Six years and one month, goodbye, old e, after repeated hesitation, finally became a Japanese car owner.
September 20 18, I changed from a German car owner to a Japanese car owner, and opened the old E-book for more than six years, bidding farewell to the historical stage. Let's talk about why we changed it first, because we are tired. Six-year-old car, after changing the gearbox radiator, engine oil radiator, water tank, antifreeze kettle, roller and so on. Normal maintenance will not be said. Problems followed. Recently, a pipe in the water tank leaked again and needs to be replaced. I feel tired and don't want to toss about any more.
Most of the posts of the strict version of Aika have been carefully read. I have to say that this car has invested a lot of material resources, financial resources and energy. Before driving Magotan, there were also some minor problems and troubles. Now this 14 generation crown is very comfortable. I remember the first time I sat in the crown and talked to my brother about bullying. The first reaction at that time was that this car was really comfortable. Finally, I got one. After driving for a few days, the overall feeling can be described in two words: comfortable and relaxed. The city roads are calm, and no matter whether they are congested or smooth, they don't feel tired, which may be related to the softness of the seats and the feeling of sitting on the big sofa.
The new car hasn't been approved yet. I drive a4l. When I stopped to have a rest, I took a photo.
Many so-called patriots, German cars and Japanese cars have their own merits. Some people are full of praise for Japanese cars, thinking that Japanese cars are quite economical and suitable for home use. Some people laugh at Japanese cars in various ways, thinking that all the people who buy Japanese cars are dogs who follow the trend and are unpatriotic. Just choose according to your own needs, don't spray. German cars have a sense of technology, luxury, solid venue, good handling and so on, which may be recognized by everyone, but it is also true that the quality and durability of German cars are relatively inferior to those of Japanese cars. Therefore, if I pursue some driving pleasure, I think this A4l is enough, with a sense of pushing back, good mountain running control and good fuel economy, with an average of 7 gasoline. Everyone knows the advantages of Japanese cars, such as comfort, durability, high second-hand salvage value and people's recognition. When choosing a crown, the first thing to consider is comfort, easy driving, and the feeling of shock absorption and filtration is more comfortable than E-Ben. Believe it or not.
Elegant trident star.
In fact, after selling Mercedes-Benz, I will put down some fame and fortune more or less, so I might as well be comfortable. Japanese cars do not have any advantages compared with German cars, but after all, there is no mine at home, so it is impossible to run down the mountain every day. I believe that most people buy cars for use, and peace of mind and comfort are the demands of many people. In contrast, there are still a large number of BBA owners who want to save face. Whether it's feedback from friends of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Cheyouhui or friends around me, the cars they bought are all Mercedes-Benz brands, but in fact, all kinds of bad problems in the long-term use process need to be borne by themselves. Personally, compared with control, it is more important that the high speed above 180 is not unstable, and the durability and later maintenance cost are low. After all, no one will drive the highway 178 every day, or use it more than zero. Quoting the positioning that Crown owners know in Baidu, "The driver of this car has passed the stage of fighting for strength" ... Maybe this is also the gradual change of my mentality, so I don't care so much about the so-called face, do things in a down-to-earth manner, and be a low-key person.
Compared with the black interior, it is still light gray and elegant.
Take your time and let your thoughts burn; Dance the melody and play a different life; Choose a crown and measure the world; The world is noisy, but the heart has its own voice; Sing while walking and live freely.
Since the change of crown, all kinds of worries when driving Mercedes-Benz E seem to disappear at once. Don't worry about expensive maintenance, high fuel consumption and some minor problems from time to time. I always want you to coax him. All these problems seem to change from burden to enjoyment at once, as if I can slowly understand the description: "German cars are like lovers, Japanese cars are like wives". Quote a passage on the Internet: "Driving a Ferrari is like looking for stars. You have passion and face, but you have to spend money and worry. Driving a Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche is like finding a working girl, without losing face, but you should pay proper attention to her and be a little worried about various festivals. Driving a Toyota is like finding a hard-working, hard-working and thrifty yellow-faced woman. She has no passion, but you don't have to worry about it. Sometimes you will feel a little touched and embarrassed. "
I carefully thought about the characteristics of this car, smooth, quiet and calm. I remember the slogan of Crown Car was "Take it easy". I believe that friends who have driven or ridden Crown Car can feel its comfort, which the BBA in Germany may not feel. Ai Xin's 2.5 v6 and 6AT, very, very old combination, for many years, with good stability! From the data point of view, this engine is not outstanding 193 horsepower and 236 Newton meters, but it is enough for daily driving. From the control point of view, compared with 12 generation 13 generation, the chassis is also more solid, and it is no longer like the previous ships, which are driven on mountain roads, supported sideways, turned into corners, or have some driving pleasure. The fuel consumption of Crown cars is often around 7 km/100, plus the crowded roads in stop-and-go cities, that is, the average fuel consumption is less than 10, which is very fuel-efficient compared with Reiz. There are advantages and disadvantages, such as thin paint, poor acoustics and high tire noise, which cannot be ignored. In the past, when changing cars, I posted posts on brand influence and luxury in Aika. I don't want to discuss it too much here.
Recently, a new GS, American standard 3.5 four-wheel drive, was released. It is also because of the sound that it is attached to it.
Looking back at the old E, the stereo is ok and barely audible, but the stereo performance of this crown can only be said to be unsatisfactory and noisy. After all, the current car price is not comparable to the three BBA. I hesitated for a while, and finally decided to make a decisive move. There are two reasons. The first is that the car is driving down and I don't plan to change it in the near future. Apart from occasional vanity, I think it is almost luxurious and impeccable, but the voice is very poor; Second, I feel that I should change from early enjoyment to early enjoyment. Instead of wasting time, it is better to spend some money, enjoy the time saved and continue to earn grandpa Mao!
The logo of Lexus ls460 was revised for the first time. Mark levinson is divided into Big Mark and Little Mark. For example, the 14 speaker of gs es is called Little Mark, while the 19 speaker of lx570 ls460 ls600 is called Big Mark. Of course, the power of the amplifier is different. Just like the Mercedes-Benz Voice of Berlin, it is also divided into big Berlin and small Berlin. Mark Levinson's top car stereo Lexus LS 460L has a 7. 1 channel structure, and * * * has 19 speaker units.
It's the first modification. It's a mess. I also report to you that a black-hearted merchant in Tonghua, Jilin has modified the stereo, and now it has blacked me out. If you want to modify it, please keep your eyes open to avoid being fooled. This man has two problems. Friends who know about it all know that the Mark amplifier has a40 a80 a90 and so on, which are used in different cars. The first question, discussed well before, is to switch to A40 by using A90 amplifier, which is the real ls460. When I found out, I didn't admit it. Finally, I exposed his ugly face in the circle and was forced to change it for me. He also sells things on idle fish. Please keep your eyes open. The second problem is that the workmanship is rough, the wiring harness is not good, and there is something wrong with the wiring mode. Fortunately, I found it in time, otherwise it is likely that a short circuit will cause a fire. At the same time, a pair of back door panels were wasted, because the opening was big, and it was not solved for me in the end.
It's the first modification. It's a mess. I also report to you that there is a black-hearted merchant in Tonghua, Jilin, who refits the stereo and has at least two accounts. Now I have been hacked. If you want to modify it, please keep your eyes open to avoid being fooled. This man has two problems. Friends who know well know that the Mark amplifier has a40 a80 a90 and so on, which are used in different cars. The first question, discussed well before, is to switch to A40 by using A90 amplifier, which is the real ls460. When I found out, I didn't admit it. Finally, I exposed his ugly face in the circle and was forced to change it for me. He also sells things on idle fish. Please keep your eyes open. The second problem is that the workmanship is rough, the wiring harness is not good, and there is something wrong with the wiring mode. Fortunately, I found it in time, otherwise it is likely that a short circuit will cause a fire. At the same time, a pair of back door panels were wasted, because the opening was big, and it was not solved for me in the end.
Equipped with background board, strive for perfection.
The first audio modification ends here. I report to you that after more than two years' research, the overbearing car owner and Comrade Michael, Mark levinson of Mozambique, are like this. The restoration is not real enough, and the bass dive is weak. From 20 10, Mark levinson of Lexus changed from TX analog protocol to MO digital protocol, and the sound quality was not as good as before, so the audio problem was not discussed too much. Research is still going on.
This photo was taken on June 6, 2020. Recently, it was found that there were some problems with the previous sound insulation, which did not conform to the acoustic logic, so it was demolished and redone.
It has been half a year since the second toss, and a lot of audio, power amplifier and various equipment have been tested. Now the overall scheme is the TX analog protocol scheme of Lexus GS, 14 speaker, which is still being upgraded. I won't introduce and explain the specific plan too much. There are friends who like acoustics in Beijing who can communicate and study with me privately.
Do you know that sound insulation and acoustics used to be a utopia?
Photos taken during the experiment.
At the beginning of this year, the vehicle has reached 50 thousand kilometers, and it has been overhauled to improve the driving quality. I want to report to you here:
Crown maintenance: 6 barrels of oil, 0w20 pure brand oil filter, gasoline filter, air filter spark plug, 6 Michelin 3st 4 anti-freezing and front wiper, a pair of complete sets of disassembly and cleaning carbon deposit, disassembly and cleaning throttle valve, ultrasonic cleaning of oily cleaning liquid in nozzle cylinder, rear differential oil brake oil air conditioning filter, four-wheel dynamic balance and four-wheel positioning gearbox oil circulation 12 barrel gearbox filter circulation cleaning fee. Oil 6 barrels gearbox oil bottom pad cleaning agent air conditioning three-proof cleaning air conditioning evaporation box endoscope insect net front brake disc recovery rear brake pad recovery front brake pad.
The water tank has not been cleaned for a long time, and it is very dirty. It needs to be cleaned.
Clean the water tank and install insect net.
Replace the ball joint bushing.
Because the glasses box won't pop out, I went to the 4s shop to guarantee a brand-new one.
List of modification of this car: original emerald interior of Mercedes-Benz nappa leather Lexus original Mark Levinson+ Jinlang Utopia combined sound mahogany steering wheel part chrome-plated bright four doors+rear seat+hood+trunk+four-wheel sound insulation (silent brand).
Closer to home, from a distance, it is still the crown that is a bit indecent, black and a bit green. Five meters away, it is basically black, very low-key, and it also represents my attitude towards life. I pursue the improvement of the quality of life, but I don't want to be exposed and competitive.
Low-key and won my heart.
Tough tail ~
Every poem and distance are very reliable.
Love to lean sideways.
Japan imported original side signs. After the generation of 14, Toyota reduced the cost of the side bid and needed to buy it by itself.
Five wheels, handsome or not?
All I saw were nappa leather goods, thanks to Brother Long of Beijing Dragon Chair Leather Goods. The details are well controlled, especially the central armrest, the delicate and soft leather in contact with the skin, and the low-key luxury. I still enjoy it myself. No one can tell, the original factory is black.
The mahogany steering wheel, wrapped in nappa leather, has a delicate texture, so just feel it yourself every day!
Extremely subtle
Fur turnover storage tank
So much for today's introduction. The world is like a theater. Everyone has his own role. If you are also a friend who loves cars and life, welcome to make friends!