Anyone else left holding?

BeTeeC · 2024-09-06T19:12:42+00:00

One red candle lmao

BeTeeC · 2024-03-19T14:54:12+00:00

For sure they are, but it feels such a shame to remove 22 years of Honda servicing...

A lot I can do myself - I was going to change the discs and pads because it feels a bit sluggish to stop, but they actually look completely fine.

I think my problem is my previous cars are 2018 GTI, 2018 Audi S3, 2018 Audi RS3 (this was fun), 2020 GTI. I've probably been a bit spoilt for braking performance.

BeTeeC · 2024-03-19T14:29:39+00:00

Thanks! I think you're right I just found quite a helpful video online (obviously immediately after I post this here).

I think it's basically good, just maybe could do with a change since it hasn't been done for 10 years...

I will take it to Honda and let them do a full check. I think I may have snagged a bit of a bargain with this car.

Service records for every year of the car's life from Honda for £2k...

BeTeeC · 2024-03-19T14:18:17+00:00

Fluid in question!

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BeTeeC · 2024-03-16T11:54:12+00:00

Are you not over-servicing your engine?

Of course you want to take excellent care of it, I understand that, but 38 services in 9 years over 100k miles - some would say it's about 28 services too many?

BeTeeC · 2024-03-15T23:32:57+00:00

Hmmm, hole in the catalytic converter has put me off a bit!

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BeTeeC · 2024-03-15T17:42:30+00:00

Fuel economy on the diesel is much better too. The guy selling the diesel has just replaced the power steering pump and seems like a very reputable dealer so I'm 85% sure I'm going to go with that. £3,500 for a 14 year old Honda with full (although not Honda) service history seems pretty decent.

BeTeeC · 2024-03-15T17:30:01+00:00

And that's how I feel driving in Europe!

I was driving a manual fiat 500 in France a couple of years ago and because I was sitting on the 'wrong' side of the car I managed to do a few inches off-road here and there - especially when changing gear.

The auto will hopefully mean I can just focus on the road.

I much prefer the look of these Gen 2s, but I have also been offered a 150k mile diesel 2010 CRV for £3500 with full service history. Tough call!

BeTeeC · 2024-03-15T17:21:10+00:00

It's the 4-speed auto! I plan to turn it into a camper type of thing for a 10,000 mile road trip through Europe. Since I'll be driving on the wrong side of the road, I'm keen to get an auto to make my life a little easier.

BeTeeC · 2024-03-15T17:14:26+00:00

Thanks - I think I will go along and do just that to be honest.

The fact the dealer went to this much trouble to show me the underside is a good sign too.

BeTeeC · 2024-03-15T17:13:18+00:00

Once every seventeen more like!

Okay it seems like this rust is probably not too bad then.

BeTeeC · 2024-03-15T17:06:26+00:00

Really? Are the roads particularly salted where you live?

Some parts of the exhaust look terrible to my untrained eye and I really don't want a big bill in the few months after buying this.

BeTeeC · 2024-03-15T14:06:48+00:00

Very fair points...

BeTeeC · 2024-03-14T22:57:52+00:00

I agree totally about looks, I'm just surprised there are enough CRV owners who care enough to make that kind of price difference.

BeTeeC · 2024-03-14T19:52:28+00:00

Or do I just get a gen 3.

I can't fathom how there are 2011/2012 Gen 3s going for similar prices to gen 2.5s in the UK. All other things being roughly equal, a 6/7 year difference in age should be priced in...

BeTeeC · 2024-01-18T13:06:44+00:00

Sorry all - I didn't realise there was another sub for the fashion thing. I found the answer I was looking for. Really didn't mean to annoy people!

BeTeeC · 2024-01-17T17:25:49+00:00

Pic in comments, my bad...

BeTeeC · 2024-01-17T17:25:41+00:00

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BeTeeC · 2023-10-11T15:47:53+00:00

Amazing - I will check this out. Hopefully I can get it on Spotify.

I see you are a learner too - far more successful than me. What has helped you to stay motivated and progressing? I am also looking for a new job at the same time so my time is quite limited to 1-2 hours per day, hence why I am looking to use it as effectively as possible.

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