Siena: Deco, I supply genuine Toyota parts. Feel free to shoot me a PM, or add me on BBM.

Siena: Deco, I supply genuine Toyota parts. Feel free to shoot me a PM, or add me on BBM.

ephi123: Hi Siena,
Not sure if this is the right thread to ask this, but I would please like to get your thoughts on the following:
- Mileage: I'm about getting a car and lots of people have advised going for a low mileage car, but at the same time I'm aware sometimes people can tweak this. So is it really a big criteria, or are other factors like the Full service history, single owner more important?
- Do you have any thoughts on the Peugeot 308 (2008 or 2009 model)
- Is it true that Diesel cars are more efficient than Petrol?
- Lastly I plan to go for an Automatic, but someone told me they tend to have more problems than Manual. Is this true? Majority of the cars I've seen on Autotrader are manual but I would rather an Automatic.

Thank you.

Emekayoung: Pls my clutch doesnt return anytime i depress the pedal,and i hav given it to about 4 mechanics but still not ok,it suffers me especially in traffic.. I use a camry 1999..

mbizzy: Hello Siena,

Please help I need a replacement for my ECU toyota corolla Vin 2T1BR32EX4C827606. Please help with right part no mine was stolen

jayuuk: Good day,siena please can you assist me get 2001 toyota camry 4 cylinder engine ignition plug wires,mine has been leaking and its affecting the engine performance.

Siena:

Causes can be due to any of the following:

Leaking / worn clutch slave cylinder.
Leaking / worn clutch master cylinder.
Dry / seized clutch pedal pivot.
Air in the hydraulic circuit.
Contaminated hydraulic fluid.
Sticking clutch throw-out bearing.
Bent clutch release lever.

What exactly have your mechanics done so far, with regards to diagnosing the fault?

Emekayoung:
Some said its due to weak clutch cable,while some said its clutch disc and plate,pls wat do i do,i hav been spending so much on dis car lately,pls help a brother.

Siena:

I could have sworn a '99 Camry had a hydraulically-operated clutch. I may be wrong though.

Siena:

I personally never buy any vehicle based upon displayed mileage. Service history, and the feel I get during an extensive test drive are more important.

The Peugeot 308 are quite popular here, more so in diesel guise. And again, you're correct - diesel engines are more efficient than the equivalent gasoline one. They produce tremendous torque very low down in the rev range, are extremely high-geared, making them ideal highway cruisers.

A manual gearbox is more reliable than an automatic transmission, they are virtually maintenance free, though automatics are becoming more widely used. Oddly enough, a diesel engine mated to an automatic transmission is an excellent combination, though service history, especially transmission service proof is a MUST.

Where abouts are you based?