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Poggie
#51 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:41:00 AM
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@peppy/@reddevil

Hi Guys. I couldn't resist the urge to throw in a spanner or two in to the works.

Bimmer's and with specific reference to model E46 are squatting on aluminum cross arm suspensions. Our roads put a heavy toll on them. The good news is you can replace the bushes only at Ksh. 9,000.00 and squeeze out 40 - 50 klicks from them.

Consumption wise they are up there with the legendary Toyota's but have no equal in sheer driving pleasure. They handle like they were made for angels and respond like a dream.

Lastly,a used import from Japan is fairly priced for what you get. I recommend them.

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mlefu
#52 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:49:00 AM
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2k worth of fuel from CBD to Nyeri and back on a RAv4(2000) model.. you guys are misleading..i read this post and decided to do the math..so i took that trip..damn..ok how to compute?

2rd. how to stop this skidding thing..at 60 I cant control on a corner..it makes that sound which sends others off the road to their safety..am thinking its something to do with weight..natafuta chuma mzito..or theres another way out.?

muthomi mugi aiikagia maitho kabere...
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Peppy
#53 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:42:00 AM
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@ Poggie,

which garage would you recommend for the 9k parts?
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reddevil
#54 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:44:00 AM
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@Peppy,

Thanks that quite some insight,but am thinking 80K,for suspensions,mmmh...this

means if i take 2 road trips to western Kenya and back,that is the damage to my

pocket i should be prepared to foot.....

Am impressed by your reviews on the BMW's consumption,the suspension...makes

me swallow hard.

@poggie,

Is yours a workable solution? atleast you concur with peppy on the fuel,

Anyway's I am yet to make a decision,but i was also considering VW Golf,but my

mechanic told me NO NO....


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Njunge
#55 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:20:00 AM
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Poggie,

You cleared the air man.I always thot it was the wishbones.........Is it possible to get a non-aluminium interchangeable suspension from a European model car instead of hassles of replacing parts every now and then....??


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Sigiriri
#56 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:45:00 AM
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@reddevil,most mechanics specialise in toyota,so they will say NO! NO! to anything that isn't toyota - to preserve their business. Golf ni gari poa sana.

In the final analysis,we need to realise that an 1800cc efi with variable valve timing is the same - very close in fuel consumption no matter who made it. The technology is the same anyway,the only thing that makes a toyo consume slightly less than the german counterparts is the weight of the cars. Golf is far heavier than a Carina same capacity,so may be a .25 or 0.4 km less per litre,but is a far better car.

Make your decision indepently,then only rule it out if all reviews regarding ur choice point negative. It's a decision that sets u back a huge amount,so make it count,buy something that will put a smile on ur face every time u drive...


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Poggie
#57 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:51:00 AM
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@peppy call Timothy Atinya based at Wilson opp. Rezourus (spelling) on 0722301362,0733952772. He is ex-Mashariki and knows his stuff. He drives a well maintained BMW.

@njunge. I meant to say Control Arm Bushes. BMW in their wisdom felt they had to shed off weight up in the front so they went aluminum. The same with Mercs now,suspension and even engine blocks are aluminum in a quest for fuel efficiency.

@reddevil. Between a VW Golf,Merc and BMW I would select the Bimmer any time. Aluminium is not as brittle as we are made to believe. They have their usefulness.

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reddevil
#58 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:21:00 PM
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@poggie,

I hear you,out of intuition,when my subaru engine died when some car wash

guy...watered the engine...

This my friend caused me grief,when was told bla subaru engine are made of

aluminium blah this blah that...i had to buy a new engine....since that time no engine

wash anymore and so did my fear of the name aluminium develop....

rationally i believe in the BMW....

lets observe the credit crunch before we release funds for any capex.....

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Njunge
#59 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:19:00 PM
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All along i've not heard anyone comment on the ideal mileage for diesel engines,

preferably greater than 3,000 Cc. Anyone ?


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Njunge
#60 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2009 2:08:00 PM
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@Ngarana,

I doubt there is any one of us who drives a tractor or a lorry to work......heheh...!!


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