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amsandun last won the day on September 14 2019

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    Vitz

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  1. Were you aware or had suspicions about this matter before buying the car? It's sad that people think low mileage cars demand better rather than taking good care, properly maintain and keep it genuine.
  2. I hope you are at a reputed garage or at the agents with the car now. Zero oil -> there has to be a good (shitty actually) reason for this. @iRage has explained many possible reasons above 👆. You said you haven't seen any leakages (at least none that you can see). Can an engine burn all of it's oil? Share what your mechanic had to say.
  3. Swift (Beetle) is a widely used car in SL but hardly see them now. I'm not sure whether Demio is a good spacious car. From what I've seen (I've not used one), it looks a little cramped. But it depends on your needs. And about other Hatchback options, the famous Vitz (2007/08) is there but being a Toyota, highly overpriced and could also be highly hacked. I saw some listed above 5 mil and some between 4.5 - 5 mil. Have you checked Japan Alto? If you are looking at Sedans as mentioned above, there maybe some options like Honda Civic ES5, ES8, Mitsubishi Lancer 2007/2008, but better find a car that is well taken care of. Toyotas being Toyotas in SL are highly overpriced such as the Yaris 2007/08 etc. Whatever it is, they are highly overpriced now and you will need some extra money for necessary repairs and touch-ups
  4. I've experienced 8-10kmpl in traffic and 15-16 in outstation driving. Best was 18kmpl once, that was many years ago. But I haven't checked recently. This might differ from car to car depending on the condition of the vehicle. For safety features, I think you already have the answer above.
  5. From what I feel and experience, it handles well and ride is smooth. They cope well with all the conditions and situations you are concerned above. Braking distance is short and stops firmly but comfortably. Never experienced any skidding.
  6. Hi, actually I didn't go with the Falcons as that set was manufactured much earlier from the time I was looking at them. (maybe about one year or so). It wouldn't have mattered but I decided to go with a set of Hankook tyres (Korean made) with a recent date of manufacture. Now almost 25,000km done and no any complaints so far. Looks almost new. tread wear is minimal and so is the road noise. But I have no experience with many brands, just talking with the experience in this set. Bought at 14,000/- each (This was near the end of 2021 🙂).
  7. this is correct, There was a website to check this for the cost of 10USD. I did it a couple of years back just to check what I would get 😉. It only gave what was already known to me from the Auction sheet.
  8. There will be many options if you ask from any auto shop. Try TOYOTA 15601-87204
  9. Got it replaced with a reconditioned one from a Delkanda Auto shop. Cost only 300/-. Pretty simple job indeed but I passed this time :D. Thank you everybody.
  10. Hi all, I just observed a crack in the hose from coolant tank to radiator. There were little signs of leak too. Can you suggest me a reliable place around colombo (Nugegoda, Boralesgamuwa or anywhere) to get this replaced? Car is a Vitz 2016. Thanks in advance.
  11. Check the battery. Most probably the battery lifetime is over.
  12. oh! more than a year later... I fixed a Hella classic twin horn set from Motorcade last year. Does well for me.
  13. I can't say for sure, almost all along the Katunayake Highway. It's not because of the 175 tyre, that I can say.
  14. Hi, in short, there's nothing to complain about. Plus, the car looks better too. No noticeable low fuel performance either except drains the wallet more due to increase in petrol price 😄. Feels like I got more grip. One other thing, I hear uncomfortable road noise only when driving on the highway. On the normal roads there's not. Not sure it maybe the car, tire or the road. But when I exceed 100 km/h on highway for a bit, that noise goes away.
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