God knows I need cheering up in the mornings...
And it's got a bloody awful electronic handbrake.
the Merc A Class one drives me nuts (same as Obi, stupid button location and doesn't come on/off automatically).
Quote from: Paul B on April 30, 2015, 09:50:07 amMy next car will most likely be an Octy.
My next car will most likely be an Octy.
I once watched a car burn its clutch out, catch fire and then explode in a fireball due to having an electronic handbrake. Very steep single track road in Scotland, car full of family and gear, quite a lot of traffic.
I don't know if it should be one for an additional thread ...
I don't know if it should be one for an additional thread but I wondered if anybody might have any beta before heading to a mechanic.My 1999 Daihatsu Charade is currently experiencing an issue whereby after about 5-10 mins of driving, the rev counter goes to and fro between 1000-2000rpm when in neutral. After making me sound like a boy racer when at a standstill, it eventually stops after a further 5-10 mins.It's a cheap but so far hugely reliable car and I'm not too sure how much money I could outlay on getting this fixed if it's likely to be a major issue. Any help gratefully received!
Quote from: cowboyhat on April 30, 2015, 02:58:42 pmQuote from: Obi-Wan is lost... on April 29, 2015, 09:37:45 pmStill slightly regretting getting rid of my Accord Tourer. What did you replace it with?A very sensible, five year old, low mileage Volvo V70, which is fine except it lacks the power and toys of the Honda.The 'eco' engine one = woefully underpowered . I'm sure it would be super economical if I drove everywhere on my own in an empty car at 55mph, but once laden with kids, bikes, roof bars/box etc etc its only slightly better than my 2.2 Accord was. And it's got a bloody awful electronic handbrake.
Quote from: Obi-Wan is lost... on April 29, 2015, 09:37:45 pmStill slightly regretting getting rid of my Accord Tourer. What did you replace it with?
Still slightly regretting getting rid of my Accord Tourer.
JB - you previoulsy owned French cars, did they make you smile?