Since my wife since January 1 has a company car and use my Audi A4 was limited to the weekend, but still took the plunge and go look for a convertible. BMW 4-Series Cabrio I find beautiful, but I found too expensive. Thus, I was already fast on the new Audi A3 convertible out. Since I do not want a bald version, a new fact soon fell off. Also 2dehands I found the prices are quite high. Among the 40k there was little choice. Until I arrived in Haarlem, where they face a huge inventory of new A3 convertibles. There was a nice discount, but the trade-in my Audi A4 Avant 1.8 Quattro Pro Line S I found disappointing. This car was just over 2 years old and depreciated after 34.000km already € 20,000. That was not an option. Still only just phoned my dealer in Tilburg, where my previous two Audis had bought satisfactorily. After some calls he had been one new A3 convertible. A thick dressed version 1.4 TFSI 150 hp S-tronic Pro Line S Open Days edition. This car will see in the showroom and then bought without a test drive. I could not imagine that this would drive bad. My wife drives a 110 horsepower A3 S-tronic and that runs all right.
I have the car since the end of June, and what a delight. I find him, despite the S line sports suspension with 18-inch rims comfortably. This is more comfortable than my A4 Quattro with 18 inches. Also in terms of roominess is not it against me. So we went to Sweden in August with two children aged 6 and 8, three weeks on holiday. It is on the tight side, but we enjoyed. The S-tronic I can highly recommend it. This is my first car with automatic transmission, but it is a pleasure. Since my wife has a vending machine and I as well as regularly ride, I'm sold. I would never go back.
The equipment of the open days in combination with Pro Line S makes the car completely. Next seat, nekverwarming is also included. Such a luxury. The acoustic roof (standard in open days) is recommended. You hear something more wind noise than a normal car, but it does not bother. I drove even 200+ in Germany and wind noise is not that bad. Really a top car, even though this version is definitely the price. I am satisfied with the trade-in price and discount I received on this car. I like the A3, moreover, much nicer than the A5, which is a bit dated happens. I also expect a new A5 convertible in 2016 and I do not want to drive an old version.
The Mini Cooper is a super car. I am happy when I see him every time whether in drive. I'm not the only one who thinks that, because I get a lot of positive moments. I have a red with white mirrors and a white roof. I've got this model in August 2004 (just after the facelift) .I got the Chili package, but have put on later 17 inch BBS cross-spoke wheels. That allows him certainly very good. With the sports suspension plus and 17-inch wheels with run-flat tires, I find it very hard suspension. That's very nice if you like corners, but it is not comfortable. If I have to drive far, for example in winter, I put 16 inch rims on it. The space in the Mini I notice everything, because you (the low is) a lot of headroom. Up to 2 people, it is a perfect car. I just take my skis 160 cm in my Mini. Sometimes I would like to have a little more horsepower, but I found a Cooper S just too expensive (compared to +7500 Cooper). I am very curious about the new Mini, with a turbo engine is approximately 143 hp in the Cooper. The new Mini incidentally, this year. I was this week at the dealership and told me that the current model still built t / m in October 2006.
Update 26-06-2006
After 44,000 km still very pleased with the Mini. Besides 2x window damage no problem. Recommended!
PROBLEMSI have some problems with moisture in the doors, creating a kind of mold on the windows as I've had my windows open. Furthermore, some small creaks, but not so bad.
Update 23-04-2006
Are still very satisfied, but I have already had two time window damage. It seems to be more common because the windshield is very upright. I also suffer from kraakje in the dashboard and mold on the inside of the door windows.
Update 26-06-2006
After filing a complaint with Mini (through a survey about the service) is finally now taken action to address the mold. The rubbers of the windows (just before the expiration of the warranty) replaced free of charge.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
The previous owners kept a handwritten file in which everything but actually everything was kept
Rightfully called a semi classic that 440 out of 89 !! This 440 2nd owner (son 1st owner) has together with his father 440 perhaps a little too much pampered. He's just about perfect and is in top condition. Okay a few spots updated (nicely done) with a brush and a crack in a shaft case is all I've found so far. I also get a lot of compliments about the condition of the car.
The previous owners kept a handwritten file in which everything but actually everything was kept. of major repairs to the change of the battery of the afstanbediening of the alarm. The previous owner then took almost tears in his eyes farewell. He had three Volvos at that time, 2x V40 (one of his deceased father) and 1 V40 T4 this was "his" car.
A little bitter than it was a few days to read an email from him the night before had an accident with his T4 and the total loss was (presumably), and that he had something to sell 440 early.
My 440 is already become a victim of a marten. The 2nd night he watched my 440 even better and his signature left behind: a few hefty pull out the insulation coating under the hood, an air hose and tasted several times the insulation of the coolant hose. Fortunately only bite marks and his nails so after wiping the block and replace the hose can drive again. Just to be sure, but bought an anti marten device. (ultrasound)
so do not come back this or friends.
So far so than satisfied, even on consumption so far> 1:12 and for a car that has been driven more than quiet the last year. The semi-antique car insurance from less than € 10, - a nice bonus (unfortunately after 2 weeks a letter of assurance that the semi oltimerverzekering was geanuleerd, without giving a reason Ds drove almost 2 weeks uninsured around ...... ?!?!) the "normal" insurance costs 11 -
Oja Fiesta I also, i want to use the drive for sunny days and around the house. At least when I come to it, the kids he also suits very well !!
A little over 440, these cars have a very low residual noticed me. I got this for € 600, - bought and that has seen the state of the car a real bargain! believe me in my quest for a 440 I watched the necessary and which were much worse (and more expensive) than this.
still satisfied!The Fiesta is soon ingevlooid by my niece and now no longer my car but hers! About 440 I can costs be: still very satisfied! Meanwhile driven a few thousand km, and no problems.
But ... the fact remains for me one for small car. And son who is a DJ, so carry a lot of stuff, and I do a lot of chores, so actually a station necessity rather than a desire. Unfortunately, it remains for the time being and with desire, because goodbye to this 440 is short "stupid". A residual value, the 440 does not trade or sell so do not pay.
My son will soon be driving lessons so that he might then this car can go away and in due course I still am going to buy a larger drive.
Had it stay nice and cheap driving in the 440.
total loss.....Well then come to take the day of farewell ..... in a parking garage at the hospital for the total barrier loosely drove to the front! a large range rover sport drove me to the exit. When the barrier was the driver at the hoddelen with his card and suddenly I saw his reverse lights to go. Before I'll respond, he stepped on the gas and drove the front vd 440 in ruins .... he forgot to pay his ticket and arrived at the barrier behind. Me he had not seen, he said. Damage allow recording and yes more than 1500, - damage and with a current market value of a cheap bike than you know. Even on the demolition bought some new components such as headlight, grill etc and again made oogelijk. But the fun is starting. Eventually sold for a tidy sum. And started looking for a large estate.
The previous owners kept a handwritten file in which everything but actually everything was kept. of major repairs to the change of the battery of the afstanbediening of the alarm. The previous owner then took almost tears in his eyes farewell. He had three Volvos at that time, 2x V40 (one of his deceased father) and 1 V40 T4 this was "his" car.
A little bitter than it was a few days to read an email from him the night before had an accident with his T4 and the total loss was (presumably), and that he had something to sell 440 early.
My 440 is already become a victim of a marten. The 2nd night he watched my 440 even better and his signature left behind: a few hefty pull out the insulation coating under the hood, an air hose and tasted several times the insulation of the coolant hose. Fortunately only bite marks and his nails so after wiping the block and replace the hose can drive again. Just to be sure, but bought an anti marten device. (ultrasound)
so do not come back this or friends.
So far so than satisfied, even on consumption so far> 1:12 and for a car that has been driven more than quiet the last year. The semi-antique car insurance from less than € 10, - a nice bonus (unfortunately after 2 weeks a letter of assurance that the semi oltimerverzekering was geanuleerd, without giving a reason Ds drove almost 2 weeks uninsured around ...... ?!?!) the "normal" insurance costs 11 -
Oja Fiesta I also, i want to use the drive for sunny days and around the house. At least when I come to it, the kids he also suits very well !!
A little over 440, these cars have a very low residual noticed me. I got this for € 600, - bought and that has seen the state of the car a real bargain! believe me in my quest for a 440 I watched the necessary and which were much worse (and more expensive) than this.
still satisfied!The Fiesta is soon ingevlooid by my niece and now no longer my car but hers! About 440 I can costs be: still very satisfied! Meanwhile driven a few thousand km, and no problems.
But ... the fact remains for me one for small car. And son who is a DJ, so carry a lot of stuff, and I do a lot of chores, so actually a station necessity rather than a desire. Unfortunately, it remains for the time being and with desire, because goodbye to this 440 is short "stupid". A residual value, the 440 does not trade or sell so do not pay.
My son will soon be driving lessons so that he might then this car can go away and in due course I still am going to buy a larger drive.
Had it stay nice and cheap driving in the 440.
total loss.....Well then come to take the day of farewell ..... in a parking garage at the hospital for the total barrier loosely drove to the front! a large range rover sport drove me to the exit. When the barrier was the driver at the hoddelen with his card and suddenly I saw his reverse lights to go. Before I'll respond, he stepped on the gas and drove the front vd 440 in ruins .... he forgot to pay his ticket and arrived at the barrier behind. Me he had not seen, he said. Damage allow recording and yes more than 1500, - damage and with a current market value of a cheap bike than you know. Even on the demolition bought some new components such as headlight, grill etc and again made oogelijk. But the fun is starting. Eventually sold for a tidy sum. And started looking for a large estate.
I have no reviews were found for this model car so it's about time I thought
I have no reviews were found for this model car so it's about time I thought. Now I have no experience with writing reviews but may state here yet information in the future rider (s). The car is now in my possession since the end of April 2013. I was very skeptical about the engine volume. My previous car was a Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol from 2008 and had the idea to take a step back. I wanted less aggregation and an MPV-like model. So the only one who could offer something here was the Grand C-Max.
The car has surprised me in a positive way:
- the handling is just fine, even mention tight I think. The car it leans a little more about it than my previous Mondeo.
- Cubic says less about engine performance. I recently picked up my tent trailer and mark only that it hangs out. In that respect he is not inferior to the old Mondeo. You also feel a little push the turbo in your back. Those two liters of gasoline was more evenly. I have just driven a Megane 1.5 DCi Renault, this is somewhat stronger than the 1.0 EcoBoost. The EcoBoost is quieter.
- He's still delicious. You hear especially tire noise and wind noise.
- Good view all around.
- Navigation is clear. Just a pity that you can not change the voice and can play with the colors (I have the upgraded Sony radio).
- The speed stays nice and low (120 km / h is around 2800 rpm in his 6). According to the ECOnetic fashion should I switch very quickly (at 2,000 rpm) but I still manage very, very against my (engine technical) I feel.
- Consumption is now 7.3 liters per 100 km. When the car was new, this was 8.2 liters per 100 km. The car has become significantly more efficient.
- At 500 km I had abroad roadside. When starting a hard thud, no power and noise of a broken exhaust. Through Ford Assistence came ADAC, it appeared that the turbo hose at the front was loose. I had already seen yourself "had to" wait for the ADAC. Afterwards in control at the dealership in Holland there appeared caught a snake at all. A little sloppy Ford, but eventually everything is solved.
- The seats are slightly worse than in my Mondeo. The length of the seat feels slightly shorter (but is in theory the same length). Now I am 1,96 m so that does not help.
- There is also a gadget, reverse parking. Very funny, but it works again. 1 time "he was still on the sidewalk.
For now I am a very happy rider and wonder how the car complies with the trailer when we go on vacation to the mountains.
(running costs are adequate, have no insight here)
continued (10,300 km)
With the fully packed car roof box and folding been on vacation to the mountains. No problem for the car to pull the trailer. With a cruising speed of 100 km / h (on the counter) towards destination in 5th gear. In 6th gear would go, but then the torque when overtaking very limited. In his five you back to about 85 km / h and then still easily overtake a truck.
Fit also riding in the mountains (without trailer) is fine, sat pull. I do not feel that, compared to my previous car (2.0 l Mondeo) to hand pull.
The only issue is getting used, including folding. The engine brake very little on the engine so quickly choose another gear and ride in his second down the mountain. Continue braking is not an option. In his second makes the engine more easily than 4000 rpm at normal speed down. Despite this, you notice that in terms of sound barely in the car.
The consumption of 7.3 l / 100 km to 7.6 l / 100 km gone. Covered with rather it. In its totality drove more than 3,000 km.
In general, the car drives very easy on the mountain and I am very satisfied with the performance.
Fine car (20,000 km)
By now it is time for service. You do not notice to the drive that it is necessary. Few small things that just need to be attended.
This car bought due zzp job and painting. My last a Passat station wagon was not practical enough for this. 2nd owner bought a coffee shop owner who had taken him from a private individual. Very cheap bought related conditions with some maintenance. After a beurtje two new bands, diesel filter, he was again ready for use. An average of 15 - 20k per year an economical and versatile car. At the 1st MOT disapproval on putcorosie vd rear brake lines offer refresh: nearly 500, -. I saw nothing and got a second opinion went to another garage, which was rejected and told that if she would approve. Corrosion was really minimal and therefore approved. after a year of trouble-free ride back to inspection. Advance new exhaust underneath due sporty sound and approved again.
Meanwhile 3rd year in which surely some maintenance was needed: timing belt and water pump replaced. Multi Belt was bad so even replaced. On the advice of my mechanic now replace the brake lines, however, for a third vd garage price! drive and stop 1keer cases (diesel filter leak. replaceable and drive again). for the last test four new tires on it because of ash winter and again by the MOT. The total cost which I have been issued so far to repair since the purchase are well within the "normal maintenance costs." So I'm happy about this !!
The car has surprised me in a positive way:
- the handling is just fine, even mention tight I think. The car it leans a little more about it than my previous Mondeo.
- Cubic says less about engine performance. I recently picked up my tent trailer and mark only that it hangs out. In that respect he is not inferior to the old Mondeo. You also feel a little push the turbo in your back. Those two liters of gasoline was more evenly. I have just driven a Megane 1.5 DCi Renault, this is somewhat stronger than the 1.0 EcoBoost. The EcoBoost is quieter.
- He's still delicious. You hear especially tire noise and wind noise.
- Good view all around.
- Navigation is clear. Just a pity that you can not change the voice and can play with the colors (I have the upgraded Sony radio).
- The speed stays nice and low (120 km / h is around 2800 rpm in his 6). According to the ECOnetic fashion should I switch very quickly (at 2,000 rpm) but I still manage very, very against my (engine technical) I feel.
- Consumption is now 7.3 liters per 100 km. When the car was new, this was 8.2 liters per 100 km. The car has become significantly more efficient.
- At 500 km I had abroad roadside. When starting a hard thud, no power and noise of a broken exhaust. Through Ford Assistence came ADAC, it appeared that the turbo hose at the front was loose. I had already seen yourself "had to" wait for the ADAC. Afterwards in control at the dealership in Holland there appeared caught a snake at all. A little sloppy Ford, but eventually everything is solved.
- The seats are slightly worse than in my Mondeo. The length of the seat feels slightly shorter (but is in theory the same length). Now I am 1,96 m so that does not help.
- There is also a gadget, reverse parking. Very funny, but it works again. 1 time "he was still on the sidewalk.
For now I am a very happy rider and wonder how the car complies with the trailer when we go on vacation to the mountains.
(running costs are adequate, have no insight here)
continued (10,300 km)
With the fully packed car roof box and folding been on vacation to the mountains. No problem for the car to pull the trailer. With a cruising speed of 100 km / h (on the counter) towards destination in 5th gear. In 6th gear would go, but then the torque when overtaking very limited. In his five you back to about 85 km / h and then still easily overtake a truck.
Fit also riding in the mountains (without trailer) is fine, sat pull. I do not feel that, compared to my previous car (2.0 l Mondeo) to hand pull.
The only issue is getting used, including folding. The engine brake very little on the engine so quickly choose another gear and ride in his second down the mountain. Continue braking is not an option. In his second makes the engine more easily than 4000 rpm at normal speed down. Despite this, you notice that in terms of sound barely in the car.
The consumption of 7.3 l / 100 km to 7.6 l / 100 km gone. Covered with rather it. In its totality drove more than 3,000 km.
In general, the car drives very easy on the mountain and I am very satisfied with the performance.
Fine car (20,000 km)
By now it is time for service. You do not notice to the drive that it is necessary. Few small things that just need to be attended.
This car bought due zzp job and painting. My last a Passat station wagon was not practical enough for this. 2nd owner bought a coffee shop owner who had taken him from a private individual. Very cheap bought related conditions with some maintenance. After a beurtje two new bands, diesel filter, he was again ready for use. An average of 15 - 20k per year an economical and versatile car. At the 1st MOT disapproval on putcorosie vd rear brake lines offer refresh: nearly 500, -. I saw nothing and got a second opinion went to another garage, which was rejected and told that if she would approve. Corrosion was really minimal and therefore approved. after a year of trouble-free ride back to inspection. Advance new exhaust underneath due sporty sound and approved again.
Meanwhile 3rd year in which surely some maintenance was needed: timing belt and water pump replaced. Multi Belt was bad so even replaced. On the advice of my mechanic now replace the brake lines, however, for a third vd garage price! drive and stop 1keer cases (diesel filter leak. replaceable and drive again). for the last test four new tires on it because of ash winter and again by the MOT. The total cost which I have been issued so far to repair since the purchase are well within the "normal maintenance costs." So I'm happy about this !!
That still shows a real audible diesel it is much quieter the buttons are typical Opel
By switching to a new job meant that another car. Initially, the Skoda Superb station was to be the first choice, but in the spring (January-April), this proved not to buy a 20% performance. And I wanted to retain the 20% addition. Due to a caravan and three older children I do like also wanted a large car. Ultimately, the choice fell quickly Opel, I try every time if I could choose a car from the boss, choose another car. So do not like doing a colleague of mine who has been his 4th Passat.
What strikes me immediately after 250km drive:. seats, great and the space around you diesel drive quiet, the car is very quiet anyway and runs very smooth speed is there enough, you're so on the 160.I have a piece driven by Germany. the 200 is reached quickly. Because it is silent you drive faster than you think. I had this as leading car Megane Scenic Dci ... That still shows a real audible diesel it is much quieter the buttons are typical Opel, this works by itself though. navigation is again getting used to, I do not intuitive. the sound quality of the stereo is certainly good to mention (for me at least good enough!) and the iPod is connected quickly, which is the next 3-4 years enjoy again. Too bad you can not iPod out of sight store that was well regulated in the Passat, which had an extra box I glovebox.
The children (aged 14, 13 and 8 years), the rear seats are all great and they have good visibility, they also like that the rear windows can all the way down!
Remarkably adblue you must refuel. There's a tank of 8 liters, which is approximately 8000 km goes along. The AdBlue filler cap underneath the diesel filler neck. I have yet to figure out just where you can refuel adblue. There seems to be a notification if the AdBlue is low. you can not start the car ie. if there is insufficient adblue present!
Later, following an update concerning consumption and other issues.
Disclaimer: The data are fictitious star, the car is leased. The number of stars for comfort and performance to be given by me.
Another 7000 km further ... (7068 km)For example, 7000 km. The car is always better to sit around me, I find it a pleasant companion. Meanwhile slide kilometers under me positive and negative with yet to notice a couple of matters:
-The road holding is superb, it is as if balloon tires underneath. The tires must be quite hard (2.8 bar), he would not so woolly ride. So tires are 2.8 bar, which is also the eco mode.
Consumption hovers around 6.0 liters per 100 km on the last 7000km. I must say that there is ridden regularly in Germany and Zafira regular tap 200. That he's doing differently effortlessly and in great peace. Normally 160 rate in Germany, which is something else as rush hours in the Netherlands of course. At long stretches in the Netherlands during peak time consumption is approximately 5.0-5.3 liters per 100 km. For a 1600kg heavy car is not a bad use.
-The Seat is now set correctly, it does not always play with electric lumbar support provides a good result. Just keep practicing.
-The Rest of the car is wonderful, no clear diesel hum makes me more regularly to catch me then allowed tougher row.
-Tja, And then the radio. Who has occasionally sometimes some things, the iPod is not recognized, and one time I had to even it out of the fuse, there was nothing more to begin with. Also did one time the knobs no longer. The sound quality I am very pleased. Voice activated calling is possible, also other things you can control with your voice. I am not going to ... Oh, too bad you can not stream Bluetooth audio.
-In Episode there was an automatic cap on, so no more fudge with a cap. After the first refueling I had been arguing with that. A sort of cover is in what was already gone after the first time. Downside was that you can not press all the trade of the nozzle. So it was as if the constant tank was almost full. Upon delivery I also got along with the ordinary cap, which is so in right now. Just another twist so.
-The Auto light moves slowly in tunnels, where the lights of the Peugeot and the Passat actually more or less directly concern when entering a tunnel, it takes the Zafira some 100 meters more, sometimes a little on the late side. For the entertainment of the lamps is the same. Not really annoying, I think worth noting.
-The Automatic wipers contrast respond well once again, the sensitivity is highly configurable. You stand still, then stop the wipers, row your resume, then they start again. Fine.
-The Cupholders are super, a bottle of water and large thermos cup (coffee) can simultaneously join !!
-The Space in the rear is clear for 3 long (volleyball) boys 15 more than enough ntje course front. You can check who is chosen to drive the next time.
Oh, one time I was almost home but I still had a short drive to allow complete automatic cleaning soot filter. Strange that a car you say you have a piece to drive ...
An update follows, I wonder what I'm going brands adblue in the Zafira.
More than 11 000 km ... (11 168 km)And still everything was fine, the radio had only one time a spontaneous reboot. And further the kilometers slip under me. Strange, I think the day counter returns to 0 after 2000 km, I put this always the first day of the month 0 to see what I per month row and consumption. Well, now slightly different count so.
Incidentally, still no mention adblue, I drive but just until I get a message, adblue they have only here in Enschede at the Shell in 20 gallon drums ;-P (Yet once more searching ..)
Still not Adblue medling (22,000 km)The kilometers are quieter under me, in the Netherlands while the consumption in the on-board computer about 6.0 liters per 100 km. That remains stable.
Concerning the adblue yet even called by the supplying dealer just by driving by the workshop manager, the adblue message comes naturally. So after 22 000 km are simply not mentioned, we drive on ...
30000 km turn (30,000 km)The first turn, no problems exist where the dealer what need to do to have. also filled adblue, so I expect the next 30,000 km no reports about adblue.
After the May (44,000 km)So, was during the May holidays here by car and down to Tuscany and Rome visited here. During the journey, there appeared to be more than 2 hours of backup for the Gotthard, but then over the San Bernardino Pass in one day ... 1500 km ... Again, like the previous cars, like the car after a few hundred km is becoming more economical driving. Rider with luggage and cruising at 140 km / h (where permitted) a consumption of 6 l. per 100 km. Not bad.
Unfortunately, in Rome typed a diamond (the small of the back door) and stole some stuff. Luckily it was the small window. The house bought a roll duct tape and sealed. This went fine, even during the journey. Replacing bljkt more difficult, it is not only the small window, but the whole frame what needs to be replaced ...
After more than 3300 km back, fine touring car and enough torque to drive over the Alps, I already sense now to hang behind the caravan and again to go on vacation !!
Another update (125.000 km)It's been a while. Meanwhile, there is not so much exciting happened on a new clutch and steering post. For coupling, something with a balance thingy, the car has been two weeks in a foreign dealer. Meanwhile, a similar Zafira Diesel given as loan car, so that was no problem. Something else strange was the wheelhouse. It was tricky at long straights to make small steering movements, you should always send a small resistor. That made you drive straight on something angular and not pleasant. This proved to be a known issue and has been replaced under warranty.
Meanwhile, again two summers with the Opel Been move to Italy. What you would expect from a diesel 136pk: ease and an average of 1 to 10 with a 1300-ton trailer.
All in all a great trip car in which life is good, with the known defects of the radio where you get used to.
I also think it's nice to report, I row every week through Germany on a piece where you can ride unlimited. Driving there sometimes 220 on the counter, more than 200 km / h real GPS kilometers, according to the spec's is 193 max ... And at a 1.6 diesel engine of 1,600 kilos, not bad I guess so!
What strikes me immediately after 250km drive:. seats, great and the space around you diesel drive quiet, the car is very quiet anyway and runs very smooth speed is there enough, you're so on the 160.I have a piece driven by Germany. the 200 is reached quickly. Because it is silent you drive faster than you think. I had this as leading car Megane Scenic Dci ... That still shows a real audible diesel it is much quieter the buttons are typical Opel, this works by itself though. navigation is again getting used to, I do not intuitive. the sound quality of the stereo is certainly good to mention (for me at least good enough!) and the iPod is connected quickly, which is the next 3-4 years enjoy again. Too bad you can not iPod out of sight store that was well regulated in the Passat, which had an extra box I glovebox.
The children (aged 14, 13 and 8 years), the rear seats are all great and they have good visibility, they also like that the rear windows can all the way down!
Remarkably adblue you must refuel. There's a tank of 8 liters, which is approximately 8000 km goes along. The AdBlue filler cap underneath the diesel filler neck. I have yet to figure out just where you can refuel adblue. There seems to be a notification if the AdBlue is low. you can not start the car ie. if there is insufficient adblue present!
Later, following an update concerning consumption and other issues.
Disclaimer: The data are fictitious star, the car is leased. The number of stars for comfort and performance to be given by me.
Another 7000 km further ... (7068 km)For example, 7000 km. The car is always better to sit around me, I find it a pleasant companion. Meanwhile slide kilometers under me positive and negative with yet to notice a couple of matters:
-The road holding is superb, it is as if balloon tires underneath. The tires must be quite hard (2.8 bar), he would not so woolly ride. So tires are 2.8 bar, which is also the eco mode.
Consumption hovers around 6.0 liters per 100 km on the last 7000km. I must say that there is ridden regularly in Germany and Zafira regular tap 200. That he's doing differently effortlessly and in great peace. Normally 160 rate in Germany, which is something else as rush hours in the Netherlands of course. At long stretches in the Netherlands during peak time consumption is approximately 5.0-5.3 liters per 100 km. For a 1600kg heavy car is not a bad use.
-The Seat is now set correctly, it does not always play with electric lumbar support provides a good result. Just keep practicing.
-The Rest of the car is wonderful, no clear diesel hum makes me more regularly to catch me then allowed tougher row.
-Tja, And then the radio. Who has occasionally sometimes some things, the iPod is not recognized, and one time I had to even it out of the fuse, there was nothing more to begin with. Also did one time the knobs no longer. The sound quality I am very pleased. Voice activated calling is possible, also other things you can control with your voice. I am not going to ... Oh, too bad you can not stream Bluetooth audio.
-In Episode there was an automatic cap on, so no more fudge with a cap. After the first refueling I had been arguing with that. A sort of cover is in what was already gone after the first time. Downside was that you can not press all the trade of the nozzle. So it was as if the constant tank was almost full. Upon delivery I also got along with the ordinary cap, which is so in right now. Just another twist so.
-The Auto light moves slowly in tunnels, where the lights of the Peugeot and the Passat actually more or less directly concern when entering a tunnel, it takes the Zafira some 100 meters more, sometimes a little on the late side. For the entertainment of the lamps is the same. Not really annoying, I think worth noting.
-The Automatic wipers contrast respond well once again, the sensitivity is highly configurable. You stand still, then stop the wipers, row your resume, then they start again. Fine.
-The Cupholders are super, a bottle of water and large thermos cup (coffee) can simultaneously join !!
-The Space in the rear is clear for 3 long (volleyball) boys 15 more than enough ntje course front. You can check who is chosen to drive the next time.
Oh, one time I was almost home but I still had a short drive to allow complete automatic cleaning soot filter. Strange that a car you say you have a piece to drive ...
An update follows, I wonder what I'm going brands adblue in the Zafira.
More than 11 000 km ... (11 168 km)And still everything was fine, the radio had only one time a spontaneous reboot. And further the kilometers slip under me. Strange, I think the day counter returns to 0 after 2000 km, I put this always the first day of the month 0 to see what I per month row and consumption. Well, now slightly different count so.
Incidentally, still no mention adblue, I drive but just until I get a message, adblue they have only here in Enschede at the Shell in 20 gallon drums ;-P (Yet once more searching ..)
Still not Adblue medling (22,000 km)The kilometers are quieter under me, in the Netherlands while the consumption in the on-board computer about 6.0 liters per 100 km. That remains stable.
Concerning the adblue yet even called by the supplying dealer just by driving by the workshop manager, the adblue message comes naturally. So after 22 000 km are simply not mentioned, we drive on ...
30000 km turn (30,000 km)The first turn, no problems exist where the dealer what need to do to have. also filled adblue, so I expect the next 30,000 km no reports about adblue.
After the May (44,000 km)So, was during the May holidays here by car and down to Tuscany and Rome visited here. During the journey, there appeared to be more than 2 hours of backup for the Gotthard, but then over the San Bernardino Pass in one day ... 1500 km ... Again, like the previous cars, like the car after a few hundred km is becoming more economical driving. Rider with luggage and cruising at 140 km / h (where permitted) a consumption of 6 l. per 100 km. Not bad.
Unfortunately, in Rome typed a diamond (the small of the back door) and stole some stuff. Luckily it was the small window. The house bought a roll duct tape and sealed. This went fine, even during the journey. Replacing bljkt more difficult, it is not only the small window, but the whole frame what needs to be replaced ...
After more than 3300 km back, fine touring car and enough torque to drive over the Alps, I already sense now to hang behind the caravan and again to go on vacation !!
Another update (125.000 km)It's been a while. Meanwhile, there is not so much exciting happened on a new clutch and steering post. For coupling, something with a balance thingy, the car has been two weeks in a foreign dealer. Meanwhile, a similar Zafira Diesel given as loan car, so that was no problem. Something else strange was the wheelhouse. It was tricky at long straights to make small steering movements, you should always send a small resistor. That made you drive straight on something angular and not pleasant. This proved to be a known issue and has been replaced under warranty.
Meanwhile, again two summers with the Opel Been move to Italy. What you would expect from a diesel 136pk: ease and an average of 1 to 10 with a 1300-ton trailer.
All in all a great trip car in which life is good, with the known defects of the radio where you get used to.
I also think it's nice to report, I row every week through Germany on a piece where you can ride unlimited. Driving there sometimes 220 on the counter, more than 200 km / h real GPS kilometers, according to the spec's is 193 max ... And at a 1.6 diesel engine of 1,600 kilos, not bad I guess so!
After 10 years to have been in possession of the first legendary Renault it was time for a new one
After 10 years to have been in possession of the first legendary Renault it was time for a new one. After 200,000 kilometers had the gearbox bearing 3rd gear given the spirit of our friend. This time it would be a diesel in connection with new activities. A diesel air conditioning was adequate. There was a nice copy in The Hague and proved to be the best choices. Au revoir et bienvenue diesel fuel! not start the first time (193 551 km). It was time .. Just started a blog to keep AutoWeek, your car suddenly not start. After just an afternoon here on the forum and looking around at all the ghost stories about the Scénic have read fiction was still just reality. From one moment to the next there was a strange noise from the starter motor and electronics all died. All kinds of notifications on the dashboard that the brakes would have gone and the light was no longer active with repetitive beeps and messages reminded me of the true nature of the beast.
Luckily I was clear enough mind to realize that can not have eternal life an old battery in combination with cold, damp weather. After having looked around on forums proved that thought not to be unrealistic and I have the batteries of our other car (Renault Clio) hung on the Scénic and with some effort the diesel came back to life. After a while had some difficulties with the French philosophy of building cars I'm driving gotten the same day with a new battery. It appears again that your mind (which considers French misery as standard) has relatively little difficulty solving problems.
Our Scénic last year had many problems with the injection and EGR valve and the like. Since that I myself am going to ride in the car, 'm now what tickled (ie chipped) and have more power contact is all in the past. Forums you read for example that the EGR valve open only at constant speeds and slowly clogging.
Therefore, it is normally so that you clean the valve once in a while.
Sounds all well and good, but an afternoon of dancing between the Germans do wonders in your Scénic. The valve has repeatedly about 10 minutes may be open at a constant speed, V-Power Diesel way. So I found out that "he even 8 km / h faster than can the manufacturer (173 km / h reached on GPS instead of 165). After that afternoon seemed to sound the diesel also healthier.
All in all I am beginning more and more to believe that if you love your car, you also get everything back. More torque provides the "free rein" to your motorcycle and in my case very smoothly on track.
Maybe it's not for everyone .. But who has a little knowledge of cars combined with some technical understanding, a long way to come up with the French friends!
220K like a charm (220 550 km)
Again a long time since the last update ... A long time spent time on the forum, but after reading back my review until now yet again become enthusiastic. Definitely give the number of views over yet again the motivation!
We are now 30,000 km further since the last update and miraculously, the car only get better ride ever since! A long time have long been there no excessive cost to the car (a leak ridden band during vacation after). So I did last summer vacation road trip through Italy of 5,000 kilometers made it. The first 4,000 kilometers are'm gone without a struggle. Unfortunately we were on the way back, just before Switzerland, probably cloudy diesel refueling at a local petrol station. In Switzerland we have therefore had 4x the message that the injection would be faulty, but the engine sputtered not happy. Then in Germany, just as the previous holiday, filled up the tank with V-Power and freude am fahren driven further home. This time we stayed in the night (cool air) tapped 176 on the GPS. With a roof box on top, yet without even one report of a faulty injection. Thus we have the Scénic without the hassle of driving 212,000 to 217,000 km in two weeks.
Now stands' ie a wheel bearing had broken the 220,000 kilometers and recently. Therefore, the brake discs and are equal but replace bearings on both sides. It ended just keeps maintenance to this kind of mileage. Now he rides smoother (read: "smoother") than ever and even the slight vibration from the armrest disappeared.
Furthermore, 'he just had a normal maintenance and to get to the rear wheels begin to be replaced. That's still a little thing; the tires of this model Scénic wear by definition skewed off ... Apparently they have done that at Renault for the handling, so be it.
Motor considering there is nothing to complain about. He again has fresh oil tank and I regularly V-Power. I hope that the quality of maintenance will bear fruit in the 350,000 kilometers!
Note: I'm back after reading my last post was exactly a year ago without knowing it! 27000 km a year so.
Luckily I was clear enough mind to realize that can not have eternal life an old battery in combination with cold, damp weather. After having looked around on forums proved that thought not to be unrealistic and I have the batteries of our other car (Renault Clio) hung on the Scénic and with some effort the diesel came back to life. After a while had some difficulties with the French philosophy of building cars I'm driving gotten the same day with a new battery. It appears again that your mind (which considers French misery as standard) has relatively little difficulty solving problems.
Our Scénic last year had many problems with the injection and EGR valve and the like. Since that I myself am going to ride in the car, 'm now what tickled (ie chipped) and have more power contact is all in the past. Forums you read for example that the EGR valve open only at constant speeds and slowly clogging.
Therefore, it is normally so that you clean the valve once in a while.
Sounds all well and good, but an afternoon of dancing between the Germans do wonders in your Scénic. The valve has repeatedly about 10 minutes may be open at a constant speed, V-Power Diesel way. So I found out that "he even 8 km / h faster than can the manufacturer (173 km / h reached on GPS instead of 165). After that afternoon seemed to sound the diesel also healthier.
All in all I am beginning more and more to believe that if you love your car, you also get everything back. More torque provides the "free rein" to your motorcycle and in my case very smoothly on track.
Maybe it's not for everyone .. But who has a little knowledge of cars combined with some technical understanding, a long way to come up with the French friends!
220K like a charm (220 550 km)
Again a long time since the last update ... A long time spent time on the forum, but after reading back my review until now yet again become enthusiastic. Definitely give the number of views over yet again the motivation!
We are now 30,000 km further since the last update and miraculously, the car only get better ride ever since! A long time have long been there no excessive cost to the car (a leak ridden band during vacation after). So I did last summer vacation road trip through Italy of 5,000 kilometers made it. The first 4,000 kilometers are'm gone without a struggle. Unfortunately we were on the way back, just before Switzerland, probably cloudy diesel refueling at a local petrol station. In Switzerland we have therefore had 4x the message that the injection would be faulty, but the engine sputtered not happy. Then in Germany, just as the previous holiday, filled up the tank with V-Power and freude am fahren driven further home. This time we stayed in the night (cool air) tapped 176 on the GPS. With a roof box on top, yet without even one report of a faulty injection. Thus we have the Scénic without the hassle of driving 212,000 to 217,000 km in two weeks.
Now stands' ie a wheel bearing had broken the 220,000 kilometers and recently. Therefore, the brake discs and are equal but replace bearings on both sides. It ended just keeps maintenance to this kind of mileage. Now he rides smoother (read: "smoother") than ever and even the slight vibration from the armrest disappeared.
Furthermore, 'he just had a normal maintenance and to get to the rear wheels begin to be replaced. That's still a little thing; the tires of this model Scénic wear by definition skewed off ... Apparently they have done that at Renault for the handling, so be it.
Motor considering there is nothing to complain about. He again has fresh oil tank and I regularly V-Power. I hope that the quality of maintenance will bear fruit in the 350,000 kilometers!
Note: I'm back after reading my last post was exactly a year ago without knowing it! 27000 km a year so.
I've always been a fan of the Seat and especially the Ibiza 6K2
After my studies, I was looking for a nice affordable car. I've always been a fan of the Seat and especially the Ibiza 6K2. After some research, I hesitated between a sport or a 1.6 Cupra. The reason for this is that the other gasoline models less sit in the options. Standard 6K2 is equipped with a gray dashboard and gray door panels. I wanted a design in which they are black, which I think have a much more luxurious feel. Because I was looking for a petrol car I had the choice between the 1.6 sport 101pk or 156pk with the Cupra.
The first car I've seen is instantly become my car.
A black Ibiza in 2000 with 128,000 on the clock. It was 2012 and the books were neatly kept until mid 2010.
After purchasing addressed some minor issues.
- A strange vibration under the roof. Seat has adhesive used to glue the roof to the rafters. This glue was destroyed and the roof was loose on the rafter. This caused to sound as I closed the door and drove over a bumpy road. For this detached heaven and reaffirmed the roof with sealant. Problem solved.
New MOT (139.000 km)
In February I had the car another year in succession. In the first year had a few minor problems.
The roof was shaking what I had described and had dissolved, no more trouble had.
AC was not working properly. This was because there was broken a relay so the air con started, but the fen was not cooperating. A 2nd hand relay searched and problem was rectified immediately and the air conditioning was working properly again.
For the MOT new exhaust put under the car, that I had already ordered once but was now really. At the same time the brake pads replaced behind. Probably the car has once been on the handbrake while driving for all blocks were cracked / broken by the heat.
Also, I replaced the window mechanism of the driver. This suddenly made a strange noise and was very difficult to close. This is an ailment of Seat.
There was an ABS malfunction in the car. This was because an ABS sensor right not working well and it has been replaced.
All in all I have a lot of fun to the car. Have the car original 15-inch wheels bought which I now use in winter.
For the summer I bought 17-inch OZ wheels. State very nice and runs nice and sporty.
Overall impression of the car is excellent. The car drives perfectly, enough feeling in control and pleasantly fast. All I sometimes miss cruise control.
If I was not a big problem to get this car that I still will ride a few years.
Overhaul + APK (153.000 km)
Another fresh MOT on the car.
In the meantime themselves what changed in the car to make it to my own taste.
Cupra cars with headlights, these are slightly darker than the standard. Here I used aftermarket xenon.
A Cupra steering wheel. This steering wheel is leather but slightly thicker, feels pretty solid and sporty to.
Cupra interior. Chairs with leather combined with gray dust. Looks great in a black car and they sit.
Some maintenance on a number of issues addressed again last year.
The ABS warning came back. It turned out that the ABS controller was broken. Here was water come in and thereby gave an error. For this I looked a 2ehands regulator and this placed interference immediately disappeared.
Leakage had in the car. Floor behind the driver's seat was soaked. There was a bond line under my window come loose (in the gutter) (same adhesive as the roof) result, there was water on the center bar in the car and came back my driver's seat out. Long searched for and eventually resolved.
Deployed a new battery because the original battery ran out.
My original wheels I sold with winter tires.
Now I have a set of original 6K2 Cupra wheels painted anthracite and around it put winter tires.
My overall impression of the car is still fine.
A number of criticisms regarding the car:
- The handles on the inside are quickly ugly. This can be solved by making them completely bald and spraying as yourself. Made them myself matte and this shows like new.
- The SEAT Sound System (SSS) is not very reliable. The dashboard is equipped with a beautiful screen, looks very neat. But this screen does not always quite good, unfortunately that is a malady of this car. Few 6K2 which the screen always works. Fortunately does my screen it 9 times out of 10 right.
- CD changer in the trunk worked with me not always. I substitute for a Yatour locker. This is in the box under particular wheel and here USB, AUX and SD can be played with rather than the CD changer. Works very nice
addition, a really nice and fun car!
Major service and MOT (166.000 km)
Last February, the car was back to a new MOT and thereby be carried out immediately, but a major overhaul.
For the APK was only a light license plate light broken, further he came through it without problems.
At the large turn no strange things come across, so I drive the car for MOT / turn to the next MOT / turn.
I have with the MOT and overhaul still leave something to change the car simultaneously. I always thought that the front was too high compared to the back. I could take over lowering springs to the front so they are put under. Now the height at the front is nicely balanced with the rear. Front has thereby become slightly stiffer, but still fine!
There are other summer wheels came down, I wanted something different, and that his new RS4 become rims. State m nicely I think!
Slowly I am to look for a replacement for the Ibiza. Not because it is no longer good rides but I want a slightly larger car. Purely for convenience really. But as long as the Ibiza without any strange things zn laps does he still stands there for a while at the door.
Nothing exciting on, so that was it again!
sold car (169.000 km)
Eventually after much deliberation decided to sell the car, in spite of that I said to keep the drive as long as there are no major problems with it.
The car is still delicious, but I'm ready for a slightly bigger car with more space and a little more comfort.
I bought the car with 128,000 on the clock, and sold 169,000
had Incredibly fun of the car, and several times had some bad luck but that did not affect my valuation of the car.
Car is well on the way, looks good, is nice and sporty and continue just fine.
Now sold the car and I are the successor to the door. This has become a Mazda 3 2.0 GT-M 2006. Again, I will again make a review!
The first car I've seen is instantly become my car.
A black Ibiza in 2000 with 128,000 on the clock. It was 2012 and the books were neatly kept until mid 2010.
After purchasing addressed some minor issues.
- A strange vibration under the roof. Seat has adhesive used to glue the roof to the rafters. This glue was destroyed and the roof was loose on the rafter. This caused to sound as I closed the door and drove over a bumpy road. For this detached heaven and reaffirmed the roof with sealant. Problem solved.
New MOT (139.000 km)
In February I had the car another year in succession. In the first year had a few minor problems.
The roof was shaking what I had described and had dissolved, no more trouble had.
AC was not working properly. This was because there was broken a relay so the air con started, but the fen was not cooperating. A 2nd hand relay searched and problem was rectified immediately and the air conditioning was working properly again.
For the MOT new exhaust put under the car, that I had already ordered once but was now really. At the same time the brake pads replaced behind. Probably the car has once been on the handbrake while driving for all blocks were cracked / broken by the heat.
Also, I replaced the window mechanism of the driver. This suddenly made a strange noise and was very difficult to close. This is an ailment of Seat.
There was an ABS malfunction in the car. This was because an ABS sensor right not working well and it has been replaced.
All in all I have a lot of fun to the car. Have the car original 15-inch wheels bought which I now use in winter.
For the summer I bought 17-inch OZ wheels. State very nice and runs nice and sporty.
Overall impression of the car is excellent. The car drives perfectly, enough feeling in control and pleasantly fast. All I sometimes miss cruise control.
If I was not a big problem to get this car that I still will ride a few years.
Overhaul + APK (153.000 km)
Another fresh MOT on the car.
In the meantime themselves what changed in the car to make it to my own taste.
Cupra cars with headlights, these are slightly darker than the standard. Here I used aftermarket xenon.
A Cupra steering wheel. This steering wheel is leather but slightly thicker, feels pretty solid and sporty to.
Cupra interior. Chairs with leather combined with gray dust. Looks great in a black car and they sit.
Some maintenance on a number of issues addressed again last year.
The ABS warning came back. It turned out that the ABS controller was broken. Here was water come in and thereby gave an error. For this I looked a 2ehands regulator and this placed interference immediately disappeared.
Leakage had in the car. Floor behind the driver's seat was soaked. There was a bond line under my window come loose (in the gutter) (same adhesive as the roof) result, there was water on the center bar in the car and came back my driver's seat out. Long searched for and eventually resolved.
Deployed a new battery because the original battery ran out.
My original wheels I sold with winter tires.
Now I have a set of original 6K2 Cupra wheels painted anthracite and around it put winter tires.
My overall impression of the car is still fine.
A number of criticisms regarding the car:
- The handles on the inside are quickly ugly. This can be solved by making them completely bald and spraying as yourself. Made them myself matte and this shows like new.
- The SEAT Sound System (SSS) is not very reliable. The dashboard is equipped with a beautiful screen, looks very neat. But this screen does not always quite good, unfortunately that is a malady of this car. Few 6K2 which the screen always works. Fortunately does my screen it 9 times out of 10 right.
- CD changer in the trunk worked with me not always. I substitute for a Yatour locker. This is in the box under particular wheel and here USB, AUX and SD can be played with rather than the CD changer. Works very nice
addition, a really nice and fun car!
Major service and MOT (166.000 km)
Last February, the car was back to a new MOT and thereby be carried out immediately, but a major overhaul.
For the APK was only a light license plate light broken, further he came through it without problems.
At the large turn no strange things come across, so I drive the car for MOT / turn to the next MOT / turn.
I have with the MOT and overhaul still leave something to change the car simultaneously. I always thought that the front was too high compared to the back. I could take over lowering springs to the front so they are put under. Now the height at the front is nicely balanced with the rear. Front has thereby become slightly stiffer, but still fine!
There are other summer wheels came down, I wanted something different, and that his new RS4 become rims. State m nicely I think!
Slowly I am to look for a replacement for the Ibiza. Not because it is no longer good rides but I want a slightly larger car. Purely for convenience really. But as long as the Ibiza without any strange things zn laps does he still stands there for a while at the door.
Nothing exciting on, so that was it again!
sold car (169.000 km)
Eventually after much deliberation decided to sell the car, in spite of that I said to keep the drive as long as there are no major problems with it.
The car is still delicious, but I'm ready for a slightly bigger car with more space and a little more comfort.
I bought the car with 128,000 on the clock, and sold 169,000
had Incredibly fun of the car, and several times had some bad luck but that did not affect my valuation of the car.
Car is well on the way, looks good, is nice and sporty and continue just fine.
Now sold the car and I are the successor to the door. This has become a Mazda 3 2.0 GT-M 2006. Again, I will again make a review!
Since a while I was looking for a new hobby car. wanted a W124 mercedes with a lovingly 6 in line or the mighty V8
Since a while I was looking for a new hobby car. wanted a W124 mercedes with a lovingly 6 in line or the mighty V8. But all came seeking some other models in my path. So I just can test drive an Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 (what a powerful device) and a Jaguar S-Type 4.0 V8. and the car in this review. Actually, I was not here at all looking at me but he was around and look ah could do no harm.
So on a Friday afternoon, I went there. Without purse, because I know myself. I always let me easily convinced and did not even make a purchase with my heart. But the friendly seller and the car had completely packed me. What a mighty fine automobile and what a luxury and comfort. And then turned the V8 also wonderful in the background. I thought only one thing: BUY !! But fortunately not captured purse so I could reflect on the weekend again.
And to think I did. All weekend I was working on the car. I could afford it, write what the other about this model and how the car is known to all forums. So Monday morning phoned the friendly seller and taken the car. Final he did some of the price, so I could take the car for € 1,850. What is exceptionally cheap. Because obviously two things could mean, 1 he has hidden defects and a minute at the MOT turns out that I bought a disaster or 2- I have a lot of luck and heaps of cars bought for little.
But first enjoy, on to my parents, grandfather and sisters who were all impressed. The car looks fantastic. despite the high km position the car still to get a ring. Is still very good in the paint and the interior is also very neat. (only loosely sitting dear, seems to be a weakness of this model)
Tomorrow (17 June 2015) I drive my first long ride. On to my sister in Rotterdam (200 km one way) So today filled up the tank (Euro95) and inflated tires. wonder how the car holds. So soon more about this adventure. Pictures will follow soon. Questions are always welcome.
yesterday made the ride. What a lovely smooth moving car is it. the rest on board is fantastic. Row average of 100 km / h to 110 km / h and as much as possible on the cruise control. on-board computer car shows that we have consumed an average of 10.9 liters per 100 km / h. But the actual use, I will still mention when I packed the car throw. What is striking is that despite the car does not feel very great length and width. Say snug. You have the idea that you should drop it in the car.
Which immediately noticed how lovely sitting chairs. Even after nearly 200 km stage I completely rested. The electric adjustable seats and steering wheel are very easy to set up an ideal sitting position. The music system is, despite his age still very good. I'm going to do little to change. I do know what I'm gonna do it soon .. a new wiper, this is really worn. Will regularly provide updates on this wonderful car.
Date: October 22 2015
Mileage: 260 450
Thus the APK behind. Was nothing else to hand. Came through without a problem. What actually still a bit of a surprise. Apparently still not bought cat in the bag. Should also mention that I have put four new Pirelli's and also aligned under the car. (costs were € 750) but is so delicious touring again another year.
I also use the recently updated a bit. But driving around 1 to 9 with the Jaguar. With particular highway km driven. And what kind of mileage. What a joy and peace and comfort, this car. Clearly built for highway mileage.
next time there is still some maintenance on the schedule. So I would like the machine to give a good rinse. If I do not drive the car off after a week he shoots really in first gear. What really weigh a shock brings. Once the gearbox is hot, it switches extremely smoothly and jolt-free.
I also noticed that the interior light and lights sometimes flicker softly. as if he gets less stress. It is not always but sometimes plays that problem is located at. There must be also looked at. But until then drive tasty.
(I still here proffesorisch the dakhemeltje made. with badges on each 10 by 10 cm apart. Now the veil hangs no more and it looks pretty ok from. As long as I replace it yet let me do so. pretty content note)
So on a Friday afternoon, I went there. Without purse, because I know myself. I always let me easily convinced and did not even make a purchase with my heart. But the friendly seller and the car had completely packed me. What a mighty fine automobile and what a luxury and comfort. And then turned the V8 also wonderful in the background. I thought only one thing: BUY !! But fortunately not captured purse so I could reflect on the weekend again.
And to think I did. All weekend I was working on the car. I could afford it, write what the other about this model and how the car is known to all forums. So Monday morning phoned the friendly seller and taken the car. Final he did some of the price, so I could take the car for € 1,850. What is exceptionally cheap. Because obviously two things could mean, 1 he has hidden defects and a minute at the MOT turns out that I bought a disaster or 2- I have a lot of luck and heaps of cars bought for little.
But first enjoy, on to my parents, grandfather and sisters who were all impressed. The car looks fantastic. despite the high km position the car still to get a ring. Is still very good in the paint and the interior is also very neat. (only loosely sitting dear, seems to be a weakness of this model)
Tomorrow (17 June 2015) I drive my first long ride. On to my sister in Rotterdam (200 km one way) So today filled up the tank (Euro95) and inflated tires. wonder how the car holds. So soon more about this adventure. Pictures will follow soon. Questions are always welcome.
yesterday made the ride. What a lovely smooth moving car is it. the rest on board is fantastic. Row average of 100 km / h to 110 km / h and as much as possible on the cruise control. on-board computer car shows that we have consumed an average of 10.9 liters per 100 km / h. But the actual use, I will still mention when I packed the car throw. What is striking is that despite the car does not feel very great length and width. Say snug. You have the idea that you should drop it in the car.
Which immediately noticed how lovely sitting chairs. Even after nearly 200 km stage I completely rested. The electric adjustable seats and steering wheel are very easy to set up an ideal sitting position. The music system is, despite his age still very good. I'm going to do little to change. I do know what I'm gonna do it soon .. a new wiper, this is really worn. Will regularly provide updates on this wonderful car.
Date: October 22 2015
Mileage: 260 450
Thus the APK behind. Was nothing else to hand. Came through without a problem. What actually still a bit of a surprise. Apparently still not bought cat in the bag. Should also mention that I have put four new Pirelli's and also aligned under the car. (costs were € 750) but is so delicious touring again another year.
I also use the recently updated a bit. But driving around 1 to 9 with the Jaguar. With particular highway km driven. And what kind of mileage. What a joy and peace and comfort, this car. Clearly built for highway mileage.
next time there is still some maintenance on the schedule. So I would like the machine to give a good rinse. If I do not drive the car off after a week he shoots really in first gear. What really weigh a shock brings. Once the gearbox is hot, it switches extremely smoothly and jolt-free.
I also noticed that the interior light and lights sometimes flicker softly. as if he gets less stress. It is not always but sometimes plays that problem is located at. There must be also looked at. But until then drive tasty.
(I still here proffesorisch the dakhemeltje made. with badges on each 10 by 10 cm apart. Now the veil hangs no more and it looks pretty ok from. As long as I replace it yet let me do so. pretty content note)
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