Saturday, November 26, 2011

What’s To Expect from Mitsubishi This Coming 2012?

Mitsubishi or Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, is a known multinational carmaker that is headquartered in Tokyo. Their vehicle origins date back as far as 1917 and up to now, they still produce high end and trusted automobiles. Now consumers can’t wait what Mitsubishi would be releasing by next year. So to give some heads up, here are some of the news about the vehicles we would be seeing next year.

For 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder, not much has changed with it. The wheels get a bit darker and the side mirror housing replaced from color of the body to go with the blacked-out roof.

The same goes for 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, nothing much has bee changed. It is said that it is entirely unchanged.

Unfortunately for 2012 Mitsubishi Endeavor, I guess we won’t be seeing one next year since they will be discontinuing it.

Then let’s check out 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. Rumor has it that Mitsubishi is introducing the 2012 Lancer SE sedan with a focus on the snowbelt states. The said Lancer SE will also come with an all-wheel drive, all-wheel control, 16-alloy wheels, heated seats, sideview mirrors and also together with the 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine.

Next will be the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. 2012 Evo revises are plain, 2 lights. The Evo GSR acquires a new upshift light on the center display and the MR obtains a new ECO light to tell you when you will be out of the speed zone and enter the green zone. Then lastly the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. It gets a bit cooler and nicer this time. Its sporty exterior is increased with a Ralliant-type front fascia and a sweet 18-inch wheels. Also, a fresh interior fabric and developed trim have been new to the instrument panel. The door trim receives updated soft-touch material.

It seems new Mitsubishi parts have been added to most of the models that they have for next year. Personally, I can’t wait to see the actual 2012 Lancer Sportback since it is the vehicle with most upgrades. Seems there is a lot of things to expect from Mitsubishi by next year.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

2012 Mini Cooper Reviews

Mini has been loved by a lot of car enthusiasts. It is a small car that was made by the British Motor Corporation (BMC). Mini has in some ways been considered as the British equivalent to its German contemporary which is the Volkswagen Beetle that is also makes it way in North America. So by next year, Mini has been taking some time in creating a much better vehicle which they would be releasing next year, the 2012 Mini Cooper. As far as the review says, the new 2012 Mini Cooper levels as 17 out of 39 inexpensive small cars. The said small car sets with a great driving dynamics and has a great fuel economy into a small frame however bumpy rear seats and of course, a small trunk are also part of the car’s package. Also 2012 Mini Cooper don’t have a perfect interior. It has a small frame that makes seat somehow uncomfortable with most adults and there is only a few space left at the back seat passenger.

Those ergonomic issues maybe void once you drive this small car and feel that it is one of the best performing car in its level. It has sufficient punch to please drivers and owners as they head to and fro from work. And what could we say, with the reasonable price for this small car, we really couldn’t ask for more. Looking for replacement Mini parts isn’t a problem for this cute car.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

What's New For Acura This Coming Year 2012...

What would we be looking out for from Acura this coming year 2012? Well personally I am a bit excited for the cars that they would be releasing by next year. There have been rumors about it so I checked the internet for the latest news that has been acquired from this Japanese automotive luxury brand. But it was also been said that the only update for the 2012 MDX would be the minor color changes. And that would be the same for the 2012 Acura RDX, 2012 Acura RL, 2012 Acura TSX, and 2012 Acura ZDX. But for 2012 Acura TL and 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, more changes have been applied. For the 2012 Acura TL, it has been heard that there would be a new nose that effectively decreases the “beak” of the 2009-2011 TL. Also, the rear of the said model is restyled. There is also the new 6-speed automatic transmission in both front and all-wheel drive TLs. To fully enhance the acceleration and fuel economy, lower gears ratios on one through five. Then we go to the 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon. Little color changes are made in accumulation to the elimination of the spare tire, which would be replaced with a compact tire-repair kit. Changing this will dramatically amplifies the underfloor storage. It seems there are changing a lot of Acura parts for the next year cars. One good reason to be excited for the new cars next year.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Car News: New Suzuki Cars to be presented at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

For Suzuki enthusiasts out there, watch out as Suzuki will be presenting three new cars at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show. This annual Japanese car show is said to be famed and known for as a place where car makes and designers, or car engineers alike, show off radical concepts and proposed new designs. As everyone is waiting for this annual car show, this year’s show assures not to let down as many concept cars. One of the main highlights would be the show off new three vehicles from Japanese car maker Suzuki namely the Suzuki Q concept, Suzuki Swift EV and the Suzuki Regina.

Suzuki Q-concept

This new two-seater can be illustrated as a cross between a car and a tandem bike and an electric car that Suzuki claims has a range of around 6miles. The length of the car is only 2.5m. Its cabin though can be reorganized in many ways.

Suzuki EV Hybrid

This hybrid maybe the least weird of the three new concept automobiles. It is an experimental electric car with an on-board generator. According to Suzuki, the EV Hybrid can run for 20miles on electric power alone.

Suzuki Regina

The Suzuki Regina is a extremely minimalist car. It weighs at only 730kg; the car is a real gas saver as it only consumes fuel at a rate of 90mpg and decreases emissions to 70g/km. It also features a design that contributes to the car’s aerodynamics. The rear wheels of the Regina are partially covered for much smoother air cleaving. Due to this, Suzuki declares that Regina is 10% more aero-efficient than the previous Suzuki cars.

I do hope that a lot of critics may find these three new concept cars interesting since I find it remarkable step to Suzuki since they have created two hybrids in a short span of time. I also do hope to see new cool Suzuki parts or custom made parts in the auto show.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Advice Needed: Mini Cooper? Dos and Don'ts

Good day. Does anyone here own a Mini Cooper? I am thinking of buying a third car for myself. A friend of mine knows someone that is selling his Mini Cooper with a reasonable price for a second hand car. But before buying a car, it is always my routine to check for reviews or feedback on the internet if having such car is a practical idea, well regards of maintenance. Unfortunately I run into some forum posts associating problems with some Mini parts. The first and common thing that I read is about transmission failure problems. Past owners are saying that their car was horrible. And when fixing it, it costs up from $5k -$7k as you need to buy an entirely new transmission since you can’t repair it by just fixing the broken gear/part. So for those Mini owners, is this also your first problem or concern with your car? Well the good thing is that they already innovated the latest models that the problem may be minimized.

Well that is just one of the problems that I read online. And I really want to know more a lot about this car before I buy it, especially that it is a used car. So please post here if you can advice to get this car or not. Really appreciate it guys.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Issues with Isuzu Rodeo

After some tremendous tests and power planning of Isuzu with Rodeo, it is still said that it is experienced with some problem with the production, well as all vehicles do. They might need to do a lot more improvement to the Rodeo to fully satisfy the consumers.

Nevertheless, these are some of the setback experienced by some drivers and owners of Isuzu Rodeo recently. First one is the Air Conditioner: Some feedback says that the A/C gradually becomes warmer due to ice forming on the evaporator. I am guessing the main problem is a mispositioned thermostat. Then also the Cruise Control: Some are complaining that the cruise control may not let the transmission shift down out of overdrive on hills that may cause serious trouble. Then there are also Steering problems: The steering wheel sometime vibrates unless a steering-yoke spring kit is installed, which I think is really not supposed to be. Also there is Transmission noise: It may lack of lube on the clutch shift fork pivot ball causing annoying noises and squeaks. Doors: Unless the front-fender liners have been replaced, ice and snow may build up between the door and fender which caused door damage when it is opened. Fuel Gauge: It will indicate full after a fill-up, then not move until the tank is half empty.

We have to admit that having a car really requires a heavy sum of maintenance. Some of these problems could easily be repaired. Isuzu parts are available everywhere. The internet is a very good source and a lot of deals can be secured. But I still think that Isuzu should be more lenient to this matter and hence, they need to check on this defective engineering to provide more reliable cars.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Where can I find cheap Saab Parts?


Good day guys. So here I am again looking for some Saab parts. You may think I own a dealership but I am just doing this as a favor, again, for a friend of mine. She owns a fairly new Saab 9-3 SportHatch. She loves her car but since she doesn’t know quite a bit on the proper maintenance of one car, she is somehow having problems on how to fix it. So us guys who knows something about cars checked on it and there might be some problems with the oil filter and also with the shock absorber. Definitely, the car’s oil filter needs to be changed. There are some rusts outside of the part. There wouldn’t be a problem on how to remove and replace the old oil filter, yet again we want to look for a cheap one cause she is somehow saving the best she can on this replacement parts. The same goes for the shock absorber. She explains that she may have droved her car outside the city that may have caused her shock absorber to wear down as well. Well for that matter, we may have problems replacing the old absorber. We might need to go to a mechanic to replace it.

If we couldn’t look for cheap replacement parts for her car, no worries we have a backup plan. We have talked to some dealership who can offer discount for the parts and the services they would render. But it would still be helpful if look for cheap parts. So I hope you can help us. Thanks guys.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Looking for Replacement Chrysler Auto Parts.

So here I am again looking for some good replacement auto parts. Well you might be asking if I own such cars that I have posted recently but the only cars I own is a Mitsubishi Lancer ES and a Mazda 3. The parts that I am looking are for my buddies and for people I know that is asking for my help. So now I am looking for a replacement Chrysler parts specifically a new timing chain tensioner. I have heard a lot of things about Chrysler and this part is commonly complained on. Chrysler owners are well aware of the problems and vulnerabilities of 2.7L engines. There are prone to have failures in 2000, having changes in trying to prevent internal coolant leakage over time into the crankcase. For 2005 cars, transformation included improvements to the PCV system and also for oil circulation to even later boosting oil capacity by an additional quart in an attempt to make the Chrysler engine more forceful. Sadly to say, even with these modifications there are still rumors that the premature Chrysler 2.7L Engine failure continues even until 2008 Dodge Chrysler cars. So needless to say, does anyone here knows how to fix or at least temporarily fix this kind of defect by just replacing the design of a timing chain tensioner? It would be nice to hear ideas from you guys. Thanks.