datlow Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Gdi Camera vans were a issue for a mate, 8hrs of idling a day but low kms Courier vans prob same running time but getting serviced every month/ not once a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Bling said: I think you'll find the engine has in fact travelled just as far as the rest of the car. Unless it has been replaced. As for the traffic comment, bit pointless since we don't know either cars driving habits over it's life. A service history at least lets you know how well it's been maintained. I wasn't referring to specifically engine wear, but car wear in general. Almost unrelated but I believe Audis and similar provide stats on average speed and idle time etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfashark Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 8 hours ago, kws said: Engine hours make a big difference, as does transmission wear in start stop traffic. I wish ODB2 had an engine running timer, i'd love to see how many hours some of the low KM imports actually have. Yeah obviously engine hours matter. I regret even suggesting now that higher mileage equals higher wear. Thus why lower mileage cars are worth more as a rule. Which was not considered in the post I quoted. It's being nit picked to death. As you were chaps. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bling said: Yeah obviously engine hours matter. I regret even suggesting now that higher mileage equals higher wear. Thus why lower mileage cars are worth more as a rule. It's being nit picked to death. Which was disputed in the post I quoted. As you were chaps. It's only something to look out for on swifts tho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 38 minutes ago, tortron said: It's only something to look out for on swifts tho amongst a host of other things on the mid-00's Swifts. wife has 06, piece of crap that should have been immediately sold for profit, not driven to 200K with many niggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 20/08/2022 at 08:15, tortron said: It's only something to look out for on swifts tho Just don't forget to count the engine on hours, that is the main thing to look for remember. Check the gloveboxes for Barries 3B1 book with all that data recorded. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx7 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Is she sold on the swift idea? Likely to get flamed for suggesting a Tiida, but they're pretty solid cars, basically the same appliance spec hatch back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 9 hours ago, oldrx7 said: Is she sold on the swift idea? Likely to get flamed for suggesting a Tiida, but they're pretty solid cars, basically the same appliance spec hatch back. With less death trappedness included too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Got a 2011 nz new 1500cc auto in black. Seems fine, much better than the similarly priced ones I looked at yesterday (which were all jap imports) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 On 23/08/2022 at 15:08, tortron said: Got a 2011 nz new 1500cc auto in black. Seems fine, much better than the similarly priced ones I looked at yesterday (which were all jap imports) Better or worse than this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 That ones probably better, paid about the same, buuuuuuttttt had to be auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 There's actually bugger all choice in cars under 7k in auckland. I'd go an hour or tow out and get something better for cheaper, but she wanted a car this week and I don't want to look at every econobox on facebork hustle. Says me who buys $800 cars and drives them till they stop 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Nice alloys 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Urban Dictionary: FWG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87creepin Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I've been watching a few videos on making 4x4 rear bumpers and tyre carriers But is there anything to be mindful of welding on a tow hitch, or is it just make sure welds are spot on etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, 87creepin said: I've been watching a few videos on making 4x4 rear bumpers and tyre carriers But is there anything to be mindful of welding on a tow hitch, or is it just make sure welds are spot on etc? I've made a couple, just be sure it won' fall to pieces. No special inspection unless its a proper heavy vehicle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87creepin Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Cheers @Nominal I'd probably check out a few that have been made to similar ratings to what I want and copy their design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SOHC Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Witch way wound would one fit this hub seal? It dosnt have a spring and is totaly different to the old ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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