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Hybrid or Electric vehicle purchase in SL?

With the current fuel issues happening around. Would it make sense to consider an Electric vehicle like Byd Atto 2 or a Hybrid vehicle as Toyota raize ?

Thanks

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u/Aromatic_Film6825 — 11 days ago
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Looking for good suv for 15 mil to 16 mil

Hi All,

Im considering purchasing a 2026 hybrid suv could you suggest or recommend some vehicles?

Thanks

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u/Aromatic_Film6825 — 12 days ago
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First car recommendation

Hi petrol heads!

I need some advice on buying my first car. I don’t have much prior experience with cars, but as a car enthusiast, I’ve always loved them.

I’m looking for a reliable first car, but my budget is a bit tight — around 3.5M.
At the moment, I’m considering the Alto K10, AE100, and AE110.

I’d really appreciate some advice on which one I should go for. My main concerns are:

  1. Reliability
    2.Availability and cost of spare parts
  2. Long-distance driving
  3. Economical maintenance

Which one would you recommend for a first-time car owner? And if there are any other options around this budget that I should consider, please let me know.
Thanks in advance!

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u/Content-Split4025 — 13 days ago

Should I buy my first car now or wait until after December 31?

I’m planning to buy my first car and trying to decide whether to buy now or wait.

Japanese auction prices seem relatively low at the moment, and the yen is around LKR 2.1. The current 50% Customs Import Duty surcharge is set to continue until December 31, 2026.

If the surcharge is removed after December 31, would that make imported cars significantly cheaper, or could Japanese auction prices rise due to increased demand and cancel out the benefit?

For someone planning to buy a Japanese car, would you buy now or wait until after December 31?

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u/Outrageous-Bar-8762 — 12 days ago

Help - humming/rumbling noise that increases with speed

Hey everyone,

I’ve noticed a kind of humming/rumbling noise when driving my car. The faster I go, the louder the noise gets. It seems to be related to vehicle speed rather than engine RPM, so I’m wondering if it could be a wheel bearing or something similar.

I haven’t really worked on this kind of issue before, so I’d appreciate some advice on how I can diagnose it.

Also, where would you recommend buying a replacement wheel bearing, and roughly how much should I expect one to cost?

The car is a 2001 Honda Civic ES8.

Thanks! :)

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u/CuriousRammer — 11 days ago