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mine was purchased 2 months back. right after i had to change timing as there was an error code, then ran probably 10kms, major leak (see my other threads), to see its turbo leak, also heat seals , gasket had to be replaced. i think i spent over $3000 already and its not worth it. be very...
So with just weeks of ownership of my RCZ 2011, it's been on tow trucks , mechanics than me actually driving it. Lol.
So week ago I noticed mysterious oil puddles after changing timing chain. And after 2-3 towing the car from garage to garage , one guy identified that it's some old oil being...
Well said my mate. I had over 20 cars in my life and nothing more unreliable like a RCZ. I really regret my purchase and my advice to others who are planning to get one is that unless you really are in love with the design element and willing to spend $300 per month for repairs in average, then...
Update - sent back to the mechanic today and he says that rocker cover, tensioner is dry (all areas they laid hands on when they did the timing belt chain). And now they say the leak is seen at front of the engine, probably under heat exchange or turbo area.
i didnt see such a huge spill before...
I did ring them, and then said oh probably it was there from beginning. Lol. There are puddles of oil everywhere I park this. I'm worried if USA will try to bring democracy after seeing all this heaps of oil
Yes sending it back today. For sure they will tell me something new and try to charge for it. Many of the Aussie mechanics thinks that owners doesn't know shit about engines or motor mechanics. They use terms like "ah mate motor is faaarked" or shitty breakes. And then the Aussie consumer ends...
I am a newbie in rcz which is a petrol 1.6 of 2011 Auto.
Few days ago I replaced my timing chain as well as a oil change (service )
Saturday I noticed a "puddle" of oil on the floor and today morning I noticed another big puddle. The dash says oil level is correct but Im sure it's not...
Also adding that i have seen around 5 RCZ in South Australia including mine
sadly 1 was listed on FB market place as a nonrunner - probably bad maintenance made the car a lemon
there is 1 right now at Grays auction which is a manual with zero bids (reserve price is stated as 15k)
These cars...
Mine is 1.6l petrol with 115 kw automatic, no SAT NAV as its a 2011. Dont want to retro fit any double din players etc either - want tokeep it stock. But love to have a deeper exaust without making it sound like rice :) . want to do that when the current issues are taken cared of like the...
the dealer in adelaide tends to look away from RCZ as they just give enournous quotes for the tiniest things and tells me they are busy to take in the car for anything. i found a place where they specilize in minicars - they live and breath minis. which i beleive shares the same bmw engine as...