So what's wrong?
- The CD player seems to have Alzheimers, and constantly forgets how to change or eject a CD without an error. 5 minutes of jabbing a button normally gets it to change!
- I noticed a footwell light out, tried to change bulb. Did. And now somehow, the beige insert with the cruise control button flings itself out of the dash. The clips all broke when trying to push back in. The black panel around it has been drilled into anyway, so intend on replacing
- The rails are typically corroding and the front wheels are getting there also. On the list for repair! As is the corroding wing mirror bases.
- The drivers window sometimes get stuck down. A bit of jolting the up button clears it of the seal then the button can be held or one touch used!
- The central armrest hinge is broken... typical!
- The driver seat inner handle is missing that flings seat forward
- The track rods sound like they need doing, bit knocky and came up as advisory on MOT
- Thermostat is gone and intend to replace myself ASAP
What's been done?
- Wiper blade had gone, finding one with a washer jet was a little tricky but all sorted now!
- A little mini red Avi now sits on the dash.
- The windscreen had a crack in it, now repaired! She caused a bit of debate at the Autoglass centre, but that's the Marmite effect!
- I have changed the front sidelights and rear number plate lights to LED. Matches the Xenons a bit better.
And it's quirks?
- The automatic gearbox is smooth between gears, but engaging drive is like being hit over the head.
- The doors are great, but only when fully open. There is no in between. If you're in a really really tight gap not a chance of getting in as the drivers seat is in the way!
- Turning the traffic on or finding a radio station requires use of the remote...
- You have to pretty much get up and walk over the the windscreen if you want to open or close the air vents
- The driving position is like sitting in a chair in a conservatory, to only find a steering wheel placed in front of you-I love it!
