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This is what i have done to my under-seat sub. Im no electrical expert but it is better to have an aftermarket sub wired directly to the battery as 100W is a considerable amount of power and wiring it to existing fuses will only strain the car's electrical system as it was not designed for it. Also the sub might not work to it's potential due to power restrictions when coupled with a existing fuse. The wire from the batter can go to the dash from inside as illustrated. No modification is required.
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407 was made after 2004 or so. 406 and 407 are different cars from two eras 407 being the newer model. If you don’t have any experience with these vehicles I strongly advise you to do a proper search and speak to people who owns them and then make a decision to inspect.
Fuel consumption is a bit on the high side but for a heavy comfortable car it’s not bad.
Compatibility ? Don’t know what you mean
noise ? Again not sure what you mean
market price : do some research on the Sunday papers and online adds , you will get an idea on average asking prices
reselling ability : depends , sometimes you might have to wait for months , sometimes a week losing a little bit on your investment
parts availability : 406 and 407 have plenty of parts if you know the correct places albeit prices being a little expensive
repair shops : yes there are quite a few specialized workshops for Peugeot’s
Control ability : I hope you mean if the car has good control on the road then yes they feel planted to the road and handles reasonably well.
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Overall The aqua is more fuel efficient by a good margin. It also has a very reliable Powertrain. It however has below average ground clearance. It’s not bad to drive but the Fit is in a different league.
The Fit has more value for what you pay, the interior looks better, materials feel better , seats are more supportive , has better ground clearance ,depending on the model you do get things like cruise control. It is a lot faster and more engaging to drive , it is however less fuel efficient and in the SL climate the DCT gearbox clutch can give trouble (discussed over the forum)
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Today’s turbo diesels are much better when it comes to overtaking than petrol. More accessible power than a petrol. I drove a 2012 sportage diesel and pulling power in short bursts is really good ! I’m not sure about reliability vs petrol but economy wise it is much better than the petrol, specially in long journeys.
The petrol variants will be of course less noisy and more refined , the vast majority of petrols are faster too but lacks the near instant torque the diesels have which aids in overtaking.
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I know a couple of people who used accents in that era and they were quite reliable. Kia Rio of that era however , everyone complained. Also it is not safe to assume that the Hyundais are not thrashed , those things depends on the owner who used them. Whichever car , do a proper inspection.
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35 minutes ago, matroska said:
You will struggle to find a good Swift for under 4 mill if you go for Used but unregistered. You can get a decent 2017 Vitz for 4M though.
Yes.
A Baleno is also another option if OP doesn’t mind that it is made in India.
Ford Fiesta 1L is also a nice car to consider.
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Congrats on your new purchase mate !!! She looks great and IMO the best color for this model
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4 hours ago, slg11010 said:
I would like to upgrade all the bulbs in my car (Toyota Premio 2013) including dome lights , brake, parking, signal , head lights and frog lights with LED. i noticed there are types of bulbs to fit each holder i am not familiar with this system can anyone help me to find these details for example brake lights - H7 or i dont know ?
Please help me on this
Thanks
The premio has reflector headlights and fogs right. Using LEDs on reflectors can make you see better but at the same it will be like a nightmare for oncoming drivers. LED beams have to be focused. A performance halogen will be a much better upgrade considering all factors. Nightbreakers, xtreme visions etc.
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8 hours ago, kalupora said:
What I was hoping to know is whether its a good vehicle that is durable and if needed, spare parts would be available in sl or would it be high maintainance. During test drivr it felt good so i think its a good drive though i woud love to get an idea on long distances. The model is 1litre RS Automatic, I was wondering if this particular model has any known issues.
Don’t think the Fiesta came with a RS variant. I have used a Older model (2011) and it was a fun car with good comfort for it’s size. It was very reliable , didn’t give me any sort of trouble except replacement of front shocks at a early stage which was covered under warranty. Servicing at the agents are quite reasonable and actually not far from a regular place like auxx mixxxx. Only thing you need to be worried on Marques like this in SL is depreciation.
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8 hours ago, tilvin said:
Dears,
I am planning to buy a minor and make it convertible. Is it possible in Sri Lanka? Do I need to inform RMV about this? If it is original convertible, will that be stated in the registration book? Please assist me.
Thanks....
I had a convertible and the CR states body type as convertible
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My vote is for the Jimny. You see a lot more around in that era than the mini Pajero resulting in more parts and stuff. I think it’s also more capable off toad and more reliable.
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22 minutes ago, alpha17 said:
@Hyaenidae gave you the answer mate. Anyway I’ve driven almost all the popular models in SL,you name it.I valued comfort over driving pleasure so I chose an Allion over a Honda or a Mazda this time.Anyway driving pleasure is a relative term machan.But an Allion and a Premio has a bit of driving pleasure left when compared to an Axio Hybrid.
Compared to the axio what I have felt with the premio is the weight of the car. As you get in and drive it you feel is more planted and a nice heavy feeling of the car , a feeling which is a little close to getting in and driving a European car.
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3 hours ago, kush said:
Monti 3.2 (4M41) has 200 bhp lugging 2300kg
CRV 1.5L 190 bhp has to carry only 1600kg it is all about power to weight not the engine size
Not a fair comparison anyway since the Montero is diesel , it has a lot more torque to pull 2300KG.
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1 hour ago, madusha94 said:
According to above shouldn't I be using the less viscous 0w-20 instead of 5w-30?
10w 30 is a heavier oil than 5w 30. 0w 20 and 5w 30 are what the manufacturer recommends for different climates. Cold climates 0w 20 will be sufficient and hot climates 5w 30. As @tiv said if it’s a turbo it’s definite 5w 30 as the engine is anyway getting hotter due to the turbo.
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New engines have tiny passages which the oil must flow, using a heavy oil may reduce the flow to certain areas. Always try to use what the manufacturer states, they know the car better than anyone. Out of the 0w 20 and 5w 30 I would choose 5w 30 since SL has a hot climate, higher viscosity oil can maintain its composure better at higher ambient temps.
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Anyone remember the Daewoo Racer add with the bull and the lady in pink as I recall.
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3 hours ago, manojwije said:
This was really helpful. Can any one tell if the Swift is good for long distance driving like Col - Kandy. If so,, how will be fuel efficiency?
Also hows Mazda 3 2014 Red color one for 4.5Mn ? Is it costly to maintain? hows the repair costs / Fuel etc..?
See with the swift, if you take the RST which is available for that price range ,when going uphil the turbo is constantly pushed hard hence more fuel than a average NA engine (Vitz in this case) is used. I did a couple of trips to Nuwara Eliya and back. Uphill it was really thirsty ,after a full tank it used up more than 50% of the tank. Down hill (also after a full tank) believe it or not it used less than 20% of the tank, for some reason downhill it was more economical than a Daihatsu Copen which had a 660CC Turbo with CVT. If you really push the swift due to its Turbocharged nature it can get really bad economy , be gentle it can be as good as the Vitz. Overall driving conditions the Vitz will for sure be more economical.
Long distance driving it depends , if the roads are super smooth then yes it’s quite comfortable, the seats are a little bit on the hard side compared to something like a aqua ,Vitz or Prius. Very nice to drive though compared to similar cars in its class
If you opt for the hybrid version with CVT obviously those will be more economical but also costs considerably more.
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51 minutes ago, nuwanz said:
Thank you TheFlyingFox Just searched the Ford Focus (2011). It looks like an amazing car with lot features.. But all are going around 3.0 million.
That is the fully loaded model with sunroof. You can find the basic model for ~2.5M.
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1 hour ago, nuwanz said:
Hello experts, I'm regular reader in autolanka forum. I wanted to purchase a vehicle within a month of time.
I travel
- 15kms per day usually ( not in heavy traffic I'm working from home)
- Weekly trip aroumd 50kms.
- 1/2 times a month long trips aroumd 200-300kms.
- For the long trips high ground cleareance is essential
- Most of the time 2 to 3 people will travel
- Right now I'm riding a motor cycle.
- My budget is around 2 - 2.5million.
- Looking for something fun to drive but do atleast 15kmpl in long trips.
- I dont care weather its a wagon, hatchback, sedan, suv or a van if it is in my price range.
Looking forward to see your valauble feedback.
Thank you.
Since your doing a lot of long trips opposed to city traffic a sedan will be quite comfortable , something like a lancer or sunny. I’m not sure if they would do around 15 though. If you can compromise a little on economy I think you can get a relatively new Ford Focus (2011) for around 2.5M which is lot of car for the money. Everything Japanese for that price range is quite old.
Economy and ground clearance the Suzuki Swift/Cruze which came before the “beetle” model would be the best pick. Simple and reliable too.
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Well comfort wise the A1 is quite nice although it’s very cramped inside. It has the best quality interior out of the three. It has a fare amount of Audi’s basic tech although basic climate control is missing in the majority of the cars I have seen. The swift RS suspension is on the firm side so the ride can be a bit uncomfortable on broken Srilankan roads, not sure if the non RS variant suspension is softer. For the money you pay the swift offers the best features such as adaptive cruise. It also has the most space inside , The steering rack bushes can go out prematurely but it can be sorted at the agents.
The Vitz is quite comfortable on our roads and is the most economical. Space inside , it sits in between the Audi and the Suzuki. Has basic features, it has held up well in SL conditions.
Performance wise , Swift RS (1L turbo variant) is the fastest then the Audi and the Vitz is a lot slower.
Comfort wise i would rate the Audi followed by the Vitz. The Swift’s firm suspension can be really annoying at times although it really shines on the highway ( it’s very smooth and you don’t feel the speed).
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2 hours ago, alto turbo rs said:
I wonder Why nobody likes alto turbo rs.
I found the suspension to be a bit harsh in Colombo. Other than that its a fun little car with surprisingly good pickup and handling. Exhaust note is good too for an Alto. Comfort wise I would pick the standard variant or any type of wagon r/picanto/celerio etc over this.
On topic, as others have mentioned Axia is also quite good in terms of space, reliability and economy.
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10 hours ago, tiv said:
Genuine Philips or osram leds will run near 300usd more for shipping and customs, I doubt it will not be that feasible blowing 40 grand for blue light when there are other cheaper options with the same lifespan
Osram LED F1s are below 100. However they are styling bulbs pretty much useless in any sort of weather. But looks good. Even the more expensive ones that come with DRLs are pretty bad in terms of visibility.
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2 hours ago, Deshanbro said:
Thank you for your comments. However if I buy a decade old vehicle how can I guarantee that there will be a stable market after 5 years? Any example vehicles?
Forget about Japanese cars , 3 dacade old Land Rover defenders go for insane amounts
even the unreliable Mercedes ML Jeeps of early 2000s ask for around 3.5Mil these days. A well maintained Japanese vehicle with decent fuel economy would hold up its value quite well in the future.
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6 hours ago, KIA_PICANTO said:
Dude, Even I'd love to have a Japanese make loaded with great stuff. There's no argument with it. But in Sri Lankan context its different. I wonder what you get spending 3.0 Mn or even higher for 660 cc new craps behind which so much of crowd run these days. on another hand, having quite a resale value in "SRI LANKA" means one can do anything to the vehicle (bad use, mileage adjustment etc. ) and easily sell it to you. specially to a vehicle like vitz 2008 1.0 or 1.3, can you guess how long and how much it had gone under what type of changes. This doesn't apply for good stuff from Japan. The problem is getting value for money you spend for japanese one in sri lanka. There may be so many other better options if you are really interested.
So your argument as to why the Japanese cars in this range are “crap” is due to lots of people using it and it is a 660CC engine ? Vehicles like the Wagon R is VFM for a lot of people considering its price and the amount of space you get inside , things like above average fuel economy contribute too. Just because you buy a car you like doesn’t mean everything else in that price range is crap
Edit : A Vitz may not be VFM but although it’s old , refinement is there, more space , decent economy , comfortable for a Japanese Hatch and whether you like it or not excellent resale value.
What is better depends on the person , just because a Samsung phone is economical it doesn’t stop a apple buyer spending a lot of money for a older device.
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I would be worried about something more than the engine guard in this vehicle. Especially when paying more than 6 mil.