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Posted: December 11th, 2009, 8:38 pm
by DW
^^ Nope ..how long has this been happening ?

Posted: December 11th, 2009, 8:48 pm
by sweeks
It started after the 10 000km service.

Posted: December 14th, 2009, 1:40 pm
by saber1
Carry back the sportage becuz knockin occurs in your case it sounds like a cam timing. they will need to chck tru the engine to make sure no damage has occured from this.
ps. i agree with the wiser man :lol:

Posted: December 14th, 2009, 1:55 pm
by hottgirl
Gem_in_i wrote:Oh gosh, I hope I don't get tht problem too :?


keep ur warranty!

Posted: December 14th, 2009, 6:45 pm
by Gem_in_i
Yes girl, I wud certainly keep it ! :o

Posted: January 4th, 2010, 1:02 pm
by Halfbreed07
the warranty up on the tucson, can anyone suggest a good mech to service by who will be familiar with this vehicle?

Posted: January 4th, 2010, 1:52 pm
by sweeks
saber1 wrote:Carry back the sportage becuz knockin occurs in your case it sounds like a cam timing. they will need to chck tru the engine to make sure no damage has occured from this.
ps. i agree with the wiser man :lol:


Will have them check it at the next service. It doesn't sound like it's coming from the engine though.

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 5:40 am
by Gem_in_i
Hey people how's everyone?

So why N&M charges abt $1200 in labour :roll:

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 5:45 am
by Gem_in_i
Where you all buy tyres? I know it was mentioned :?
Whats approx cost?

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 5:49 am
by Gem_in_i
BTW, you all see the new look Tucson? I luv how it looks. I not seeing many on roads yet though. I spotted a silver in San Fernando and a white in Valsyn recently.

Re:

Posted: May 15th, 2010, 11:33 pm
by DW
Gem_in_i wrote:Where you all buy tyres? I know it was mentioned :?
Whats approx cost?


October 2009...

I changed tyres recently, got a good deal on 4 Kumho, 550 a pc, free balance / align at ATS ..that was about 200 less per tyre than MM

Advance Tyre Systems Limited (Division of Laughlin)
217 Union Road, Marabella, Trinidad
Tel 658-3217, 658-4443

If your driving from Marabella to Gasparillo, its on the left, two buildings after Unipet..

They had a big sign with the different sizes available..

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Posted: May 15th, 2010, 11:35 pm
by DW
Gem_in_i wrote:BTW, you all see the new look Tucson? I luv how it looks. I not seeing many on roads yet though. I spotted a silver in San Fernando and a white in Valsyn recently.


Our company bought a few of these, they really did over the body, saw the inside, nicer than the current version, but waiting to see what the diesel GLS model comes with

Re: Tucson

Posted: May 15th, 2010, 11:36 pm
by DW
Anyone changed the timing belt yet, just over 100K and have to change it at the next service and it looks daunting..

Re: Tucson

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:05 am
by Gem_in_i
I now reach lil over 40K and I now changed tyres.
Those tyres lasted almost 2 yrs.
Wow almost 2 yrs since I bought this :lol: I want new one :roll: :D

Re: Tucson

Posted: May 16th, 2010, 7:55 am
by DW
Gem_in_i wrote:I now reach lil over 40K and I now changed tyres.
Those tyres lasted almost 2 yrs.
Wow almost 2 yrs since I bought this :lol: I want new one :roll: :D


Yeps, thats around the same amount of mileage the first one lasted me, but that was just under a year...your not doing much driving at all :o

Re: Tucson

Posted: May 18th, 2010, 6:51 am
by Gem_in_i
and here I am thinking I driving so much :shock: :lol:

The warranty is up to 3 yrs right?

Oh gosh, just remembered...insurance time coming up :roll:

Re: Tucson

Posted: May 18th, 2010, 12:57 pm
by DW
Gem_in_i wrote:and here I am thinking I driving so much :shock: :lol:

The warranty is up to 3 yrs right?

Oh gosh, just remembered...insurance time coming up :roll:


Its 3rs or 100K, whichever comes first if memory serves...

ah yes insurance...I still waiting on them to give me back my excess after they said I was not wrong when the guy decided to run into the tailgate :|

Re: Tucson

Posted: September 24th, 2010, 6:12 am
by Gem_in_i
Hey Tucson people :)

Re: Re:

Posted: October 6th, 2010, 1:31 pm
by Chipz
DW wrote:
Gem_in_i wrote:Where you all buy tyres? I know it was mentioned :?
Whats approx cost?


October 2009...

I changed tyres recently, got a good deal on 4 Kumho, 550 a pc, free balance / align at ATS ..that was about 200 less per tyre than MM

Advance Tyre Systems Limited (Division of Laughlin)
217 Union Road, Marabella, Trinidad
Tel 658-3217, 658-4443

If your driving from Marabella to Gasparillo, its on the left, two buildings after Unipet..

They had a big sign with the different sizes available..

I now need tyres for my Tucson.....will call this place for more info

Re: Re:

Posted: October 7th, 2010, 9:21 pm
by DW
Chipz wrote:
DW wrote:
Gem_in_i wrote:Where you all buy tyres? I know it was mentioned :?
Whats approx cost?


October 2009...

I changed tyres recently, got a good deal on 4 Kumho, 550 a pc, free balance / align at ATS ..that was about 200 less per tyre than MM

Advance Tyre Systems Limited (Division of Laughlin)
217 Union Road, Marabella, Trinidad
Tel 658-3217, 658-4443

If your driving from Marabella to Gasparillo, its on the left, two buildings after Unipet..

They had a big sign with the different sizes available..

I now need tyres for my Tucson.....will call this place for more info


Hopefully the price did not go up.. :?

Re: Tucson

Posted: October 21st, 2010, 1:17 pm
by Halfbreed07
i am looking for various parts for the front of mine, used or new doesn't matter, as the firm is ridiculous.
hit ne a PM if anyone can assist.

Re: Tucson

Posted: October 28th, 2010, 11:04 am
by Halfbreed07
anything?

Re: Tucson

Posted: November 18th, 2010, 3:58 pm
by Halfbreed07
still no one?

Re: Tucson

Posted: March 3rd, 2011, 7:59 am
by Gem_in_i
hey people :)

what is price of the new model Tucson?

Re: Tucson

Posted: March 31st, 2011, 8:38 pm
by packman1000
looking to buy the old model tucson, anyone?

Re: Tucson

Posted: October 19th, 2011, 10:39 am
by NorStar2K
2011 Hyundai Tucson 2.0L GL CRDi 4WD

Any owners of the new Diesel Tucson? I'd like to get your views on it's performance, handling, cost of maintenance, etc.

Re: Tucson

Posted: December 21st, 2011, 11:32 am
by NorStar2K
johan12 wrote:Hi all
Here are some interesting things about Hyundai Tucson.

Hyundai Tucson is a compact 5-seater SUV from Hyundai. Tucson's 2.0-liter CRDi engine delivers performance, strength and frugality of a diesel engine together with quietness and smoothness of petrol engine. The power and torque generated by Tucson are amazing at 112 Ps & 25 kgm respectively at as low as 2000 rpm. The 5-speed transmission of Tucson demonstrates a smooth & dynamic performance and is high on durability & convenient on maintenance.

The 2011 Tucson has 2.0L R-eVGT CRDi I-4 DOHC 16V with Maximum Power of 177PS @ 4,000 rpm and Maximum Torque of 40kg-m @ 1,800-2,500 rpm.

Also, these units are fitted with a 6-Speed A/T H-MATIC transmission.

Re: Tucson

Posted: January 1st, 2012, 9:57 pm
by Gem_in_i
Long time I haven't been in this thread.
Happy New Year everyone :)

So 3yrs later and I still have no regets buying it.

What is price of the new Tucson?

Re: Tucson

Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 6:03 am
by sweeks
I have local PCM turbo diesel Sportage, factory maintained with 50 000km (new tyres, recently serviced)....asking $170000 if anyone is interested.

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Posted: February 6th, 2012, 8:38 am
by drop ho
Halfbreed07 wrote:the warranty up on the tucson, can anyone suggest a good mech to service by who will be familiar with this vehicle?


Did anyone answer this question? Warranty also up on mine and would like a good mech to service by.