During the test drive my wife was at the dealership backward and I later learned that there were three other interested

Since there is no review yet, strange actually, an older Landcruiser, in this my experience with an almost classic. We needed a car there and because of the snow in mountainous areas in winter (we live in Norway) it had to be a 4x4. Go because of the good reputation of Toyota look at this brand. In June 2007 we bought this car. Equipped with a 2.4 liter diesel engine, 5-speed, engine heater, alarm and four studded tires. And with 182,000 kilometers on the clock. For a car of 23 years, of course, very little. 

During the test drive my wife was at the dealership backward and I later learned that there were three other interested people come to ask for the car. It was therefore important to quickly get its act together. The purchase had absolutely no regrets! Later on the Internet I read that this model in Africa still popular is because of the reliability and the lack of electronics. They are still new supplied in long version or pick up! Says something about the popularity of the model.

Interior
Of course, typical eighties with lots of hard plastic. The seats begins what to wear on the driver's seat because you still chafes over when boarding there. Furthermore, it creaks a bit interier.

Exterior
There are now seen some rust spots on the body that I am now addressing. Rust has to be the main disadvantage of this car. But with his black lacquer and red with gray striping he looks further fine. The spare wheel is now on the inside of the door. Beginning in the future to move to the outside of the door, because that's just part as a road vehicle. Tougher state and saves luggage.

Driving
in the Landcruiser denotes good during high above the rest of the traffic. Now the rest of the traffic is often here in Norway also in road vehicles, so this advantage is gone. In the back is uncomfortable because of the leaf springs, but we have also bought it because of its all-wheel drive and ground clearance. The car gives you while driving a nice no-nonsense, back to basics feel that I really like and what I had in my first car (VW Polo 1987). Modern cars miss that my Toyota Avensis.

Motor
A 2.4 liter without turbo. Above this article is turbocharged, but that's not true. The version we have no turbo I just could not choose from the menu. Probably who have not been available in the Netherlands. Why be here with all these mountains is beyond me. But no turbo so, but it can not be broken. 72 Hp so pretty slow, but does he fine for us. Equipped with a fine-shifting 5-speed. The operation of the whole car is indeed pleasant light, I was expecting heavier. Consumption is about 1 in 10/11. Nevertheless pleased that 90 gallon tank in the car ....

Conclusion
In the years I must fight the rust devil and if that does well I want this car I drive as long as possible. The motor can handle it in any case. 4 tonnes should be fine I think.
PROBLEMS

No
Update (208.500 km)

An update, it was about time. In June, had an MOT. He rolled through there without problems, and that old for a car of 26 years. We are with still very satisfied. I December last year only replace the oil and oil filter. I planned a major overhaul at the end of this year, I did not have to do since we got him.
The rust is still a problem, but I fight now hammerite, works fine.
The driver's seat fabric is starting to wear quite well. Shame but to solve with seat covers.
We strumming quietly!
Update (245.800 km)

After a long time for an update. The car now has 245.800. Technical compliance of the car very well, but replacing some wear parts such as the clutch and the injectors. But that should in such an old car, I think. Further, the rust devil reveals a stubborn ... He still has some rust spots here and there. I'll have to do something about it. Furthermore, the timing belt should be replaced soon but fortunately I have a neighbor who is Toyota mechanic. That saves ...... Hope the car to take a long time. Just a pity that the quality of the sheet metal not measure love with the art.

2 weeks ago I suddenly got the message that there is something with the DPF was not good

After 3 years in a Sharan, then 5 years riding in a New Alhambra, I wanted now 'ns something else. A car with a bit more character and Adaptive Cruise Control. The choice fell on a Ford S-MAX or a BMW 5 touring. Since the ACC BMW as the best from the (German) tests were eventually chosen for BMW. I also did not want a new one - too much aggregation. So it had to be a 2nd hand ... And that was not easy. and affordable (budget: up to € 40,000), and not too many km's on the clock. First to BMW Laarhoven been in Eindhoven, but they were not interested to give me such a car.

After 0.5 years finally 525D search found at dealers in Germany. Over the phone completed the price, then go look at the car and then arranged the import via importautos.nl and send for the car. Then it turned out that the car was delivered under the BMW Premium conditions ... so was one year warranty and includes 60,000 km turn. Then I myself went to the RDW. Entire process took +/- 1 month. This route I recommend everyone: German car companies are super reliable and the choice is huge. Then built in alarm and paintwork work out. And all well within budget!

And then drive it ... Unbelievable how many bells and whistles sit on this car. I am now almost through the stack (German speaking) guides go ...
The most notable cases.
- Pitter 6 with 6-speed automatic. Never driven a diesel machine that drives and turns as smoothly. What a great car!
- ACC. A pleasure! Incomprehensible that this feature is so unknown in the Netherlands. You drive so much quieter and it saves a whole lot of frustration!
- Xenon lighting. In GB I do not add much, but on German motorways is a pleasure. Just evening 180-190 relaxed driving without each time having to do with your great light.
- Comfort seats including half leather upholstery and heated seats. I never knew that so many buttons you can have a seat. I think there are as many as 10 engines in each chair to fit everything in. A discovery!
- Electric retractable towbar. Here I had never heard of. This option I could not imagine.
- Professional navigation. Works well, but too bad that the system still works and DVDs instead of hard disk pity that the cards do not max. Show speeds. Two features that were already in my 5 year old MIO. What is a delight, is the big screen. Much more control you have here.
- I thoroughly informed if it is possible to add the NL language. Ultimately, this appears to be for about € 150, but the (speaking) voice control which is also inserted, it does not anymore. By now I am used to the English menu, so I decided not to do this anymore.

The consumption of 6 pitter any case is me. Similar to the 140hp 4 pitter the Alhambra. I consider the engine to tune now-so he's still going to run some more economical and being a little spicier. Does anybody have experience with this?
The first turn is over! (82,500 km)

After having ridden a good half year, a brief update.
I did not let tune the car (yet). He is still in the warranty and after a lot of (nonsense) are about to read, I'm still not convinced whether it is or is not good for cars to do so. My dealer recommends it.
After having driven about 2 months along, I found out that the air conditioning did not. Above 4x went to the garage to fix the problem. Obviously a warranty issue, but in the Netherlands BMW does not understand how it works with German cars. For those who consider it a buy with warranty see www.vdstoel.nl for my tips and experiences with my BMW dealer and the lengthy discussions I've had with this BMW Netherlands.
Meanwhile over topbanden.com 4 new summer tires (Pirelli P7 runflat) and 4 new winter tires (runflat Nokiam) bought.
The car has recently had its first turn at BMW Laarhoven in Eindhoven. And then show a 6-cylinder diesel still somewhat more expensive to maintain than a 4-cylinder, because I had some € 600 tick off.
Also, I recently had my first injury: a car gave him a kiss. " Just a little too enthusiastic, but the staff of bodyshop Mikkers swarmed were proud that such a beautiful car, they again were impeccably trimming. And I on them, because they did it neatly.
What is planned for the coming months? Not much, just maybe a better set of speakers. The bass is very bad in the standard hi-fi set. Did someone perhaps good suggestions?
The winter (93,000 km)

The winter began for me with new winter tires. After extensive googling, I went to Topbanden.com for Nokiam set 'specifically for BMW 5 series. This I knew: I have never had such bad tires. With a little speed driving through a curve and immediately the traction control intervened. I then advised by Tires Service Eight put on the rear wheels and Continental tires have problem was solved. Lesson: a BMW is a luxury car, they just need expensive tires. Not to cut so.

Just before Christmas I decided to tune the engine after this still have discussed 'ns Marijn Pike Fleet Access in Nuenen. This I can highly recommend it: the car goes a lot smoother running, you just feel the extra horsepower. At temperatures above 9 degrees the motor is furthermore also run slightly more economical.

Well what do you want more? I sat me still annoyed by the lousy sound from the audio system. After much searching finally decided to put Gladen ONE BMW Pack 1 it. it costs something, but then you have some. An experienced mechanic of Fleet Access has been a day working on it because we thought it had to be replaced, the speaker wiring. But then you have something. What a great sound is now there.

And then it happened. When the 20 degrees below zero, I went one day and down to the north of the country and suddenly the car did not faster 120 km / h running. The turbo would still not be inflated by the tuning? After the engine off and having turned, he ran again as before. On inquiring at Fleet Access found that this is a security booth of the car. This was because I turned quickly after slowing quickly accellereerde on the highway. And this apparently could not quite keep up with the machine. Seems to be more common, but unfortunately, this phenomenon is not described in the manual of the car.
A trouble-ridden year (128,000 km)

The past year had no problems. For winter new Michelin winter tires (rear) purchased; Here I have had a lot of fun in Germany. I hope a long time to be able to drive this car, it remains a privilege to be able to drive such a nice car.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is replaced (135,000 km)

2 weeks ago I suddenly got the message that there is something with the DPF was not good. Went to the garage, and they reported that the DPF is too full, making it no longer regenerates. Remedy: quite possibly succeeds to the liquid additive in the fuel to solve the problem, an alternative is replaced DPF. First the liquid but tried. Unfortunately without success.
What now? Replaced free of +/- € 1,800 (!) Incl. VAT. And this is not even at the dealership. Well, then just go googling. How others solved this? The options passed:
- Remove the DPF. Seemed like a good idea.
- DPF cleaned with a high pressure washer. Also seemed like a good idea.
- DPF replaced by a non-original model. Also seemed like a good idea.
- Cleaned DPF approved in an oven, TUV. This sounded good to me in the ears. 2 options: Via www.tunex.nl:. Cost € 435 inc VAT (they deliver Barten GmbH (http://www.russfilterreinigung.de) remanufactured filters Alternative:. Order itself overhauled filter at http: //www.dpf -clean.de (cost: € 599 including VAT, filter through swap dealer (+/- € 175 incl VAT) Therefore chose the option Tunex Fast and helped excellent, I can recommend this solution anyone....!
cleaning machine (140.000 km)

When I was at Tunex, I heard about the opportunity to clean the machine. This was highly recommended, since BMW has no schedule to replace the oil. With the possible result that the robot once breaks down at some point.
A new or refurbished machine is quite expensive, so err on the side of caution but accepted. Cost: € 395, I see it as insurance.
A few minor niggles (160,000 km)

2014, we got through reasonably smoothly. At the beginning of the year, a small turn, nothing special. At the end of the year some faults: the tweeters did not work correctly. They are replaced under warranty. Further worked right mirror no longer good. It also renewed. Finally jumped the window in the tailgate open regularly: fortunately no wiring problem, but the switch defect proved to be.

Oh yeah, there is also someone driving behind the car. Result: bumper replaced and a new electric, retractable towbar.
Replacing crankshaft (176,000 km) - overhaul

Hmm 2015 began with an expensive turn. Several strings had to be replaced, but the car also heard an unwanted sub sound at idle which pointed to the crankshaft pulley. This immediately even replaced. Total costs (including cleaning): around € 1,400! I would like to definitely keep driving for a year in this car, so I hope we do not get more surprises.

The first months did nothing until I dropped by the left rear spring in Amsterdam

After starting my first job, i needed a car that obviously was not too expensive and frugal. The brother of my grandfather had just deceased and polo had been quiet for a while. The widow had no driver's license and the car had gone. The good man had then bought him of the money he had won in a lottery. He used the car to drive to his visstekkie and 1 once a week to the supermarket.
The classic tale of old man with hat also here was not only stood inside and prime the tapes even though he was not. At the time of purchase the car was 9 years old. And the tires had or still good profile but they were replacing. Rust was not in sight and the only options were a rear shelf (!!) and green tinted glass. I could do worse with a first car, it was technically as good as new. With its 45 hp engine and a absolute basis vierbak car, then too. But I was very happy.

For 4500 guilders I could take him.

The first months did nothing until I dropped by the left rear spring in Amsterdam. Crippled the local garage offered yet reached where it was found that the retainer was rusted because the drainage holes a long time had been hidden, so the metal was rusted through. A little used car is not always an advantage, but it appears.
Two new shock absorbers leave behind assemble and equal 4 new Michelin tires in size 155/70 Classic there.
Thereafter, the polo is used as a daily commuter car. Daily about 90 kilometers. Whereby it must be said that the chairs were pretty decent. Also used as a moving car. Thereby straight back came in handy. Rear seats and stow but ....

The first year we went on holiday to Switzerland with the polo. On the autobahn you have not so much to seek with so little power and A four but with good anticipation denotes the fast guys as little as possible in the way.
Top speed even tried .... 140 km on the clock. Well ..
In Switzerland climbed the grimsel and Furka Pass. But he did not not budge. The whole holiday went smoothly.

Two years later and made short holiday in Luxembourg. Also about the poor Belgian motorways was the suspension of us smoothly enough.

In the seven years that we have driven the polo, the car we never leave. Oil nil. With this car I never replenished oil. That's when all cars after it though !!
If maintenance just replace the normal wear parts. The shock absorbers and brake discs I replaced with help himself. Furthermore, replacing the old cassette / radio player with a radio with CD player and a good set of speakers and therefore the single mono speaker was mounted on the dashboard retire ....
The Michelin tires went along for 75,000 km and 125,000 km behind.
Then replaced Toyo's, which I bought just because they were on sale. The French slippers then always longed.
Consumption on the highway was always at around 1 in 15, 1 in 16.

As had selected with the arrival of a baby for a Volvo 440 with additional rear doors and larger trunk, a second car, the Polo was more to it.
And had two cars in succession after a year have been sold with a heavy heart to a woman around for 900 guilders.
But we are often on the polo when we talk about the holidays we have had with them. And if I could I would have redeemed him most.
Now I can say it is one of the best cars we've had after so many years.

After obtaining my license had come i wanted my first car

After obtaining my license had come i wanted my first car! I did not require much - it just needs to be technically sound and safe, not have too many prospects and replacement power steering must be present.
After searching for an older small economical car I have a lot of options pass by:
- Daihatsu Cuore (no stuurberkachtiging, is not for me)
- Volkswagen Polo (hard to find a decent copy)
- Suzuki Swift (there really old look ...)
- Opel Tigra (rear seat is a no brainer, I'm small and I even got my head against the roof + a good one is hard to find, many are scuffed and rusted).

When Peugeot 206 came into the picture and was bought. It is an XT version (1.4 engine, 75HP, three-door) with fog lights front and rear, third brake light, power windows, door locks universal remote.

What struck me is that there are no real rust was present and that a car that is 16 years old. It also has not stood in the garage by the previous owner, so it is not about that. For a 16-year-old is the very new and sporty look - a modern appearance!


This car does everything on the tachometer after - it seems to be a common problem for the 206. I do not find it distracting, gives the car actually decide when it's time to switch. It turns fine, obviously not as great as my instruction car (a BMW), but very good for the age. Brakes he is perfect and has saved me already 2 times a collision (once for a cyclist who was not paying attention and fled without looking to the left and once on the highway at a sudden traffic jam).

What strikes me is the view you have from the car - everything is incalculable good, rearward visibility is very good. And you feel safe in the car. I've been in several small cars as a passenger and must confess that it is not always felt safe here. Here it is a different story - the car feels solid, the seats are comfortable. I have some time problems with my lower back and my zelfst lesauto I received after 2-hour drive real pain in my back and wanted to get out as quickly as possible. This is not - I made a trip of 3 hours and there was nothing to fault.
However, it is small inside, of course, for me as a fairly small person to do it, but if you're a bigger man in the passenger seat you sit next to you, touch the person during the switch, which could be disturbing (not for me).
The trunk is large - will fit easily into four large bags. Self transportation I had my two medium-sized dogs, whatever is fine.

For now I have no problems to discover, after the revolution. The tire profile is still good, around 4 mm. The timing belt is replaced at 180,000 km, so is still great. The points for the upcoming MOT at the end of the year are likely to be the left arm, the right wing has recently been replaced by the previous owner and perhaps a shock absorber left. But we'll see.


With 1,000 kilometers I wanted to write a first review. Now the Zafira driven two weeks in succession, but only 1.5 days. Tell me more about that.

After nearly four years in a Megane Dynamique Estate was time for something new.
Although the Megane has never let me stand (very important), I had some remarks. In particular, the chairs, rattles and creaks started to become annoying.

Virtually no restrictions from the employer to sort it out. Of course there is a ceiling and it should not be a three-door. Personally, I do not want to exceed 20% and space is desirable with a young family.

Started with a long list
1508 SW
2 SuperB Combi
3 Ford C max
4 A4 Avant. Found this too cramped and very expensive options.
5 DS 5. Indoor play against really huge, but an awful nice car.
6 Scenic. Anyway but not because of the experience with the Megane and found the car not very spacious.

Eventually three cars to the top 3.
1 Opel Zafira. Just before I had to order I saw the new 1.6 diesel was available.
2508 SW. Gorgeous car, but chose the Zafira because of space and sits higher.
3 SuperB. Something boring from within.
Cmax was lost as soon as I stepped into the Zafira the 1st time (space).

The Zafira surprised me with its high seating (surely tasty), space, quality feel and plenty of power.

After a few months of patience Zafira was delivered two weeks ago. A business model with a pair of option packages in the color Carbon Black.

The first ride home was lovely, a space around you.

The next morning, left early, but with only 114km an error on the counter. Stopped along the way, engine off and on again .. Again the error.
Anyway to go to the nearest dealer.

Sir, can happen! Matter of Reading and you can go again. Unfortunately, that was not the case. 1 mechanic, a mechanic and then a third .. Got malaise.
Sir, we can not solve it, further diagnosis is necessary. Later that day, a phone call that the Turbo had broken. It could be going to take some part was on back order.

Through the mail yet contacted Opel Netherlands, that the answer that the proper procedure was followed.

After about 1.5 weeks the car and today for the first time up and down the matter, delicious.

Now just spit a small piece of gal ..
When your new car breaks down, you will not hear it followed the procedure. You want only one thing and that is that with might and main to get started to fix the car! If you like Opel not know when an item will be available, I think that's just bad!

When you end your new car pick up after 1.5 weeks and your pack of bread two weeks ago is hidden under the driver's seat (very cozy mushrooms in autumn), and three blobs sit bird droppings on your car, then you have the courage drops slightly in shoes. The honesty to tell me that this is still going really different at Renault.

A recommendation for Opel ... Customer service should not only be a department!

So enough whining, but air or on.

First been through the wash and hope that this was a false start.

Once I've made the following updates more mileage.
Delicious (2,500 km)For example, the first 2,500 kilometers are over.
After `turbo` incident finally to enjoy.

What is there in a positive way:
- Quality Perception interior I feel fine.
- Space a relief.
- Engine is remarkably quiet.
- Sufficient traction.
- Quiet and stable on the highway (about 130)
- What an ease with the flip of banks etc ..

The `knoppenbrei` where you read so much negative about it I find very easy in practice. Most buttons will automatically point. Myself I like that the buttons, especially when I compare this with the ministry in the Megane.

Junior points:
- The driver's seat (AGR) gives loose feeling when cornering. Self attempted to gain movement in the chair, which, however, does not work. Maybe there's something not quite right in the session. Need to go back to the dealer.
- Navigation I find myself somewhat cumbersome work. Still not used very much, so it may still be a matter of getting used to.
- In particular or in long corners you notice that you're on the go with a fairly heavy car.

After the first 100,000 KM it is about time to write a short review about the Skoda Superb Combi 1.6 TDI Ambition greenline

After the first 100,000 KM it is about time to write a short review about the Skoda Superb Combi 1.6 TDI Ambition greenline. What a great car! Comfort and space are perfectly fine. Long distances (particularly on the Autobahn) are a pleasure to drive and really the 105 HP, which my German colleagues rather laggerig do about it, are more than adequate. Cruise 170-180 KM / h is very comfortable in terms of ride and noise. Actually it is a very quiet car (small resonance between 150-160 KM / h). The reason for choosing this car as lease car is the front of the huge space, and the rear trunk. My son is 2 meters long and fits gemakkerlijk behind the directors chair on which I with my 1.9 meter height is quite comfortable. An additional benefit is the 20% addition. Consumption 1:18 KM / L which is very decent for this size car. My previous company car Toyota Verso I did not get more efficient than 1:13. I'm still working on my first set of summer and winter tires to ride and attend both still wide profile.

The Ambition version has a range of accessories is complemented by two additional options, namely: electric adjustable drivers seat (highly recommended) and electric tailgate (2x was "spontaneous" open during a heavy rainstorm). The navi Amundsen + radio is fine and the sound quality just fine. This is my first car with Xenon lights (Std) and it would be on the next car to buy it so again, it really makes a big difference with halogen lighting.

Skoda runs from turn to turn (1x per 30,000 KM) also had no problems, not even a beep or kraakje, in short, perfect.

Is nothing to bleat? Well anyway: First of all, the position of the rear view, which is that layer! The hindered a large part of the view, this could have been a better (higher assemble). The A-pillars create a relatively large blind spot, I've been a few times frightened by a car that appeared suddenly in front of me ... The rear wiper does moaning his work. The front wipers in position with rain sensor are usually so slow that I've been out to the streets with rain before they make the first blow. This can also be better in my opinion.

When the Superb Combi comes from lease (May 2015) I will probably choose a Skoda with this engine. However, a 20% addition execution, perhaps the new Octavia, a very nice car!
Halftime (155,800 km)The Skoda Superb Combi has passed the 150,000 km border. Once again drove many very comfortable mileage. The car "feels" still very solid, no creaks, hear squeaks and rattles. The seats feel just as when the car was new, and also the coating does not show that the car is well over 100,000 Km.

Whether it is a short drive in the Netherlands or a long (fast) ride in Germany Comfort with a capital C, and on the German Autobahn is a cruising speed of 160-180 km / h to keep quite full without getting fatigue. Consumption is still a strong point average between 1: 18-19 Km / L in the Netherlands and between 1:16 - 17 Km / L while driving on the Autobahn. I still drive with the original set of summer and winter!

Is there nothing to notice? Yes verily meanwhile had two defects in the Skoda: At 130,000 Km was damping rubber between the door handle left disappeared. The handle lined no longer neatly with the rest of the inside door and folds on-muted to the inside. Not a deal but nicely asked the overhaul of the garage would replace the rubber. Well that was not so simple, a complete door handle unit (€ 147.50) had to come to pass in order to solve it and accepted the leasing company (initially) the cost is not (damage caused by the driver ... ..). 2nd problem came to light at about 143,000 km, the coolant level in the expansion vessel sank slowly. Here at the garage along for refill, but I had to leave the car. The water pump was leaking and they found it unwise to continue. The next day I could pick up the car, the water pump and timing belt are then renewed.

I am now in terms of lease in the last part, I have the beginning of 2015 to reach the max. Mileage of 180,000 and it is time for a new lease. I am almost certain it is a Skoda weather, Superb and Octavia Combi. Superb because of the high comfort and space (20% addition). The Octavia is an alternative for the 14% addition. I this car will first have to test if I have too much going backwards in comfort and space weather a Superb!
End leasperiode (172 600 km)The first Skoda Superb has been submitted at the end of its lease period at a mileage of 172 600 KM. Very satisfied and report any problems over the entire period. Consumption still a neat one liter at 18/19 KM.

Again selected a Skoda Superb Ambition buisiness line with the green line diesel engine. Of this I will report back after the first 30,000 KM.

The previous car was after seven years of service with 145,000 km on the clock to be replaced

I have the P955S been a year now and I have not had many cars for so long. There are two brands that I find really fantastic and that is the Range Rover and Porsche. I've had three range rovers and this is my 3rd Porsche. To do a 944 and a 911, but drove the Cayenne 4.5S's a completely different car.

I meanwhile drove 13000km and has had a major service at Porsche Maastricht and the cost was a lot less than the Range Rover. Also, a lot less to defect, I have meanwhile xenon lights to replace and have a fault in the parking sensors with very heavy rain but no further problems. We have been with the family in Norway and this is an all-rounder, with 200km / h on the German autobahn, but also ease the mountains of gravel, mud, etc. This is called the dynamic air and 4wd with difflock etc so really everything. Only the ground clearance is less compared to the range rover.

But consumption is much less, the range of 1: 5 and the Porsche 1: 7 and the road tax is also lower.
Yes, of course it is not hugely cheap but it is a Porsche, and there are few cars that keeping me or follow me into the grounds.

The following is another porsche cayenne, or yet another rover ... difficult choice. Reliability and cost, it should be the Porsche, to feel the range rover.

If you buy one, the purchase is not high today, please note that all the turns made by Porsche, and whether the cooling water pipes have been replaced. There is one problem with the cayenne and the nylon cooling water pipes which can spontaneously jump and then you can not do anything more. Costs about 1600. In this they were replaced but that's the only thing to look out for.

The previous car was after seven years of service with 145,000 km on the clock to be replaced. Sought after by many internernet to have and to have read all the reviews to make a specification comparison with a new Octavia, there remained the Active Tourer with about 3 VW Tiguan Sport & Style 1.6. The choice between the first two was not easy. My directive was € 30,000, -. The BMW was thereover about 10%, and the VW about 20%. That made me a little too much. Skoda mule 1.4 in a very complete performance remained just inside the directive. Initially, the Skoda was therefore the favorite, partly because of the good experience after a lot of "autobahn" -ritten to Austria. The BMW was the last in the grounds of the higher entry (we are 70+) but no SUV height, slightly less height rather more length, comfort, maneuverability, German thoroughness and sense of more cars, talking me very much. After an extensive test drive, I finally went for the adventure with the Active Tourer.
The execution was as simple as possible. However necessary it was Executive Package (Fog lamps, basic navigation, automatic climate control, cruise control and servo control), PDC front and rear and an adjustable back length and little compensation for the surrender of luggage. The engine so the 3 cylinder, 1500 cc and 136 hp Twin Turbo. The color Atlantic Grey (gray / blouw) and an additional set of steel wheels with winter tires.
For us use a performance that had to meet the expectations.

January 7 picked up my new car and the first 1500 km, after four weeks behind.
My first impression sometimes that I now own a mobile computer. Controls and switches are logically arranged, but the number of uses is extensive and get used to. One can therefore better to first make a little ride and then the (moderate) instruction booklet afterwards used as a source of information. Next ride, book consult enz..Dat learns faster as pre-read the (moderate) booklet.

The ride itself is a pleasure. I have the pleasure to ride more often with bigger BMWs, but Active Tourer does not get much for under terms of space. The comfort difference there is hardly any. Of course, it is (only) a 3 cylinder and the known roffeltje during acceleration but also has its sporty charm. Do not make too many revs; change between 2000 and max. 3500 rpm and hole when the fire thanks to Twin Turbo. I love to ride on, the rapid acceleration I appreciate, but I am not someone who goes through the corner with screeching tires. Those who think they miss so called BMW feeling, I am therefore not mean motorists.
The Active Tourer is an excellent steering tight, taut suspension, multi-functional, well thought-out car with a lot of traveling comfort, excellent handling characteristics and, importantly, also the third cilnder, with great pleasure, pleasant steering, driving very smoothly. Consumption, according to the onboard computer, just in Rotterdam area: one at 13. I accept it blindly, because otherwise I drive a car never more. The trunk must either prove in the next vacation.
Oh yeah, it also count ... Nothing but compliments about his looks and the interior.
Hiccups: Thick styles in the field of vision and navigation that can not beat my old TomTom.

In the autumn, when the first 15,000 km on it is, I hope to bring you up to date on my subsequent experiences.

Meanwhile I renounced that Punto Evo and traded him to Renault Zoe

Meanwhile I renounced that Punto Evo and traded him to Renault Zoe. Because I still have fun with 3 years in the Punto have driven around it deserves a review.

In 2011 I traded a fairly young BMW 520D Touring the Punto (new). The first was a diesel and aggregation guzzling machine, which equals the main reason for this strange transition. To go backwards not too much in handling and performance, I immediately let a sport chassis and car Novitec long been at Savali in Houten for a horsepower boost. Both surgeries I've never regretted it. To begin with Savali, if you ever tune a Fiat, Alfa or Lancia, then this is the place to be. Here they have serious understanding and know what they can and can not reach the engine. It's a difference of day and night. The torque and power is higher, but mostly comes across a wider area very nice. The chassis was hard pruning, especially careful thresholds. But because of a pleasure to drive on the highway and back road. No tilting or gedein more.

On reliability, I have to criticize anything. The only repair has been the replacement of the turbocharger. Since this is not a Fiat product is the most fragile mechanical part of the engine I leave this aside for reliability. Furthermore, only replace bulbs and regular maintenance. The car is very solid screwed together. Evidence for this is that after more than 75,000 km with a hard board chassis there are no squeaks or rattles in the interior. I did not expect and deserve kudos.

Consumption also does not disappoint. Obviously, the manufacturer is not to pick. But with 17-inch low-profile (summer) tires with an average of 1:20 feasible and with winter tires in standard size 1:22. These are relatively large city mileage, so these values can up much highway or country roads.

The comfort in the car is fine. I think the Punto Evo is the quietest in its class, at least certainly compared with rattling marble trays from the VW group. This version had dual ECC, Blue & Me, etc. All comfort-enhancing things that also work properly. The chairs are suitable for long distances, but would be allowed to offer more lateral support. The length of the sessions is fine, similar to cars from two segments higher.

Under the car, I also have fit a towbar. We twice went to Italy with the trailer (1,000 kg). Without a contraction pulled over the alps, how easy is unlikely to get the 1.3 diesel uphill knows the combination. Return on average 3,500 kilometers 1: 12.5 realized in maintaining +/- 100 km / h. Also very neat.

There are of course downsides, but that's a little searching of splitting hairs. Anyway, I am still disturbed me on: The front overhang is quite long. Occasionally he scrapes across a threshold, obviously this is not improved by decreasing. The front passenger seat can not completely flat, it is difficult to transport long items. At the radio reception finally could be better. Not that it's bad, but weak stations it up just a little less well.

In conclusion, a good solid car that can still bring a lot of mileage. I am convinced that the next owner will still have a long time. Pity that Fiat has such a bad name, because this model deserves certainly not!

On my 19th birthday I thought it was still time to buy a first car. Not because this was necessary, but just for my fun. I had a small budget and soon came to a Peugeot 106. Basically, I was looking at the model from 1996 and not the old model (little squarer). Yet I chose this model because I have a nice copy of which ran from a dealer in Amersfoort. For 900 euros was for sale this but I took the car (with new MOT) for 625 euros after considerable haggling!

For only 12,95 I'm monthly insurance and road tax 2 bucks a month can bring through.

I am now 4 months and almost 5,000 km. I am amazed and very satisfied about my 106'je. There are absolutely no failures occurred and the car still drives like a charm. Setback is the consumption in the winter it is about 1/14 is in the winter. I ride both city and highway. What I do notice when I just drive motorway, the enormous consumption drops to 1 in 22.

not much special for the rest. I myself replace my light bulbs for a total of 5 euros to white plasma lamps for better and more beautiful light. Also leaked some air out of my tire on the rim. This I must remedy the profile for two decades.

Overall for 20.00 had maintenance in recent 5000km with a 20 year old car!

In terms of driving the car is okay. It is not a racing monster, but 60HP is sufficient to keep up with the traffic. Cornering the car leans something about it because this version does not have a stabilizer, but I do not find this disturbing.

Looking for a cheap but nice car? I advise you to a 106! There will be unlimited doubt some luck to come and watch if you buy a car of this age at this price. I have good checked the car purchase (tires, clutch, oil, etc.).

I drive by this car as long as it remains alive!