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  1. Had the same feel about Vezel performance. Any idea about this DCT issue few talking about. ?
  2. Hi All, Planing to buy Vezel X manufactured on 2014 June. Reason Quite good Fuel consumption, better looking Ground clearance Compact vehicle for 4 people Worried - Recalls happens time to time. 2013 October 24 - fit 2013 December 20 - fit 2014 Feb 10 -fit/vezel When I check with few Vezel experts(local ones :| , Cause its the only possible thing for me) . 1.They told about issue relate with DCT. Looks to be factory fault. Replacement will cost +400000/.But my concern was a). Software update should solve this? b). 2014 June should be on safe side? As last one 2014 Feb. 2. In ability to climb hills. Cannot believe as , How can a Honda vehicle cannot do this when Indian 600cc does it. I am planning to do a vehicle check at local agents. Can't they find whether my software is updated or any equipment need to replace? Anyway , since I am reading lot on this forum , your thoughts and experienced will be quite valuable. BTW contact few people own the vehicle, none had this much of serious issues.
  3. Finally, I was able to get rid of the sound after the AC compressor change. Technician told me once you replace need to reset the alternator. He didn't share me much details, this is what he told.
  4. Better you check this ASAP. Similar thing happen to me. I continue my rides for sometime with noise. Mechanic said if I took the car to repair on very early stage I do not need to replace the AC compressor. Rather he can repair the AC compressor. So check it soon as possible. You can save some $$
  5. Replaced the AC compressor, filter also change as mechanic recommends. Cost was 80k. Place was near to Pelawatha Food city. Can't recommend as still giving a noise/vibrate when car just started or on very low acceleration(So this weekend I need to go to a garage), and during repair they made some scratch mark on body as well. Noise may not relate with AC. Anyway now the AC is working fine.
  6. Car cooling normally. But making noise. I will try to do a system check. Issue is after doing system check technician recommend this. Any idea how often you have to change compressor? He said something like Corolla 141 compressor is troublesome. BTW first time I heard this. having 85k mileage on my Corolla 141. Thanks for the help. (y) Still you can recommend a place. Will be very helpful.
  7. Thanks a lot for the info. Will check further. They said the compressor is brand new-55k condenser PACO-13k Thailand.
  8. Hi Guys, Few days back there was noise coming and after checked, technician told need to replace 1 idle and adjustments razors. Issue is hard find it, one adjustment razor found (Malaysian one). During that time we further checked and the AC technician told to replace the AC compressor as well. 1. Could you suggest me a place to buy the parts, razors and ac compressor. 2. I checked with one place and they told me 55k for the AC compressor and 13k for condenser. Suggest me to change compressor with condenser. Are these values reasonable? 3. Could you suggest me good repair shop Car - corolla 141, 2008 Mileage - 85k
  9. Thanks man. True. Thinking the same. Or to buy a Kawasaki D-tracker for a ride . BTW do you know what is the fuel consumption for FD1/4?
  10. Thanks for your inputs. Well. It does 9-10 in Colombo and 12-14 in outstation. Maximum I have experienced was 16km/l once(ealry morning going to Bandarawela). Cost was like 1200 per day. And my one is Japan manufactured. If this is the case keeping the 141 is one of the options as 10% fuelage comes with 5-6 laks higher price. And I think the resale value is around 29-31 for 141.
  11. thanks all, always nice to see your thoughts rather just keep it with me.
  12. Hi, I want to upgrade my corolla 141 to a car with following features. 1. Good resale value. This is why I was thinking to go for Toyota. 2. Daily usage like 70-75Km. Travelling to Colombo daily for working 3. Good fuel consumption - 4. Least defects low maintenance. 4. Budget - 4million -2008-2010 premio/Allion, -Axio(non-hybrid). -Honda Civic(non-hybrid, like the car but again resale value is a problem) -Suggest me any car model Not so limited, but this is what comes to my mind. Axio is the least like, as similar to what I have now, but will be still consider as seems fuel consumption is quite good as what I heard. Not so fan of hybrid vehicles coz of second hand market, complexity. And real calculation seems suggest me non-hybrid is more value for money under these circumstances. Problem - When ever I talk to a owner they always giving me high hopes of what they own. And if Axio, Allion, Premio users can share there fuel consumption (real ones) highly appreciated. Thanks.
  13. 1. Driving comfortabiltiy - good 2. Performance - good 3. fuel consumption - 9-10 city 12-16 outstation(with AC), well all depend on your driving, the way accelerate and brake. 4. maintenance cost - less. service 5. re-saleabilty - Good. 6. general known defects of 141 2007/2008 model - Not known. I have been using for 4 years and so far no issues. 2008 model I wanna upgrade, only reason may be want to have more fuel economy but except hybrids not sure which one I should go for. One thing I know by experience is don't ever fall for Doc used/agent maintained, find a good car with carefully used and owner has a good knowledge about the car. Good luck.
  14. I owned 141 for last two years. These are the facts I know by experienced. And you can count on me. Toyota 141-2008 LX black biege onterior, Made in Japan 1599CC Fuelage - city (9 -11), It base on how you drive. The more you use breaking and acceleration means less fuelage (simple logic). Outstation (11-14) , try to keep rpm under 2000 then you can have 14km/l. My home town is Bandarawela figures are mainly base on that. For me - looks good, very reliable, perfectly match with my needs. I haven't done any engine tuneup. But I came across this. I change my ATF on 2013-April as it not looks good(even by the time I bought its not looks so good, but I have a bill which says it changes ATF change very recently). So I was worried and I called and ask from T.Y.T.A lanka, they confirm its a true bill as they have done the ATF change. Thats the main reason why I wait this much long. But clearly it wasn't change. And one of my cousin had a similar incident with mazda (familiar) car and ended up in replacing the engine. Simply this is nothing to do with 141, but just wanna share these type of things happens. Very few people say the truth. For most they have the best car on the market. As a buyer don;t just listen find more and more details and come to conclusion (google it). But believe me its very hard in Sri Lanka. Don't just fall in to things like, agents maintained , Doctor owned, ...etc Friend has Vios made in Thailand. He says 11-12 in city and 12-14 in outstation. One of my very close friend bought axio, He told me this. City its like 10-12, Outstation >12. He sold it back as he bought it for rent. People was saying lot but it didn't deliver what he was expecting. But clearly it does more fuel than 141. knowledge is like climbing a mountain, the more you climb the more you see Good luck
  15. I need to know which would be my selection if I choose from below. Mazda 3(axela), Corolla 141, Honda civic, Mitsubishi EX lancer Mfg year - 2010-2011 Requirements are 1. Fuel economy 2. Reliability and durability in SL condtions 3. Price range 4. Second hand market I do have some knowledge of Mazda(fuel economy dont know) and Corolla(fuel 10-11) (I prefer Mazda, even my current car is corolla 141(2008). Which is good but I looking for more stylish with more options). But on civic and lancer simply I dont know. Please share you knowledge so it will be very helpfull.
  16. Yes. I had similar thoughs as well. I have cross check with toyota lanka. Then they said what was in the receipt is correct. And no need to do change ATF. One of my friend had a similar issue. Maintenance history is there. But the prev owner tend to park the vehicle on service station and left. Late evening he come back and collect the vehicle and the service station provide him with relevant docs for service done for the vehicle. My friend bought this particular car(mazda familia) and after 2 months he has to replace the engine. Prev owner was a decent guy and agree to pay him 1/2 the price ................. Since this the agent I have kind of confidense over last fluid change. Then I need to check why its need to change so quickly than normal. Any known issue with gear box or the any info would be help full.
  17. Hi gyus, I have recently service my car (corolla 141 lx, 2008), but not from Toyota lanka. Then I check ATF and it seems I need to change it. Fluid color is black. But last servcie was done from Toyota Lanka and I have the receipt which change the ATF as well (this was done by the previous owner not me). That is exactly 5000km ago on previous service. I call them and they confirmed only need to change ATF after 40000km mostly. And no need to do it since its only 5000km after the last ATF change. I am quite confuse what to do. Please help.
  18. Model: Corolla 141 Manufactured year: 2008 Engine Capacity : 1600 Fuel type : Petrol Transmission Type : Automatic Economy : (kmpl) city limits = 9-10 (kmpl) Out stations = 13-15
  19. Any thoughts on 141. I got a deal for exaclty 3.5 mil . 2008 black color, biege interior(quality is not upto the expectation). No idea about fuel consumption(owner told me its about 10-11). I was quite interest cause its 2008. So I am pretty confident of the resale value. Any thoughts?
  20. Guys, I was looking for car between 3.0 -3.5 million. After 1 week of inspection these seems to be my options. Corolla 141 - 2008 Registered >=3.5mil Mazda 3 - 2007/2008 Registered 3.3-3.5mil Allion - 2003 Registered 3.3mil-3.5mil Allion is good except the manufactured on 2003. Mazda had best look . Toyota has the best resale value, except heard 141 is not that good on 2nd hand market. Any other options I can look into? Good fuel consumption and 2nd hand market what I really looking into. Your thoughts and expereince would highly appreciated.
  21. As stated the topic was discussed early. But after go through the vehicles listed recently, Now its bit confusin. As I see its may be due to new tax. Since I plan to come back to SL even I am having the same issue. A vehicle for 2.5 mil? 121 is good, but seems prices were increased dramatically. How about vios, demio (2008 may be), swift (Japanese 2008)or any other. Your thoughts highly appreciated.
  22. As I know tThere is someone who sell Peugeot parts at Pelawatte, Battaramulla. Near to KFC.
  23. Guys, Thanks for the info, thoughts and sharing the experience. Very helpfull
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