TrabbieRonnie Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Is that a Yaris poking it's face into shot beside the Perodua!?! They're coming for you man! Nice one anyway, looks a cool wee thing... I had a Suzuki Alto of the same vintage once, loved it, reminded me of my old mk3 fezza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 28 minutes ago, TrabbieRonnie said: Is that a Yaris poking it's face into shot beside the Perodua!?! They're coming for you man! Nice one anyway, looks a cool wee thing... I had a Suzuki Alto of the same vintage once, loved it, reminded me of my old mk3 fezza. Yeah two of my neighbours own Toyotas. A Yaris and an Aygo. The Aygo is a 2008 semi auto and has just had a gearbox rebuild @£700! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrabbieRonnie Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I'm a Toyota tickler, so struggle with the idea that they EVER ftp...! (have just spent a happy day changing the front wheel bearings on the Surf, but that's only needed once every 27 years...) Iirc, wasn't the aygo the result of a menage-a-tra (spell check may be required there) between Toyota, Peugeot and Citroen? That would explain the gearbag shenanigans. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Did a bit of cleaning. This is from the inside of the driver's door only... BlankFrank, timolloyd and GrumpiusMaximus 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 To show what I'm up against, here's a strip cleaned on the passenger side... Lacquer Peel, shedenvy, GrumpiusMaximus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 To show what I'm up against, here's a strip cleaned on the passenger side... I'd a Jimny like that. I used flash degreaser diluted into a spray bottle. Soaked it and had a cup of tea while it loosened off that years of gunk. Made it a wee bit easier scrubbing it off. Bamboocarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Out of interest, where did one buy a Perodua in 2004 in the Anglia region? I worked in Peterborough at the time and don’t recall. I love the looks of these; almost 60s at the front and side profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Passenger side done... Haven't seen that many used tissues in a pile since I was a teenager ? Wingz123, adw1977, stonedagain and 5 others 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 12 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: Out of interest, where did one buy a Perodua in 2004 in the Anglia region? I worked in Peterborough at the time and don’t recall. I love the looks of these; almost 60s at the front and side profile. Here apparently PE6 7UX BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovorsche Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Now you made a clean spot the whole interior will need doing. DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/18/2019 at 4:47 PM, loserone said: Can I join the "I don't want a Yaris*" club please *Except a t sprot Add me to the don't want a Yaris club please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Tidied up the outside too. Bit of wheel silver to cover up the rust on the wheels and other places. It's a 20 yarder, but it is presentable. LightBulbFun, Supernaut, BL Bloke and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Here apparently PE6 7UX You really get that cosmopolitan, big cheque Main Dealer experience eh?! HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I think they look like little LTI taxis. I would definitely try one of these out! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Passenger side done... Haven't seen that many used tissues in a pile since I was a teenager ? That's the first thing I do when I buy a new car, Wilko antibac wipes for the win BlankFrank and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovorsche Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 https://www.dtinsights.com/updates/driving-a-hard-bargain Are the hub caps in the boot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Rovorsche said: https://www.dtinsights.com/updates/driving-a-hard-bargain Are the hub caps in the boot ? Yep, they were the first things to go. Why, do you want them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Keeping it for the long term? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, Wingz123 said: Keeping it for the long term? Maybe. Perhaps for my girlfriend to learn to drive in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjehovahs Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Out of interest, where did one buy a Perodua in 2004 in the Anglia region? I worked in Peterborough at the time and don’t recall. I love the looks of these; almost 60s at the front and side profile. There’s the place in Eye that The Doctor mentioned that’s on the plates and there was a desert in Streatham near Ely which until recently still had signs up. They sell Great Wall pickups now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hiding between cars, making others think it is a space? Yeah, that is a possibility now... The 3 cylinder 847cc 54bhp engine is harsh and unrefined, but revvy and willing. It is very go-kart-like. GrumpiusMaximus, Split_Pin, Skut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 What's the history of this car? I.e much service history too? Are they chain or belt....am guessing belt? What sort of fuel economy aRe you getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Wingz123 said: What's the history of this car? I.e much service history too? Are they chain or belt....am guessing belt? What sort of fuel economy aRe you getting? No history Belt driven. 55mpg average according to others. I've owned many Daihatsu 3 pot cars, and I know they are good engines but they need the oil looking after, or bottom end damage can occur. This one has been run low, so I'm hoping no damage has been done. I'll put it through an MOT next month, and if it passes, then great, but if not, no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Just chuck 10/40 in no? Will you do belt yourself? I imagine fairly simple on a small engine like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 5/40 Fully synthetic. I might do the belt if it passes the MOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I think Kelisas feel a bit like a late Rover Mini to drive. Similar gearbox and noise. Extremely high-geared which takes a bit of getting used to, but super economical and not much to go wrong with them. Yes the 3-pot engine is quite unrefined and that harshness hits you when you first start it up, but it's surprisingly quiet at speed. My sister owns a blue one she's called Ella (numberplate is EU06 LLA). It's been a great little car, very reliable and I have first refusal when she upgrades as I love it! BorniteIdentity and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Foibles update : The rev counter works when it feels like it. Sometimes a bang on the top of the dash will wake it up, but not always. Fuel currently shows beyond empty, so might need to top up soon... Only one speaker works. Badly. BlankFrank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Completely forgot I took this photo exactly a year ago. LOL at that sticker. The MOT is coming up on it, hopefully it keeps on plodding. I’m not sure if it’s a local car; I saw it a few times and then never again. Are there (m)any differences to the Daihatsu cars? ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 Very few differences, the front end mostly. BorniteIdentity and Split_Pin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 The Cuore had more variations, including an auto gearbox and three door versions. As a side point, I thought mine had the 847cc Nippa engine, but instead it has a 989cc twin cam version with a whopping 54 bhp! Fumbler, LightBulbFun, Ohdearme and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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