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  • Mini Cooper Countryman (136 hp), driving report

    Hello, I’ve been at Motor Talk for a long time but for the first time at Mini. Good day. We think to buy a new Countryman and have therefore made today a test drive with a Cooper with manual transmission. Are already older and the higher sitting position suits us very much. In short, my expectations have been exceeded. Very good handling with front drive. There were 17″ rims with 225 tires mounted, very good road position, nevertheless quite comfortable, had a tight driving But I am used to BMW driver and tight suspension. The automatic air conditioning system is efficient, the parking beepers with display on the display were very loud, but can be quieter. The sports seats are good and should definitely be clean according to the seller. The 3-cylinder engine is surprisingly quiet and gets louder only from 4000 rpm, so I was very positively surprised. The 136 hp are enough for us, mainly short distance and only sometimes longer. But if it is then around the outside arbe goes, it gets tight, for us actually only the standing color moonwalk grey with black roof remains. Red only looks good with the smaller minis, the countryman does not stand in our opinion. So in my opinion too few colors to choose from. Thanks for reading. ciao olderich

  • Helpful buys for a Newbie?

    Hello dear ones, I am very fresh here and that only because I intend to exchange my 10 year old Dacia Logan (but drive him for only 3 years) for an Opel Adam from August onwards. Have the upgrade quite necessary and therefore want to inform me in advance, what should be taken into account when buying everything in the hope that someone of you is so nice and can tell of himself Kurz to my ideas: it should be an adam in berry red, preferably with white roof. ung, mp3/usb-port and navi are a must, about everything else can be argued. Have a few vehicles in the visier and will visit the car houses in the beginning/mid juli times. What can you give me as tips about buying? What do I have to pay attention to at the opel? Greet love and thank you for your answers!

  • Williams’ service life

    Hello to each other, soon it is time, must for 9 months in the civil service. at this low income it is not possible for me to entertain my A3 and my williams. because the a3 is very economical and only 90 ps has I drive with this 9 months long. will exclude the williams for this period from my change mark. now my question, what do I have to consider if I can not move the willi for 9 months? (in principle the same as when wintering, but only hald vviieell) longer) – should I pick up the car? (how is that for my springs and dampers when the car has been on the springs since 96 (bj) and now suddenly have no load for 9 months) – do I have to do something at some point or can I leave it standing continuously in 9 months? – fluids? thank you in advance… … 9 months is a long time after all.

  • Performance measurement Clio RS

    Hello together. I was on a performance test stand with my Clio RS (Bj 11/2005) this morning. Now to the procedure: He drives the car on the wheels, puts exhaust air hoses behind the exhaust, sits down and does the test. He says that he did the measurement in 5th gear at 200 km/h. In 5 gears say and write 95KW on the front axle, plus 22KW for transmission, coupling etc. So we come in the end to 117kw(159hps)! Nominal power according to the letter is however 132!!KW(17 9hp)..makes a difference of 15KW (20hp). Super, right? Now the questions to you: – Is the test not normally done in the 4th gear? – Shouldn’t a blower run in front of the engine compartment to feed fresh air to the engine and protect against overheating? Less oxygen means worse combustion, so less power? – Of course I also called Renault and asked what should happen now. Renault requires a second test.. Costs should I take over.. n..is that OK? What happens if I am more than 10% during the second measurement? Will the engine be replaced or what will happen? – How much tolerance does such a dynamometer have? The dynamometer was a Bosch LPS 002. For numerous answers I would be grateful! Greetings,

  • Good purchase? Clio EZ 99 – opinions?

    Hello! My brother bought a new car today. It is a Renault Clio EZ 07/99 from the retired (2nd owner), first registration was a car dealership (3 months) 54000km 1.4l 75hp D3 exhaust emission standard TÜV and AU new black, 1A paint condition 5-door ZV Servo ABS climate eFH front e-mirror 8-fold tyres, WR are DOT 37th week 2005, SR k.A. price 4600€ What do you think was a good price? Are there weaknesses in the model? What should you be aware of? Thanks already and greeting from the Astra-F forum

  • Ifd. Costs and Renault ?

    Hello together , I intend to buy a new car and have among other things also the new Renault Clio in the sights. ! The car makes a passable impression on me and the price could (after negotiation ) fit well in my budget ! Now I try to get an overview which other factors could still speak for or against this car ! An acquaintance has told me that especially workshop and wear part costs with a Renault quite average who can tell me something about this from my own experience ! Alternatively, I think about a Hyundai Getz (which is overly fasting way not even cheaper!) and a Toyota Yaris (which seems rather not to fit in budget )

  • R-19 (f)

    So hello for now! I’m new here in the forum. I’ve already looked at some accessories and I’ve already learned a lot about them. I recently made my driver’s license and have hardly any idea of my car. I drive a r 19 (f) X53 already my question about what the X53 means to me in the vehicle ticket in the 3rd line. I also have my 73 ps wants more! preferably much more I want to ask for a corresponding engine, which is already so his na I say m al 160 – 180 ps. if one of the prices of the engine and the installation costs could have cost me that quite nice. so the first thing in advance. I think that will still follow questions but that should be enough for now. mfg your Stoerfgloewer

  • Purchase decision

    Moin Smart Municipality! I’m looking for a smart for my sister and I’m looking for a good offer.The whole thing is from Private: SMART – pure 4.700 EUR First registration : 1/2006 Kilometer level : 59,900km Power : 45 kW / 61 hp The vehicle was at 10tsd km interval at Smart to service. Letzer Service was just under 10tsd km ago and HU and AU also came in spring without defects. My question would now be what to expect from you about repairs at 60tsd km. The tires are still the first of DOT at the end of 2005 – they would have to be new. The car is otherwise accident-free and free of scratches and bumps and very well maintained. Ne air conditioning has it too. Do you think that would be so ok for say 4400 thalers? The car still comes to the inspection of the Dekra before the purchase. Thanks for advice and greetings from Hamburg.

  • Does not switch after coupling change

    Hello,I changed the clutch at the sportage.Now after assembly I can’t switch gear anymore.Some gear is in.When I start turning the wheels,the clutch separates but,Only I can’t get the gear out and the gear lever has too much game before and back.What can I have done wrong when assembling?

  • Circulating air and climate no longer work (Ibiza 6L, BJ 2004, manual climate)

    Hello together, we bought an Ibiza 6L BJ 2004 as second car one and a half years ago. When buying a car a bit more money was invested in the technology, so that we should bring the car really easily 2-3 times over the TÜV. The climate (freshly filled) worked great at first. After half a year no cold air came any more. But pressure is still on it (if you push on the valves it hisssssss strongly). But it was striking that the climate light after pressing after a few seconds has elapsed. A little later I had the same effect with the reciprocating air button, where I have heard a unique adjustment. Meanwhile, the lights don’t do anything anymore when you press the buttons. When the climate is supposed to be switched on, you don’t notice that the speed is sinking / fluctuating. I therefore suspect that the compressor is not switched on at all. Since the reciprocating air button is in the meantime also without function (you don’t hear any switching and it lights up). Nothing), I also don’t recommend a problem with the compressor or capacitor (one of them was also quite new) but a problem with electrics/electronics. Do you have tips for me what I can check? With a multimeter I can handle and someone who can solder, I would also have. With an image, which control is installed and which two buttons it is about.