Jodi_the_g
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Noticed the car was getting a little hot this morning, about 95-100 when in trafiic.
So I just gone to check coolent levels and they are fine.
Check the oil and no oil.
No warning light nothing. I only checked it about 2 months ago as well.
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Half Pint
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you got a 147 gta ?
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L33 LEG
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thats crap
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Jodi_the_g
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No 156 V6
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Jason Iles
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They are shoot mate need constant looking after  One of the most unreliable cars you can buy 
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Tom
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One word - electrics
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Jodi_the_g
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quote:
Originally posted by Jason Iles
They are shoot mate need constant looking after One of the most unreliable cars you can buy
Tell me about it cost me a fortune since i had it. Though i like the looks of them.
Nevermind its going soon
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Tom
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Mates idle control valve or sesnor or something has gone and it's about £250 
I wouldn't buy one.
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--Dave--
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I better tell my old man to check the oil in his alfa. he's the type of person who just relies on servicing and nothing else 
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Andrew
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At least it didn't cut out every few miles like my car
[Edited on 11-01-2006 by Andrew]
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Jodi_the_g
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Apperantley the oil lose is a major problem on them all. Which causes all the other problems
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by --Dave--
I better tell my old man to check the oil in his alfa. he's the type of person who just relies on servicing and nothing else
My mate serviced and MOT'd my bro's accord and had to put 4 litres of oil in it whoops a daisy
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Jason Iles
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quote:
Originally posted by Jodi_the_g
quote:
Originally posted by Jason Iles
They are shoot mate need constant looking after One of the most unreliable cars you can buy
Tell me about it cost me a fortune since i had it. Though i like the looks of them.
Nevermind its going soon
Good, good the guys in work who have them complain constantly about there's and still have it nobs
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--Dave--
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isn't there a sticker on the window that says to check the oil often?
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Jodi_the_g
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
At least it didn't cut out every few miles like my car
[Edited on 11-01-2006 by Andrew]
Thats because its not french shit, they where most likey on strike when the rad got built on yours
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--Dave--
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cheaper than installing a 'low oil level' indicator though I guess
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Jodi_the_g
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quote:
Originally posted by --Dave--
isn't there a sticker on the window that says to check the oil often?
Yeah on the back of the drivers sun visor
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Half Pint
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mine's got a sticker on the screen, so i check on every startup
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Jodi_the_g
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quote:
Originally posted by Jason Iles
quote:
Originally posted by Jodi_the_g
quote:
Originally posted by Jason Iles
They are shoot mate need constant looking after One of the most unreliable cars you can buy
Tell me about it cost me a fortune since i had it. Though i like the looks of them.
Nevermind its going soon
Good, good the guys in work who have them complain constantly about there's and still have it nobs
Was going to keep its but getting a brand new one so will have a warrenty at least. Though I am still stuck on what car to get
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Jason Iles
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quote:
Originally posted by Jodi_the_g
quote:
Originally posted by Jason Iles
quote:
Originally posted by Jodi_the_g
quote:
Originally posted by Jason Iles
They are shoot mate need constant looking after One of the most unreliable cars you can buy
Tell me about it cost me a fortune since i had it. Though i like the looks of them.
Nevermind its going soon
Good, good the guys in work who have them complain constantly about there's and still have it nobs
Was going to keep its but getting a brand new one so will have a warrenty at least. Though I am still stuck on what car to get
Whats the budget?? there are loads of cars about at the mo which is surprizing this time of year 
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--Dave--
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Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8T 20V 
in yellow
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Tom
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Much you got to spend jodi?
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Jodi_the_g
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Its on lease so a silly budget, looking at the 630is
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Jodi_the_g
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quote:
Originally posted by --Dave--
Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8T 20V
in yellow
Not the right image
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Jason Iles
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I've got a nice Audi A3 1.6 sport for sale
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