Jump to content

Bought a 24 years old car - W202

Smoothscott
 Share

Recommended Posts

Ct3833

Ct3833

Supersonic
(edited)
On 8/14/2024 at 9:58 AM, Raychay said:

Some people time the COE like timing the stock market thinking after 5 years COE will come down 🤣

It is alright to time but be prepared for the worst, no loss to time it. I no money old man, only buy old car, so i time(guess) it🤣

 

Edited by Ct3833
↡ Advertisement
  • Haha! 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
Mkl22

Mkl22

Supersonic
(edited)
On 9/9/2024 at 7:13 PM, Ct3833 said:

It is alright to time but be prepared for the worst, no loss to time it. I no money old man, only buy old car, so i time(guess) it🤣

 

I also no money, but more importantly want to benefit from Ah Gong’s previous screw ups,  thus need to time. 

Edited by Mkl22
  • Haha! 2
Link to post
Share on other sites
107fan

107fan

5th Gear
(edited)
On 8/14/2024 at 9:58 AM, Raychay said:

Some people time the COE like timing the stock market thinking after 5 years COE will come down 🤣

5 years make no sense whatsoever since it is surely going to be scrapped after that.

Edited by 107fan
  • Praise 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
Ct3833

Ct3833

Supersonic
(edited)
On 9/9/2024 at 8:52 PM, Mkl22 said:

I also no money, but more importantly want to benefit from Ah Gong’s previous screw ups,  thus need to time. 

Haha you damn sabo, you think LTA is not reading your post? If they change the COE renewal policy shortly after this, we know who sabo us 😄 they will soon level up the yearly COE supply 

Edited by Ct3833
  • Haha! 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
ER-3682

ER-3682

Twincharged
On 9/10/2024 at 10:28 AM, Beehive3783 said:

See the road tax already steam liao. What more an old Merc that probably needs a lot of TLC everywhere :D 

3,200cc,Road Tax won't steam lah,those Old Rolls Royce with 6,750cc Road Tax so much higher.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Beehive3783

Beehive3783

Turbocharged
On 9/10/2024 at 10:31 AM, ER-3682 said:

3,200cc,Road Tax won't steam lah,those Old Rolls Royce with 6,750cc Road Tax so much higher.

But ordinary people won't play with old Rolls.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Smoothscott

Smoothscott

5th Gear
  • Author

Over the weekend, spark plugs faulty, need to be replaced. Came to know the issue when stopping at a traffic light, whole car was shaking badly and acceleration was weak and bad. Initial acceleration when moving off was also weak, like can feel engine wobbling. 

Changed 4x spark plugs and 2x ignition coil. Was told no spare parts for ignition coil, had to get from 2 different suppliers (only got 1 each). Downtime 2 days. 

 

 

  • Sad 2
Link to post
Share on other sites
107fan

107fan

5th Gear
On 9/17/2024 at 10:07 PM, Smoothscott said:

Over the weekend, spark plugs faulty, need to be replaced. Came to know the issue when stopping at a traffic light, whole car was shaking badly and acceleration was weak and bad. Initial acceleration when moving off was also weak, like can feel engine wobbling. 

Changed 4x spark plugs and 2x ignition coil. Was told no spare parts for ignition coil, had to get from 2 different suppliers (only got 1 each). Downtime 2 days. 

 

 

Doesn't sound like a major fix, probably about time to!

Link to post
Share on other sites
Smoothscott

Smoothscott

5th Gear
  • Author
On 9/19/2024 at 2:23 AM, 107fan said:

Doesn't sound like a major fix, probably about time to!

Yes, it is a minor change, in terms of costs and downtime. 

 

  • Praise 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
Smoothscott

Smoothscott

5th Gear
  • Author

Suspect my valve body might be having some issues, sometimes rpm go up high, unable to change gear promptly, and can feel that there is a pull from the back of the car. Any recommendations for a transmission check? 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Solar

Solar

Turbocharged
On 9/9/2024 at 7:11 PM, Ct3833 said:

A little off cycle during COE peak period, otherwise it s damn worth to renew  for 10 more years of COE 

With the PHV and rentals messing up the COE with their massive purchases and renewals over the years, I am rather skeptical of the perceived COE cycle of it coming down due to bumper crop in the next few years. 

They will likely be snapped up by them.

  • Praise 3
Link to post
Share on other sites
Ct3833

Ct3833

Supersonic
On 10/12/2024 at 9:17 AM, Solar said:

With the PHV and rentals messing up the COE with their massive purchases and renewals over the years, I am rather skeptical of the perceived COE cycle of it coming down due to bumper crop in the next few years. 

They will likely be snapped up by them.

Yah this is the biggest uncertainty other than the invisible hands behind the quota (manipulation), i manallocation.

 

  • Angry 1
Link to post
Share on other sites
ER-3682

ER-3682

Twincharged
On 10/11/2024 at 4:46 PM, Smoothscott said:

Suspect my valve body might be having some issues, sometimes rpm go up high, unable to change gear promptly, and can feel that there is a pull from the back of the car. Any recommendations for a transmission check? 

Change the ATF first & see,pulling out the Gearbox costed alot of $$$.

  • Praise 2
Link to post
Share on other sites
Solar

Solar

Turbocharged
On 10/11/2024 at 4:46 PM, Smoothscott said:

Suspect my valve body might be having some issues, sometimes rpm go up high, unable to change gear promptly, and can feel that there is a pull from the back of the car. Any recommendations for a transmission check? 

U referring to throttle body? A dirty one may cause this. Try checking and clean it first.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...