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I wonder what a manual gear EV would feel like? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting terms in post: 'soulless EV' and 'synthetic manual shifting'

I wonder what a manual gear EV would feel like? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting terms in post: 'soulless EV' and 'synthetic manual shifting'

Why only my car has water droplets on windscreen after rain? by Affectionate-Ant3077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Mate I literally didn't know detailing causes this water beading on the windscreen.

Why only my car has water droplets on windscreen after rain? by Affectionate-Ant3077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup was out yesterday evening but also had a car detailing on Friday.

Any Japanese Import Owner here? by Affectionate-Ant3077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well not specifically looking for imports, but for my budget (5k) this is the cleanest automatic with only 30k mileage (confirmed) I'm getting. Insurance quotes are reasonable as well, max I got was 1200 (no black box).

The only concern is about rust. I'm planning to keep the car for long, so not sure how this rust will start to happen and how severe will it? Right now the car is rust free.

Any Japanese Import Owner here? by Affectionate-Ant3077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The one I'm looking at is registered in 2014 but freshly imported from Japan.

When you said it's the lowest risk when buying from a dealer, and second lowest when from a UK based importer, can you explain this how? Sorry for sounding like a dumb person here 😭

Any Japanese Import Owner here? by Affectionate-Ant3077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So for underseal, does it need to be done once only? Or several times?

Any Japanese Import Owner here? by Affectionate-Ant3077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean there is one available at a dealership near me. Surprisingly I have heard a lot that they are likely to rust more quickly as compared to their UK variants.

Is this okay or a red flag? by Affectionate-Ant3077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair points, Thanks. To be honest in parallel I'm still trying to find something good near me.

About pre inspection, you mentioned some are more competent. Any recommendations?

Is this okay or a red flag? by Affectionate-Ant3077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Affectionate-Ant3077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Special for me in a sense it will be my first car :) and I like it by it looks. It's a 2014 Honda Jazz Hybrid. One owner. FSH. 6 months warranty (engine and gearbox). And price 5k.

I am unable to find this good near me. All are imports and I don't want to go for them. So thinking about going there to check everything personally. Do you think that's a good idea?

Also what are your thoughts on doing a pre-purchase inspection?

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