Normally from those model years.
I find the link heavy that I notice when I've driven in another car. Can also apply specifically to my Yaris as read nothing about it.
Nothing else.
What I have replaced four years and 50,000 km:
Washer Motor warranty
Upper dashboard cover under warranty.
Moisture left headlight warranty
Radiator 1.5 years ago preventively. Became less.
Half a year ago at 126,000 km of new discs and pads front Brembo brand. Rear Brake squeal due not replaced because they were on.
Furthermore itself each year oil change / schedule intrieurfilter / air filter and spark plugs.
Conclusion: I can say this is the best after 40 cars from 1996. After this, I want a t sport of this generation ....
Update (141.000 km)The last half year there are some changes:
Sports Sound stainless steel rear silencers left and right. Nice low sound.
Lowsound middle silencer also replaced. Was years ago already welded to the flange and again leak. Exceptional not actually occur. Was manufacturing defect.
Reversing Sensors embedded LCD screen.
Update wbt speakers. Upper dashboard 10cm hifonicks. Front doors
Through shims from 13 to 16 cm jbl gto posted. Little effort much better sound much more high and low.
Overhaul given: new oil filter with multi-spark-belt air and intrieurfilter.
Xenon installation failed. Want impossibly big light. However, in another car. Even with additional relay cable.
Of course in March as the MOT. 8 years in a row ... tojo top.
Update (158,000 km)I am back at some kms further. The car is still doing what it should do, namely driving! Last time for the 5th consecutive x approved. Well let places due to crack new windshield. Also new clutch at 156,000 km. The car was difficult to have one and sometimes 2nd gear. Coupling was always heavily again wonderfully light. And turns super weather. Yet replaced relatively early I think. Self made big turn and get on with the thing. Average use one on Highway 15. recently drove around 1 100 19.7. Nice car, I think he never seems to stop.
The Skoda is ready to be delivered to the dealer. Then already a review? Yes, because I already have experience with it. I chose this car because of the audio system. He runs well, I do believe. But it is now not easy to find a car with a factory good audio system, the dealer was therefore very surprised when I mentioned wanting to buy after I heard the audio.
Specifications additional options:
- Color Lava blue
- Alcantara lining
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Sunset
- blinds behind
- Traffic Sign Recognition System
- Adaptive cruise control
, the audio system is the Canton system. The sound of this system is very good, and even standard also with 12 loudspeakers. I was very pleased that the system also recognizes FLAC files.
I can come get the car on 25 March. I will then share information and experiences, also around the ride.
I am very curious especially the handling. On the 1.6 TDI, the adaptive chassis can not be delivered and I am very curious how the default handling. On that (and the rest of the car) more quickly,
The first real introduction (1,000 km)
Now, after the first 1000 kilometers of my first experiences:
Driving behavior:
I was a bit wary of the engine strength. Would the 1.6 TDI (120 hp) will be enough? Until now, he is surprisingly focused. I have also read several reviews stating that the engine would be noisy and would walk restlessly. Of course it's just what you're used to, but I come from a DS5 with 200 hp now and I must say that I the big difference of 80 HP does not really mark. All in all, I am therefore very pleased with the engine.
The car does so, combined with the DSG in peace her work, making it a relaxed motorway cruiser.
Grip:
it is made in the various reviews on Youtube that the adjustment would be quite week. Well is being tested in this review with a car that has the DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control). That can not be the 1.6 TDI ordered. In comparison with the Citroen DS5 is the Super slightly softer suspension but not too soft. You can still quite easily take a sharp turn without having the feeling that the car is slipping. here I am positive for the handling.
Automatic Cruise Control:
What are you guys from there! Initially, the system seemed a bit slow to pick up on acceleration. This proved to be the institution that was on 'Economic'. This put in scolding 'Sporty' and he draws good by. I think it's a great system. You should stay alert though, especially if a car suddenly dives into the gap between you and the pastor and braking suddenly then you yourself stepping on the brake. If you do not, the Front Assist intervenes and you sit with your nose against the windshield.
Parking Assistant:
Here I need to get some practice with. The first time the car was across the street because the system seemed to find a spot where the box in the transverse position on the street was seen while lying in the longitudinal direction. It's probably just me, but then I have not experimented with.
Road sign recognition:
Works generally well, but every now and then he misses a plate. Also, pay attention here is the motto. The system also detects the signs back of a truck and then returns to 40.
Other systems such as automatic wipers, dimming mirrors (inside and outside), climate control (3 zones), audio with Apple Carplay (Wow .....), all sorts of useful pockets, and interior lighting (LED as an option) are just fantastic.
Minuses:
- Glossy black areas on the dashboard rather dust and stain sensitive.
- I think the length of the seats (both seat and back rest) for my 1.83 m adequate but can imagine that the longer people there are less enthusiastic.
The paint is otherwise very nice. I had chosen the blue lava because I already have enough shades of gray and black and white versions, see drive and I therefore have chosen something less often seen. Blue, sun seems with some other light there is also some green thing in. Very beautiful in combination with the glass roof and the gray alcantara upholstery.
4,500 km
Again in 1000 a few kilometers away. I have to do half a liter of oil, which is normal with a new car.
Had notice of a recall: the panorama roof could cause injuries during closing using the remote control. I think that is a nice feature and have no children so I'm going to doubt or to this audience because it's mean that they will turn the remote control.
For the rest it is a fine motorway cruiser. No bend knight but you do not for me.
18,500 km
Meanwhile, back a little further with the mileage. The car suits still very good. So far, some had small storinkjes with restart (reboot) of the car could be solved by myself
- Blind spot detection was not working
- Air cooled non
- Columbus stuck during startup
Faults have been only one or two times, and were fix by stopping cars, turn ignition off and on again.
Did have a weird problem with the oil cap. It began to notice that some vapor rising from the hood and did so silently put the car. Showed that the oil cap was gone! I had not yet had the hood open until that time, so how could it was equally puzzled. The dealer received a new cap, which is still on.
After this distance, the consumption is now one of 21 and therefore a range of 1,400 kilometers on one tank. The car does fine work. I do think sometimes the ACC what works separately and he seems sometimes cars that really stand still for a traffic light undetectable. So you should always remain with and continue to watch but it is a nice system.
Up to 120 is the noise level ok. I prefer 110 runs quieter and more economical.
I have sports wheels with tires 195-5515. This allows the car is much better and safer especially on the highway on the way. Furthermore, I have used a 2DIN radio / CD / navigation. / boxes built into the rear shelf / beautiful sports rims as described / just double-end trim on the exhaust / 2 DVD headrests ideal for the kids. In short, it put into my hand.
Because it is just a review of the issues that I think less of the Yaris:
The front suspension is too soft.
The headlamps allow polishing, this yellowing over time.
Especially in the high-revving highway. Normally from those model years.
I find the link heavy that I notice when I've driven in another car. Can also apply specifically to my Yaris as read nothing about it.
Nothing else.
What I have replaced four years and 50,000 km:
Washer Motor warranty
Upper dashboard cover under warranty.
Moisture left headlight warranty
Radiator 1.5 years ago preventively. Became less.
Half a year ago at 126,000 km of new discs and pads front Brembo brand. Rear Brake squeal due not replaced because they were on.
Furthermore itself each year oil change / schedule intrieurfilter / air filter and spark plugs.
Conclusion: I can say this is the best after 40 cars from 1996. After this, I want a t sport of this generation ....
Update (141.000 km)The last half year there are some changes:
Sports Sound stainless steel rear silencers left and right. Nice low sound.
Lowsound middle silencer also replaced. Was years ago already welded to the flange and again leak. Exceptional not actually occur. Was manufacturing defect.
Reversing Sensors embedded LCD screen.
Update wbt speakers. Upper dashboard 10cm hifonicks. Front doors
Through shims from 13 to 16 cm jbl gto posted. Little effort much better sound much more high and low.
Overhaul given: new oil filter with multi-spark-belt air and intrieurfilter.
Xenon installation failed. Want impossibly big light. However, in another car. Even with additional relay cable.
Of course in March as the MOT. 8 years in a row ... tojo top.
Update (158,000 km)I am back at some kms further. The car is still doing what it should do, namely driving! Last time for the 5th consecutive x approved. Well let places due to crack new windshield. Also new clutch at 156,000 km. The car was difficult to have one and sometimes 2nd gear. Coupling was always heavily again wonderfully light. And turns super weather. Yet replaced relatively early I think. Self made big turn and get on with the thing. Average use one on Highway 15. recently drove around 1 100 19.7. Nice car, I think he never seems to stop.
The Skoda is ready to be delivered to the dealer. Then already a review? Yes, because I already have experience with it. I chose this car because of the audio system. He runs well, I do believe. But it is now not easy to find a car with a factory good audio system, the dealer was therefore very surprised when I mentioned wanting to buy after I heard the audio.
Specifications additional options:
- Color Lava blue
- Alcantara lining
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Sunset
- blinds behind
- Traffic Sign Recognition System
- Adaptive cruise control
, the audio system is the Canton system. The sound of this system is very good, and even standard also with 12 loudspeakers. I was very pleased that the system also recognizes FLAC files.
I can come get the car on 25 March. I will then share information and experiences, also around the ride.
I am very curious especially the handling. On the 1.6 TDI, the adaptive chassis can not be delivered and I am very curious how the default handling. On that (and the rest of the car) more quickly,
The first real introduction (1,000 km)
Now, after the first 1000 kilometers of my first experiences:
Driving behavior:
I was a bit wary of the engine strength. Would the 1.6 TDI (120 hp) will be enough? Until now, he is surprisingly focused. I have also read several reviews stating that the engine would be noisy and would walk restlessly. Of course it's just what you're used to, but I come from a DS5 with 200 hp now and I must say that I the big difference of 80 HP does not really mark. All in all, I am therefore very pleased with the engine.
The car does so, combined with the DSG in peace her work, making it a relaxed motorway cruiser.
Grip:
it is made in the various reviews on Youtube that the adjustment would be quite week. Well is being tested in this review with a car that has the DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control). That can not be the 1.6 TDI ordered. In comparison with the Citroen DS5 is the Super slightly softer suspension but not too soft. You can still quite easily take a sharp turn without having the feeling that the car is slipping. here I am positive for the handling.
Automatic Cruise Control:
What are you guys from there! Initially, the system seemed a bit slow to pick up on acceleration. This proved to be the institution that was on 'Economic'. This put in scolding 'Sporty' and he draws good by. I think it's a great system. You should stay alert though, especially if a car suddenly dives into the gap between you and the pastor and braking suddenly then you yourself stepping on the brake. If you do not, the Front Assist intervenes and you sit with your nose against the windshield.
Parking Assistant:
Here I need to get some practice with. The first time the car was across the street because the system seemed to find a spot where the box in the transverse position on the street was seen while lying in the longitudinal direction. It's probably just me, but then I have not experimented with.
Road sign recognition:
Works generally well, but every now and then he misses a plate. Also, pay attention here is the motto. The system also detects the signs back of a truck and then returns to 40.
Other systems such as automatic wipers, dimming mirrors (inside and outside), climate control (3 zones), audio with Apple Carplay (Wow .....), all sorts of useful pockets, and interior lighting (LED as an option) are just fantastic.
Minuses:
- Glossy black areas on the dashboard rather dust and stain sensitive.
- I think the length of the seats (both seat and back rest) for my 1.83 m adequate but can imagine that the longer people there are less enthusiastic.
The paint is otherwise very nice. I had chosen the blue lava because I already have enough shades of gray and black and white versions, see drive and I therefore have chosen something less often seen. Blue, sun seems with some other light there is also some green thing in. Very beautiful in combination with the glass roof and the gray alcantara upholstery.
4,500 km
Again in 1000 a few kilometers away. I have to do half a liter of oil, which is normal with a new car.
Had notice of a recall: the panorama roof could cause injuries during closing using the remote control. I think that is a nice feature and have no children so I'm going to doubt or to this audience because it's mean that they will turn the remote control.
For the rest it is a fine motorway cruiser. No bend knight but you do not for me.
18,500 km
Meanwhile, back a little further with the mileage. The car suits still very good. So far, some had small storinkjes with restart (reboot) of the car could be solved by myself
- Blind spot detection was not working
- Air cooled non
- Columbus stuck during startup
Faults have been only one or two times, and were fix by stopping cars, turn ignition off and on again.
Did have a weird problem with the oil cap. It began to notice that some vapor rising from the hood and did so silently put the car. Showed that the oil cap was gone! I had not yet had the hood open until that time, so how could it was equally puzzled. The dealer received a new cap, which is still on.
After this distance, the consumption is now one of 21 and therefore a range of 1,400 kilometers on one tank. The car does fine work. I do think sometimes the ACC what works separately and he seems sometimes cars that really stand still for a traffic light undetectable. So you should always remain with and continue to watch but it is a nice system.
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