Suzuki APV [Merged Threads]

[rlzacarias]

I currently have 4,900 kms on my odo. Am planning to bring my APV to PILHINO for its scheduled 5K PMS anyday now.

Macky,


Kindly post details of your PMS, just to give me an idea on the ideal parts to be replaced (aside from those mentioned in the manual) since I got mine from Pasong Tamo, which based from other threads, has poor after-sales support / mechanic.

Is it possible to have my PMS done in other Dealers? I would also like to visit PILHINO to inquire on leather seat covers.

So far, I only got 600Kms on my Odo after 3-weeks ownership.

Thanks



Rommel

[Macky]

Macky,


Kindly post details of your PMS, just to give me an idea on the ideal parts to be replaced (aside from those mentioned in the manual) since I got mine from Pasong Tamo, which based from other threads, has poor after-sales support / mechanic.

Is it possible to have my PMS done in other Dealers? I would also like to visit PILHINO to inquire on leather seat covers.

So far, I only got 600Kms on my Odo after 3-weeks ownership.

Thanks



Rommel

I finally had my APV in for its PMS after 5,700 kms, hehehe..... bale P2040 yung bill pero di sinigil since libre nga yung PMS ng APV for 2 years. Kasama yung labor sa libre..... oil at filter lang ang pinalitan. Pulos check ng wear and tear items ang ginawa..... pede siguro sa ibang dealer dahil yung kasabay ko na may Jimny sa Hino den nagpapa-PMS kahit na sa Pasong Tamo nya binili yung unit nya. Ang warranty naman kasi honored kahit saang Suzuki dealers pwera lang sa mga independent shops.

[Ranma]

Hi!Just want to ask all APV owners, have you already returned your units for the breakin period or waiting for the 5k check?

Thanks

Already 13.500km+ 'till now.
No unit returning so far, just a common oil replace every 5000km or anything common like that.
Runs 100 - 140km/h every morning working days - going to the office +toll/highway road, but 30-80km/h when coming back to home - thru common traffic-jammed road.

Complaints so far:
- not accurate in-dash clock, lazy clock you might say. Late 1 minute every week.
- not good enough front seat lumbar/hip support - this is normal since I drive fast, heheh.
- CD+tape player can't plays MP3 songs & no Line-in RCA jack (I use double DIN KW-XC888 head unit, standard, which is someone says also being used in US/States. Dunno about what vehicle). Need JVC CD changer to make it plays MP3 files.

[francisco monto]

rlzacarias, welcome to the club! Ilang APV owners na ba dito? 4 na yata tayo!

[rlzacarias]

Thanks! Pede na ba magkaron ng APV Club? :-)

Hope to see u on the road; I saw one at Sucat Exit last wednesday, same color as mine, black. Kenino kaya yun?

You have any idea where can i find leather seat covers? idea on price?

rlzacarias, welcome to the club! Ilang APV owners na ba dito? 4 na yata tayo!

[Macky]

You have any idea where can i find leather seat covers? idea on price?

Sa PILHINO (along Boni EDSA) sells good leather seats for 10K

[OTEP]

Coventry Square can make one. They are beside Equipt in Banawe. The price for four rows was about Php 3K++ dati. I don't know now. Pero depends on design and materials pa din.

[dreamer]

just wanna ask to all apv owners if hindi ba mahirap ang piyesa?kasi di ba the same as vitara ang engine?so i'm thinking hindi na mahirap ang piyesa ng apv minus lang siguro yun mechanical components right?i'm thinking of buying one kasi. thanks...=)

[badkuk]

na feature ung APV in an Innova-compare in C! Magazine September issue

[Regz0810]

Hi!I am planning to have my tires on my APV changed any suggestions on where I could get a good deal. Thanks.

[francisco monto]

Rlzacarias, I'm using a biege model. My wife picked it! Pwede sigurong mag EB ang APV'ers. Huwag isama si Vandolph, yari tayo!

Pag-titiyagaan ko muna itong mga clothed seat covers. Minamata ko talaga ang roof rail kit. Worry ko lang dahil i-glue lang daw ito. Okay ba yun?

Dreamer, being a former Vitara owner, nakakaorder pa naman ako ng ilang piyesa. Hindi pa nga siya nasisira, kaya hindi ko pa naramdaman yung hirap ng paghahanap.

[rlzacarias]

Rlzacarias, I'm using a biege model. My wife picked it! Pwede sigurong mag EB ang APV'ers. Huwag isama si Vandolph, yari tayo!

Pag-titiyagaan ko muna itong mga clothed seat covers. Minamata ko talaga ang roof rail kit. Worry ko lang dahil i-glue lang daw ito. Okay ba yun?

Dreamer, being a former Vitara owner, nakakaorder pa naman ako ng ilang piyesa. Hindi pa nga siya nasisira, kaya hindi ko pa naramdaman yung hirap ng paghahanap.

I do also have beige seats; I have 4 kids which makes beige somewhat darker :-) so I'm thinking of having black seat covers, preferably leather para easier to clean / rinse; pero baka after I upgraded to better wheelset. I'm planning to replace the stock rim-wheel to a wider tire and bigger diameter rims. Any idea? I think the optimal size will be 205/50/17.

Any member here who currently has wider than 205 tires?

Quoting from previous post; can u give us details and names of tire and rims dealers/retailers where prices are somewhat low compared to others?

Thanks in advance

[Ranma]

I do also have beige seats; I have 4 kids which makes beige somewhat darker :-) so I'm thinking of having black seat covers, preferably leather para easier to clean / rinse; pero baka after I upgraded to better wheelset. I'm planning to replace the stock rim-wheel to a wider tire and bigger diameter rims. Any idea? I think the optimal size will be 205/50/17.

Any member here who currently has wider than 205 tires?

Quoting from previous post; can u give us details and names of tire and rims dealers/retailers where prices are somewhat low compared to others?

Thanks in advance

Check out this thread:
SUZUKI APV - mod. pics.

[Macky]

I'm planning to replace the stock rim-wheel to a wider tire and bigger diameter rims. Any idea? I think the optimal size will be 205/50/17.

Any member here who currently has wider than 205 tires?

Quoting from previous post; can u give us details and names of tire and rims dealers/retailers where prices are somewhat low compared to others?

Thanks in advance[/URL]

I currently have a 225/50/16 installed in my APV. I believe my wheels are of Potenza brand. Got is installed sa Banawe..... tingnan ko yung resibo for the exact name nung shop.

[thebat]

I currently have a 225/50/16 installed in my APV. I believe my wheels are of Potenza brand. Got is installed sa Banawe..... tingnan ko yung resibo for the exact name nung shop.

Ok naman ang ride? Di ba nabibigatan sa wheels?
size 17" kaya kasya pa din?

BTW, can you post some pics of your APV? Kasama yung mag wheels pls, kung pwede (for reference).

Ty!

[Ranma]

I currently have a 225/50/16 installed in my APV. I believe my wheels are of Potenza brand. Got is installed sa Banawe..... tingnan ko yung resibo for the exact name nung shop.

I hope you send the photo of you APV to this thread:
SUZUKI APV - mod. pics.
http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31602

[dreamer]

thanks francisco monto.sana hindi naman talaga mahirap because i'm really planning to get one.haha yun na-feature sa c!magazine ang apv, it really did informed me a lot pati na rin yun makina raw ay nasa front passenger seat lang.hmm, talagang nakakagulat ang apv.to those na marami pang basic inquiries, read niyo sept issue ng c! (wala akong percentage sa pagadvertise nito a)haha

[_Qwerty_]

meron dito sa may paseo.. red APV.. may nakapaskil na agad na 4 sale...

[rlzacarias]

meron dito sa may paseo.. red APV.. may nakapaskil na agad na 4 sale...

Bad TRip? Dahil bihira pa rin ang nakikita niyang kapareho ng ride nya sa kalye, hehehe. Puro Toyota Innova e.

:-)

[Macky]

meron dito sa may paseo.. red APV.. may nakapaskil na agad na 4 sale...

Saw one sa warehouse ng PSBank priced at PHP550K. Didn't see the mileage but saw some very minor and liveable dents and scratches.

Anyway after 33K kms, am still satisfied with my APV. Was looking for a second car some time ago (Swift) but decided to spend the money on wiser buys for the meantime.

Replaced:
- rear door balancer (under warranty)
- puny mag wheels and tires (replaced with 225/16/50)
- brake pads (just recently). A/T daw kasi.... will try to change my driving habits na din.

Added:
- pair of 7" LCD monitors on head rest w/ DVD player (from the money I saved up instead of buying the "other" A/T car).
- 225/16/50 mag wheels and tires.
- window visor (turned out a bad buy as I park on covered parking but who knows....)
- back up sensor (had a little accident backing up).

Gripes include a squeek coming from the rear door. Some APV owners advised that the squeeks might have come from the 'jurassic' rear suspension set up but Hino assured it was not. Hinigpitan na ng Hino lahat ng mahihigpitan sa rear door... humina lang pero the squeeks are still there. Not too loud for the driver and front passenger but anoying just the same for the 2nd/3rd row occupants. Will have it looked at again on my 35K PMS. Also fuel consumption improved from an average of 6.2 km/l (first 5K kms) to 7.9 km/l (current).

I would like to remind my fellow APV owners that wheel allignment/balancing/rotation is not included in the PMS as I found out resulting to a new set of 225/16/50 mag wheels and tires. Nasanay kasi ako outside the Philippines na pag sinabing "preventive", preventive talaga at hindi selective maintenance.

BTW, the APV contains a short but positive review on the Nov. issue of C! magazine. Didn't like the review though as they were leading readers to believe that the APV sports a good suspension, hehehe. Might be comparing the APV with other AUVs though. But I totally agree on sweet engine and A/T hook up.....

Disclaimer: Respeto na lang po sa opinion ko.