Duncan Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 The car says it's done 13,400 miles and I have absolutely no reason to doubt it. The interiors mint, the seats haven't been sat on, at all really (!), and there is not a blemish anywhere on the exterior. Add to that an extremely clean engine bay and a jap service history with two entries + independent verification of milage by BIMTA (British Independent Motor Trade Assoc) then you'd be pretty confident that the numbers staring back at you from the dash are telling the truth. So I have to ask, does the standard 6 Speed box tend to wine? You can hardly hear it most of the time, but give it some power in 2nd and it does get quite audiable! It kinda sounds like a straight cut box really (which I know it isn't). Any ideas? * worryingly awaits a reply * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Is this from cold or always? Not had any wierd noises from my box other than the clunks when I'm going into 2nd when its cold. But then that goes as it warms up. Has the car recently been serviced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Hopefully this will allay your fears... "This box has a reputation for being slightly agricultural when selecting gears and on occasions can be quite noisy in operation. Generally there is nothing wrong with the box; it is in fact a very strong box as far as manual gearboxes go." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Mine does exactly the same, and that's at 68,000 miles and going strong. (touches wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 * breathes a huge sigh of relief!! * I've got the car booked in at JapVillage.com, Horsham on Tuesday for a full inspection - just to be sure. Thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Originally posted by Duncan * breathes a huge sigh of relief!! * I've got the car booked in at JapVillage.com, Horsham on Tuesday for a full inspection - just to be sure. Thank you so much. I wouldn't bother - what for - its a brand new car! Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 Just for piece of mind really. I don't really think for one second that they will find anything, but I've had such bad luck with cars in my past that I need to be doublely sure with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Owned Fords, Vauxhalls or French cars by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Originally posted by Bobbeh Owned Fords, Vauxhalls or French cars by any chance? lol, was just going to say that. You forgetting duncan this is a new toyota. You'll have completed the run in period in 2010. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 IMO 'whining' isn't usually a problem. Agricultural, clunky, noisy shifting yes, but not whining. I honestly don't think it will be a problem anyway, but it's not 'normal'. Not sure if that makes you feel better or not..... Cheers, Nathan TDI PLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 RAC Inspection would be better Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Originally posted by DaveRex RAC Inspection would be better Dave Yeah right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 Originally posted by Bobbeh Owned Fords, Vauxhalls or French cars by any chance? Yeah, last car a Fiesta RS Turbo and the one before that, a XRpoo. I guess I should start applying different standards now eh? Yeah nathan, not sure either. I guess we'll find out sooner or later tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Let us know what you find out - I'm interested to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by DaveRex RAC Inspection would be better Dave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yeah right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Originally posted by DaveRex quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by DaveRex RAC Inspection would be better Dave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yeah right! Well let's face it, an inspection by a bloody Toyota dealer ain't exactly comforting Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Originally posted by Nathan IMO 'whining' isn't usually a problem. Agricultural, clunky, noisy shifting yes, but not whining. TDI PLC Loads of our boxes clunk, mine does and have asked this before.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I had a short-shit (deliberate typo!) kit fitted to mine, which then snapped off whilst sideways at 70 around Goodwood! I've not actually got the original bits back on yet, its still a "quick-fix" welding job which cost me a fiver so I could get a few more laps in that day! Anyway, my point is that because I haven't got the original bits back on yet I don't think the gaiter(s) are right, so I can really hear everything from the gearbox/shift - and it whines and generally makes quite a racket, especially in low gears. Perhaps you can just hear a bit more than normal from your gearbox? ...then again perhaps I'm just spouting bollocks...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Go have a smoke mate...... So you wouldnt recomend a short shift klit then, was thinking about getting one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Originally posted by Ashley Willis Go have a smoke mate...... So you wouldnt recomend a short shift klit then, was thinking about getting one...... Hehe - good idea Apparently B & M have released a new version of the kit since mine, but the one I had was poorly made - you could see from where it broke that it wasn't welded properly in the first place. I never got used to the feel of the shift, it felt awkward and clunky, plus it was difficult to engage certain gears at times. Although it was easy to fit, the way you adjust it meant that you could never get all the gears right, some were always difficult to engage. The standard shift isn't exactly "long" either, so even if the kit did work it wasn't a massive difference, just stiffer if anything! Hey, but don't let me put you off buying one if you want to.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 Just got my 6 spd tt 3 months ago and the second gear whines when i give it power, thought it was turbo whistle but its not its the gearbox. Ive got 23k on my car so I think its fine.. Im not alone YIPEEEEEEEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted April 11, 2003 Author Share Posted April 11, 2003 Wicked Glad to see that we are indeed not alone. In fact, I think it sounds rather sweet actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 I had a short-shit (deliberate typo!) kit fitted to mine, which then snapped off whilst sideways at 70 around Goodwood! Changing gear mid-corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 Originally posted by John Packham Changing gear mid-corner? Hehe I'm no expert racing driver! I'd basically just changed down into too low a gear, causing the car to kick out, at which point I realised the stick was no longer attached to the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 That explains the sideways bit Mark. Was it wet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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