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Apr 19th, 2024, 13:40 | #11 |
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Thanks again guys for further input into this decision. So it seems Nivomats are the main thing that could really make this an expensive car to run if they fail. I've been trying to find a proper answer whether they can be swapped out for standard shocks. Looks like it depends if the car has self-levelling headlights as well?
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Apr 19th, 2024, 13:48 | #12 |
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Oh and this might now be a 2012 model instead...
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Apr 19th, 2024, 13:49 | #13 | |
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Honest opinion, if you don't need Nivomat suspension (i.e. you don't tow often or carry heavy loads), don't buy a car with them... Easier option. Like I said in an earlier post, Nivomat's are great at what they do for the people that need it (frequent towers, frequent loads in the boot). They're very expensive when they fail though because they're only available from the main dealer at around £500 each, then you have to either fit them yourself or get a garage to do it. On an older car that isn't worth much, it doesn't always make financial sense to replace Nivomat's with Nivomat's (unless you absolutely need them). That's why those that have Nivomat often convert to standard suspension when they fail. Ordinary rear shocks are about £80 each. There's a big difference in cost. I'd personally advise you to think carefully about having a car with Nivomat suspension if you don't actually need it. If you don't, just buy a car that has standard suspension. It'll save you the headache and the cost down the line too. Nivomat's, like any suspension component, will fail. Nothing lasts forever.
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Apr 19th, 2024, 14:21 | #14 |
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Ok, all makes sense. Yeah, that sounds like a ball ache to change all of that. I haven't seen a conversion kit online but probably haven't look hard enough.
The only heavy thing going into the back is my drums and people. So Nivomats are not worth it. Basically I'm looking for a roomy estate car around the 100k miles, ideally 2010 or newer, manual/auto, not a huge engine, decent history. I've been looking/test driving Passats and they're the only thing that seems to be ticking the boxes so far for my 5k top budget. |
Apr 19th, 2024, 14:32 | #15 | |
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Skoda Superb might also be another option for you. The boot is huge in one of those. Far bigger than the Passat or Volvo, but again, not as comfortable.
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Apr 26th, 2024, 16:39 | #16 |
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[QUOTE=Kev0607;2946224] Honest opinion, if you don't need Nivomat suspension (i.e. you don't tow often or carry heavy loads), don't buy a car with them... Easier option.
Exactly why i bought a standard car and made it look like an R Design, which all have (in the UK) Nivomats as standard. When starting with cars done 100,000 miles (as I do), it's these factors that make it affordable or not. I changed all the suspension (Bilstein B4s plus Eibach springs) for the cost of one rear Nivomat shock...
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