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  • How an engine was driven in

    I am currently looking at used cars with a maximum of 20 Tkm. Now it’s about the topic, how the car was treated by the previous owner (which I can’t know): driving in the engine, warm/cold, very high-touring, only short distance etc. I realize that the same thing will have its consequences at 100 Tkm mileage (not only for the engine). But what does it look like with a low mileage of less than 20 Tkm? Does that make a considerable difference? (It’s not just for the engine) Here around BMW 6-cylinder engines.) I hope I am also in the right forum with the question.

  • PSA drops EAT8 transmission for 1.2 PureTech engines, PureTech gets a control chain

    I haven’t read it yet on German pages, but I could tell from French sources that Peugeot will no longer install an EAT8 transmission with 1.2 PureTech engines in the future. (https://www.largus.fr/…/…-nouveau-moteur-12-puretech-10754391.html) Instead, a double clutch transmission with an integrated mild hybrid system is supposed to be used. This is extremely bad, because there were only PSA converters in small cars (I’m not talking about Stellantis, but about the former ones). Aligen PSA-brands Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel). To this end it was an Aisin unit, of which reliability can be expected. However, I welcome the fact that the revised 1.2l PureTech will receive a control chain in the future, which will replace the vulnerable timing belt running in oil. Nevertheless, I mourn the converter machine. What do you think about this circumstance?

  • DS7 Crossback – Purchase advice – Experiences

    Hello to all DS7 owners! With this post I would like to contact all owners of a DS7 Crossback. I also intend to acquire a “goddess” (as compensation for the witch at home 😉 and ask myself insofar what experiences you have made so far with the equipment, the motorization, the incurred costs (tax, insurance, repairs), driving characteristics, space offer, the consumption behavior etc… Especially with the equipment I would be interested, if I r in retrospect, after having become accustomed to everything after a few months, have made the statement that this or that equipment is really practical or impractical and if so, for what reasons? Of course, the purchase price also plays a role somewhere.. for me is more likely to be an annual or demonstration car, so I wonder, in which context the prices for used vehicles are negotiable with the dealers.. ? Or equals the purchase via an online-handle Is there something that you would pay special attention to?? My annual driving performance is 10 – 12,000 km per year, mostly rural road, less highway/large city in that sense it is probably a gasoline engine. The question is only if with 181 or 225 hp – how do you estimate the differences between these two engine variants? How do you see the size of the trunk aum? In his test the ADAC has corrected the size indication clearly downwards and the e Manufacturer’s specifications were in doubt.. on pictures and also Life this seemed rather small to me, only the optics fooled me there or what do you mean? Do you mind the width of the center console? I think this is a feast for the eyes, but I also had a little feeling when I was pro-owned, that my right leg, through the wider exit of the console to the dashboard, feels a bit cramped. If this seems familiar, one gets used to it or disturbs it according to wi e before? What experiences have you made with regard to maintenance? Can this not be just as good a free workshop or Citroen? The next DS store is about 2 hours away from me, would you leave me (the driver’s office outside!), because of the distance already fundamentally advise from the purchase? Am You see I am still “something” inquisitive about this and now rely on your help and experience values.. 🙂

  • DS7 speedometer after changing from 19 to 20 inches

    Moin Moin, I’ve been thinking all the time about changing from my 19’s performance line rims to the Dotz Suzuka in 20 inches; tyres 245/45. The usual computers to roll-off circumference, of course, now sound the alarm that the legally permitted tolerance is exceeded and the deviation goes negative. At 100km/h the speedometer then shows only 98,5km/h. Even cheese, but understandable. Actually, now the speedometer has to be adjusted. Only that I then again in doubt. In this case, the speedometer would indicate a higher speed than is actually appropriate. Now the question is: is the DS7 so smart, because oh so premium, and checks that independently/adjusts itself to the new roll circumference? I think of the tire pressure system. This only complains if the roll circumference on a wheel has changed due to the lack of air pressure. Can this in doubt the workshop with a snap of the finger in the middle of the wheel. Dear thanks in advance to you! Denny

  • Buy me the DS7 E-Tense 4×4 , question to the driver community

    Next week I will buy a DS7 E-Tense 4×4, but would have a question to someone who actually owns it and drives it: Was yesterday looking at vehicles at two dealers. No test drive done yet. Both vehicles at the dealers started directly the burner when pressing the start button. I tried to switch to driving mode “Electric”, parked vehicle again, started vehicle again and engine started immediately again. 1.) Is that always like this? 2.) Remember d he DS7 the last chosen mode? Greetings, Maddin

  • DS7 Crossback Wireless Android Car

    Hello everybody! Has anyone done this yet? I’ve been trying this for 2 days… or is that really not possible? Greetings Maik

  • Tonight at 8.15 pm watch RTL “Alarm for Cobra 11”!!!

    For all those who don’t know what to do tonight at 8.15 pm, I have something here.And that’s what comes today on RTL (I think) the series “Alarm for Cobra 11”.Is actually nothing wild, only today’s episode is about illegal car races in the buddies of mine as extras with their cars (black Skoda Octavia RS,Honda Civic,Mazda MX 5).Also with well-known Scene Autos like the blue/silver Rockford Golf 4 R32.The film was shot last year in Bitburg au April. f a former airfield.But can’t guarantee that the episode is worth seeing,I’ve only seen self-made footage so far.

  • The Legal / Illegal Thread

    The legal /illegal thread Hello, In this thread all changes that can be made to a vehicle should be classified in relation to the STVZO! Say it is listed what is legal and of which you should rather leave your fingers!Legal: All the modifications and changes that can be made to a vehicle without losing the BE (approval) of the car! These also include changes that can be made by an ABE (general operating permit / da Legal, in connection with a TÜV registration: All the modifications that can be made to a vehicle, but which become legal only by a TÜV registration according to §19 or §21 STVZO! Not included in this are acceptances! The TÜV acceptances must withstand before a German court! Illegal: All modifications, or changes, which are not approved according to STVZO! This also includes conversions, which the Ans This thread is also meant to be discussed about the topic itself! But only about the topic legal or illegal, everything else does not belong here in the thread and is regarded as OT or SPAM-Post! Such posts are deleted without comment and draw a warning depending on the type of the post!Important: An update of the legal/illegal lists is only made if this point is then also i n the thread is here and one of us MOD’s gets this also via PN, what should be added to the list! Otherwise it can happen quite quickly, which is possibly overlooked one or the other point and is not included in the list! Gruss thommen / MT-Team

  • Fiat Panda waiting time – car rental possible?

    Moin people. Got me before a good week n Panda. However, with 8 weeks waiting time. Pay the purchase price in cash when he is there. Work on the village and get away there in the evening bad or like today almost GAR NOT by public transport. Will call Fiat tomorrow and ask for a rental car. I bought the car here in Hamburg directly at the branch office. How do you see the chances of getting one so short-term?

  • Help in making a purchase decision

    Hello. I’m new here and I need help for a purchase decision. I have 2 vehicles to choose from. I’m used to VW and I’m currently driving a Golf 4 with 75hp. But he’s already got his time. Need something new. These are the vehicles I have in mind: 1.:https://suche.mobile.de/…/details.html?… (I called the previous owner. Does everything seem to be correct) 2.: https://suche.mobile.de/…/details.html?… What do you mean? I’m not driving a joke. The car is only used like any other car. I only hit Suzuki because of the breakdown statistics and HU experience. The car is supposed to be for a long time. If it goes 10 years. I look forward to the response