One issue after another...
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Re: One issue after another...
very much depend on your gut feel la. if you think the car's price is reasonable, well maintanced then ok. if unsure, bring it for a check with a workshop (not STA or Viccom).
1) 1) engine mounting. (which part should I look into?)
start the car, see if the car vibrates, quiet or not, with air con on and air con off. drive the car, start at traffic light, in engage gear mode, see if the steering vibrate. put the gear to reverse, and check too. if yes, then engine or gearbox mounting may need changing liao.
2) gearbox jerk(when stop or chAnging sport mode)
car stationary, play with the gear, put to all gear. see smooth or not. may be 4 years old car but the gear change cannot be wierd. drive the car, see the gear change, smoooth boh.
3) oil leaks(does twm warranty on this. Cos I have 1 yr warrty)
this one very general. maybe oil, transmission fluid or other coolants. when go see car , feel the bonnet. if cold, good. check the floor below the car. see if there are any small pool of liquid. oil, water, etc. when the dealer come, on the aircon and let the car run. check aircon cold or not. see if oil leak etc.
4) new paint
new paint may be sign of accident repair.
5) whether the car drive straight (I dunno understand this, care to explain more)
check for accident history. if the car on a straight rd, with hands off steering, it should drive straight or only a bit to the left due to Singapore road. but if let go hand, car pull a lot to 1 side, something is wrong.
6) sign of major accident repairs. (if kana door, ok la)
kana front, dun buy!
hope this help.
[/QUOTE]i-vtec(izterry);588103 said:
very much depend on your gut feel la. if you think the car's price is reasonable, well maintanced then ok. if unsure, bring it for a check with a workshop (not STA or Viccom).
1) 1) engine mounting. (which part should I look into?)
start the car, see if the car vibrates, quiet or not, with air con on and air con off. drive the car, start at traffic light, in engage gear mode, see if the steering vibrate. put the gear to reverse, and check too. if yes, then engine or gearbox mounting may need changing liao.
2) gearbox jerk(when stop or chAnging sport mode)
car stationary, play with the gear, put to all gear. see smooth or not. may be 4 years old car but the gear change cannot be wierd. drive the car, see the gear change, smoooth boh.
3) oil leaks(does twm warranty on this. Cos I have 1 yr warrty)
this one very general. maybe oil, transmission fluid or other coolants. when go see car , feel the bonnet. if cold, good. check the floor below the car. see if there are any small pool of liquid. oil, water, etc. when the dealer come, on the aircon and let the car run. check aircon cold or not. see if oil leak etc.
4) new paint
new paint may be sign of accident repair.
5) whether the car drive straight (I dunno understand this, care to explain more)
check for accident history. if the car on a straight rd, with hands off steering, it should drive straight or only a bit to the left due to Singapore road. but if let go hand, car pull a lot to 1 side, something is wrong.
6) sign of major accident repairs. (if kana door, ok la)
kana front, dun buy!
hope this help.
Re: One issue after another...
Thanks for the replies.
I brought my car to a 3rd party workshop for inspection (one of the site sponsors here), and some issues were found (vacuum pump leak, bump stops missing etc). Am taking it up with the dealer's workshop.
My preference is to do the service/repairs at the 3rd party workshop, however this could void the warranty. I'm also negotiating with the car dealer to foot for some of the costs.
If anyone has comments, pls let me know...
Thanks for the replies.
I brought my car to a 3rd party workshop for inspection (one of the site sponsors here), and some issues were found (vacuum pump leak, bump stops missing etc). Am taking it up with the dealer's workshop.
My preference is to do the service/repairs at the 3rd party workshop, however this could void the warranty. I'm also negotiating with the car dealer to foot for some of the costs.
If anyone has comments, pls let me know...
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Re: One issue after another...
Hi tradert,
if you need the waranty then have to do the faulty parts from the appointed workshop from the " dealer ".............( i think is only fare )
Unlikely the " dealer " will foot some cost ( very rare )
cheers
tradert;588239 said:
Hi tradert,
if you need the waranty then have to do the faulty parts from the appointed workshop from the " dealer ".............( i think is only fare )
Unlikely the " dealer " will foot some cost ( very rare )
cheers
i-vtec(izterry)
Active Member
Re: One issue after another...
Thanks bro for ur feedback, hopefully I can get it
thanks for ur time in answering my question
Thanks bro for ur feedback, hopefully I can get it
thanks for ur time in answering my question
whiteice78
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Re: One issue after another...
Yes, even the tyres are manufactured 05, faints. Some pple really never use the car but under me, it will become high milege. I am an even heavier driver. average 28K km per annum for last 2 years already.
tlkchew;589986 said:
Yes, even the tyres are manufactured 05, faints. Some pple really never use the car but under me, it will become high milege. I am an even heavier driver. average 28K km per annum for last 2 years already.
whiteice78
Well-Known Member
Re: One issue after another...
To me, i already become my wife's personal taxi driver. so no choice
James1500;590051 said:
To me, i already become my wife's personal taxi driver. so no choice
James1500
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Re: One issue after another...
ya.. its ok.. anyway when we sell, how much more can you fetch? worse to worst, drive to scrap... I just simply cannot understand the point of buying such a nice car to drive but in the end, park the car high up in multi-story carpark and drive brother's car out instead.. just no logic..
ya.. its ok.. anyway when we sell, how much more can you fetch? worse to worst, drive to scrap... I just simply cannot understand the point of buying such a nice car to drive but in the end, park the car high up in multi-story carpark and drive brother's car out instead.. just no logic..
Re: One issue after another...
100% agree with you.
car just like jaboh. so Bimmer like swee jaboh la. dun tell me you got a pretty gf, you park her at home, dun bring her out to show right? same same la. not as if there is a resale mkt for thses gf. if have, advertise wat?
"TO Let Go with Pain - very sweee gf, low mileage, seldom use, always park under shelter, wax every wk, never been track, no modification, original stock condition, serviced regularly by owner himself, confirm no langa."
James1500;590314 said:
100% agree with you.
car just like jaboh. so Bimmer like swee jaboh la. dun tell me you got a pretty gf, you park her at home, dun bring her out to show right? same same la. not as if there is a resale mkt for thses gf. if have, advertise wat?
"TO Let Go with Pain - very sweee gf, low mileage, seldom use, always park under shelter, wax every wk, never been track, no modification, original stock condition, serviced regularly by owner himself, confirm no langa."
Re: One issue after another...
Hi Tiger1,
that's a GOOD one ya........
cheers
tiger1;590353 said:100% agree with you.
car just like jaboh. so Bimmer like swee jaboh la. dun tell me you got a pretty gf, you park her at home, dun bring her out to show right? same same la. not as if there is a resale mkt for thses gf. if have, advertise wat?
"TO Let Go with Pain - very sweee gf, low mileage, seldom use, always park under shelter, wax every wk, never been track, no modification, original stock condition, serviced regularly by owner himself, confirm no langa."
Hi Tiger1,
that's a GOOD one ya........
cheers
Jason.Neo
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Re: One issue after another...
Hahah... You Win...
But then again... i think i'm the ultimate in clocking mileage...
Bought a 1 yr Old RX8 at 25K KM. Drove for 1.5Yr. The Mileage became 88K KM when i handed it over in exchange for my 320i!!!
No thanks to regular SIC and PG trips plus running around here n there on work...
Surprisingly, although ppl all say RX8 is a problem child, mine worked reliably for all 18 months under my belt except for my breaking of 1x suspension damper due to extra hard driving on PG... That costed my 3k plus... and a faulty radiator indicator - $300... OTHER THAN THAT- $0 on repairs... And did I leave out that bumper that fell off in the flood along N-S Highway... $800...
James1500;590430 said:But my swee charbo is regularly serviced by others
Hahah... You Win...
But then again... i think i'm the ultimate in clocking mileage...
Bought a 1 yr Old RX8 at 25K KM. Drove for 1.5Yr. The Mileage became 88K KM when i handed it over in exchange for my 320i!!!
No thanks to regular SIC and PG trips plus running around here n there on work...
Surprisingly, although ppl all say RX8 is a problem child, mine worked reliably for all 18 months under my belt except for my breaking of 1x suspension damper due to extra hard driving on PG... That costed my 3k plus... and a faulty radiator indicator - $300... OTHER THAN THAT- $0 on repairs... And did I leave out that bumper that fell off in the flood along N-S Highway... $800...
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