Hi,
I've done tons of research on new cars (following some idiot writing of my old micra !) & i'm aware of the various clutch and ARB bush issues that are mentioned on various sites re: the K13. I have some questions:
1) It appears unclear whether these issues have continued following the re-design of the K13. I know some say that was only the body work etc. but does anyone know of any negative or positive stories about these issues with the new shape ?
2) the clutch issue also only seems to be mentioned with dig-s models of the micra. I have no idea why there would be a difference, though i've been told the software & management systems are different.
3) As far as I know wear on clutches in newer cars tend to be down to folks used to cable clutches using hydrolic ones in the same way. Any thoughts on that ?
4) the dealer I know has some offers on: a new micra visia for £6900 & a new Note acenta 1.2 for £8900. I know the Note is built in the UK & the micra in India. Anyone have any comments on the quality differences between the two ? & do those prices effect recommendations (ie. as they're now quite a bit cheaper than some of the competitor cars).
5) & on a more general point, I know the internet is where folks go to post problems more than if they've had good experiences but do any forum members have good things to say about the micra K13 or the Note 1.2 ?
I actually ordered a new micra yesterday (stressed with the pressure of not having a car & needing one ! etc). I had been into the dealership a few times but actually placed the order over the phone. I went back to the dealer today in a bit of a panic thinking perhaps I shouldn't have ordered. They tell me that I can transfer the deposit they took over the phone to another car but I can't have it refunded. I mentioned 'distance selling' as I had placed the order over the phone but they tell me that because I had actually visited the showroom & spoken to their staff etc. that I wasn't covered by the usual distance selling criteria. Any thoughts ? I've searched the net but can't find much that goes into the detail of such a situation.
thanks !
I've done tons of research on new cars (following some idiot writing of my old micra !) & i'm aware of the various clutch and ARB bush issues that are mentioned on various sites re: the K13. I have some questions:
1) It appears unclear whether these issues have continued following the re-design of the K13. I know some say that was only the body work etc. but does anyone know of any negative or positive stories about these issues with the new shape ?
2) the clutch issue also only seems to be mentioned with dig-s models of the micra. I have no idea why there would be a difference, though i've been told the software & management systems are different.
3) As far as I know wear on clutches in newer cars tend to be down to folks used to cable clutches using hydrolic ones in the same way. Any thoughts on that ?
4) the dealer I know has some offers on: a new micra visia for £6900 & a new Note acenta 1.2 for £8900. I know the Note is built in the UK & the micra in India. Anyone have any comments on the quality differences between the two ? & do those prices effect recommendations (ie. as they're now quite a bit cheaper than some of the competitor cars).
5) & on a more general point, I know the internet is where folks go to post problems more than if they've had good experiences but do any forum members have good things to say about the micra K13 or the Note 1.2 ?
I actually ordered a new micra yesterday (stressed with the pressure of not having a car & needing one ! etc). I had been into the dealership a few times but actually placed the order over the phone. I went back to the dealer today in a bit of a panic thinking perhaps I shouldn't have ordered. They tell me that I can transfer the deposit they took over the phone to another car but I can't have it refunded. I mentioned 'distance selling' as I had placed the order over the phone but they tell me that because I had actually visited the showroom & spoken to their staff etc. that I wasn't covered by the usual distance selling criteria. Any thoughts ? I've searched the net but can't find much that goes into the detail of such a situation.
thanks !