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)
Sunday, January 8, 2017
The press may then some derogatory be talked about a recycled A4 but that does not do justice to this great driving car
Since December 2011 I have an Exeo ST TDI business high. Bought with 6000 km on the clock, then three months old. The first owner was the entry level which is too low, the story was ....
Okay, it may not be a super exciting model, but what a great car! Now I'm almost four years and 160,000 km and the car drives like new. He dropped a stitch once a faulty oxygen sensor at 85 000 km, cost about 200 euros. Furthermore, only regular maintenance (according indicator to me 30000 km). Even brake pads / discs are still original and definitely get the 180,000 turn of (fine) dealer Benthem in Meppel. In short, definitely worth five stars for reliability! What might consider is that the Seat to me a good living, long (highway) rides.
The press may then some derogatory be talked about a recycled A4 but that does not do justice to this great driving car. The comfort is top: fine suspension, good seats, low noise and especially a lot of peace in the controller. Last summer smoothly drove in one day from Italy home ... No squeal!
In terms of equipment, the Exeo is also top: I have the fine (Audi) audio / navigation / phone unit: smooth operation, easy to use and again totally hassle free. The cruise control works flawlessly and is blindly operate with an additional lever behind the steering wheel. Outdated ?? I find it works better than buttons on the steering wheel in my previous car, or the small switch on the turn signal to other products of the Volkswagen group. Furthermore, a good working light / rain sensor and convenient parking sensors front and rear. Almost as useful: the good all-round visibility ... Where a somewhat dull model is already good for ;-)
Well, it gets a little monotonous all, but I'm really very happy with this car. The 2.0 TDI with 143 hp has enough power for me and it sounds good if you him again by pulling. The flexibility of the block is very nice, even from 1500 rpm (90 km / h) in 6 he goes by without a murmur. Incidentally, I do not follow always the shift indicator. 1200 rpm in sixth I think too low, even if the engine does just that too (though with some more tremors in the poker). I drive an average of 1:19 if I stick to the max speeds. In heavy traffic by up to 110 km / h he dives under 1:20. Like I really neat for such a strong and fairly heavy car. But, here too, of course, plays that have little in the city line. The only score for running that down, is the high road tax for the diesel. The charge was not tender, because really a current car is not underrated Seat. Buy used and just drive long this problem also dissolves again. I am a car enthusiast and it goes with me always some "itch", but if a car is as TOP and amortization terms now becomes fun, row, I still happily after a few years. With every time a big smile on my face!
Oh yeah, it seems to be a Volkswagen sjoemeldiesel ... So just wait and see what that will bring .... Really nervous I is not ...
I am also now to both new winter and summer tires . I decided to try out the new Michelin Cross Climate all-season tires. Saves costs, the beautiful 17 "wheels can sit under stay and Michelins seem to do well on dry and wet surfaces I will update my experiences again..
In conclusion, I have in the past over 35 years a lot of cars drive, sometimes more beautiful and exciting than this Exeo, but this is the absolute highlight for me!
What this car has a nice powerful engine compared to my Vito 112 CDI (I know it's no comparison anyway). The space you have in relation to the Vito is much less but the comfort it against ...
I ride for my job a lot rides from 5-10 km. In addition, he is heavily loaded, and during these journeys I get an average of 8.6 l / 100 km when I calm to do but it is difficult with this ability. I am very pleased with the space / comfort / performance and perhaps less cornering. Since I'm always with a load in the boot drive of about 250 kg, I have this summer helper springs be put under and that does have yielded improvements. I despite the good performance still considered more torque, but did not do it. Am actually quite satisfied so.
Really I am content with the boot (less than 17 cm longer than the previous X-trail) between the rear seat and the valve more than 80 cm or more even when the bank right design .
Last winter also been to the resort; snow in abundance. But with winter straps and 4wd do the X-trail is not crazy. Snow chains let soak in the drawer below the bubbele floor.
Handy if you need them anyway once ...
Particulate Filters (75,000 km)
I have spent the past 40.000km 2 x had a particulate filter that would not regenerate anymore, despite several attempts to set it in motion. So to the garage where they reset the engine management and 8l. new oil in doing a E 230 -
Will probably all my short trips. Now agreed that this is done before a turn is made, and is still changing oil.
I also last summer for vacation crossbars between my roof rails mounted serving a roof box. I did not think that people come unsolicited report that they find very tight lie on your roof box! a roof box!
I am despite the DPF problem yet in my very pleased with my Nissan because wrong nixxan ...
Buffalo (162.000 km)
I have already a long time nothing heard about my X-trail. This buffalo just remain faithful to do what you ask him. Whatever the weather, road or no road. Because I often on small back roads and / or off-road driving, the chassis gets above average heavy for the elect ... The last time I also replaced a couple fusekogels and stabilizer bars because of my work. Furthermore, only the normal work; tires and brakes. Motor can not fault, but once had an update of the engine management, last year. The soot filter no problems yields.
Excessive use of the tailgate, I note, however, that the springs of it getting weaker, but that is no disgrace when you consider that he already 6 years is at least 30 times a day to open and close.
I'm still very pleased with this buffalo!
On the 2 tons
Holidays without 3rd gear (186,000 km)
Last summer was something different than I expected ...
I had a long day behind the car and stood packed and ready, ready to go. My wife would drive the first piece. After 2 km we drove up the driveway from the highway. When accelerating from 2 to 3 seemed odd or four wheels blocked and to "brushing" sound racked my ears. For the holidays not to torpedo the discussion, whether or not to let out early on the link already discontinued very soon.
Behind Cologne I have taken over the wheel again, but you guessed it: the exact same story to upshift from 2 to 3. 4,5 and 6 went flawlessly. There were also no noise.
What are you doing on Friday night? Call roadside assistance? Or by driving while no lights lit stairs or strange noises? We chose the latter.
Just before the Swiss border we had booked a hotel for the night. When I got off the freeway and switched to the 3 x 3 was lucky. The third was dead and resulted in neutral. After consulting with my brother (a mechanic), I decided to drive by and skip the third. That went fine, a bit file after. Mondays been to Tuscany to the garage, after consultation with my Nissan dealer and alarm service. As I was told by an otherwise non-Italian neat, modern, English-speaking friendly mechanic that there was no objection as long as no noise was to prosecute the holiday now employed means without 3.
Two weeks later and 4000 km further did I overhauled my X-trail after our holidays at my dealer and the gearbox is there and replace clutch. € 1,980 excl. further, but disgust fit as a fiddle ...
may hope now, after this (still) great holiday, both the X-trail as I for a long time at it again ...
Okay, it may not be a super exciting model, but what a great car! Now I'm almost four years and 160,000 km and the car drives like new. He dropped a stitch once a faulty oxygen sensor at 85 000 km, cost about 200 euros. Furthermore, only regular maintenance (according indicator to me 30000 km). Even brake pads / discs are still original and definitely get the 180,000 turn of (fine) dealer Benthem in Meppel. In short, definitely worth five stars for reliability! What might consider is that the Seat to me a good living, long (highway) rides.
The press may then some derogatory be talked about a recycled A4 but that does not do justice to this great driving car. The comfort is top: fine suspension, good seats, low noise and especially a lot of peace in the controller. Last summer smoothly drove in one day from Italy home ... No squeal!
In terms of equipment, the Exeo is also top: I have the fine (Audi) audio / navigation / phone unit: smooth operation, easy to use and again totally hassle free. The cruise control works flawlessly and is blindly operate with an additional lever behind the steering wheel. Outdated ?? I find it works better than buttons on the steering wheel in my previous car, or the small switch on the turn signal to other products of the Volkswagen group. Furthermore, a good working light / rain sensor and convenient parking sensors front and rear. Almost as useful: the good all-round visibility ... Where a somewhat dull model is already good for ;-)
Well, it gets a little monotonous all, but I'm really very happy with this car. The 2.0 TDI with 143 hp has enough power for me and it sounds good if you him again by pulling. The flexibility of the block is very nice, even from 1500 rpm (90 km / h) in 6 he goes by without a murmur. Incidentally, I do not follow always the shift indicator. 1200 rpm in sixth I think too low, even if the engine does just that too (though with some more tremors in the poker). I drive an average of 1:19 if I stick to the max speeds. In heavy traffic by up to 110 km / h he dives under 1:20. Like I really neat for such a strong and fairly heavy car. But, here too, of course, plays that have little in the city line. The only score for running that down, is the high road tax for the diesel. The charge was not tender, because really a current car is not underrated Seat. Buy used and just drive long this problem also dissolves again. I am a car enthusiast and it goes with me always some "itch", but if a car is as TOP and amortization terms now becomes fun, row, I still happily after a few years. With every time a big smile on my face!
Oh yeah, it seems to be a Volkswagen sjoemeldiesel ... So just wait and see what that will bring .... Really nervous I is not ...
I am also now to both new winter and summer tires . I decided to try out the new Michelin Cross Climate all-season tires. Saves costs, the beautiful 17 "wheels can sit under stay and Michelins seem to do well on dry and wet surfaces I will update my experiences again..
In conclusion, I have in the past over 35 years a lot of cars drive, sometimes more beautiful and exciting than this Exeo, but this is the absolute highlight for me!
What this car has a nice powerful engine compared to my Vito 112 CDI (I know it's no comparison anyway). The space you have in relation to the Vito is much less but the comfort it against ...
I ride for my job a lot rides from 5-10 km. In addition, he is heavily loaded, and during these journeys I get an average of 8.6 l / 100 km when I calm to do but it is difficult with this ability. I am very pleased with the space / comfort / performance and perhaps less cornering. Since I'm always with a load in the boot drive of about 250 kg, I have this summer helper springs be put under and that does have yielded improvements. I despite the good performance still considered more torque, but did not do it. Am actually quite satisfied so.
Really I am content with the boot (less than 17 cm longer than the previous X-trail) between the rear seat and the valve more than 80 cm or more even when the bank right design .
Last winter also been to the resort; snow in abundance. But with winter straps and 4wd do the X-trail is not crazy. Snow chains let soak in the drawer below the bubbele floor.
Handy if you need them anyway once ...
Particulate Filters (75,000 km)
I have spent the past 40.000km 2 x had a particulate filter that would not regenerate anymore, despite several attempts to set it in motion. So to the garage where they reset the engine management and 8l. new oil in doing a E 230 -
Will probably all my short trips. Now agreed that this is done before a turn is made, and is still changing oil.
I also last summer for vacation crossbars between my roof rails mounted serving a roof box. I did not think that people come unsolicited report that they find very tight lie on your roof box! a roof box!
I am despite the DPF problem yet in my very pleased with my Nissan because wrong nixxan ...
Buffalo (162.000 km)
I have already a long time nothing heard about my X-trail. This buffalo just remain faithful to do what you ask him. Whatever the weather, road or no road. Because I often on small back roads and / or off-road driving, the chassis gets above average heavy for the elect ... The last time I also replaced a couple fusekogels and stabilizer bars because of my work. Furthermore, only the normal work; tires and brakes. Motor can not fault, but once had an update of the engine management, last year. The soot filter no problems yields.
Excessive use of the tailgate, I note, however, that the springs of it getting weaker, but that is no disgrace when you consider that he already 6 years is at least 30 times a day to open and close.
I'm still very pleased with this buffalo!
On the 2 tons
Holidays without 3rd gear (186,000 km)
Last summer was something different than I expected ...
I had a long day behind the car and stood packed and ready, ready to go. My wife would drive the first piece. After 2 km we drove up the driveway from the highway. When accelerating from 2 to 3 seemed odd or four wheels blocked and to "brushing" sound racked my ears. For the holidays not to torpedo the discussion, whether or not to let out early on the link already discontinued very soon.
Behind Cologne I have taken over the wheel again, but you guessed it: the exact same story to upshift from 2 to 3. 4,5 and 6 went flawlessly. There were also no noise.
What are you doing on Friday night? Call roadside assistance? Or by driving while no lights lit stairs or strange noises? We chose the latter.
Just before the Swiss border we had booked a hotel for the night. When I got off the freeway and switched to the 3 x 3 was lucky. The third was dead and resulted in neutral. After consulting with my brother (a mechanic), I decided to drive by and skip the third. That went fine, a bit file after. Mondays been to Tuscany to the garage, after consultation with my Nissan dealer and alarm service. As I was told by an otherwise non-Italian neat, modern, English-speaking friendly mechanic that there was no objection as long as no noise was to prosecute the holiday now employed means without 3.
Two weeks later and 4000 km further did I overhauled my X-trail after our holidays at my dealer and the gearbox is there and replace clutch. € 1,980 excl. further, but disgust fit as a fiddle ...
may hope now, after this (still) great holiday, both the X-trail as I for a long time at it again ...
Monday, January 2, 2017
So whether a focus where we have to fill up every two days and holidays with a trailer to be driven
It is always fwachten which car has ordered the pastor. At my new job I was therefore a Passat. It never would have been my choice, because it's not the sexiest car for me. That's why I've never taken a test drive in the Passat's choice moments.
I'm blank and discussed what I was instantly noticed, of course, the seas of space. Always handy at times when you need to transport a sofa. Because I really do not like refueling, I try to be as economical and to drive fast as possible: many cruise (BMW improved, namely handle touching and state, a button press, but has now also become accustomed here) and not too hard ride, because in time does not jerk off. Well that tanks have fortunately not often, spike or long. I do almost 1300 km on a TAMK. Therefore, there is much peut in.
Verde, very mediocre moving car. Slow handling of a limp noodle, mutimedia is very outdated. Sound again moderate. Dull sound and find an audiophile not like. Chairs okay. What remains? Not that much outside of the above mentioned positives. My wife has a new Focus with a three pitter and that drives so much better. Well, what do you do with two opgroende children. Choose space? Whether for good driving? I'm not there yet, but since Sjoemelgate where my car needs to go under the knife, I can not imagine that a car can still slow down as this mop with plenty of space.
So whether a focus where we have to fill up every two days and holidays with a trailer to be driven (twice a year) and the Passat with international fuel card that I possibly can carry a fridge.
At last it was time. After the first case of a white Prius and then a 508 SW reason being it was my turn to buy my own car lease. For my first impression share here my considerations.
- A Passat 1.6 TDI business
- a Mondeo 1.5 TDCI first edition
- Volvo S60 business with business package
- Volvo V40 D2 with all options
The latter soon fell af.14% was actually the main reason I find a nice Volvo brand, fine cockpits but just too small. On other models, I ran into a problem. The leasing company wanted these cars without a contract for more than 3 years. (I drive around 60k). This seems to be pinched by the diesels for a 2.0TDI could be 42 months or longer. The lease drivers among us understand what this means for the monthly amount.
In short they fell outside budget. Through leasplan directly but puzzling again. The Mazda 6 was well within budget just as skylease GT. With 150 hp diesel. Yet once again viewed seriously. Personally I thought it was actually a nicer car to see than my previous options. No idea why I had not come earlier here (honest'll snobbery have been compared to Japanese cars). And the car is a giant leap forward with the 2015 update of the interior.
The first impression after 5000 km:
the car is now at 3 weeks in succession. The first European road trip is over. Via Austria to Tuscany, Lake Iseo, Stelvio and finally Sankt Anton back home.
And, what a difference with the 508. The 2.2 diesel drags the car smoothly on the Autobahn and I find the manual gearbox very pleasant. But then the robotic 6 bucket of the Peugeot was dredged (further I found it a nice comfortable car peu)
The 220km / h was quickly tapped but is also a criterion for me. Only had some time to be tried. The car has more than enough torque to drive good economically.
Also notable is that the 6 despite its size drives nice and tight and send exactly. This of course depends on what you're used to but I like riding the top six. In the past I have driven several Passat and Audi A4 and BMW 3 and I can not say that my experience Premium is now less. (Ok these were models of a few years back, and the third was very fijn😃😃) hereby I compare it with 20% addition and up to 36k nieuwprijs
The interior is like me well so far. Fine leather chairs and I like the color scheme with the combination maroon? On the dashboard very beautiful. The MZD Connect system works well (compare Navi Peugeot).
While driving, I think the car sufficiently quiet, just good. I read that some had problems with vibrations in the tires 120/130. Which was delivered to me at 17 inches (standard) with Toyo tires. I notice there are fortunately a thing.
The fuel consumption was in the first 5000 km 6,2 l / 100 km but there were many autobahn km at and we have a lot of driving in the mountains. Meanwhile, I see that the average consumption is falling and that I now easily 900km on one tank while it gives less in Germany. I mean to get until I tank, not quite empty (at 100/120 km range available)
The fuel tank is I do believe less than the Peugeot. I was easily 1200 km further along. You can not have everything.
What pleases me very well
-MZD connect works fine
- the engine, flexible and powerful
- ride quality, nice mix between comfort and taut ride
- the rich equipment, I'd no longer an option know
-I think it's a very nice car
-very well inside
What pleases me less
- the car has premium Bose speakers, the sound is fine but the standard speakers in the peugeot were at least as good with it seems more bass.
- Keyless entry. It does work, but you can make the car locked by pressing the door springs on the sensor. Therefore stood my car last half hour in Enschede with the keys on the voorstoel😏
All in all I am very happy with the car and I think it is for the exclusiveness nice that the rest of leasend Netherlands for Modeo's Passat and so continues . I wonder if they like me do not put on their shortlist of 6 in the first instance for the same reasons as me.
Later if the car is really well broken in, and I'll still looking at the right pictures
Consumption decreases (8,500 km)Meanwhile, the car drove one month in succession and again 8500 km. I have a lot of fun in the car and keep getting great reactions to the appearance of the car. The engine I experience as a soft and now I know where I'll have to listen to DAB + radio, and where not. Alas, the coverage in the Netherlands will be better I hope.
The MZD Connect suits very well. Navi gives good routes and also good alternatives. Works wonderfully smooth unlike the Peugeot system.
Also, the connection with the phone just fine and the service is quite fast. Conveniently, quickly converting kit to phone and vice versa,
in the beginning I found the switch from radio stations somewhat cumbersome and inconvenient that you must scroll through the entire list each time. Gevalletje not read the handleiding😜 the trick is to create a favorites list, and then you have to zap the wheel.
Than consumption. Slowly but surely declining this and now I sit on 6.0 / 100 km, either one at 16.7. But if I do I calculate how much row on the actual uplift liters than the average 1 in 17.2. So it will still be something to fall on the onboard computer.
However, invites fine motor to firmly pull up and pull. This is obviously not conducive to what should be a maximum achievable but yes .....
That or another advantage of the Peugeot and robotized six bucket. Lethargic, but you drive quieter and more economical too.
Nearly four months on the road (22,800 km)Meanwhile, the car is well run in. Consumption has dropped to 5.8L / 100km likes the trip computer. When I look at the statement that the leasing company generates I see that they therefore satisfied zijn😃
To date still had no problem with the car. Remains wonderfully smooth ride. If I have to declare minuses than that:
- the premium Bose sound system. Really not bad but I keep messing around with the settings and the Ford Ka my wife really has a system that sounds warmer and fuller with more bass. I think they should have a subwoofer there.
- The car thinks that the oil should be changed. The dealer says not. This was because there were hidden somewhere turned wrong settings in the menu. This is adjusted by the technician. And now the car will again each day that the oil should be ververst😁
Overall, it remains a great car and I have to actually look for spots that are less like me.
Yet some broken (27,900 km)The car holds me very liked and is now on winter tires. The consumption is 5.8L / 100km.
The car keeps asking for an oil change, despite the first service. And now suddenly the fault BSM or blind spot monitoring would not do it. Oddly enough this is not the case because I am still neatly alerted to everything in the blind spot. But then, can you then trust?
The car is perfect and show that you really need an update of the MZD Connect. This would contain a bug. According to the mechanic must then also replace the BSM sensors as these can not be changed by software.
Well, the things that are complicated cars. Driving any less and it will be resolved soon be under warranty.
I'm blank and discussed what I was instantly noticed, of course, the seas of space. Always handy at times when you need to transport a sofa. Because I really do not like refueling, I try to be as economical and to drive fast as possible: many cruise (BMW improved, namely handle touching and state, a button press, but has now also become accustomed here) and not too hard ride, because in time does not jerk off. Well that tanks have fortunately not often, spike or long. I do almost 1300 km on a TAMK. Therefore, there is much peut in.
Verde, very mediocre moving car. Slow handling of a limp noodle, mutimedia is very outdated. Sound again moderate. Dull sound and find an audiophile not like. Chairs okay. What remains? Not that much outside of the above mentioned positives. My wife has a new Focus with a three pitter and that drives so much better. Well, what do you do with two opgroende children. Choose space? Whether for good driving? I'm not there yet, but since Sjoemelgate where my car needs to go under the knife, I can not imagine that a car can still slow down as this mop with plenty of space.
So whether a focus where we have to fill up every two days and holidays with a trailer to be driven (twice a year) and the Passat with international fuel card that I possibly can carry a fridge.
At last it was time. After the first case of a white Prius and then a 508 SW reason being it was my turn to buy my own car lease. For my first impression share here my considerations.
- A Passat 1.6 TDI business
- a Mondeo 1.5 TDCI first edition
- Volvo S60 business with business package
- Volvo V40 D2 with all options
The latter soon fell af.14% was actually the main reason I find a nice Volvo brand, fine cockpits but just too small. On other models, I ran into a problem. The leasing company wanted these cars without a contract for more than 3 years. (I drive around 60k). This seems to be pinched by the diesels for a 2.0TDI could be 42 months or longer. The lease drivers among us understand what this means for the monthly amount.
In short they fell outside budget. Through leasplan directly but puzzling again. The Mazda 6 was well within budget just as skylease GT. With 150 hp diesel. Yet once again viewed seriously. Personally I thought it was actually a nicer car to see than my previous options. No idea why I had not come earlier here (honest'll snobbery have been compared to Japanese cars). And the car is a giant leap forward with the 2015 update of the interior.
The first impression after 5000 km:
the car is now at 3 weeks in succession. The first European road trip is over. Via Austria to Tuscany, Lake Iseo, Stelvio and finally Sankt Anton back home.
And, what a difference with the 508. The 2.2 diesel drags the car smoothly on the Autobahn and I find the manual gearbox very pleasant. But then the robotic 6 bucket of the Peugeot was dredged (further I found it a nice comfortable car peu)
The 220km / h was quickly tapped but is also a criterion for me. Only had some time to be tried. The car has more than enough torque to drive good economically.
Also notable is that the 6 despite its size drives nice and tight and send exactly. This of course depends on what you're used to but I like riding the top six. In the past I have driven several Passat and Audi A4 and BMW 3 and I can not say that my experience Premium is now less. (Ok these were models of a few years back, and the third was very fijn😃😃) hereby I compare it with 20% addition and up to 36k nieuwprijs
The interior is like me well so far. Fine leather chairs and I like the color scheme with the combination maroon? On the dashboard very beautiful. The MZD Connect system works well (compare Navi Peugeot).
While driving, I think the car sufficiently quiet, just good. I read that some had problems with vibrations in the tires 120/130. Which was delivered to me at 17 inches (standard) with Toyo tires. I notice there are fortunately a thing.
The fuel consumption was in the first 5000 km 6,2 l / 100 km but there were many autobahn km at and we have a lot of driving in the mountains. Meanwhile, I see that the average consumption is falling and that I now easily 900km on one tank while it gives less in Germany. I mean to get until I tank, not quite empty (at 100/120 km range available)
The fuel tank is I do believe less than the Peugeot. I was easily 1200 km further along. You can not have everything.
What pleases me very well
-MZD connect works fine
- the engine, flexible and powerful
- ride quality, nice mix between comfort and taut ride
- the rich equipment, I'd no longer an option know
-I think it's a very nice car
-very well inside
What pleases me less
- the car has premium Bose speakers, the sound is fine but the standard speakers in the peugeot were at least as good with it seems more bass.
- Keyless entry. It does work, but you can make the car locked by pressing the door springs on the sensor. Therefore stood my car last half hour in Enschede with the keys on the voorstoel😏
All in all I am very happy with the car and I think it is for the exclusiveness nice that the rest of leasend Netherlands for Modeo's Passat and so continues . I wonder if they like me do not put on their shortlist of 6 in the first instance for the same reasons as me.
Later if the car is really well broken in, and I'll still looking at the right pictures
Consumption decreases (8,500 km)Meanwhile, the car drove one month in succession and again 8500 km. I have a lot of fun in the car and keep getting great reactions to the appearance of the car. The engine I experience as a soft and now I know where I'll have to listen to DAB + radio, and where not. Alas, the coverage in the Netherlands will be better I hope.
The MZD Connect suits very well. Navi gives good routes and also good alternatives. Works wonderfully smooth unlike the Peugeot system.
Also, the connection with the phone just fine and the service is quite fast. Conveniently, quickly converting kit to phone and vice versa,
in the beginning I found the switch from radio stations somewhat cumbersome and inconvenient that you must scroll through the entire list each time. Gevalletje not read the handleiding😜 the trick is to create a favorites list, and then you have to zap the wheel.
Than consumption. Slowly but surely declining this and now I sit on 6.0 / 100 km, either one at 16.7. But if I do I calculate how much row on the actual uplift liters than the average 1 in 17.2. So it will still be something to fall on the onboard computer.
However, invites fine motor to firmly pull up and pull. This is obviously not conducive to what should be a maximum achievable but yes .....
That or another advantage of the Peugeot and robotized six bucket. Lethargic, but you drive quieter and more economical too.
Nearly four months on the road (22,800 km)Meanwhile, the car is well run in. Consumption has dropped to 5.8L / 100km likes the trip computer. When I look at the statement that the leasing company generates I see that they therefore satisfied zijn😃
To date still had no problem with the car. Remains wonderfully smooth ride. If I have to declare minuses than that:
- the premium Bose sound system. Really not bad but I keep messing around with the settings and the Ford Ka my wife really has a system that sounds warmer and fuller with more bass. I think they should have a subwoofer there.
- The car thinks that the oil should be changed. The dealer says not. This was because there were hidden somewhere turned wrong settings in the menu. This is adjusted by the technician. And now the car will again each day that the oil should be ververst😁
Overall, it remains a great car and I have to actually look for spots that are less like me.
Yet some broken (27,900 km)The car holds me very liked and is now on winter tires. The consumption is 5.8L / 100km.
The car keeps asking for an oil change, despite the first service. And now suddenly the fault BSM or blind spot monitoring would not do it. Oddly enough this is not the case because I am still neatly alerted to everything in the blind spot. But then, can you then trust?
The car is perfect and show that you really need an update of the MZD Connect. This would contain a bug. According to the mechanic must then also replace the BSM sensors as these can not be changed by software.
Well, the things that are complicated cars. Driving any less and it will be resolved soon be under warranty.
Car weighs 1800kg so sloppy back quite a bit more than the previous F11 and well over 200kg more than the E61
After much discontent in a short time with the previous F11 to cases come with a Dusseldorp 525XD 2013 with the following specs:
-M package
-20 inch M550 wheels
-carbonschwarz with black leather
-head up
-panoramadak
-comfort access
-navi prof
Hi-Fi
-grootlicht assistant
-adaptive lights
-Black kidneys
-Connected services
etc. etc.
yet just a tad fuller than the other, and two years younger. Good thick execution again.
Get:
Weather cloth car covers, which do not need me. First the paperwork.
Like the E61 before, rediscovered this beautiful execution in Dusseldorp. When a great good experience with the vendor Kim there. Unfortunately, this 'pinched' by Porsche, which now helped by the successor who got away at Volkswagen.
Apparently, they do things differently there, because this was of little level. Because of my case, I am sensitive to, and the amateurish errors are a thing if Dusseldorp unworthy. Wrong proposals sums were wrong, exchange bill until months later when formal first seen?!?! and so on.
Very unfortunate, since it is not a bag of chips and this does not benefit the brand experience. Not calling after, just send an email or car suits me. When you indicate what is not good at, you hear nothing .... Thither call callback also came to nothing. Want a complaint about this at BMW Netherlands, they will refer you back casually to the same dealer. Really sorry!
Then the car:
Well, he seems rather on the previous huh. Yet I have set up all hope on the Xdrive order to get my so ardently desired BMW steering feel. Without this I think it is the much higher cost (ie aggregation) not worth it honestly. Again not test driven so fast showroom and back home.
and yes! same specs and really another car! Steering is back to normal, a lot of feeling and no longer searching for the zero position. No adjustments needed and therefore a relief on the highway. Comes naturally to that four-wheel drive ensures that he drives like on rails. So relieved!
The Xdrive is he does a little higher, I do not like, but it runs finer. Especially when thresholds etc. it graze the front bumper now no longer the case. The planned reduction has been postponed.
What is very striking is that the seats are the same as the previous F11, but feel much better and so are finer. My back is very sensitive to this so pleasantly surprised. The same applies to the HiFi active speakers. These were in the previous one, but now it's better and more sharper sounds. This could have to do with the navi or something? This version is also some newer and faster thereby. I think this is just the way software and immediately a point I really do not understand the BMW dealers; Such cars can still deliver just with the latest map version etc? easy tip to the previous F11 cards still came out in 2011 to distinguish seems so ..! People who buy detect these cars and appreciate these things.
Engine: nice touch is obviously the extra turbo diesel on the 2.0liter. The previous one was nice, but did not really have in comparison with the previous E61 that less kilos had to carry around.
I had not been too much of suggested, but in this area I am pleasantly surprised at the eagerness with which the engine climbs through the speed and especially the construction of power at the top of the speed is delicious. He hangs better on gas and is much faster. The combination with the 8-speed automatic is as it should be. Butter Soft switches it through the back and move at a speed that suits the character of the engine. Again such a striking difference; same machine and it seems version 2.0 compared to the predecessor. Nintendo switching speed and you feel nothing, no shocks no hiccups. perfect!
Gadgets:
as indicated there is still a bit more, not something I would choose, but I can now choose how you like it.
-adaptive lights; This was also the last, and is completely unnecessary unless you live in the middle of nowhere.
-grootlicht assistant; several times tried, but also a waste of money. Works, but on the highway so unnecessary.
-Connected services; spotify now runs through idrive. This is great! as obdurate spotify fan this is a great addition for me.
-head up display: super cute gadget you would think, but in real life I never use it, after 3 months I have noticed that I have to remind me that I can see it all in my windshield.
-Limit info. it costs almost nothing to new order and is very convenient, to the nearest meter turns this system and gives the limit for the part where you drive. Ideal!
-comfort Access: This I would never order, but by now miss as there would be no more. Because the key still nowhere inhoeft BMW to start, it is extremely convenient that you can leave and can end with a finger on the door handle you key in your bag / briefcase. If you keep your finger on the mirrors 2 seconds on the latch hits and will close the sunroof. insert your hand into the door handle opens the car. Not need all that, but you get used quickly.
Best gadget is the panorama; This is really big, opens wide and was again delicious. this had a few cars, and had forgotten how good it is. Lighter inside, especially in combination with the dark sky, and it feels more spacious to. From now again a requirement ingratitude extra kg's.
Car weighs 1800kg so sloppy back quite a bit more than the previous F11 and well over 200kg more than the E61 (the benchmark for me). this is the 218pk the twin turbo diesel now also not certain excess. Hartge boodt happy a wonderful solution; 280pk and approximately 550nm. thus the car is perfect for me. more than enough power and speed. he directs and drives like a dream, really feels again like a BMW and smoelt also very thick!
DEMERITS:
-enige fault I have, I do not belong to the car, but in this case the dealer Dusseldorp. I have never been given a car that polished so bad. Really all seams and cracks down ramvol with white polish. Now, three months later, I have not finished yet. So you can give no car.
-the 20inch rims I find the most beautiful that can be given, but again it damage upon delivery. This while Volkswagen coppers have told me that they always show proper condition before delivery. Blablabla so.
-thick scratch on the navi screen. here the previous owner has deposited his keys or so, but this is so damaged that the dealer can not deliver so I think. BMW Netherlands with its high control requirements and checklists this is not free.
-deukje at the tank valve. After few days I'll be on that side of the car and from certain angle you sit here dent. Missed by the dealer.
ashtray / cup holder squeaks like crazy. Super annoying! Also reported in Dusseldorp, but again no answer. Now put yourself between something so that there is absolute calm on board.
Unfortunately I drive suddenly a lot less, about 7000km in three months, but now enjoy it again every km, I am very happy with the Xdrive which has reduced the steering pleasure again.
On to the next update, or review.
-M package
-20 inch M550 wheels
-carbonschwarz with black leather
-head up
-panoramadak
-comfort access
-navi prof
Hi-Fi
-grootlicht assistant
-adaptive lights
-Black kidneys
-Connected services
etc. etc.
yet just a tad fuller than the other, and two years younger. Good thick execution again.
Get:
Weather cloth car covers, which do not need me. First the paperwork.
Like the E61 before, rediscovered this beautiful execution in Dusseldorp. When a great good experience with the vendor Kim there. Unfortunately, this 'pinched' by Porsche, which now helped by the successor who got away at Volkswagen.
Apparently, they do things differently there, because this was of little level. Because of my case, I am sensitive to, and the amateurish errors are a thing if Dusseldorp unworthy. Wrong proposals sums were wrong, exchange bill until months later when formal first seen?!?! and so on.
Very unfortunate, since it is not a bag of chips and this does not benefit the brand experience. Not calling after, just send an email or car suits me. When you indicate what is not good at, you hear nothing .... Thither call callback also came to nothing. Want a complaint about this at BMW Netherlands, they will refer you back casually to the same dealer. Really sorry!
Then the car:
Well, he seems rather on the previous huh. Yet I have set up all hope on the Xdrive order to get my so ardently desired BMW steering feel. Without this I think it is the much higher cost (ie aggregation) not worth it honestly. Again not test driven so fast showroom and back home.
and yes! same specs and really another car! Steering is back to normal, a lot of feeling and no longer searching for the zero position. No adjustments needed and therefore a relief on the highway. Comes naturally to that four-wheel drive ensures that he drives like on rails. So relieved!
The Xdrive is he does a little higher, I do not like, but it runs finer. Especially when thresholds etc. it graze the front bumper now no longer the case. The planned reduction has been postponed.
What is very striking is that the seats are the same as the previous F11, but feel much better and so are finer. My back is very sensitive to this so pleasantly surprised. The same applies to the HiFi active speakers. These were in the previous one, but now it's better and more sharper sounds. This could have to do with the navi or something? This version is also some newer and faster thereby. I think this is just the way software and immediately a point I really do not understand the BMW dealers; Such cars can still deliver just with the latest map version etc? easy tip to the previous F11 cards still came out in 2011 to distinguish seems so ..! People who buy detect these cars and appreciate these things.
Engine: nice touch is obviously the extra turbo diesel on the 2.0liter. The previous one was nice, but did not really have in comparison with the previous E61 that less kilos had to carry around.
I had not been too much of suggested, but in this area I am pleasantly surprised at the eagerness with which the engine climbs through the speed and especially the construction of power at the top of the speed is delicious. He hangs better on gas and is much faster. The combination with the 8-speed automatic is as it should be. Butter Soft switches it through the back and move at a speed that suits the character of the engine. Again such a striking difference; same machine and it seems version 2.0 compared to the predecessor. Nintendo switching speed and you feel nothing, no shocks no hiccups. perfect!
Gadgets:
as indicated there is still a bit more, not something I would choose, but I can now choose how you like it.
-adaptive lights; This was also the last, and is completely unnecessary unless you live in the middle of nowhere.
-grootlicht assistant; several times tried, but also a waste of money. Works, but on the highway so unnecessary.
-Connected services; spotify now runs through idrive. This is great! as obdurate spotify fan this is a great addition for me.
-head up display: super cute gadget you would think, but in real life I never use it, after 3 months I have noticed that I have to remind me that I can see it all in my windshield.
-Limit info. it costs almost nothing to new order and is very convenient, to the nearest meter turns this system and gives the limit for the part where you drive. Ideal!
-comfort Access: This I would never order, but by now miss as there would be no more. Because the key still nowhere inhoeft BMW to start, it is extremely convenient that you can leave and can end with a finger on the door handle you key in your bag / briefcase. If you keep your finger on the mirrors 2 seconds on the latch hits and will close the sunroof. insert your hand into the door handle opens the car. Not need all that, but you get used quickly.
Best gadget is the panorama; This is really big, opens wide and was again delicious. this had a few cars, and had forgotten how good it is. Lighter inside, especially in combination with the dark sky, and it feels more spacious to. From now again a requirement ingratitude extra kg's.
Car weighs 1800kg so sloppy back quite a bit more than the previous F11 and well over 200kg more than the E61 (the benchmark for me). this is the 218pk the twin turbo diesel now also not certain excess. Hartge boodt happy a wonderful solution; 280pk and approximately 550nm. thus the car is perfect for me. more than enough power and speed. he directs and drives like a dream, really feels again like a BMW and smoelt also very thick!
DEMERITS:
-enige fault I have, I do not belong to the car, but in this case the dealer Dusseldorp. I have never been given a car that polished so bad. Really all seams and cracks down ramvol with white polish. Now, three months later, I have not finished yet. So you can give no car.
-the 20inch rims I find the most beautiful that can be given, but again it damage upon delivery. This while Volkswagen coppers have told me that they always show proper condition before delivery. Blablabla so.
-thick scratch on the navi screen. here the previous owner has deposited his keys or so, but this is so damaged that the dealer can not deliver so I think. BMW Netherlands with its high control requirements and checklists this is not free.
-deukje at the tank valve. After few days I'll be on that side of the car and from certain angle you sit here dent. Missed by the dealer.
ashtray / cup holder squeaks like crazy. Super annoying! Also reported in Dusseldorp, but again no answer. Now put yourself between something so that there is absolute calm on board.
Unfortunately I drive suddenly a lot less, about 7000km in three months, but now enjoy it again every km, I am very happy with the Xdrive which has reduced the steering pleasure again.
On to the next update, or review.
The silent Diesel provides a great power and the number goes up to just above the 190 and which is higher than the specifications
After ten days Fiesta drive, I have a feeling Fiesta. My previous cars were Lexus, Prius, Focus, Alfa Romeo, VW, Opel and so another half dozen = lease and rental baking ranging from Dodge, from Audi to Seat. Moreover; I've never had a car, always rented and lease cars.
On my order new lease list was also a Citroen Cactus. That car fit nicely in name in line focus, Prius and Lexus, but the delivery of the cactus was unclear and I found the dashboard too ugly and too simple, in terms of interior similar models of the 60s many French cars. Altogether gave the car a feeling that I was looking for. The appearance, however, that I find original and a little Rivella. Strange, but nice.
So it was the Ford Fiesta 1.5 diesel with bells and whistles and "only" 14% addition for the delivery of 01 01 2016 / (Our Government would continue to seek money from the workers and I refuse to pay 20% of Rutte and companions).
First motor. The silent Diesel provides a great power and the number goes up to just above the 190 and which is higher than the specifications. Because I live in Germany, is 190 not unusual speed. Overall I am satisfied, moreover, a driver 140 km / h are not unhappy with this size car. But I'm looking mainly to increase in the ability to overtake and it does this reasonably well and Fiesta're 100% better than the rent Polo I had before. In which, for the highway totally unsuitable caddy, the power was completely gone at any speed above 95 km / h.
No, this Fiesta. The engine will work and I expect the next few months the performance is even better.
The car is stable, quiet and comfortable. But you also may well expect for an optical small car of almost € 21,000 with a lowered suspension and m too small, but wide tires.
What goodies one would expect for this price? Light and rain sensors, heated and electrically folding mirrors, park assist, electronic dimming mirror (which works very well), keyless access and closure, navigation (in multiple ways adjustable), voice control phone ... You feel him already; I speak in the name of people I want to call and the connection is quickly established (according to those who I called very audible) Illuminations in the cup holders and the box under the futuristic dashboard, a Sony sound system, 12-volt connections , USB, additional antenna, start / stop system, and so on.
Pleasantly sporty and sturdy chairs. A nice lumbar support and fortunately no French-style soft seats. Four weeks rent Polo gave back problems and after two days Fiesta those complaints away and that's no coincidence.
Real drawbacks I have not yet experienced after 2850 kilometers. A weaker point I find the switch. Not as razor sharp as in which I so detested and highly recommend Polo 1.2 diesel off. In that caddy cut Poker or in the next gear.
The Fiesta has just too much space if one wants to switch. Just too much space means that one must turn very conscious not to miss work and I think that a miss. Ford can and should be this much, much better. Finally, we are living in 2015 and not in 1990, the year I first drove a Fiesta and after 40,000 Poker had in my hands, literally; Poker was loose and had to remove himself from the shaft and that is a very bad feeling.
Curiously, there appears now to be a margin should have been observing and correcting long at Ford. For € 21,000 can I expect that poker disable cuts a Teutonic long sword. This Ford is indeed manufactured in Germany and one had the feeling quality must fulfill all a generation ago. I can not imagine in any case that the engineers who were developing the clutch 100% satisfied with the result. I give the link a meager 7.
The appearance is nice. The front of the chrome grille and the LED lighting exudes something of force. But then again who matte back .... The first Ford Focus Wagon had that too. A sharply cut front and by wimps invented soft and spineless back. It is the designers or producers also succeeded here again. A well-cut front side and an anonymous, almost clumsy, back. My question to Ford: "Using two different designers for the front and back"? If so; absolve the latter than on the spot, because this is not a design, it is a cowardly attempt on a gentle Friday to deliver a butt-design and therefore also get paid. Put the rear with a more powerful appearance at least 30 cm higher and cut horizontally until they reach a part of the side. LED bulbs there and lengthen the bumper with at least 5 centimeters. The rear spoiler is deeper and tighter. Then this Fiesta wins optically much more.
But the ultimate question is; I am satisfied after some 3000 km in ten days?
Yes, I'm surprised satisfied with this car that is my companion for the next three years. I have high expectations and which are already largely fulfilled now.
So it was the Ford Fiesta 1.5 diesel with bells and whistles and "only" 14% addition for the delivery of 01 01 2016 / (Our Government would continue to seek money from the workers and I refuse to pay 20% of Rutte and companions).
First motor. The silent Diesel provides a great power and the number goes up to just above the 190 and which is higher than the specifications. Because I live in Germany, is 190 not unusual speed. Overall I am satisfied, moreover, a driver 140 km / h are not unhappy with this size car. But I'm looking mainly to increase in the ability to overtake and it does this reasonably well and Fiesta're 100% better than the rent Polo I had before. In which, for the highway totally unsuitable caddy, the power was completely gone at any speed above 95 km / h.
No, this Fiesta. The engine will work and I expect the next few months the performance is even better.
The car is stable, quiet and comfortable. But you also may well expect for an optical small car of almost € 21,000 with a lowered suspension and m too small, but wide tires.
What goodies one would expect for this price? Light and rain sensors, heated and electrically folding mirrors, park assist, electronic dimming mirror (which works very well), keyless access and closure, navigation (in multiple ways adjustable), voice control phone ... You feel him already; I speak in the name of people I want to call and the connection is quickly established (according to those who I called very audible) Illuminations in the cup holders and the box under the futuristic dashboard, a Sony sound system, 12-volt connections , USB, additional antenna, start / stop system, and so on.
Pleasantly sporty and sturdy chairs. A nice lumbar support and fortunately no French-style soft seats. Four weeks rent Polo gave back problems and after two days Fiesta those complaints away and that's no coincidence.
Real drawbacks I have not yet experienced after 2850 kilometers. A weaker point I find the switch. Not as razor sharp as in which I so detested and highly recommend Polo 1.2 diesel off. In that caddy cut Poker or in the next gear.
The Fiesta has just too much space if one wants to switch. Just too much space means that one must turn very conscious not to miss work and I think that a miss. Ford can and should be this much, much better. Finally, we are living in 2015 and not in 1990, the year I first drove a Fiesta and after 40,000 Poker had in my hands, literally; Poker was loose and had to remove himself from the shaft and that is a very bad feeling.
Curiously, there appears now to be a margin should have been observing and correcting long at Ford. For € 21,000 can I expect that poker disable cuts a Teutonic long sword. This Ford is indeed manufactured in Germany and one had the feeling quality must fulfill all a generation ago. I can not imagine in any case that the engineers who were developing the clutch 100% satisfied with the result. I give the link a meager 7.
The appearance is nice. The front of the chrome grille and the LED lighting exudes something of force. But then again who matte back .... The first Ford Focus Wagon had that too. A sharply cut front and by wimps invented soft and spineless back. It is the designers or producers also succeeded here again. A well-cut front side and an anonymous, almost clumsy, back. My question to Ford: "Using two different designers for the front and back"? If so; absolve the latter than on the spot, because this is not a design, it is a cowardly attempt on a gentle Friday to deliver a butt-design and therefore also get paid. Put the rear with a more powerful appearance at least 30 cm higher and cut horizontally until they reach a part of the side. LED bulbs there and lengthen the bumper with at least 5 centimeters. The rear spoiler is deeper and tighter. Then this Fiesta wins optically much more.
But the ultimate question is; I am satisfied after some 3000 km in ten days?
Yes, I'm surprised satisfied with this car that is my companion for the next three years. I have high expectations and which are already largely fulfilled now.
The driving characteristics I find very comfortable, in town this is a nice nimble car
I Croma bought in 2009 with a mileage of 86500. After 10.000km have driven around carelessly can say that this car suits me well. The equipment is very large to mention, including automatic climate control, parking sensors, Automat.inside mirror, autom. folding mirrors, 2 height-adjustable seats with lumbar support, ESP, ASR, hill holder, seven airbags etc. The driving characteristics I find very comfortable, in town this is a nice nimble car (still 4.76 m. long) on the highway a real road hog! Tasty basking cruising and do watch the speedometer, the car is very quiet even at high speeds.
Motor considering the 150 hp, the car very well, the manual six container is well in hand and you absolutely never get the feeling too short. The car pulls well, and is shifting gear to drive, thanks to these fine diesel car is very comfortable.
As for reliability, I have in the 10.000km I drove it I can not find one fault or rattle.
Since the car already has almost got the 100.000km I can mention that the reliability of Fiat is very good. (Just like my previous Fiats).
I average consumption around 1:14 á 1:16 on the shorter trips, on longer motorway journeys consumption is above 1:17 (+/- 130-140km / h).
The space in the car is fantastic, with a young family with two children, the boot big enough, the rear area is above average in its class and the front of the car is very good place.
Actually I can not say anything bad about this car lost, and I'm very satisfied, this car does still far away!
Mileage: 96500
since 86500 km:
Av. consumption: 1: 15.5
Faults: No
Mechanic: No
Maintenance: 93,000 at four new all-season tires
continuation of my Croma (106.000 km)
Meanwhile exceeded 100.000, 105.000 in the car asked if I wanted to leave the oil verversen.Dat so I just let you do. Upon verification showed that the Croma 45.000km had driven with the oil, given the many short trips that I make with the car I'm over here very satisfied!
The regular 30.000km turn, according to the car over about 10.000km happen so I assume he does not need previously to visit the garage.
On a longer trip through the UK I came back again, what a perfect trip car, consumption approx. 1 to 17 at approx. 120 km / h over a distance of 600 km.
Yet had failures?
Yes, a broken headlight, both lamps but replaced immediately, because that is not the easiest job, so if you're at ...
Same here looked at the tires, there are now some 12.000km and wear pretty regularly off, I noticed along with the amount of wear for a still fairly heavy car, the all-season tires meet very good, am very curious about the bands at high temp. So wait.
No problems with the Fiat, even these remains for a while in my possession!
114,000 km
Meanwhile, the Croma has driven such 114000km.
Meanwhile been by car to France, and then it falls again on; very pleasant journey wagon, with the whole family plus roofbox about 1100km nice cruising.
Consumption me since all too bad, approx. 1 to 16 at a speed of 130-140 km / h. After six hours of driving conclussie was therefore "Gosh, we are already six hours on the road !?".
In the mountains I noticed that the car still some rolls on its axis at what made faster (hairpin) bends. Sometimes the car what would be nice to be comfortable, a little tighter chassis.
Soon the car will go to the garage for a turn (120000km), but that I think will cause no problems. Oil has the car, nothing replenished, but maybe a half a liter can be the better.
Repair and maintenance:
Yes, the right rear was sometimes difficult to open, was in the latch, and is resolved to everyone's satisfaction by the dealer.
After 110.000km brake pads for the 1st time for replacement. I find this very neat for such a fairly heavy car.
The car suits still outstanding, we hope to remain a while cruising in the limo!
Later.
Continued to 135000km (135,000 km)
Meanwhile, 135000km on the counter of the Croma, after 40000km substituted the all-season tires for winterset.
Unfortunately, the generator broke down at 117000km, there is then a nwe, custom dynamos come in, this problem is more common in the Croma (minus)
Great turn had at 120000km, no strange things encountered. At 125000km let assemble nwe stabillisator-end pieces, I find acceptable. Still very happy with the car, even during the holiday trip to Switzerland again enjoyed a comfortable car, with an average consumption between 1op15 and 1op17.
All in all very pleased with the Croma!
Continued croma (143.500 km)
Still very satisfied with the "moving room" of Fiat.
Last worked for the MOT, and unfortunately for the dealer, just skip the test.
Consumption is at around 1op16 average at relatively shortest distances. I have the feeling that this car will long remain in our possession. Shortly just before the turn back, then, confidently, on to the Czech Republic for the holidays! After the turn and holidays I will report it to me one more time again, hopefully with a dull but very contented report.
Continued review (160,000 km)
Meanwhile, the Croma has passed the 160.000km. Still very happy with the car, but had a few minor bugs, but actually allowed to have no name, the door handle back right now replaced, because in hot weather, the door hard to open the lock on the fuel tank cap is replaced because this did not close, flexible exhaust section had a small leak and was thus replaced.
Just made another journey totaling about 1,800 km to Scandinavia and came back behind the Croma in (sometimes very) winter conditions a very fine companion for the whole family, even at speeds of +/- 160 km / you with our eastern neighbors.
At 159.000km the message came that the car wanted to have new oil, meaning so that he 41.000km driving its oil last time the oil also replaced his turn 120.000km (118.000km).
If this continues then I have no reason to replace the car still (would not know what it should be).
Maintenance adhere tasty within bounds, just want to see the state do more and more ACT for our car, here the Croma obviously can not do anything.
So I close this sequel v / d review again with; Very satisfied!
175.500 km
Meanwhile drove the faithful Croma 175000 km. In the summer went with a caravan from 1400kg to Italy, which went very well.
What struck me during the ride home is how easy driving this car with such a caravan, have frequently used the cruise control because the max. speed was exceeded easily. Perfect car to drive home.
Before the holiday had some discomfort with the power steering, sometimes fell out, contact cleaned and problem solved.
Consumption of the Croma now remains at about 1op15 to 1op17.
The car may therefore remain for a while!
Weather 10.000km's there (185.000 km)
Currently, the counter again about 185000km.
Meanwhile a turn, including carry out MOT and yes Croma cycled back through the MOT at once. Turn carry, and a stabilizer end piece after, pounding what, nothing special found. Unfortunately I need to purchase or nwe winter next year, nwe rear discs, and a timing belt, but that's normal maintenance.
During the Easter holidays, the Croma brought us back to and through the UK, and of course without problems, soon we hope to go on summer vacation to his native country, and I expect to encounter any problems.
After the holidays I will continue my review.
Continued Review (193.500 km)
Meanwhile, the Croma has again allowed to make a trip to Italy, which is obviously again liked. Just before the holidays, the car still send out a so-called vacation check so we could again carefree rows on the Gotthard. During the Italian trip (with a lot of traffic driving) the car does not blow made a mistake.
After the holidays uttered the brakes themselves, there remained a brake pad, so it was almost burnt. (Happy to commute, which is not too far). Equal but replace both blocks.
Soon I hope to achieve with this 200.000km "limo" which will succeed me tight. Once 2ton removed is I sign again, to tell anyone about this very fine car.
Oh yes there is now called a stabilizer end piece for replacing
Motor considering the 150 hp, the car very well, the manual six container is well in hand and you absolutely never get the feeling too short. The car pulls well, and is shifting gear to drive, thanks to these fine diesel car is very comfortable.
As for reliability, I have in the 10.000km I drove it I can not find one fault or rattle.
Since the car already has almost got the 100.000km I can mention that the reliability of Fiat is very good. (Just like my previous Fiats).
I average consumption around 1:14 á 1:16 on the shorter trips, on longer motorway journeys consumption is above 1:17 (+/- 130-140km / h).
The space in the car is fantastic, with a young family with two children, the boot big enough, the rear area is above average in its class and the front of the car is very good place.
Actually I can not say anything bad about this car lost, and I'm very satisfied, this car does still far away!
Mileage: 96500
since 86500 km:
Av. consumption: 1: 15.5
Faults: No
Mechanic: No
Maintenance: 93,000 at four new all-season tires
continuation of my Croma (106.000 km)
Meanwhile exceeded 100.000, 105.000 in the car asked if I wanted to leave the oil verversen.Dat so I just let you do. Upon verification showed that the Croma 45.000km had driven with the oil, given the many short trips that I make with the car I'm over here very satisfied!
The regular 30.000km turn, according to the car over about 10.000km happen so I assume he does not need previously to visit the garage.
On a longer trip through the UK I came back again, what a perfect trip car, consumption approx. 1 to 17 at approx. 120 km / h over a distance of 600 km.
Yet had failures?
Yes, a broken headlight, both lamps but replaced immediately, because that is not the easiest job, so if you're at ...
Same here looked at the tires, there are now some 12.000km and wear pretty regularly off, I noticed along with the amount of wear for a still fairly heavy car, the all-season tires meet very good, am very curious about the bands at high temp. So wait.
No problems with the Fiat, even these remains for a while in my possession!
114,000 km
Meanwhile, the Croma has driven such 114000km.
Meanwhile been by car to France, and then it falls again on; very pleasant journey wagon, with the whole family plus roofbox about 1100km nice cruising.
Consumption me since all too bad, approx. 1 to 16 at a speed of 130-140 km / h. After six hours of driving conclussie was therefore "Gosh, we are already six hours on the road !?".
In the mountains I noticed that the car still some rolls on its axis at what made faster (hairpin) bends. Sometimes the car what would be nice to be comfortable, a little tighter chassis.
Soon the car will go to the garage for a turn (120000km), but that I think will cause no problems. Oil has the car, nothing replenished, but maybe a half a liter can be the better.
Repair and maintenance:
Yes, the right rear was sometimes difficult to open, was in the latch, and is resolved to everyone's satisfaction by the dealer.
After 110.000km brake pads for the 1st time for replacement. I find this very neat for such a fairly heavy car.
The car suits still outstanding, we hope to remain a while cruising in the limo!
Later.
Continued to 135000km (135,000 km)
Meanwhile, 135000km on the counter of the Croma, after 40000km substituted the all-season tires for winterset.
Unfortunately, the generator broke down at 117000km, there is then a nwe, custom dynamos come in, this problem is more common in the Croma (minus)
Great turn had at 120000km, no strange things encountered. At 125000km let assemble nwe stabillisator-end pieces, I find acceptable. Still very happy with the car, even during the holiday trip to Switzerland again enjoyed a comfortable car, with an average consumption between 1op15 and 1op17.
All in all very pleased with the Croma!
Continued croma (143.500 km)
Still very satisfied with the "moving room" of Fiat.
Last worked for the MOT, and unfortunately for the dealer, just skip the test.
Consumption is at around 1op16 average at relatively shortest distances. I have the feeling that this car will long remain in our possession. Shortly just before the turn back, then, confidently, on to the Czech Republic for the holidays! After the turn and holidays I will report it to me one more time again, hopefully with a dull but very contented report.
Continued review (160,000 km)
Meanwhile, the Croma has passed the 160.000km. Still very happy with the car, but had a few minor bugs, but actually allowed to have no name, the door handle back right now replaced, because in hot weather, the door hard to open the lock on the fuel tank cap is replaced because this did not close, flexible exhaust section had a small leak and was thus replaced.
Just made another journey totaling about 1,800 km to Scandinavia and came back behind the Croma in (sometimes very) winter conditions a very fine companion for the whole family, even at speeds of +/- 160 km / you with our eastern neighbors.
At 159.000km the message came that the car wanted to have new oil, meaning so that he 41.000km driving its oil last time the oil also replaced his turn 120.000km (118.000km).
If this continues then I have no reason to replace the car still (would not know what it should be).
Maintenance adhere tasty within bounds, just want to see the state do more and more ACT for our car, here the Croma obviously can not do anything.
So I close this sequel v / d review again with; Very satisfied!
175.500 km
Meanwhile drove the faithful Croma 175000 km. In the summer went with a caravan from 1400kg to Italy, which went very well.
What struck me during the ride home is how easy driving this car with such a caravan, have frequently used the cruise control because the max. speed was exceeded easily. Perfect car to drive home.
Before the holiday had some discomfort with the power steering, sometimes fell out, contact cleaned and problem solved.
Consumption of the Croma now remains at about 1op15 to 1op17.
The car may therefore remain for a while!
Weather 10.000km's there (185.000 km)
Currently, the counter again about 185000km.
Meanwhile a turn, including carry out MOT and yes Croma cycled back through the MOT at once. Turn carry, and a stabilizer end piece after, pounding what, nothing special found. Unfortunately I need to purchase or nwe winter next year, nwe rear discs, and a timing belt, but that's normal maintenance.
During the Easter holidays, the Croma brought us back to and through the UK, and of course without problems, soon we hope to go on summer vacation to his native country, and I expect to encounter any problems.
After the holidays I will continue my review.
Continued Review (193.500 km)
Meanwhile, the Croma has again allowed to make a trip to Italy, which is obviously again liked. Just before the holidays, the car still send out a so-called vacation check so we could again carefree rows on the Gotthard. During the Italian trip (with a lot of traffic driving) the car does not blow made a mistake.
After the holidays uttered the brakes themselves, there remained a brake pad, so it was almost burnt. (Happy to commute, which is not too far). Equal but replace both blocks.
Soon I hope to achieve with this 200.000km "limo" which will succeed me tight. Once 2ton removed is I sign again, to tell anyone about this very fine car.
Oh yes there is now called a stabilizer end piece for replacing
Started a TOYOYA Corolla 1.6 sport from 1988, when a to S2 specs converted Audi Coupe 2.3E
Started a TOYOYA Corolla 1.6 sport from 1988, when a to S2 specs converted Audi Coupe 2.3E, followed by a Mazda 323 Coupe 1.5 (where this forum is also a review of state), then a VW Golf Mark 2 1.6CL (world car !!!), a Mazda 323 sedan 1.5 LX (also a world car !!!), an Opel Corsa TR 1.3N (super fun car to drive but et rust problem .. ..zucht), when a BMW 525i automatic from the E34 series, followed by three Alfa Romeos namely a widebody 155 1.6 16V 1997, a 155 widebody 1600 engine trofeo 1996 and then the topper, a 164 3.0 V6 AUT off 1989 (sublime car).
And now there is a 155 under the old system, so small body, with the entry-level engine 1750 cc twin spark chain distribution. Truly a top engine. Much smoother than the 1600 16 clappers who came after, plus reliable distribution chain, no adjustable camshaft so no problems even with that. I have the most simple version with only heating and electric windows plus power steering. No aircon or ecc therefore it can not break up. It is a reliable and beautiful car to see. You see them all less, so something special. Road holding is fine even after the installation of auxiliary rear springs. Biggest plus is the flexible engine that provides good home at any speed, I can only say ... really really good. Furthermore, conventional or Alfa 155 brake ailments ... you should really inspect regularly and commonly make otherwise they begin to walk. And outlet now ordered all 2x. I also have the thermocouple of the heatsink bypassed by a switch on the dashboard in the car. Much more reliable !!! Oh .... also replaced again ... alfa 155 disease .... thermostat housing. But no other crazy things. I have the car fitted with a genuine mahogany dashboard, black leather upholstery, wooden Nardi steering wheel and CD changer unit.
In short ... reliable and comfortable travel car that you still do not need to be ashamed if you get to drive it. The looks stay beautiful and timeless and you can see the model little more drive.
September 29 was the day finally arrived, we could see our new Toledo 1.4 TDI Style Connect up at the dealership. The last car has always complied but this could surrendered after five years with the boss.
The budget was limited and the employer required a VAG group car or Volvo.
After a test ride in the V40 D2 showed that this car really was too small for my 1.97 meters.
After much looking around and specificities have assured read our choice fell on the Toledo 1.4 TDI Style Connect
Our choice for Toledo is based on the hugely spacious trunk combined with the rich equipment of the Style Connect implementation. It has become the 1.4TDI 1.6TDI fell because its additional cost of 2,000 euros out of our budget.
After 1 1/2 months and 8500km I can now confidently say that it was a good choice. The 1.4TDI turn off pretty easy when starting but here is get used to quickly. Furthermore, it is a fine motor that is not present in sound, until you really going to charge him. Then you hear him but never unpleasant. Flashy car is nice and quiet and a lot more comfortable than the previous car (Ibiza).
A ride 1150km to the Czech Republic was very doable. On the way the car is equally topped at 195kmh (hill).
The entertainment system also works very pleasant, nice clear menu structure and good sound. The radio also looking super fast stations.
The consumption data are also very nicely displayed and we find either that we use it to drive economically.
If I have to mention one drawback is that consumption is still very low when we fast consumption is coming up over 100kmh. As we sit regularly on the highway, this consumption is not good.
The average for the first 8200km is 1 in 17.85, but this includes 2300km hard drive in germany and the czech republic.
If I ride disregards the average 1 19.5.
I suspect that when the engine is slightly more powerful it much easier highway has speeds and can therefore more economical. When my private car was I had been to let him chip tuning, unfortunately that is not an option as the car of the matter.
And now there is a 155 under the old system, so small body, with the entry-level engine 1750 cc twin spark chain distribution. Truly a top engine. Much smoother than the 1600 16 clappers who came after, plus reliable distribution chain, no adjustable camshaft so no problems even with that. I have the most simple version with only heating and electric windows plus power steering. No aircon or ecc therefore it can not break up. It is a reliable and beautiful car to see. You see them all less, so something special. Road holding is fine even after the installation of auxiliary rear springs. Biggest plus is the flexible engine that provides good home at any speed, I can only say ... really really good. Furthermore, conventional or Alfa 155 brake ailments ... you should really inspect regularly and commonly make otherwise they begin to walk. And outlet now ordered all 2x. I also have the thermocouple of the heatsink bypassed by a switch on the dashboard in the car. Much more reliable !!! Oh .... also replaced again ... alfa 155 disease .... thermostat housing. But no other crazy things. I have the car fitted with a genuine mahogany dashboard, black leather upholstery, wooden Nardi steering wheel and CD changer unit.
In short ... reliable and comfortable travel car that you still do not need to be ashamed if you get to drive it. The looks stay beautiful and timeless and you can see the model little more drive.
September 29 was the day finally arrived, we could see our new Toledo 1.4 TDI Style Connect up at the dealership. The last car has always complied but this could surrendered after five years with the boss.
The budget was limited and the employer required a VAG group car or Volvo.
After a test ride in the V40 D2 showed that this car really was too small for my 1.97 meters.
After much looking around and specificities have assured read our choice fell on the Toledo 1.4 TDI Style Connect
Our choice for Toledo is based on the hugely spacious trunk combined with the rich equipment of the Style Connect implementation. It has become the 1.4TDI 1.6TDI fell because its additional cost of 2,000 euros out of our budget.
After 1 1/2 months and 8500km I can now confidently say that it was a good choice. The 1.4TDI turn off pretty easy when starting but here is get used to quickly. Furthermore, it is a fine motor that is not present in sound, until you really going to charge him. Then you hear him but never unpleasant. Flashy car is nice and quiet and a lot more comfortable than the previous car (Ibiza).
A ride 1150km to the Czech Republic was very doable. On the way the car is equally topped at 195kmh (hill).
The entertainment system also works very pleasant, nice clear menu structure and good sound. The radio also looking super fast stations.
The consumption data are also very nicely displayed and we find either that we use it to drive economically.
If I have to mention one drawback is that consumption is still very low when we fast consumption is coming up over 100kmh. As we sit regularly on the highway, this consumption is not good.
The average for the first 8200km is 1 in 17.85, but this includes 2300km hard drive in germany and the czech republic.
If I ride disregards the average 1 19.5.
I suspect that when the engine is slightly more powerful it much easier highway has speeds and can therefore more economical. When my private car was I had been to let him chip tuning, unfortunately that is not an option as the car of the matter.
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