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**Indiana_Jones** · 18th February 2013, 12:10

If I'm gonna have to go auto, I'd rather a sedan. Might take a look at this car then:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=561630843

A little rough around the edges, but looks solid

-Indy

**ducatilover** · 18th February 2013, 12:15

Low ball him, just cos.
It's definitely a D16B, so that's good. Leather looks pretty too
It is a Singapore import, so check everything works a few times

**Indiana_Jones** · 18th February 2013, 12:18

Yeah I just noticed that via carjam, run away spec?

-Indy

**ducatilover** · 18th February 2013, 12:36

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

Yeah I just noticed that via carjam, run away spec?

-Indy

Not always run away spec, just check it over well. I've had a few mates with Sing import BMWs and most of them have been great, others have only had tyical BMW issues. (except sing E46s, they're 'orrible)

**Indiana_Jones** · 18th February 2013, 13:35

One more question, the auto box isn't a CVT is it?

-Indy

**ducatilover** · 18th February 2013, 13:36

Not that I'm aware of, if it is, run.

**Indiana_Jones** · 18th February 2013, 14:01

Pretty much why I was asking lol

-Indy

**dangerous** · 18th February 2013, 17:39

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

I've just found out these puppies, in auto form, run a Honda engine.Yay or Nay?
Also this is on my watch list

NAY, bloody jap man... and piss that french? thing off too this is a Brit Layland thread...

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

If I'm gonna have to go auto, I'd rather a sedan. Might take a look at this car then:
A little rough around the edges, but looks solid

Honda farking Acord... man, the real thing would hold its value better

**ducatilover** · 18th February 2013, 19:18

Originally Posted by dangerous

Honda farking Acord...

Concerto

It's even smaller than an Accord, got to know yer fake Japs mate!

**YellowDog** · 18th February 2013, 19:26

Indy buddy, If it's the one with the Honda SOHV unit, then that is quite reasonable. However I seem to remember helping a mate with taking out his auto gearbox and the inexplicable computer fault codes were very difficult to lose. It could have been him, rather than the car, as he was always sodding about with things. I don't believe they are as crap as other Rovers, so that's a good sign. The Asian assembly issue might be a problem. Do scan the door seals and make sure they all open and shut precisely. Check that the aircon and heater work OK and let the fan cut in and out at least twice. Cooling and the coolant quality was a problem for my mate too. Hope it pans out for you.

**ducatilover** · 18th February 2013, 19:53

D16Bs are bullet proof, got one in the Family with 350,000 on it and it's great, but you're totally right with the doors and whatnot, seals do perish in Singapore very fast (no, door seals, not the smelly cute ones) and it's not actually uncommon to have the heater core bypassed in Sing cars

**scumdog** · 18th February 2013, 20:02

Marina lorry goes to the body-fixer-upper on Wednesday - needs some rust fixed for next WOF (surprise-surprise!)

Funny how six months ago it passed its WOF with the same rust there eh...

**dangerous** · 18th February 2013, 20:15

Originally Posted by scumdog

Marina lorry goes to the body-fixer-upper on Wednesday - needs some rust fixed for next WOF (surprise-surprise!)

Funny how six months ago it passed its WOF with the same rust there eh...

mate... if like me old CF230 then bog er up quick spray and theres another 6 months...

**YellowDog** · 18th February 2013, 20:15

Originally Posted by scumdog

Marina lorry goes to the body-fixer-upper on Wednesday - needs some rust fixed for next WOF (surprise-surprise!)

Funny how six months ago it passed its WOF with the same rust there eh...

A guy working for me bought a Jap import and at its first WOF after import, it failed on an engine mounting. He asked for the part back after repair. It was a seriously busted engine mounting that had been gummed up. Initial tester was complicit in the crime. He let it go, whereas I would have taken the part and reported the certifying garage.

**Indiana_Jones** · 18th February 2013, 21:18

Originally Posted by YellowDog

Indy buddy, If it's the one with the Honda SOHV unit, then that is quite reasonable. However I seem to remember helping a mate with taking out his auto gearbox and the inexplicable computer fault codes were very difficult to lose. It could have been him, rather than the car, as he was always sodding about with things. I don't believe they are as crap as other Rovers, so that's a good sign. The Asian assembly issue might be a problem. Do scan the door seals and make sure they all open and shut precisely. Check that the aircon and heater work OK and let the fan cut in and out at least twice. Cooling and the coolant quality was a problem for my mate too. Hope it pans out for you.

Originally Posted by ducatilover

D16Bs are bullet proof, got one in the Family with 350,000 on it and it's great, but you're totally right with the doors and whatnot, seals do perish in Singapore very fast (no, door seals, not the smelly cute ones) and it's not actually uncommon to have the heater core bypassed in Sing cars

Cheers for the tips lads

might not go for this one in the end, but this model of car might be a goer I reckon _b

Another one here

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-563818794.htm

Originally Posted by dangerous

NAY, bloody jap man... and piss that french? thing off too this is a Brit Layland thread...

Honda farking Acord... man, the real thing would hold its value better

Yeah......but it has a Rover badge and look at that lush leather interior!

-Indy