New Auris Sr180 Owner

[leemond]

hey guys

ive just arranged to part ex my corolla tsport for a toyota auris sr180

i should be collecting next monday/tuesday

is there anything i should look out for before i drive it away

ive bought it from a toyota dealer so hopefully no problems

let me know what u guys think

[adamc260]

Very nice :D!!

[Daveyonthemove]

Twin exhausts look great, and the wheels suit it too.

You must have an early SR180 as it has the stop/start button?

[AURISTR01]

oh looking rather special bet it turns a few heads

Your next post will be help its heavy on fuel consumption as the 2.2 engines are known to be a little thirsty, if so reset the ECU so it adapts to your driving style & give it a full service oil & filters.

Keep us posted..

[Aurischeadle]

:yahoo:Looks Good

Are they different wheels fitted then? They are different rims to the normal ones on T180's and SR's. I was under the impression that only the T180's had keyless start aswel. You will enjoy the car mate. I normally get bored after 12 months lol. Still loving it now. mid range pull is outstanding.

ENJOY

[Mistermena]

What a lovely looking motor that is an all. You'll love the engine. I dont know alot about the Auris, but my Avensis goes like the clappers when you want it to. Just keep an eye on the temp guage and the coolant level in the expansion tank. The EGR valve is a known problem on the 180bhp models(as well as most other D-4D) so I put BG244 every 6-10k to help keep it clean and get rid of the soot build up. And Millers diesel clean every fill up. Or you could use Forte stuff.

I've just replaced the valve on mine today(bought a new one off eBay for £130 including the pipe and delivery) its an easy job if your handy with a spanner.

Like said an oil chance and filters is a very good idea. I use Mobil 1 ESP 5w-30 (C2 spec) in mine and it hasn't use a drop of oil in 6000 miles so far.

[Clarkey D]

Check for wind noise coming from the wing mirrors when your going 70mph+. Mines going in for 2nd time to have them replaced next week. All covered under warranty if you've still got it. Also, get the dealer to sort the EGR valve before collection....one less thing to sort once it yours.

Still very, very happy with my SR180 after 6 months. Same age as yours as mines got push-start aswel. Keyless has become something i can no longer live without!

[leemond]

thanks very much for all the replies guys

you have all been very helpfull

[Rick D4D]

Looks nice and would guess yours is an early 08, basically these where T180 with SR body kits and badges were as the later 08-09 SR180's had all the T180 extras missing.