Member Since: 18 Sep 2019
Location: Cumbria
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£6500 for a few extra toys If it was my money I'd rather keep what I've got, its been fixed if it goes again with in a year your covered and you've still go 6.5k in the bank and you like the car. If the new one goes still got to be fixed but your down 6.5K with the same stress and hassle you've just paid more money for. Were you think of PXing before the engine went if not don't worry what you could get for it now and just keep it.
8th Nov 2019 12:46 am
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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lynalldiscovery wrote:
The way things are headed with diesel cars it has to be the Euro6 model.
But a wise man might get rid of the current D4 and buy something cheaper and see how things lie in a year or two?
Is the current one an EU6? If so keep it with that warranty
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8th Nov 2019 7:54 am
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
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Personally, I would stick with what you have. Dragon Engines have a good reputation. 6.5k extra for a few extra toys and risk that the same could happen again, I would keep the cash in the pot.Kev
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8th Nov 2019 8:03 am
OvalAutos
Member Since: 28 Dec 2018
Location: Cradley Heath
Posts: 382
We're asked all the time when we fit a reman engine; should I keep the car or get rid of it?
My answer is always the same; You have 12mths warranty, use it and then sell the car when it comes close the end of the warranty. If something happens during the warranty period, we replace the whole engine again, not try to fix what went wrong. It's no quibble with us.
Parting with the car just after fitting a reman engine and buying a new car with an original engine (whatever the mileage) is also a risk, unless you get a warranty that covers the whole engine.Joe
8th Nov 2019 8:22 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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Stick with the one you like most or you will forever regret it, lightning never strikes the same place twice It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
8th Nov 2019 9:26 am
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
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I don't think DSL would agree with that Kev
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8th Nov 2019 10:25 am
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
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His D4 never had any issues.
He just lusted after a Honda Jazz 8)
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8th Nov 2019 10:52 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I only had one D3 engine die on me, I didn’t keep my D4 long enough to see it’s engine pack up.
8th Nov 2019 10:53 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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robpenrose wrote:
His D4 never had any issues.
He just lusted after a Honda Jazz 8)
Agreed re issues, but I had the feeling lots of things were being stored up, felt like there was a storm on the horizon. I’m always wary when someone says their car has had no issues, I just mentally add “yet” in there.
No lusting after a Jazz, we already had two. Besides, my 12 year old Jazz is like a faithful old Golden Retriever, always happy to see you wagging its tail and always wanting to please. Plus a bit slow, bit round and always wanting a hug.
8th Nov 2019 10:58 am
M3DPO
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It hasn't got 4 wheel drive, will tow nothing, only seats 4 at a push, no drop down tailgate, no oil burning heater to go wrong, no leather seats, no compressor and only does 60mpg, boring, what would we all do with our spare time and money we save?- probably buy another Jaz or go on an exotic joliday It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
8th Nov 2019 12:30 pm
Armpit
Member Since: 08 Mar 2017
Location: Manchester
Posts: 53
My advice is to switch to a different brand as I have done......less issues to worry about !
Sorry to be cynical..........bitter taste and all that !
9th Nov 2019 11:20 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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M3DPO wrote:
probably buy another Jaz AND go on an exotic joliday
Sorted out that little typo.
9th Nov 2019 11:26 am
les-goose
Member Since: 24 Nov 2015
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You will have a good warrenty keep it and see how you feel in 12 month
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If it was my money I'd rather keep what I've got, its been fixed if it goes again with in a year your covered and you've still go 6.5k in the bank and you like the car. If the new one goes still got to be fixed but your down 6.5K with the same stress and hassle you've just paid more money for. Were you think of PXing before the engine went if not don't worry what you could get for it now and just keep it.
