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Daytime Running Lights, addition and modifications

by apesland on Wed Aug 13 12:43:15 PDT 2008

Hello everyone, I bought an American model Audi TT Roadster, 225 hp Quattro that has fog lights, low beam and high beam HID lights but to meet Canadian standards this car has to have daytime running lights. I have been through the web and have essentially come up pretty empty on ideas as to how this is done or if it is possible. Would certainly appreciate advice from anyone "in the know" about such issues. My local Audi dealer booked me an appointment for 3 weeks from now and I'd prefer to deal with this issue ASAP. I love the car, don't know much about it yet except it is a boat load of fun. All the best, Warren

Re: Warm weather MPG [piast]

by macuis on Thu Apr 24 22:23:40 PDT 2008

Winters are always brutal. My worst tank was 13.1 MPG or 18L/100km. Granted the winter was extremely cold (-32 C or -25.6 F) for that week and a bit. So far the temperatures have been around the 0 to 10 C mark, and its improved to 13.8L/100km or 17 MPG. Hopefully it improves much more. I only have 2400 km on it too so maybe it still has a lot of break in left.

2007 Red Kia Spectra5 Paint Issues - Canada

by prairiewriter on Wed Apr 16 10:19:12 PDT 2008

I have already discussed my dealings with a local Kia dealer in a previous post. Suffice to say it was a miserable experience. I purchased my red, 2007 Kia Spectra5 LX in September of last year and the roof and trunk have already been repainted due to rough welds (on the trunk) and leftover welding residue (on the roof). In addition, the rub strip was replaced (at my cost) due to blistered paint and an interior trim piece was replaced (again at my cost). This all occurred with approximately 3500 kms on the odometer. Now, with only 8000 km on the odometer, the paint is chipping off the hood and left rear door. I was amazed to discover the paint chips yesterday – they weren’t on the car when I drove it to work. As the car is new I park it in a location that is away from other cars and can see the car from my office window. No other cars were parked next to mine and the car was not moved all day. In addition, the rear door faced the lawn and not another parking spot. When I left the office there were two chips on the left rear door. There is no other explanation than the paint simply flaked off in the bright sunlight. I am about to discuss these issues with my local dealer, but my expectations are low that anything will be done. In the past when I have approached my local dealer they insisted that I take the car to the purchasing dealer. When I spoke to a Kia Canada representative they indicated that I could take my car to any Kia dealer to have issues reviewed and (hopefully) resolved. Yet, the dealers refuse to work with owners who purchased their vehicles elsewhere. To get issues reviewed I must drive for two hours to the purchasing dealer. As an example of a past service experience, I provide the following example: Several years ago I purchased a used 1989 Toyota Tercel DX from a Chrysler dealer. I had the car serviced at a local Toyota dealer and they noticed small bubbles in the paint on the rear hatch. They informed me hat they would repaint the rear of the car and provide me with a loaner while the car was being painted. When the car was returned I indicated that there was a small amount of overspray and that the work wasn’t all that great. They agreed and had the car repainted. Although I had not purchased the car from the dealer they understood that they represented the Toyota brand and took responsibility for resolving quality issues quickly. Like many who posted here, this is my first new vehicle purchase. I am very angry that the quality of the paint is sub-par and the service I have received to date is appalling. I would recommend that anyone considering the purchase of Kia look elsewhere. Save a little extra money and purchase a Mazda3 or a Saturn Astra. They are much better vehicles. Please, don’t make the same mistake I have. If anyone doubts the veracity of the claims made in this email, let me know and I will provide photographs and receipts for the work done to date. PW

Re: Mitsu's website [comem47]

by macuis on Sat Mar 08 17:55:03 PST 2008

Yeah, I believe they are talking about the guages. Even the pictures show a bluish hue.

Re: MPG after 17000 kms driven [toomanyfumes]

by macuis on Tue Feb 19 21:40:20 PST 2008

I would second that comment. The previous week was -30°C (-51°C windchill), and my last tank which was half city, half highway was 18.5L/100 km or 12.7 MPG.

RE: What do you like to see on the next Outlander?

by macuis on Mon Jan 28 14:47:29 PST 2008

Better quality interior materials. Much of the door panels, and window pilliars are made of a hard, and hollow plastic, which causes a lot of creaks, and rattles over minor imperfections in the road. So better padding, and softer materials is something I would like to see. Have the vehicle lock the doors automatically when driving a certain speed, or placed into drive. Why do they have the option to have all of the doors unlock when placed into park, but not lock when driving away is beyond me. Fix the heater problems when vehicle is idling. The heater shouldn't go down in temperature when I'm at stop light, it should stay the same as if I were driving. Give us the option to change the FAST key options with certain key presses, rather than have us go to the dealership.