I hate cars - Page 2

TrevorW · #21 13-10-2009, 10:01 PM

Toyota

a good Corolla (most made in Japan)

marki · #22 13-10-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MrB

Nice save, but how did you keep the swarf from the tap from dropping into the cylinder?

Thread cutting grease is fabulous stuff. 99% of the swarf ends up stuck to the tap. The thread itself is only about 8mm deep and I only needed to clean up the top 3 mm so min swarf generated in any case. I also started the motor with the plug out for a few seconds and hopefully the rest blew out. The alternative is removing the head, repairing the thread off the car, getting the head planned (and probably valves whilst it's off) then buying a new head gasket etc etc. Cost if I did the labour myself excluding my time would be about $900.00. I can get a low km jap import (<60K) fitted for $1650 so I will just wait and see if it worked.

Mark

DavidU (Dave) · #23 13-10-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorW

Toyota

a good Corolla (most made in Japan)

I've had a lot of euro cars and 2 Jap cars and I must say the Toyota's are THE most reliable cars.A camry we had (albeit) boring, was a stand out reliable bit of engineering.The second best was Hondas.(Jaguar was last)
Top end Holden was about middle.

matt · #24 13-10-2009, 10:13 PM

Been with Honda the last 10 years. Terrific cars, although a little costly for service and parts.

marki · #25 13-10-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by matt

Been with Honda the last 10 years. Terrific cars, although a little costly for service and parts.

Matt the parts are expensive but they do last a long time. About 20 years ago I had a 72 honda civic which I bought for $400.00. I changed the clutch and radiator which were stuffed then drove it for 150 000km without fault. Best car ever

. Had Honda cars ever since and they have always been good.

Mark

matt · #26 13-10-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by marki

Matt the parts are expensive but they do last a long time

True, mate.

I don't mind the expense for something that lasts

MrB (Simon) · #27 13-10-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FredSnerd

So is there any model you guys would recommend for around $3000

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Originally Posted by TrevorW

Toyota
a good Corolla (most made in Japan)

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Originally Posted by DavidU

I've had a lot of euro cars and 2 Jap cars and I must say the Toyota's are THE most reliable cars.

I was going to suggest a Corolla too, but got beat.
I have an '86 AE82 Corolla with a 4A series engine.
Have had it for around 6 years now, wanted an old car that I didn't care about

I have lost count how many times I have cooked it. Seriously cooked it. Temp gauge doesn't work so I rely on my nose.
Have replaced the water pump once and replaced one welsh plug(both are reasons for it getting cooked so often), other than that I have done absolutely nothing to it, not even changed the oil or replaced the filter!

And it's still kicking! You just can't kill these things.
I'm waiting for the timing belt to let go, I think it was last replaced in the early 90's.

FredSnerd (Claude) · #28 13-10-2009, 10:47 PM

I always used to tell myself that TV Ads dont work on me. And then I saw that Honda Ad where theres that chain reaction like the falling dominos. I've wanted a honda ever since and I think its because of that Ad.

FredSnerd (Claude) · #29 13-10-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MrB

I was going to suggest a Corolla too, but got beat to it.
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Have replaced the water pump once and replaced one welsh plug(both are reasons for it getting cooked so often), other than that I have done absolutely nothing to it, not even changed the oil or replaced the filter!

And it's still kicking! You just can't kill these things.

Thats impressive. I'll certainly look out for one.

marki · #30 13-10-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FredSnerd

I always used to tell myself that TV Ads dont work on me. And then I saw that Honda Ad where theres that chain reaction like the falling dominos. I've wanted a honda ever since and I think its because of that Ad.

Claude I think most Japanese cars are well made, particularly Honda, Subaru, Toyota and Mazda. I like the Honda because they are more Euro in style whilst being able keep working year after year. The bodies are well preped and never rust unless they have been in an accident. The electronics are super reliable as well. I like subaru's coz they make cars that are unique and have great big turbo's. Toyota's are as tough as nails and even if the body has completely disintergrated, the motor will still run. Mazda's come with all the fruit and I have a soft spot for turbo rotors

. I don't like Mitsibishi cars, perhaps it's memories of the sigma....

.

Mark

Outbackmanyep · #31 13-10-2009, 10:58 PM

Yes, i will agree to TOYOTA being reliable, but like any car, if you look after it then it will look after you!

Our 91 model Troopy (first of the 1HZ engines) has done 435,000 kms and still going strong! We have had it since new.......we also have a 97 Camry Vienta which kicks ass (love the cruise control) and a Toyota Hilux which we bought second hand with 15,000 kms on it for less than those new Great Joke from china things advertised......i had to laugh!

FredSnerd (Claude) · #32 13-10-2009, 11:00 PM

Thanks Mark, sounds good stuff.

Outbackmanyep · #33 13-10-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MrB

I was going to suggest a Corolla too, but got beat.
I have an '86 AE82 Corolla with a 4A series engine.
Have had it for around 6 years now, wanted an old car that I didn't care about

I have lost count how many times I have cooked it. Seriously cooked it. Temp gauge doesn't work so I rely on my nose.
Have replaced the water pump once and replaced one welsh plug(both are reasons for it getting cooked so often), other than that I have done absolutely nothing to it, not even changed the oil or replaced the filter!

And it's still kicking! You just can't kill these things.
I'm waiting for the timing belt to let go, I think it was last replaced in the early 90's.

Have you had the gauge tested?? Don't use a test light!
If the gauge is burnt out and you can't afford to get another one then install a capillary type gauge! Better than nothing!

DavidU (Dave) · #34 13-10-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by marki

Claude I think most Japanese cars are well made, particularly Honda, Subaru, Toyota and Mazda. I like the Honda because they are more Euro in style whilst being able keep working year after year. The bodies are well preped and never rust unless they have been in an accident. The electronics are super reliable as well. I like subaru's coz they make cars that are unique and have great big turbo's. Toyota's are as tough as nails and even if the body has completely disintergrated, the motor will still run. Mazda's come with all the fruit and I have a soft spot for turbo rotors

. I don't like Mitsibishi cars, perhaps it's memories of the sigma....

.

Mark

Mmmm, Mazda rotarys, a nice exersise in reciprocating mass vs rotor seal technology.My V6 Mazda 929 was great (except the 2 pc tail shaft arrangement.)

marki · #35 13-10-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidU

Mmmm, Mazda rotarys, a nice exersise in reciprocating mass vs rotor seal technology.My V6 Mazda 929 was great (except the 2 pc tail shaft arrangement.)

David, I remember the rotary boys who used to race against us could never get more than 14psi boost lest the rotor seals blow. They used to get around this by using high flow turbo's (off a mack truck I think

) to make them go like stink at low boost pressures. Bloody fabulous in straight line and very quick indeed. I used to have a turbo (13B) RX3 coup, fast as hell but it didn't like the corners much as the wheel base was too narrow

.

Mark

fringe_dweller · #36 14-10-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidU

Yeh, a great car, I suspect it had an Ultratune or such?? I have seen a few cars serviced without the plugs tightened correctly.

heheh depends on the manager and culture of individual ultratunes methinks, i use one thats been great for years, but manager moved now, think it might be going downhill

got some great service ect stories, one time many many years ago had a recon V8 engine replaced in a old HZ at fancy reputable inner city holden centre, spent thousands of course, realised some time later, the apprentice (i saw him working on it) had put the crappy old plugs and points back into completly new engine! yikes

always scared now of getting the apprentice or work experience kid

another time had just bought two year old ford, had massive thorough extensive and expensive service just to be safe, had engine bay steamcleaned ect, from major ford dealer/centre - driving it home and great amounts smoke starts dramatically pouring out from under bonnet, fearing the worst - it was close - got it home just, got RAA guy to check it out, i had just begun to say ' I just had it serviced ..' he said stop right there, no need to say anymore.. they were ominous words to him, he heard those opening words many times a day lol! anyway some slack .... had knocked a full bottle of power steering fluid over in engine bay, it went all over exhaust pipe, and just left it there

mufti it was very close thing, had to be towed back at their expense ... no wonder i now mortally dread services and such

fringe_dweller · #37 14-10-2009, 11:07 AM

ohh i forgot one of my faves!, also many moons ago, we had a 80's ford wagon, which was a peice of junk compared to modern fords, but it was in good nick, and had spent a small fortune on it, anyway we were getting the finishing touches done, new steel radial tyres, front end completely rebuilt, when the mechanice was taking it for a short test drive, some mufti rear-ended him, writing off our car, and insurance only paid market value, which was about 2k, it had cost us 10k

and we werent rich at the time, that was very sad

mithrandir (Andrew) · #38 14-10-2009, 11:09 AM

I've only ever had one bad Toyota experience in four vehicles and that was a Toyota dealer service stuffup.

Corona (a RWD model) was put in under warranty for a leaky diff oil seal. Got it back and a week or so later headed off from Sydney to Melbourne. Arranged for 20K service to be done in Tumut as it wasn't due before then, and would give us time to wander around.

Went back to pick it up & was asked if we'd had any work done recently. "Yes, diff oil seal" I said. "Ahh" service manager says. Sydney dealer hadn't refilled the diff. They filled it and said we *might* be lucky, but they notified the dealer, and Toyota HQ in Melbourne.

By the time we got to Lakes Entrance it was singing. It survived to Melbourne and spent several days at Toyota, who replaced the entire back end, at no cost to us.

erick (Eric) · #39 14-10-2009, 11:10 AM

Over the years, I have won a few tools - left in the engine bay by the servicers!

fringe_dweller · #40 14-10-2009, 11:29 AM

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The 4cly Honda cars are excellent.

David I thought you were a staunch support of aussie manufacturing?

only goes so far eh