Monday, November 27, 2006 - 04:08 am, by: Peter Nitschke(Pen)
Possibly we are talking a LOT more Soarers in the country (and on the forum) for starters, and they tend to be driven differently.
TT's are in a different category again because they attract people for the turbo rush, and no point having it if you don't use it.
Plus they get modded up a lot more.
Most Celsiors are reasonably stock, most V8 Soarers are also close to stock, maybe wheels, exhaust, chip etc. But from reading Soarer Central, a lot of TT's have significant power mods, which increases the problem potential both in terms of fitting the mods and then in terms of something breaking.
Overall though, on a numbers basis, I don't think there would be much difference between stock versions.
Monday, November 27, 2006 - 09:26 am, by: Graham Dollisson(Alloyvee)
I wouldn't say that TT's have many problems. I have owned mine for almost 4 years and other than normal servicing, I have only replaced....
pair of rear shocks drivers side window regulator engine mounts
Everything else I have done to the car would be a modification, and as such, not counted as a problem. At the same time, I would consider it the easiest car to work on and the most reliable thing I have owned. Of cause, I checked the car out carefully before I bought it, and I don't drive around with my foot mashed to the firewall either. That makes a big difference to how they last. But, then again, that's any car. Isn't it??
Monday, November 27, 2006 - 10:28 am, by: Mark Paddick(Sparks)
Because they can be modified for more power relatively easily they usually are so TT's tend to break more stuff. In the hands of a 'normal' driver they are no more or less reliable but when in the hands of some 'enthusiasts' they can be very un- reliable.
TT's tend to be owned by younger persons. Younger persons don't generally look after their cars as well. Partly financial. Partly they haven't learned the 'regular servicing' lesson the hard way yet (and I find that the hard way is the only way to teach them with rare exceptions)
Monday, November 27, 2006 - 05:32 pm, by: Ryan Posselt(Yakusaryan)
hehe excellent
P.S I dont do that either i'm a good boy ( i wasn't about 8 months ago but hey!) Thats why these P plate restrictions and extra police attention is so gay for me!
Monday, November 27, 2006 - 05:58 pm, by: Vinh Bui(Hyudsjk)
You're right Mark, most younger people don't look after their cars. 9/10 of my friends don't really look after the condition of their cars, be it interior, exterior or motor. I service my car regularly at 3 month intervals, or 4000/5000KM intervals. The car is also washed personally by me whenever I feel that the weather will be friendly. I know carwashes tend to leave fine swirl marks if you go there enough, so I avoid them altogether. I also have a strict rule of not letting anyone lean on my car.
The person with the most expensive car in the group (Nissan 200SX S15) doesn't even use the right oil. Just goes to show how some people just don't appreciate what they have.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 09:57 pm, by: Vinh Bui(Hyudsjk)
Ryan, the person who is going to service your car should never need to use water to clean your engine bay.
As for intervals between each general service, just do it every 5000KM's to be safe. Changing oil and the oil filter seem to be common practice Of course, if your mechanic spots anything else that'll need to be replaced he'll notify you.
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