AnnoyingPentium Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 +1 on the 'cheese piece' Corolla. We had an Auris which was the generation before and it was bland as hell but decent enough. A local cabbie used to run an Auris estate of that generation until it was done in by a lorry. Parky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Parky said: Got to be more exciting than an early Yaris Oy! Mine's a bit more interesting than some, being 4wd but still! sdkrc and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 spoiler needs frisbeeing trims need frisbeeing on the red one only 1700 quid - do ittttttttttt kia ora buy a ghosty spec prelude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Jon said: Oy! Mine's a bit more interesting than some, being 4wd but still! That is a lot more interesting! I always thought 4wd smol Toyotas had this paint job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 option 5: do a reverse WollyDobbler and import option 1 or 3 from over here Parky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 New car time. Mrs P had a spin in this: https://www.toyota.co.nz/used-vehicles/detail/2391728 Her verdict was “nice but there was a horrific delay between accelerating and anything happening” . She told the dealer who tried it and agreed there was something up. He said he would sort. A mechanic cleaned an airflow meter and apparently “that cured it”. i had a go this morning and yeah, it’s nice but it is top money. It is an ex Toyota car from Toyota so should be as solid as you can get but there is no movement on the price. Won’t even throw in an extended warranty to sweeten it. Plus I have found several others with even less mileage (this has 50000 miles) for less money. Drive revealed there is still a delay in pulling away, as if the computer and the gearbox need to vote on whether I do want to go quickly before reaching a majority decision and doing what it’s fucking told. Is that normal for a CVT? I have driven two before but they both had issues so have no idea how they should behave. if this is how they feel I will have to stay with a manual as I can’t be doing with that. Which is a problem here as manuals are like hens teeth nowadays. As EV’s all have cvt boxes I am quite depressed about driving in future I must say. The boxes render the process absolutely joyless AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Parky said: New car time. Mrs P had a spin in this: My Mum's pal had an imported one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 2.4 litre engine so should be gutsy. Mrs P’s 1600 Swift would kill it in a drag race. Definitely something up. Dealer wondered if the battery had flattened in storage as I know that causes issues on Mini CVT’s The dealer was going to get the service team to have a proper look as he knew it wasn’t behaving as it should. May give it one last chance as whilst they are common here, there are very few in a nice bright colour! AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUNO Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Blade Master for real acceleration. The 2.4 Blades are only the orphan child of a Corolla. 2007 Toyota Blade Master G | Trade Me Motors Parky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I think it sounds like a cvt thing Scooters do the same Funny if ev does it ask hubnut or Andrew till Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 I have found a later model Corolla/Auris with an 1800 engine and a six speed box. Resale silver RS model. Reminds me a lot of my old Seat Leon and probably drives like it which wouldnt be a bad thing at all. Little bit pricier than I was intending but if its good I'll get years out of it and be happy in it. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/auris/listing/3446543921?bof=ccOJBdWP GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 This is similar money..... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/corolla/listing/3450081361?bof=ccOJBdWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Or save some cash, buy this and a gallon of tractor paint https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/corolla/listing/3456480124?bof=ccOJBdWP AnnoyingPentium, Stanky and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Honey! Come see our new Corolla! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/corolla/listing/3455070834?bof=ccOJBdWP High Jetter, GrumpiusMaximus and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 butler motors christchurch 1.8 auto 07 90k kms 9499 - that sounds bettah nice red too worth a look see if it not cvt? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/auris/listing/3447943847?bof=ccOJBdWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Parky said: As EV’s all have cvt boxes I am quite depressed about driving in future I must say. The boxes render the process absolutely joyless You'll be very pleased to know you're quite wrong there. EVs only need a one speed gearbox, so they're like driving the very best automatics ever made. No lag, instant go, seamless delivery. AnnoyingPentium, Parky, RayMK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 4 hours ago, dollywobbler said: You'll be very pleased to know you're quite wrong there. EVs only need a one speed gearbox, so they're like driving the very best automatics ever made. No lag, instant go, seamless delivery. Ah thank goodness, thank you Mr Wobbler that’s cheered me up. Maybe I should go look at electric options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 17 hours ago, hairnet said: butler motors christchurch 1.8 auto 07 90k kms 9499 - that sounds bettah nice red too worth a look see if it not cvt? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/auris/listing/3447943847?bof=ccOJBdWP Think they will all be CVT to be honest. Dealer mailed to say they've got the throttle body off to see if thats misbehaving - doesnt fill you with confidence especially when theres no movement on price. Mentioned the oil burning issue on the 2.4 which the guy didnt know about apparently. Sent him the reference number of the recall and he responded with "its a very small number of cars but if you are worried we will throw in an extra years warranty" I'm sure the class action lawyers in the US would accept that Going to have one last look tomorrow lunchtime after all the remedials have been completed. If all my doubts are dispelled I might buy it but a dealer up the road has just got a silver one thats two years newer, two grand cheaper, and has 30kms less on it. I know they are only Corolla Ghias but they are pretty nice cars generally https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/blade/listing/3357592339?bof=ccOJBdWP Datsuncog and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUNO Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 ^^^^^^^^^ I would, you can't really go wrong with these ! Parky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 have a go in the silver one to compare but id not be visiting the red one again top money and issues man from del monte say no Parky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 But red ones are faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 parky isnt possum bourne lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Red ones are a lot faster. I revisited Red - its last chance to blow me away and OMG it did. Dealer had cleaned the throttle body, spark plugs, and decided the battery was kaput and threw a new one on. Bloody hell it was fast. And smooth. And reacted beautifully. It was a totally different car. So I had decided it was very me and I was going to buy it but before seeing the dealer with the good news I had better test the electrics. All were fine. Electric windows down. Oooh smooth. And up.....clunk The passenger window had fallen out of its guides and jammed. Unbelievable. Gave the keys to the sales guy and when I told him his face fell. I said I was about to buy it but three drives and something every time, I can’t trust that. He agreed. He said he would let me know when the window was all fixed but I think he realises I won’t be interested now. Shame, the Blade is a nice car. And a Master has appeared on TradeMe and for those who don’t know, that’s the 3.5 litre model.... Off to New Brighton to see the silver Cheesoid one tomorrow. At least that’s manual. Kind of want a Blade now and fancying a Toyota Auris Ghia is very Autoshite, wouldn’t you agree? AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Parky said: Kind of want a Blade now and fancying a Toyota Auris Ghia is very Autoshite, wouldn’t you agree? Reminds me of my Mum's old Toyota Auris... obviously because it's a posh one! I like it. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Parky said: Red ones are a lot faster. I revisited Red - its last chance to blow me away and OMG it did. Dealer had cleaned the throttle body, spark plugs, and decided the battery was kaput and threw a new one on. Bloody hell it was fast. And smooth. And reacted beautifully. It was a totally different car. So I had decided it was very me and I was going to buy it but before seeing the dealer with the good news I had better test the electrics. All were fine. Electric windows down. Oooh smooth. And up.....clunk The passenger window had fallen out of its guides and jammed. Unbelievable. Gave the keys to the sales guy and when I told him his face fell. I said I was about to buy it but three drives and something every time, I can’t trust that. He agreed. He said he would let me know when the window was all fixed but I think he realises I won’t be interested now. Shame, the Blade is a nice car. And a Master has appeared on TradeMe and for those who don’t know, that’s the 3.5 litre model.... Off to New Brighton to see the silver Cheesoid one tomorrow. At least that’s manual. Kind of want a Blade now and fancying a Toyota Auris Ghia is very Autoshite, wouldn’t you agree? What's happened to Toyota? I've helped to prepare literally scores of Toyota's for sale and it's rare to find anything broken at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 It was sheer fluke. The panel fit, paint, and interior were all top class. The window thing was minor and probably fixed in two minutes but my 24 year old Mirage doesn’t do that. I wondered if the other windows would all do it too triggering a dealer visit each time. Can’t be arsed with all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 the point would be what do kiwis do to them that they have a small hissy fit each time you drive them like you said 3 goes 3 issues - next holden barina obvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Holden Barina, I ask you. If I did I would have to buy Vauxhall badges. Anyway the search is over. Welcome Chizurobotto (Cheese Robot). Drove nicely and a very rare manual RS version. Only a 1.8 but good enough and about as sensible a family car as you can get. Am keeping the Japanese stereo for originality and collect Friday. It’ll do Pig, it’ll do No silly gearbox foibles, no concerns with oil consumption and whilst it has got 20000 more kms than the red one, it is five years newer and the later model. Going to keep Mitzi Kaput as a commuter and trainer, as well as something to play with CaptainBoom, Datsuncog, AnnoyingPentium and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 bit wit there kiwi? or did you wee yourself with excitement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Crolla tho, Auris has gear lever on bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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