Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 You can see the big flap () in the background here. Reversed for the yank market though obvs.Why set your sights as low as sweets? There could be diamonds in there... or Nazi gold.... maybe even a sausage roll! If theres diamonds in theyre Im buying everyone sausage rolls. One thing I did notice: the steering locks snapped and someones had a mysterious foreign object right up the ignition key slot at some point. The slot is a bit stretched and mis-shapen (ooo Matron). Some people are prize pricks. Leave turn of the century Toy Yodas alone please vandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Cubby holes make my chubby whole.That just came to me, I'll leave that one with you.Mate your mam might see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Why set your sights as low as sweets? There could be diamonds in there... or Nazi gold.... maybe even a sausage roll! It's just back from Calais... There could be a whole family in there! oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 It's just back from Calais... There could be a whole family in there!Sylvanian Family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Steering lock is testable, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Steering lock is testable, isn't it?*shrugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Sorry man, I didn't mean to derail your for sale thread! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Wey not likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag'O'Spanners Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 + 1 billion points for brown from where i'm s-itting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Our lass has an avensis. T3x with all round leccy Windows and digital climate control. The tape and cd is odd,don't think we have used either! I find them very comfy and they are not too bad in the bends either for a big motor. Found the 1.8 to be damn good on fuel. We get 37 round town or 34 with AC on. Mid 40s is easy on a run. As for steering lock busted,I'm now unsure if they actually have one as ours doesn't look either. Passed mot a few weeks back with not a mention of it either? Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I had one of these for about a year back in 2012; Memorably, I did the deal whilst my wife was in the early stages of labour! There's not a lot I don't know about these cars, such was my autistic level of research before splashing £2k on one. The 1.8i is superb on petrol, although the trip computer on mine was always optimistic to the tune of 2mpg - it never saw less than a real world 48mpg on my daily commute. The seats are much more comfortable than the T22 Avensis which preceeded these,and they are a lovely steer. Unfortunately, the oil burning problem is a real issue. Mine managed to bollocks the catalytic converter within about 10 months when the car was doing 1 litre per 750 miles. I was advised by 3 different garages not to bother with an aftermarket one, and the real deal is over £650. Obviously, whatever you fit ends up getting fucked again. The problem was eventually solved (even though Toyota say that 1 litre per 1000 miles is perfectly acceptable and within tolerance) with the facelift cars that appeared on 55/06 plates - easily identifiable with the repeaters mounted in the door mirrors. Obviously, none of this is an issue on a £300 conveyance. For me, it was such a shame that the engines let these cars down. Everything else was an improvement over the T22. But the engines (including the 2.2 diesel's appetite for HGF) was a bit of a let down for me. The 2.0 diesel though? Incredible. Enjoy BS/WW/JB. They're a lovely old thing. Cavcraft, egg, clayts450 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I really like that colour of brown/coppery colour. I have a T27 2.2 d4d currently on 220k...touch wood my head gasket holds! Kringle, BorniteIdentity and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 I had one of these for about a year back in 2012; Memorably, I did the deal whilst my wife was in the early stages of labour! IMG_20120803_195040.jpg There's not a lot I don't know about these cars, such was my autistic level of research before splashing £2k on one. The 1.8i is superb on petrol, although the trip computer on mine was always optimistic to the tune of 2mpg - it never saw less than a real world 48mpg on my daily commute. The seats are much more comfortable than the T22 Avensis which preceeded these,and they are a lovely steer. Unfortunately, the oil burning problem is a real issue. Mine managed to bollocks the catalytic converter within about 10 months when the car was doing 1 litre per 750 miles. I was advised by 3 different garages not to bother with an aftermarket one, and the real deal is over £650. Obviously, whatever you fit ends up getting fucked again. The problem was eventually solved (even though Toyota say that 1 litre per 1000 miles is perfectly acceptable and within tolerance) with the facelift cars that appeared on 55/06 plates - easily identifiable with the repeaters mounted in the door mirrors. Obviously, none of this is an issue on a £300 conveyance. For me, it was such a shame that the engines let these cars down. Everything else was an improvement over the T22. But the engines (including the 2.2 diesel's appetite for HGF) was a bit of a let down for me. The 2.0 diesel though? Incredible. Enjoy BS/WW/JB. They're a lovely old thing. IMG_0189.JPG IMG_0187.JPG As youre the resident expert man, do you know of any measures to elongate the life of the engines, given whats known about them? Would be handy to know how to best care for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 No secret cubby. Fuel cap release. Just where you cant see it. Shouting face steering wheel button. But whats it FOR? rantingYoof and CGSB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Has it got the voice control system that has a 3-5% chance of understanding what you said properly? binhoker668 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 I dunno. Dont tell me I can "tell" the car to fast forward tapes. Ill fucking explode. Iamgroot, Skizzer, dome and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 There is only one way to find out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 This is for voice operated commands I believe (I think) mine has it and mine also has phone system buttons which mine doesn’t have fitted but has the buttons on the steering wheel....when you press that it cuts the radio and just flashes up ‘not supported’ on the head unit display. The display itself also has a tendancy to go a bit fuzzy sometimes and display random letters or the backlight not always light up. Very common. A light tap normally returns mine to normal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Percussive maintenance is for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I think it's the "I'm about to chunder, prepare yourself" warning from driver to car. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 I think it's the "I'm about to chunder, prepare yourself" warning from driver to car.Disp. Must be short for DISPELL VOMIT OUT. mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The Voice symbol is to tell the sat nav where you want to go from memory, as said above probably won't detect or native tongues but it will still work because Toyota. They are fantastic cars, mine is the 2.2d estate t-spirit so has all the bells and whistles on it, lovely leather chairs and is in their effort at jrg which seemed to cover all their cars sold in 2005. Just passed its MOT only failed initially on discs and pads and a rear anti roll bar bush so both got done. The engine is a delight in Derv form, I've heard great things about the 2.0 Derv and all the horror stories about the 2.2 but mines got a later engine in it with improved HG design and so far so good (engine been in about 5 years now before my ownership). Can't see me ever really replacing it unless it's for a newer model one which I think look really handsome or maybe if it starts playing up I may just get a very very late model one of these on an 08' plate with the 175bhp engine and all the nice little facelift body stylings, however they ain't cheap as I think people are catching onto how good these cars really are. Can't believe these didn't outsell the Vectra and Mondeo's of the era as they are IMO a far better and more capable car, I drive it now and it still feels like a new car to me, much nicer than my son's a class (admittedly a different machine), has no bumps or rattles and just keeps doing what it does everyday. Dog loves it too!!! Jim Bell and Bucketeer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 As youre the resident expert man, do you know of any measures to elongate the life of the engines, given whats known about them? Would be handy to know how to best care for it.The only tips I got from my man who is ex Toyota was to use 10w40 because A) it’s cheaper and 3) it will burn slower. My mk1 Avensis uses about a litre of oil every 4K now because old age, but it would do 5w30 a lot faster now it’s on 227,700 miles. There’s no way of stopping it. There are tales of super unleaded helping, but I never noticed it and all anecdotes were never backed up with actual science from what I could gather. Just drive. It’ll never strand you as long as you keep some lube in the boot. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Can you see my video?.....just recorded it for you.... https://youtu.be/K7cCuhFIw8I Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The fuel filler release I've found to be in a reasonable place. When my hand is on the door handle the button falls to my thumb easy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The only tips I got from my man who is ex Toyota was to use 10w40 because A) it’s cheaper and 3) it will burn slower. My mk1 Avensis uses about a litre of oil every 4K now because old age, but it would do 5w30 a lot faster now it’s on 227,700 miles. There’s no way of stopping it. There are tales of super unleaded helping, but I never noticed it and all anecdotes were never backed up with actual science from what I could gather. Just drive. It’ll never strand you as long as you keep some lube in the boot.From what I read it only really poses a problem come MOT time when the emissions are sky high (because running like a two stroke). It's a problem for bug-eye Celicas too, despite pre-vvti. They "fix" them by buying a 2.0 GT instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter White Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The only tips I got from my man who is ex Toyota was to use 10w40 because A) it’s cheaper and 3) it will burn slower. My mk1 Avensis uses about a litre of oil every 4K now because old age, but it would do 5w30 a lot faster now it’s on 227,700 miles. There’s no way of stopping it. There are tales of super unleaded helping, but I never noticed it and all anecdotes were never backed up with actual science from what I could gather. Just drive. It’ll never strand you as long as you keep some lube in the boot.Agree.There is the theory that using super unleaded keeps the piston rings from getting gunged up.There was a contributer on the Avensis section of Toyota owners forum who had successfully reduced volume of oil burnt using super unleaded. Stopped using super and oil consumption rose. Went back to super and oil consumption reduced again.So, maybe maybe not.Otherwise, some owners add a little (0.5L or so from memory) over maximum on the dipstick which apparently is what Toyota suggested. More oil equals lower temperature so less burning, apparently. Have a look at Toyota Owners club forum for more. egg, Jim Bell, BorniteIdentity and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Cubby holes make my chubby whole.That just came to me, I'll leave that one with you.If that’s not a quote on an AS T-Shirt by Christmas, I will eat my £3 Primark Panama hat. In fact it is so low budget, it doesn’t qualify as a Panama hat. Honduras has a lower gdp so Honduras Hat probably more apt BorniteIdentity, Wingz123 and Vince70 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I've been browsing AT today looking at these after reading this thread, nearly 60mpg from a 1.8 pez is insane. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 I've been browsing AT today looking at these after reading this thread, nearly 60mpg from a 1.8 pez is insane. It is. Though Im not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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