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  1. had one for over 6 months, good audio over head phones, HD screen (have not seen this sub 20k range) can be abused as well as a Nokia
  2. 1.5L EPS, 2.0L Hydraulic 1st time heard about this issue
  3. I have not used Grace, however have been using a GP5 on which it is based for the last 6 months Economy – Urban 16-17kmpl, highway (100 kmph with cruise control 23-24kmpl) Acceleration 0-100km less than 10 sec. in gear acceleration pretty good, very nimble can be driven at decent pace, better than CRV, Lancer EX, Corolla 141 in terms of acceleration.
  4. Why bother when jap hybrid will be cheaper
  5. I got down a car in December 2014 (FIT GP-5) You really don’t get the best price from the auction as you will need to bid through an agent in SL, best prices will be for the vehicle re sellers and regulars. On top of the auction price there will be substantial handling charge, approximately JPY 200-400k depending on the vehicle. They normally do not insure, so advice you to get insurance arranged locally to avoid any risk if the unfortunate happens. Depending on the vehicle you might have to remit part of your cost through unofficial channels and the cost (exchange rate) will be high. All in all the cost saving might not be worth the effort considering the fact that you are exposed to exchange and duty fluctuations. Classic example would be the guys who got buggered from last budget. My saving from the vehicle was Rs. 200k (Rs. 3.8 Mn. Vs Rs. 4.0 Mn)
  6. Turbo engines due to higher efficiency has better power / economy balance and also better emissions. Lower displacement engines and low fuel consumption / emissions have tax advantages in some European countries. Better fuel quality, lubricant quality and climate conditions contribute to more reliability on the engines. Technically this should apply to JDMs too.
  7. Damage to the car will be covered, not belongings stolen
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    Vw Jetta

    Sorry agents S***K
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    Vw Jetta

    Can you believe they quoted two different prices for the basic service for VW (Passat) and Audi (A4). Having the same engine, presumably same oil and filter, done at the same place. About 25% more for Audi.
  10. Some usefull information before you decide http://www.cameralabs.com/ http://www.dpreview.com/ http://www.kenrockwell.com/index.htm
  11. Prado is being offered for the permit USD 35,000/-
  12. I wonder why the VSA, auto braking and all other so called driver assist could not keep Humpty Vezel from toppling.
  13. Could be an issue with the battery (not properly charging) T****A L***A can do a proper diagnostic
  14. yes because they are expensive to manufacture, even the hybrids, given a uniform duty structure no body will be interested to buy them.
  15. I think the government policy is in the right track with duty only at 5% when others have to pay 92% +
  16. How can it cost over USD 25k, when in 2007 it was only USD 12.5k when I bought mine. Any way useless agent, I was so p****d off with them even before I got the vehicle for the lousy service. I don’t think I will ever buy Mitsubishi as long as they are the agents. In any case Lancer is quite old in its life now, new model is not even seen in horizon due to resource issues at Mitsubishi
  17. This is not from what is ment for SL, SL version was 1.5L (2007-2010)
  18. Oh no the guy who brought the car is thrilled with it. Anyway as per the manual if I can remember correct anything above 87 or 89 was ok, it said that you might experience small loss of power / economy which I did not notice. Funny thing is most of the Lancer EXs pumping 95 had to have their throttle body cleaned around 25k, in my case engine was running smooth as ever when I sold it around 40k.
  19. I had one for 3 years, and the figure is more or less what i got. I was pumping 90 octane without any issues.
  20. Mercs makes special models to be used as cabs, generally E-class, they have basic interiors, special features / goodies . bells and whistles that come with the main stream models are missing, have basic engines or engines from yester year. They are sold in bulk to taxi companies at large discounts so the cost may be 50-60% of the mainstream model.
  21. If there was a TOPGEAR Sri Lanka, we could have got all the stars to drive a round in this
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    Honda Fit Gp5 Inquiry

    Checked on two full tanks brim to brim got around 15.5 kmpl, city driving heavy to moderate traffic
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    Fuel Efficiency

    Vehicle : Honda Fit GP5 (S) Engine Capacity : 1.5 (Hybrid) Fuel : 92 octane Km per Ltr (city/long distance) : 15-16/ 15-20
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