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The Fiat 124's little sister
Nov 28, 2005 01:02 PM 25977 Views
(Updated Nov 28, 2005 03:02 PM)

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The Premier 118NE is a model that was introduced in the market way back in 1985 by Premier Automobiles- the same company that has been manufacturing the well-known and still popular Padmini that was originally the Fiat 1100D.


Interestingly, the Premier 118NE is nothing but the Fiat 124 sedan that won the best car award in 1967. The car possesses the same body as the 124, with a Nissan 1171 cc engine and a four-speed synchronised Nissan gearbox.


ENGINE: The engine develops 52 B.H.P @ 5500 R.P.M. This powers the car with the help of a smooth, slick gearbox that makes gear shifting very simple. The car cruises at speeds upto 140 Km/h with minimum driving fatigue.


BODY: Now, the body of the car is a problem. Its flaw lies in the poor quality of sheet metal that makes it highly rust-prone, requiring touch-ups very often. Moreover, the car has not been provided with adequate drain holes.


The best preventive measure is to wipe off any water that has collected in the edges of the body to avoid rust. The underside of the body needs to be washed and cleaned regularly to avoid collection of dirt that leads to rust. It can also be treated with a rubber seal, which helps prevent rust. The inner side of the doors can be treated with the same.


STEERING: The steering is the old worm gear mechanism, which does not respond very quickly. Manouverability is not an easy task as the car has a turning diameter that is approximately 9.0 metres. The steering column tends to slacken in the joints making it more sluggish. The steering system therefore needs regular inspection to avoid any major problems.


BRAKES: The brakes of the 118NE are fairly good. It comes with disk brakes for the front wheels and drum brakes for the rear wheels. The brakes are a vacuum-power assisted type providing a good braking response.


VISIBILITY: The Premier 118NE provides excellent visibility to the driver with help of its large, curved windshield and side glasses.


RIDE: A coil-spring suspension and double acting shock absorbers enable a smooth ride. Radial tyres are a must for providing a better road grip and a smoother ride. However, the suspension system design of the car is not really up to the mark. It requires regular inspection to prevent wearing of the bushing and the ball-joints.


AIR CONDITIONING: The air-conditioning system is very effective. The car comes with a factory fitted ‘super king’ air-conditioner (in A/C models only) that makes driving very comfortable, especially during hot summers.


Tips:


a. It is necessary to have a larger fan fitted for the radiator, or even better an electric fan with a thermostat for air-conditioned 118NE’s.


b. Overheating is a major drawback, especially during summer. Vapour-locks in the fuel line are quite common and might cause a breakdown. Fitting an electric fuel pump is a good solution. An ‘Ucal’ electric fuel pump does the job very well. Any mechanic should be able to fit it for you.


c. A mixture of coolant, soft water and some anti-rust solution in the radiator is a better option to using plain water. This helps control the heating problem to a certain extent and the anti-rust solution would help the radiator last longer.


d. The rear end of the NE has a tendency of moving off the road during quick turns, well if you have to take quick turns, drive in slow and move out fast while negotiating the turn, its also a good practice to downshift during pickup while moving out of the turn, it would provide better control of the vehicle.


e. Upgrading the electrical circuits with relays for Horn, Headlights, fog lamps will improve the life of the battery.


f. The rear brake cylinders have a tendency to leak, the oil seal ring wears out in a span of two years. Its better to replace rather than repair.


I sold my car in the year 2001 for Rs. 30,000/-. Well I was told by many people that it was a good price for a 1994 118NE.


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