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Just to update on this one, I got no joy from the dealer regarding the wheel arch liner and air box vibrating through the car body and nothing from Toyota either, so I decided it needed to take action. Looking at the wheel arch liner showed it was a loose fit on the push through clips which hold it in place and both front liners were hanging down around 3/4 mm I removed the upper clips two at each side fitted a 4mm rubber washer over them and replaced them, all the liners were then held tight to the body and all vibration stopped, on the airbox extension tube where the foam tape is around it to stop the vibration there are some raised guides molded in the plastic and I trimmed these off with a sharp knife. I informed the service manager at the selling dealer what I had done, he then asked for photos to show his "technicians" so they knew what to do and also to forward to Toyota technical. All repairs are now complete the car is a pleasure to drive but the BMW engine is definitely not as smooth as the previous Toyota engines at and around idle but smooths out nicely when on the move, All in all I am now very happy with the car.

it will depend on the length of journey to get the best milage from the car as the ev mode wil work best when the car has reached normal temperature so if someone is only going 1 - 2 miles first thing in the morning then you probably wont get the best milage if you are doing a 5 mile journey around town then you will start to see the benefits of the hybrid system

In an earlier post last year, I bought a secondhand alloy to replace the space saver. Well it came into use a few days ago. I had a long screw into the side of the tyre! Yes, I lost a good tyre. I moan about people not being careful about screws and nails. I had to wait 2 days since the required size was not available, but since I was running on the spare alloy and tyre the same size, I used the car as normal. Still got the space saver. This was one scenario that the repair gunk may ( or may not) have worked, plus there are similar speed restrictions to a space saver. I also assume the gunk will throw the wheel out of balance at high speed. Somebody may have the answer. The 5th alloy is the same design as the rest, except for the colour which is different silver. I am glad I have it, and feel more comfortable compared to the alternatives.

To get really good mpg the key is very light throttle early gear changes and sitting at 60-65 mph .ive been on so many driving days with my firm on how to drive fuel efficient my new transit gets 27 mpg fully loaded 3.2ton with me driving heavy footed or 38mpg driving like miss daisy . It really is down to the driver .

Looks like an impressive show.

Under the 'MG - Morris Garages' banner, they've got an Austin-Healey 3000 ...... Having said that, SAIC (who own MG and Nanjing) own the following brands: Austin; Austin-Healey; Austin Healey; MG; Morris. Nanjing own: BMC; Princess; Vanden Plas; Wolseley.

The cable should also hide behind the front of the headlining rather than route it in the open and over the sun visor. It's just a matter of pushing it into the gap using either fingers or a blunt, plastic implement. It should also tuck in behind the top of the A pillar trim rather than removing it. If there's an air bag it will not be affected there either.

It's quite easy to pop the trim off the pillar and drop a cable into the space behind the glovebox which just pops out for access. From there you can reach the centre console area. I have a DAB aerial on the left side and a hands free microphone on the driver's side, both cables concealed behind the trim on the pillars.

If you live in a built up area or a city then the choice should be hybrid. For motorway or more higher speed driving the turbo would be better suited. You shouldnt have problems maintaining either as I'm sure Toyota would have a warranty in Iran as well? Toyotas are generally solid cars and after 5yrs if you still have the car it would be a more common sight for your local independent garage. Turbo or hybrid... The cars fueling/map would be suited for local envoriment and available fuels. I wouldn't worry. Test drive both cars and decide from there which best suits your driving style. Enjoy

there should be an other/non-UK option iirc.

My Tuscan Red looks great in the sunshine but in the depths of a dark, overcast day looks very dull & boring. Guess which we get more of in Scotland ....

I agree it's definitely an improvement. Had a 2012, 2.2 T-Sport Tourer until I changed to an 2017, 1.8 Excel Tourer and I'm really pleased with it. The handling has improved, seats are really comfortable, new look displays enhance the inside of the car, softer plastic dashboard makes it feel a more expensive, but most of all after reading all the negative reports about the TSS, it works fine. Decided to go for a petrol engine as I can't justify buying a diesel as I don't do enough long journeys anymore. Enjoy your new car.

I had this last week, 2.0 Excel and I have to say I love it

There's a massive divide between expectations and requirements for someone like Toyota selling a car globally, vs. some lads in a shed in California selling some battery kit. When producing a car there are varying type approval standards around the world, safety standards, etc. - Toyota need to be sure these batteries will be safe in numerous conditions, and want to get respectable ratings in things like the Euro NCAP and NHTSA crash tests. Unfortunately all this has a penalty on battery density, and cost. People selling aftermarket modifications for cars have much less to worry about in order to sell their products, and they may not be so safe in the event of an accident.