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Post by Paulus17 on Aug 28, 2018 15:33:11 GMT
Cheers Jim time will tell.
One thing we have noticed when it's in EV mode is that every creek and squeak can be heard when getting it out the garage so will have to find out if this is usual on Hybrids or if they were there before but were hidden by the noise of a petrol engine or if anyone knows on here??
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Post by unclebob on Aug 28, 2018 17:56:17 GMT
Very nice ....does it have day time running lights 🤔
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Post by Paulus17 on Aug 28, 2018 18:24:59 GMT
Very nice ....does it have day time running lights 🤔 Cheers Bob :TU: Yes it does Bob along with the rain sensor wipers which can be turned off auto if she wants but was told to leave everything on auto for now till Mrs P gets used to the hybrid, also has the convenience pack with smart entry and the touchscreen monitor and Mrs P used the handsfree phone today which she really likes :TU: All these gadgets she has gotta get used to :yes: |
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Post by Ravasher on Aug 28, 2018 18:41:00 GMT
Nice car Paul, we bought both our old Yaris from the same dealer. We’re still thinking about a hybrid Rav but waiting for the new model to arrive in the new year. I’m not sure if the place is still there we had reverse sensors fitted from it used to be fletchers virtually right next to the expressway towards Aston university. The first Yaris came as part of the deal from Toyota Solihull.
Have you made a comparison of fuel costs between your old Rav and the Yaris?
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Post by Paulus17 on Aug 29, 2018 6:30:59 GMT
Cheers Ash :TU: Fletchers now there's a name I haven't heard mentioned in years and haven't been there since the 80s I bet so not sure if they are still open Ash to be honest we tend to keep away from the city these days if we can help it :yes: No fuel comparison Ash but when we were out on Monday I was having a play with the monitor and I think it was saying our average was 59mpg but will have a better look when I get a chance, but if it is that's almost double what the Rav used to show at 30.2mpg which was slightly generous I believe, and the more modern ones are more accurate I believe?? The Hybrid Rav we had for two weeks Ash was great once Mrs P had got used to it, I can only talk from a passengers point of view but Mrs P liked it that much that she wanted an Hybrid with the automatic gearbox and was willing to PX her beloved 2004 Rav which has been her favourite car of all time, and so far she is really enjoying the little Yaris, even though it's the same size as the Rav more or less  |
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Post by Ravasher on Aug 30, 2018 9:26:12 GMT
Cheers Ash :TU: Fletchers now there's a name I haven't heard mentioned in years and haven't been there since the 80s I bet so not sure if they are still open Ash to be honest we tend to keep away from the city these days if we can help it :yes: No fuel comparison Ash but when we were out on Monday I was having a play with the monitor and I think it was saying our average was 59mpg but will have a better look when I get a chance, but if it is that's almost double what the Rav used to show at 30.2mpg which was slightly generous I believe, and the more modern ones are more accurate I believe?? The Hybrid Rav we had for two weeks Ash was great once Mrs P had got used to it, I can only talk from a passengers point of view but Mrs P liked it that much that she wanted an Hybrid with the automatic gearbox and was willing to PX her beloved 2004 Rav which has been her favourite car of all time, and so far she is really enjoying the little Yaris, even though it's the same size as the Rav more or less That’s brilliant, the figures on the Rav hybrid look good too on Toyota brouchers. Fletchers was a good place to buy service parts and stocked virtually anything and everything including tiger print seat covers 😂😂😂 not that I bought any. I honestly don’t know if they are still there as I’ve not been around there for years myself. 😊 |
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Post by Paulus17 on Aug 30, 2018 14:53:35 GMT
I was into my Heralds and Vitesses stage then so never did much good with Fletchers. spent most my time down at John Hills in Redditch and a place in Coventry that specialised in Triumph spares Kippings I think it was, plus many hours in the scrap yards climbing four or five cars up with a bag of tools to get that part  |
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Post by unclebob on Aug 30, 2018 18:33:48 GMT
I was into my Heralds and Vitesses stage then so never did much good with Fletchers. spent most my time down at John Hills in Redditch and a place in Coventry that specialised in Triumph spares Kippings I think it was, plus many hours in the scrap yards climbing four or five cars up with a bag of tools to get that part  I was a herald and Vitesse driver in my younger days....had a 13/60 and a MK2 convertible 😎 |
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Post by jasehutch on Aug 30, 2018 18:34:21 GMT
I was into my Heralds and Vitesses stage then so never did much good with Fletchers. spent most my time down at John Hills in Redditch and a place in Coventry that specialised in Triumph spares Kippings I think it was, plus many hours in the scrap yards climbing four or five cars up with a bag of tools to get that part Wow that brings back memories Paul , was it 'Frank Kippings ' ? I can remember traipsing over to Coventry to get parts for my GT6... those were the days.. |
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Post by Paulus17 on Aug 31, 2018 8:12:55 GMT
I was into my Heralds and Vitesses stage then so never did much good with Fletchers. spent most my time down at John Hills in Redditch and a place in Coventry that specialised in Triumph spares Kippings I think it was, plus many hours in the scrap yards climbing four or five cars up with a bag of tools to get that part I was a herald and Vitesse driver in my younger days....had a 13/60 and a MK2 convertible 😎 Think I had em all Bob at some stage but my favourite was the Red Vitesse MK2 with overdrive that I sort of restored then later found out that that was a convertible but someone had but an hard top on it, and then I finished up with a White 13/60 Herald convertible but sold everything when the house and family came along and had a Cortina estate, then Sierras, Vauxhall (never again) then the Ravs now the Hybrid, how times change :TU: |
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Post by Paulus17 on Aug 31, 2018 8:20:13 GMT
I was into my Heralds and Vitesses stage then so never did much good with Fletchers. spent most my time down at John Hills in Redditch and a place in Coventry that specialised in Triumph spares Kippings I think it was, plus many hours in the scrap yards climbing four or five cars up with a bag of tools to get that part Wow that brings back memories Paul , was it 'Frank Kippings ' ? I can remember traipsing over to Coventry to get parts for my GT6... those were the days.. Just looked him up Jase it is another John which Mrs P remembered as we used call em the two Johns :yes: Was you a member of the TSSC (Triumph Sports Six Club) our club was near Coleshill and we did have some good events put up :TU: |
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Post by Paulus17 on Sept 12, 2018 7:40:35 GMT
Just found Ol'Blue up for sale. Looks like he's made his way up by Nottingham from the auctions  HERE |
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Post by davidwilson on Sept 12, 2018 9:20:28 GMT
Just found Ol'Blue up for sale. Looks like he's made his way up by Nottingham from the auctions HEREIt looks a good buy! |
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Post by Mb2t on Sept 12, 2018 11:12:44 GMT
Just found Ol'Blue up for sale. Looks like he's made his way up by Nottingham from the auctions HEREIt looks a good buy! It was probably bought for half of that... that what happend with my old Avensis, which btw is still going...(mot check, doing way less miles than i would have) Forget about it - you are in the future now ! Enjoy the Yaris! |
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 12, 2018 17:11:15 GMT
I was into my Heralds and Vitesses stage then so never did much good with Fletchers. spent most my time down at John Hills in Redditch and a place in Coventry that specialised in Triumph spares Kippings I think it was, plus many hours in the scrap yards climbing four or five cars up with a bag of tools to get that part Wow that brings back memories Paul , was it 'Frank Kippings ' ? I can remember traipsing over to Coventry to get parts for my GT6... those were the days.. Eeeee bah gum you oldies ....... |
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