Chevrolet Optra [Merged]

[ChevyChaser]

hey guys! first time to post here. I have a silver (or silver ghost) 2004 Optra. Bought it from a friend with just 35K in the odometer. The riding comfort was just great, fuel consumption is of average compared to the stats I saw here from different owners as well (7-8KM for 1 liter). I'm really happy with it and didn't have any single problems until now.

The audio controllers in the driving wheel seems to suddenly just quit! It just decided to retire I guess. It's now not working. The stock Blaupunkt 5 CD changer still works though, it's really just the controller. I went to Chevrolet Pasig, in Ugong, near SM Hypermart, and I was qouted with Php1.2K just for a diagnostic test!!!

A few weeks back, I went to Banawe to replace the old seat cover, and ask shops if they can just "try" to look at the malfunctioning controllers and nobody even dared!!!

I even went to this auto detailing and audio specialty shop along manggahan in Pasig, and the electronics guy of the shop didnt even tried to test it...won't even try to push a single button of the dang audio controller!!!

Which leaves me to thinking...what the hell is so special about it that supposed to be expert wont even touch it???....

Need help with this guys....any assistance would be greatly appreciated....

Simple...the air bag in the steering wheel. MOST "experts" will back away from tickering around it as they are afraid of triggering the air bag since most of them do not have any idea how it is attached.

I sometimes have that problem with my 04 but I found out that it wasn't the controller. In my car, the detachable facia of the stereo is the culprit. Maluwag na at di na nagconnect ng maiigi. What I do is (and this is so stupid but it works) I remove the facia, give a few good taps on the dashboard, re-attach it and , PRESTO, the dang thing works.

[greenlyt]

tanong ko lang mga sirs:
nag bli-blink yun hold indicator sa dash board ko, dont know what triggers it, speed? RPM? it wont stop blinking even when i press the hold button,
and also the CD changer cant detect a CD, all 5 slots...
thanks.

[rodnav]

tanong ko lang mga sirs:
nag bli-blink yun hold indicator sa dash board ko, dont know what triggers it, speed? RPM? it wont stop blinking even when i press the hold button,

i ave the same problem with my 2005 optra LT, the hold buttons keeps lighting up. it seems to be a problem with the automati transmission shifting from 3rd to 4th gear or vice versa. when it lights up, the transmission seems to be stuck on 3rd gear with loss of power at low speeds and poor acceleration. i've already brought it to chevy pampanga several times, they've reprogrammed the transmission control unit (TCU) but it kept coming back, so they replaced the TCU but it still came back, now they said it's the engine wiring harness, still waiting for that part.

[rodnav]

tanong ko lang mga sirs:
nag bli-blink yun hold indicator sa dash board ko, dont know what triggers it, speed? RPM? it wont stop blinking even when i press the hold button,

i have the same problem with my 2005 optra LT, the hold buttons keeps lighting up. it seems to be a problem with the automati transmission shifting from 3rd to 4th gear or vice versa. when it lights up, the transmission seems to be stuck on 3rd gear with loss of power at low speeds and poor acceleration. i've already brought it to chevy pampanga several times, they've reprogrammed the transmission control unit (TCU) but it kept coming back, so they replaced the TCU but it still came back, now they said it's the engine wiring harness, still waiting for that part.

i usually just turn off the engine and the hold light just goes away upon starting the engine again.

[danjen]

im very new here. planning to buy a 2006 chev optra wagon. is this advisable? wat cud be pros and cons?

[ChevyChaser]

im very new here. planning to buy a 2006 chev optra wagon. is this advisable? wat cud be pros and cons?

Depends on why you need a station wagon.

Pros:

Large cargo room at the back. Can fit a king size bed inside with rear seats folded down.
Same ride and handling as the sedans. Very good comfortable ride during long trips.

Cons:

Gasoline consumption. Uses the same TECII engine as the sedans.
May have the same kinks as the sedans.

[ITMA]

im very new here. planning to buy a 2006 chev optra wagon. is this advisable? wat cud be pros and cons?

So far so good with my 06 optra wagon.

Have you already made a purchase decision?

[danjen]

nope, we haven't bought an optra wagon yet but were looking around. saw a gray optra 06 yesterday though but we were not too sure with the condition of the car. it was purchased jan 2006. we also checked out a optra wagon 08 being sold at 15% off SRP, its a good buy so were considering. if you know of any second hand optra wagon, let us know

[ITMA]

nope, we haven't bought an optra wagon yet but were looking around. saw a gray optra 06 yesterday though but we were not too sure with the condition of the car. it was purchased jan 2006. we also checked out a optra wagon 08 being sold at 15% off SRP, its a good buy so were considering. if you know of any second hand optra wagon, let us know

Some time ago i think I saw several 2nd hand Chevrolets for sale at Chevrolet Shaw (near Cherry).

But if you ask me, now is the time to buy a new car with all the discounts being flaunted by all dealers (not only chevrolet). Try to squeeze the dealer more to get a better deal. In case budget is really tight, then go for at least the '06 model and not earlier. From the posts i read here, some earlier models seem to have had problems which (fortunately) i did not encounter with mine.

Honestly, Chevrolet offers very good value for money. All bells and whistles are included in the price. (Unlike Japanese where accessories are extra). Ride comfort is very good. Engine and cabin noise suppression is also very good. Practicality? I once loaded a pet cage 29.5"w x 38.5"H x 27"D. In another instance I bought a 7feet ladder from T Mapua/Mla. No sweat. Am also very satisfied with the stock blaupunkt. I can describe the sound and functions in detail (but no here).

Only downside is FC. But for me its acceptable since the engine uses a double overhead cam. (This is normal for a double overhead - more power=more consumption. Remember the civic sir?) Also, its a matter of choice for the manufacturer. Either you put a bigger sized engine (say 1.8 or 2 liter) or stick to a 1.6 but with more power capability.

Another downside is pms. Its also a bit more expensive. (BTW, my comparison is with a Civic 1.8S matic 2006 coz that's what i also have now.)

But just between you and me the civic is about to be fully paid. If I just have the extra dough, i'd sell the civic and go for the new 2009 Focus.

As for the Optra Wagon........i'll keep it.

PS. I also liked the brushed aluminum type roof rails. Pininfarina really knows how to add class to a vehicle category that I am sure has a very tough price point to meet.

[rollyic]

buhayin ko lang po ang thread na 'to.

may nagbebenta ko sakin ng optra na 2006 model.
tingin nyo po worth it na kunin ko na yung car kung ang cost nya is less than 300k lang?
kasi parang nababasa ko po dito na medyo masakit sa ulo ang optra...tam po ba ko?

and, pwede po ba kong makihingi sinyo ng info. specs ng optra na 2006 mdl.?

maraming salamat in advance at mabuhay ang mga tsikoters!