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Post by Lemon-Engine on Dec 27, 2011 20:41:28 GMT 8
Hi all, my Carens today got engine check light.. Went to mechanic and he say the engine piston kaput already.. Need to change whole engine and going to cost 4k.. Most prob is irregular servicing.. Still thinking whether more worth it to scrap or not..
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Post by dzulpink on Dec 27, 2011 21:38:32 GMT 8
:sad:Got...engine check light...need change whole engine??? Better get second opinion from other workshop...maybe harmony..
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Post by appletree on Dec 27, 2011 22:47:00 GMT 8
Wow .......... how irregular is your servicing I think still cheaper to repair than scrap leh ........
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Post by SkyRay on Dec 28, 2011 0:46:36 GMT 8
Engine check light could be due to air intake... Do get a 2nd opinion... Maybe it isnt that serious???
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Dec 28, 2011 19:02:17 GMT 8
dzulpink they removed the engine to check.. @ appletree ever since my bro use my car for work, at least 40k no servicing.. @ skyray the mechanic I know.. Don't think will bluff me.. The problem is when I driving, got weird loud noises also.. I'll see how.. May sell off after I change engine..
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Post by SkyRay on Dec 28, 2011 20:50:41 GMT 8
aiyo... 40k nvr svc??? Why like that??? Must take care mah...
well, u see whats best for u... Keep us posted...
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Post by appletree on Dec 28, 2011 23:53:25 GMT 8
It is OK to ask for a second opinion ........ dzulpink they removed the engine to check.. @ appletree ever since my bro use my car for work, at least 40k no servicing.. @ skyray the mechanic I know.. Don't think will bluff me.. The problem is when I driving, got weird loud noises also.. I'll see how.. May sell off after I change engine..
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Dec 29, 2011 19:41:52 GMT 8
I'll need to tow it.. Don't dare to drive.. Btw, its at amk auto point right now.. Maybe I should get it checked @ harmony motor
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Dec 29, 2011 19:44:53 GMT 8
Depending on situation, might replace engine and respray.. Then sell it off and get a COE car..
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Post by pepsicola on Dec 30, 2011 14:58:40 GMT 8
what kind of sound u encounter? maybe is not the piston, you've mentioned the noise i believe it's from the timing chain. because of no regular servicing for 40K the timing chain and chain guard has wear off, if there's check light once u plug in the computer they can tell u where goes wrong and moset of it will be your cam sensor also.
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Jan 3, 2012 19:08:05 GMT 8
Hi all, going to go about replacing the engine.. Going to make good and trade in for a smaller used car.. Any recommendations?
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Post by appletree on Jan 3, 2012 22:44:04 GMT 8
I think the best in class for small car is the Fit lor ....but it dont come cheap .... Our pica is also very robust. My BIL has been driving 1 since 2005. More spacious, I thought, than the fit. Never heard he complain about it ....... that why I bought the Carens ....... no bad at all. There is 1 problem ........ was driving a my friends corolla the other day....... I suddenly find it so "compact". the same model I sold mine 2 year ago....... Hi all, going to go about replacing the engine.. Going to make good and trade in for a smaller used car.. Any recommendations?
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Post by getterrobo on Jan 4, 2012 19:45:32 GMT 8
Well, current small cars if new I think get the Polo ba. Just a bit more expensive then the Fit only.
BTW for VW cars you usually can get a price cut of about 10k if you are firm enough. Hope you can get a good deal.
If you still going for Jap/Korean car then I will say get a 2nd hand Honda airwave more worth it.
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Post by pepsicola on Jan 11, 2012 15:21:25 GMT 8
Bro John, do consider Toyota Allion 1.5L FC super good. I borrow from my friend for 1 week, really super FC with good respond lor it's good for normal driving, those love sppeding and conering please do not think of it.
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Post by SkyRay on Jan 11, 2012 17:06:04 GMT 8
After driving a MPV, switching to any sedan will also make you feel sedan's FC is superb lor... right?
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Post by SkyRay on Feb 14, 2012 8:23:04 GMT 8
Bro John,
Any updates on your develoment? are you still with us?
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Feb 26, 2012 21:48:51 GMT 8
Hi bro sky and all, I have decided to part with my Carens.. I have already replaced the engine and major wear/tear parts.. It's a very tough decision that i have made.. I had went around viewing cars the whole weekend, and I have finally placed a deposit for a 2nd hand Peugeot 1007s 1.6A..
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Post by pepsicola on Feb 29, 2012 14:43:18 GMT 8
Hi bro sky and all, I have decided to part with my Carens.. I have already replaced the engine and major wear/tear parts.. It's a very tough decision that i have made.. I had went around viewing cars the whole weekend, and I have finally placed a deposit for a 2nd hand Peugeot 1007s 1.6A.. sad to hear that, how much you have to top up to yr carens?
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Feb 29, 2012 18:39:29 GMT 8
6k to be exact.. they took in my ride at 36k.. but anyway, my loan not yet approved. so if it's not approved, will look at other models.. hahaha
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Post by 11m on Feb 29, 2012 19:45:36 GMT 8
Bro, which mth and yr is your carens? since they trade in yours for $36K.. i assume its a 2007 car? I am also looking around at the moment.. my feb 07.. quoting me $37K .. mileage 167k.. they say never mind wor.. as long body work in good condition .. must be up to no good if they take over my car
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Post by ShiDi on Feb 29, 2012 20:35:17 GMT 8
Bro, which mth and yr is your carens? since they trade in yours for $36K.. i assume its a 2007 car? I am also looking around at the moment.. my feb 07.. quoting me $37K .. mileage 167k.. they say never mind wor.. as long body work in good condition .. must be up to no good if they take over my car Adjust the mileage....
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Post by pepsicola on Mar 1, 2012 13:56:18 GMT 8
Bro, which mth and yr is your carens? since they trade in yours for $36K.. i assume its a 2007 car? I am also looking around at the moment.. my feb 07.. quoting me $37K .. mileage 167k.. they say never mind wor.. as long body work in good condition .. must be up to no good if they take over my car they took yrs at 37K and sell at 50K as per sgcarmart.
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Mar 4, 2012 15:10:58 GMT 8
Mine is July 2007. I asked another dealer they offered me 38k.. but... anyway, my loan was not approved. Now I am going to another dealer, who is my friend.. He recommended me not to get that 1007S due to too much electronics and sensor.. which is costly to maintain. Now i am looking at either Gen 2, Sirion, Swift, Colt plus or Axio..
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Mar 4, 2012 15:11:50 GMT 8
Btw, Peugeot 1007s is a 2+2 car, 3 doors.you can't sit 3 person at back row at all. cramped like hell lol
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Post by Lemon-Engine on Mar 4, 2012 15:12:53 GMT 8
Btw, I really love my Carens. Just drove at 170km/hr on NS highway. the feeling is good.. damn stable
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