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    Nissan X trail Hybrid

    in General Automotive

    Posted · Edited by chathuu

    Hi guys, im interested in buying used Nissan X trail 2015 to a cost around 5 - 5.5mio. It seems like a good price but everyone mentioned there is a gear box issue on this vehicle. No one has an idea about the actual issue but just saying.

    On the other hand, few told me that the gearbox issue comes only in 4wd version and nothing to worry about 2wd version.

    So I'm asking, what is this issue, is this true on 2wd version, any other common issus in this vehicle and should I avoid buying this.

    Tnx.

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    KIA SORENTO 2010-12

    in General Automotive

    Posted

    12 hours ago, Supra_Natural said:

    There are no "Different types of engine capacities", that is just idiot advertisers not knowing what they are selling. The diesel engines available here were 2200cc and the Petrol engines were 2400 cc, both 4 cylinder. That's it, full stop. Other markets had a 3.5 V6 but I don't think any made it here. 

    Obviously the diesels are more expensive because the Sri Lankan market prefers even their SUVs to be cheap to run so whenever there is a diesel option it will have greater resale value. In the case of the Sorento the diesel is also considerably more powerful and has more torque than the petrol so it will be better to drive. On the downside, the Hyundai/Kia CRDI engine is not as tough as an old school Jap diesel and is more like a euro model in that it needs to have been run on super diesel, needs to have the correct oils etc. Even then, you're likely to be looking at an engine rebuild when the vehicle reaches around 180-200k Kilometers. 

    Petrols are very thirsty, an AWD model will get around 4-5 KM/L at best in the city and maybe 8-9 outstation. In terms of resale there are LOTS of diesels in the market and far fewer petrols but the diesel should in theory be easier to sell if you get a good one and take care of it properly. 

     

    9 hours ago, Don Shan said:

    Just few thoughts to consider as of my experience......

    1. Strongly recommend to go for Diesel one.

    2. You should be able to find a carefully maintained one with mileage less than 80k - 100k in the market.

    3.  Diesel does 10-12 km/l in the city and 14-16 km/l in outstation(real figures).

    4. As previously mentioned always needs to pump Super Diesel.

    5. Definitely comfortable drive.

    6. Go for 1 - 10 option where the re-sale will be easy.

    7. For the extra money you pay for Diesel will well worth for the extra power & the fuel savings.

     

    Tnx for sharing your informations. 

    One vehicle dealer said me it does around 14kmpl on normal drive. ??

    However what it means 1-10 options..?

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    KIA SORENTO 2010-12

    in General Automotive

    Posted

    Hi guys, one of friends looking to buy registered KIA sorento 2010/11 or 12 model and seek my help to find out good vehicle. I go through some valuable threads in this forum regarding this vehicle and found both favorable & adverse comments. Ultimately i assume this is a reliable vehicle for normal drive.

    However found some different types of engine capacities such as 2000cc, 2300cc and 2400cc on both petrol & diesel. We were so confused on what to consider. On the other hand diesel varients got a huge price gap around 500k. 

    Anyone please give some details what should we consider, fuel consumption and what version has the reasonable resale market as we are not experts in this.

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    Toyota Axio Vs Premio 240

    in Car Buying Information

    Posted

    Im also looking at buying an Axio 2007/2008 and I was told that they have an issue with the dashboard getting sticky and cracking. Is this true? Can it be fixed? Are there any other issues that should be considered.

    yes dashboard craking issue is a horrific issue in axio. I was looking for an axio few weeks ago and a axio owned Doctor told me that he spent about 35,000/- to fix the dash crack. he mentioed that the palce is arount Mt Lavinia and its looking a brand new after the fixing and no one can find it was cracked before.

    Also few people told me that the dash board issue is no longer on Axios after late 2008.

    So in my opinion buyers are strictly alerted on dash board becauce the dash can fix with original condition with SRS Airbag logos.

    Rpm Meter

    in General

    Posted

    There are some vehicles which are not includes a RPM meter. Normally basic grade cars come without RPM. (Eg Toyota Axio X grade, Nissan Sunny Ex saloon) In this case we have to pay additional sum of 200K-400K for a high grade with RPM on board and some added options. Despite there are tons of cars without RPM, some people think RPM is a must for a vehicle. Since Im not an expert in these kinds of issues, please share your knowledge/ideas on this.

    1. What is the actual use of RPM meter?

    2. Is it a problem Without RPM meter?

    3. Is it worth to pay additional sum for this?

    4. Or.. All this is an issue of mind?

    Tnx.

    Kia Sportage 2007

    in Car Buying Information

    Posted

    Hi guys..

    Im interested to buy a second hand KIA Sportage Diesel 2007 SUV with triptronic transmission.

    since i have no previous experience in KIA pls share your information regarding,

    1. Fuel Consumption

    2. Maintain cost

    3. Availability of spares

    4. Resale market

    5. Other similar options or ideas

    Tnx. :sleeping-smiley-001:

    Nissan Fb 14 Engine Run High

    in NISSAN

    Posted

    Like some have said the issue could be a number of things. The following is not an exhaustive list.

    1. MAF sensor

    2. The idle controller

    3. Vaccume leak

    4. Throttle body carboned out and the butterfly valve not closing properly

    5. ECU

    First thing to do is to clean the throttle body, clean the sensors in question, reset the ECU and run for a few days and check if the problem resolves itself. If your mechanic has a scanner, scan for errors as well.

    Thanx lot..

    Nissan Fb 14 Engine Run High

    in NISSAN

    Posted

    Hi Guys..

    Im new to this,

    i have trouble in my Nissan FB14 cos the engine runs fast at idle mode.

    RPM indecates 2000-3000 @ idle. (RPM meter working)

    when driving it does 8-10Kmpl (Avg).

    Seems it would be better fuel consumtion.

    What is the reason or is it normal..? :speechless-smiley-004:

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