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It's surprising; I feel foolish for ignoring the numerous problems with these, but I'm hopeful the repair will extend their useful lives.

From my experience, the lowest mileage at which they have failed on an ex-MOT vehicle is 1500.

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Any respectable auto box specialist worth their salt would have worked on Aisin gearboxes in the past, and they should also be familiar with the problems that the BMW variation has, so I don't see why this repair can't be relied upon. You may rest assured that any gearbox supplied by a BMW dealer will be a refurbished one.

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Greetings, everybody. I am seeking guidance. For the most part, my 2018 20d x1 has been experiencing gearbox problems. Strength training. Slamming every known problem with the 8-speed Aisin gearbox. It has been serviced by a gearbox expert today and is covered by the dealer's warranty. Their assessment is that the gearbox requires disassembly and reconstruction. Can we trust this repair? I was hoped this vehicle could make it to 80,000 miles. It has barely done 40,000 so far. Anyone who can offer assistance or guidance would be much appreciated.

Very much so when I received mine! Hear it 😉

I've no doubt that you'll love it and grin the whole way.

in honour of the magnificent evoque and our dear forum friend

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I just got my hands on an Evoque. Adore this ride. Why I never got one before is a mystery to me.

Behold, the essence. What I mean is that changing the suspension might be incredibly risky and expensive with little noticeable benefit. A little adjustment to the wheels might be done for next to nothing and with little actual danger.

The ancient adage goes something like, "A hiding to nothing," meaning that you'll spend a lot of money with no return and much more hidden fees.

What do you mean by "hiding to nothing"? The breaker and whatever else sells them may be someone to enquire, I suppose. The only thing I would do differently is to hope that they are buckled or cracked.

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On many occasions, the sale of ridiculously large wheels and tires has resulted in substantial savings compared to the cost of shipping them. However, before purchasing, be sure to inspect the tread depth and date stamp of the tires. Changing the entire suspension system is a waste of time, particularly on older vehicles.

When transporting tires and wheels, use Paisley Freight.

Wheels are rather easy to send, so you may enquire as to if the seller is willing to wrap and courier them to you for your expense if that's all you're seeing on eBay. Similarly, if the object in question is a tire, you may find couriers that will transport it for a reasonable price; however, it will be more challenging to pack due to the materials required, such as a large black garbage bag, cardboard to shield the rim faces and an abundance of brown packing tape. It has been a long time since I last used that method to purchase or sell wheels and tires, but I seem to recall that it only cost around £40. I transported a set of four wheels from East Kent to north of Newcastle for that amount!

I don't have much experience with the W204, but I went from the Elegance to the Sport version of the CLK (which has the same suspension as the W203) and it went well. I replaced the springs, shocks, and spacer pads everywhere. There was a difference in bolt size between the front ARB and drop links (Elegance M8 vs. Sport M10, I think). For me, it was a matter of opening the ARB's holes with a 10 mm drill; nevertheless, you may discover that you require a new ARB, bushes, springs, shocks, etc.

I was wondering if the W204 C-class ang/sport estate could accommodate the Elegance suspension. The 18-inch wheels are just too difficult for my taste. I was hoping to acquire springs and shocks (or at least the springs) from a nearby factor or something, but the only places I can get 17-inch wheels are miles away on eBay and require just a pick-up. I get that it's a sport model and meant to be that way, but the jarring and banging on our perfectly smooth roads is driving me crazy.

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As long as you maintain the 6,000-mile service and change the oil and filter regularly, your vehicle will run like new.

Thank you! On the way home, I couldn't help but crack a smile. I had to out-couch some cowboys to get this one. With 68k and a service history that spans the whole universe, I'm crossing my fingers that she'll be a keeper. I am crossing my fingers for a clan-safe purchase because there is no chain noise... in the next twelve months, I will budget for a whole chain kit, coolant, and an oil change for my car.

That automobile was a great purchase.