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andre63 · 12-10-2006, 02:36 AM

Hello everyone! My name is Andre'.

Thank you for a great site!

I have just bought a 2005 silver/black with 16000 km on the clock. It is in great condition and I am really enjoying the drive. I have not had much time on the road though; I have had it for two weeks and although we are supposed to have 360 days of sunshine a year, it has done nothing but rain (we have wet summers/dry winters) since I bought it!

The models we get are imported from Japan and we don't get the 2200 cc motor; we are still with the 2000 cc. (even 2007)

A couple of questions from a newbie please:

1. Where does the name 'Stewie' originate from?

2. My black top is quite dusty (inside and out). Please advise the best way to clean it and reseal the joints.

3. Still on the roof, the manual speaks of a silicone grease to seal the joints between roof and car. Please advise if this works and what type of product is best suited.

4. The 2005 model does not have traction control, only 2006 onwards. Is this a big disadvantage?

5. Does the 2200 cc motor have alot on the 2000 cc in terms of tractability, drivability, fuel consumption, etc? The 2 litre has 177 kw power and 208 NM of torque. what does the 2.2 litre offer?

Regards
Andre'

12-10-2006, 02:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
andre63 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hillcrest, KZN, South Africa Posts: 3	New guy from South Africa Hello everyone! My name is Andre'. Thank you for a great site! I have just bought a 2005 silver/black with 16000 km on the clock. It is in great condition and I am really enjoying the drive. I have not had much time on the road though; I have had it for two weeks and although we are supposed to have 360 days of sunshine a year, it has done nothing but rain (we have wet summers/dry winters) since I bought it! The models we get are imported from Japan and we don't get the 2200 cc motor; we are still with the 2000 cc. (even 2007) A couple of questions from a newbie please: 1. Where does the name 'Stewie' originate from? 2. My black top is quite dusty (inside and out). Please advise the best way to clean it and reseal the joints. 3. Still on the roof, the manual speaks of a silicone grease to seal the joints between roof and car. Please advise if this works and what type of product is best suited. 4. The 2005 model does not have traction control, only 2006 onwards. Is this a big disadvantage? 5. Does the 2200 cc motor have alot on the 2000 cc in terms of tractability, drivability, fuel consumption, etc? The 2 litre has 177 kw power and 208 NM of torque. what does the 2.2 litre offer? Regards Andre'