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Was this a Jap make ? Because one of my friends use to drive a ford laser which was having a odo of 200k +. No issue at all except running repairs. It had a unique beat.

Most probably it is a malfunction of electronics or sensors in the ABS unit. What you can do is, take it back to Micro (or some other know place) where you can find a spare ABS control unit of similar model. Try your vehicle with that ABS unit and check whether the problem is still there. Before that make sure wheel speed sensors are in working order.

" at the smoke test they put thier engine sensor with the magnet kind of thing on something similar to this ABS unit. if that was the ABS unit can that magnet thingy can cause the ABS unit to malfunction" This is the vibration sensor, which reads the vibration at a particular RPM and estimate the RPM based on the vibration. Type of sensor used in the vibration sensors in these devices are mostly piezoelectric. I don't think this or the magnetic in that has anything to do that ABS unit. Most probably it is a malfunction of electronics or sensors in the ABS unit. What you can do is, take it back to Micro (or some other know place) where you can find a spare ABS control unit of similar model. Try your vehicle with that ABS unit and check whether the problem is still there.

Well, one of my friend is using a mazda familia 323, imported b/n. It is a real workhorse ?. Using for many years without major complaints. Seems a very reliable car. What you think about it ? If you have any experience please share with us.

1KR-FE 1NZ-FE

This is the correct one; https://myportalcontent.toyota-europe.com/Manuals/Toyota/YARIS F_WE_52C79E.pdf

Find here; https://myportalcontent.toyota-europe.com/Manuals/Toyota/YARIS F_WE_52C79E.pdf Check wheher you get 1KR-FE engine under the bonnet.

This is not correct in the engine specs. Its four cylinder version goes to Aus market , labelled as 'Yaris". It comes with an engine of 1NZ-FE - 1.0 L Four cylinder. But what is actually sold in Sri Lanka comes with 3 pod 1.0L engine named as 1KR-FE. May be different in the transmission system as well.

except for the issues "1. The battery 2. The oil burn issue." , GP1 is a value for money. ?

Hyundai Tucson or santa fe Mitsubishi Outlander / Montero Suzuki Grand vitara Toyota Rav4 Nissan X-trail

yes exactly correct on ; " but the Hondas and Mazdas feels a bit more connected to the road and sharper to handle" " Also Honda seats are bit on the firm side. But the Corolla makes you feel like you are sitting on a comfortable chair. " " suspension handles potholes and bumps much better."

" you will see I explained why the Hondas and the Mazdas tend to be a bit better maintained." where ???

If you are really concern in comfortability, go for a Nissan.

Well, your opinion doesn't represent what most people use to believe in SL. Though you like or not, second hand price as well as reputation of Toyota is leading in SL. This is the ultimate truth. In terms of research and development ,corolla has gone into a greater depth for improving its reliability and efficiency. I am not personally discriminating other brands, but people take decisions not simply based on the advertisements, not what next door is using but also on their personnel experience and budget. Baseline reason is the second hand market price. Its true that, baselines models of toyotas don't offer you all the options in that class. For a middle class people they are OK with these essential features. If someone really insist on extra comfort and options, yes there are many jap and euro models for a higher price tag. In my life I sold five toyotas without any trouble. "after how most of the cars' multiple owners had taken care of them the "reliability" and "robustness" that you refer too also has diminished (use of cheap and easily accessible parts, maka baas work, etc..used by people who know nothing about cars and maintained it based on the service station Jonny's and down the road Ranjith baas's advice...)" What you are claiming above is not on a particular brand. How do you say all the corollas have been repaired by makabasses. ?? This is brand independent. Place of repair and the person is decided by the owners themselves. So it is up to the second hand buyer to get the vehicle checked by professionals before giving away the money. I had bad experience with even so called with professionals and agents. But there are many genuine technicians and mechanics, who has enough knowledge, talents and experience in solving problems. "So the high price that people put on it because it is a Corolla is not justifiable when you consider the fact that the reliability and robustness actually has diminished and for a decade old car it will have (or not have) the same issues of its competitor models. Also, now cars actually do depreciate in SL...." Its true, cars depreciate. But unfortunately due to the ever increasing import duties, depreciation of Ruppe and inflation, most people are after used cars. So the second hand market is not representing the exact value for money in SL context. It is very much opposite in Japan. For an example I bought a 110 (auto 1997 make) back in 2004 for less than 1.0 million and sold for 1.3 m in 2007. Now same car is having price tag of nearly 2.0 million. This is not representing the real value of the car rather how good our economy and standard of living. Only time when the second hand prices came down was before 2015 with slashed in taxes for hybrids import. after that prices never dropped. "In fact, I believe most of the Civics and 3s of the era have aged a lot better than the 121 because they were built with a slightly higher finish (dashboard materials, etc...)" It true. European models are much better in terms of finish and interior quality. Unfortunately this has not been one of the principal parameters in determining the second hand market price in SL. Finally, when it comes to hybrids models, toyotas have claimed less trouble ( software updates, recalls, transmission issues, clutch issues) compared to other brands top on a better fuel efficiency. Anyway I am not promoting a particular brand or model here, all the models have their inherent pros and kons. Once you have taken a decision never bother to compare it with your neighbors, friends one. ..Be satisfied..Buying a car is similar to getting a ..

Corolla may not be worth for the money which is usually claimed for in our market. But there is a reason for that. Compared to cars in similar range, corolla has proven ( even in other countries) to be very reliable and durable in terms of engine, transmission, electrical/electronics and even body. Top on this in SL, there are ample spare parts island wide, so spare parts are not over priced. Being a very popular car, you get lot of places when it comes to repair and service. Many technicians/ mechanics for you to choose which avoids overpriced repair charges. In my experience it is a well designed car in terms of its mechanical, which can be easily dismantled without much hassle in repairs. Even all the documentations ( service and repair manuals) are well organised. Also it offers you a reasonable fuel economy if you are looking after the car correctly. So even a car with over 200k would do fine as a brad new car if it has been looked after well. Its correct that similar range other brands will give you more and better options, better comfort and better driving experience. But they are not as equally corolla when it comes to what I said above. That's why their 2nd hand values are relatively less. In fact this is same in other countries as well. Another point in SL is, people tend to think that cars are some sort of investments where they can get their money back at the end of the day. This also has caused the corolla to get a higher price tag in second hand market and not all corolla users really wanted to go for a corolla. I know many people who has least knowledge of automobile tend to go for Toyotas since they are scared of costly repairs. Even my first car was a corolla and it didn't give me any trouble at all. If I had kept it with me, now I can easily sell it more than twice the price I paid it for in 2003. Anyway, nothing will going to exist for ever on this earth, none of us...so don't bother too much on choosing cars.

would like to see ramps with rollers ..?

Correct. I also experienced a similar issue with rear brake drums. No alternative other than replacing the entire part.

Its a good vehicle though bit expensive for its value due to our import duties. It comes with a 1598 cc engine. So agents are not encouraging those models. I suppose its a crossover. Un*mo used get a Chinese make called Nomad. There are many used ones. It comes with 1.5 L engine with manual transmission. Decent value for the money you pay. But don't expect comfort, durability as a jap or eur makes.

used ? brandnew? registered ?

Hi Tilvin, Here it goes; https://we.tl/t-VZTylmR1R1 I have shared the link in your email as well. Please follow the download link. Once you could download them without any issue, please update me. Content of book should be more or less similar to what you were asking. I guess it is only a version difference. Let me know if it OK or not. There are few other books on restoration, conservation, maintenance of VW beetles but they are too heavy. If you are really after them let me know. Cheers Have a good day.

Better ground clearance Celerio- spacious and comfort

Hi Rumesh, Thank you for the reply. Please explain the purpose of below process, " In a modern Atkinson engine this functionality is achieved by delaying the closure of intake valve and thus expelling a part of gas (let's say 200cc) back into the intake manifold and compressing remaining 800cc. " Google says: " it reduces the load on the piston as it rises to begin the compression stroke.." is that so ?

Go for Celerio. which is having a better efficiency over other models. hmmm...price is the problem. Little above your budget. Don't go for cheap cars which are not equipped with essential safety features though fuel efficient. So far best fuel efficiency figures have been claimed by hybrids. As far as non-hybrids, Mitsubishi lancer 1.3L manual gear version and vitz too good in fuel.

I have the pdf. Not sure can attached here. In spite of please message your email to me.