"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
08/02/2018 at 08:30 • Filed to: None
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"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
08/02/2018 at 08:30 • Filed to: None | 0
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As some of you know (and probably expected) the Passat is becoming more of a headache than I anticipated, so the search for a replacement continues. The frontrunner - The R-Design V60- is out because of the terribly terrible Volvo double clutch, which seems even less prepared to Brazilian conditions than my not so terrible but still sketchy DSG6. IN COMES THE MINI.
I’ve started looking at bog standard 2.0 S with the sound pack and ZF Auto. What do you thing about them? Power is good, the gearbox is good, suspension will probably be a bit tough but thats ok, and I can get some warranty with MINI/NEXT.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> My citroen won't start
08/02/2018 at 08:37 |
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time for a Camry then
:P
Ash78, voting early and often
> My citroen won't start
08/02/2018 at 08:40 |
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I’ll ask you the same question I ask everyone — if a Passat wagon was generally meeting your needs, would a car half the size do the same?
I know this is more a
practical than emotional approach
, but I always consider both sides
. If you like to swap out cars every year, then ignore me completely :D
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My citroen won't start
> Ash78, voting early and often
08/02/2018 at 08:41 |
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Now that I also have a new CUV. A small car will probably do better in the city.
Spanfeller is a twat
> My citroen won't start
08/02/2018 at 08:45 |
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Fun little car, but isn’t it really expwnsive in Brazil?
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My citroen won't start
> pip bip - choose Corrour
08/02/2018 at 08:46 |
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You know, I saw the new Camry on the street last week, I wouldn’t mind owning one if I was very very old.
Under_Score
> My citroen won't start
08/02/2018 at 08:49 |
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To save money, but one of those little Brazilian Chevy’s that isn’t sold anywhere else in the world. That would be unique here, and probably more reliable than the Passat.
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My citroen won't start
> Spanfeller is a twat
08/02/2018 at 08:49 |
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New they are very expensive, around $50k for the Exclusive or whatever. But the 2015/16 ones are around half that.
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My citroen won't start
> Under_Score
08/02/2018 at 08:51 |
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you mean this thing?
I’d rather be shot.
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Under_Score
> My citroen won't start
08/02/2018 at 09:15 |
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That’s actually kind of nice; it looks like a Chevy Crosstrek. THIS is what I meant.
functionoverfashion
> My citroen won't start
08/02/2018 at 09:16 |
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My wife just got a 2015 Cooper S “5-door” with the 6 speed automatic. I was skeptical of the auto but actually loved it, as does she. She’s on week 2 driving it every day on her ~100 mile round trip commute and still loves it. We found one with just 7,700 miles on it, so it’s essentially new for 2/3 the price, with some warranty remaining as well.
The ride’s a
little harsh on bumpy roads
, but it still has the original 17" run-flats. Those are coming off for winter in favor of 16" snows (non-run-flat), and then we’ll see how it feels before deciding whether to put the 17's back on with the RFTs, or get different tires, OR a set of 16's... we’ll see. Also, depsite the harshness, it handles so well that it almost doesn’t matter. You notice the bumps and yet you’re still comfortably going 5-10mph faster than we would go in the XC70.
Cé hé sin
> My citroen won't start
08/02/2018 at 09:27 |
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It’s not actually a ZF box though. Aisin I think.
Vítor
> Under_Score
08/02/2018 at 10:43 |
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My bird IS the word
> My citroen won't start
08/02/2018 at 11:11 |
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I would recommend against the mini. My experience with a 2010 r56 was awful. Loving my focus ST though, but I have a big ass warranty.
MiniGTI - now with XJ6
> My citroen won't start
08/03/2018 at 20:14 |
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Do it. We love our MINIs.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> My citroen won't start
08/11/2018 at 13:38 |
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What about something electric like a 500e or a nissan volt?
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My citroen won't start
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
08/11/2018 at 14:39 |
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None of those are sold here, but I’m considering the CT200H
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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> My citroen won't start
08/11/2018 at 15:35 |
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Those are nice basically a Prius 5 IIRC, with more luxury . I have a friend in California who has one, >100,000 miles and still going well.