Toyota Avanza Owners & Discussions [ARCHIVED]

**utakabo** · November 14th, 2006 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by userfriendly

Got my Avanza G AT today. Here are my initial impressions. Pls note that I drove for less than 5kms and it was stop and go all the way.

Arrived at dealership at 2:30 pm. Proceeded to do paperwork, financing kasi. Took forever. Paperwork finished at close to 4:30 pm. Went to the car. Inspected for defects. Noticed the following:

1. Toyota only gave me one remote. WTF, I complained to the SA and customer relations. Told them that it should be a pair. They said they will inquire with head office.
2. 3M tint sa rear windshield not perfect. Can see some lines sa defoger.
3M tint passenger side 3rd row glass panel has small bubble. Sales agent flattened it and claimed it will go away.
3. Rear door/hatch has no door handel. You need to use the key or the lever on the floor beside the driver seat to open the hatch.
4. 3rd row seat would not lock down. Had Toyota mechanic fix it before driving off.
5. Seat covers and floor mats not yet available. They don't have them in stock yet.
6. Rest of the car was in mint condition.
7. Oh yeah no ABS.

Started to drive, did not take note of the time. But should be past 5pm.
1. Gas/accelerator pedal very soft and sensitive. Took a few mins to get used to. Was not able to see how responsive it was cause I was pretty much stuck in Quezon Ave and Araneta Ave rush hour traffic.
2. Brake pedal very firm/hard. I think its bec its still new and needs to be broken in.
3. Shifting seems to occur at around 2000 to 2200 rpm. Will continue to observe.
4. There seems to be a lot of blind spots. Was having a difficult time in knowing where the motorcyles and other cars are. Although, I think its bec its new and I am subconciously afraid of getting hit. This usually happens to me when I drive an unfamiliar car.
5. It feels like you are driving a taller car. Not AUV or SUV high but definetly higher than a sedan. Height kinda like 1st gen CRV.
6. Went to a shell station in Ma. Clara to claim free 10 liters of gas. Was pleasantly suprised that gas neededl went to 1/2. Had 1/4 in the tank before filling up. This is bec my daily driver has a 90 liter tank. Gotten used to 10 liters hardly registering.
7. Drove over some pot holes. Asked my wife who was sitting on the 2nd row how it felt. She said its not bad.
8. Noise level was pretty low. Engine quiet and even street noise was hardly heard.
9. Lights are ok.
10. Dual aircon is cold.

All in all it seems to be a a pretty decent car. Is it worth its price? I'll comment after I drive it a lot more.

congrats sir!

pls keep us posted

**benz_7110** · November 14th, 2006 02:04 PM

CONGRATZ SIR to your new baby..

Despite some negative observations i hope your new Tsikot perform we'll..

THANKS

**budyong92** · November 14th, 2006 03:02 PM

CONGRATS SIR!....

please keep us posted for developments...

I'm planning to buy one next year if budget permits...

BTW...talaga ba nasa left side ng second row ung access sa third row seats...di ba delikado un?

**utakabo** · November 14th, 2006 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by budyong92

CONGRATS SIR!....

please keep us posted for developments...

I'm planning to buy one next year if budget permits...

BTW...talaga ba nasa left side ng second row ung access sa third row seats...di ba delikado un?

the second row seats split 60/40 and the one seater is on the left side. pero both seats fold and tumble kaya pwede pa rin i-access yung third row from the right side

**BlackPrince** · November 14th, 2006 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by utakabo

congrats sir!

pls keep us posted

Nice ride!

Please post your gas consumption when possible na.

Thanks.

**sysop** · November 15th, 2006 12:22 AM

Congrats po Sir sa new car mo!

**exzhoray** · November 15th, 2006 12:41 AM

........sorry.. mali post ng thread

**dfcsantos** · November 15th, 2006 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by utakabo

the second row seats split 60/40 and the one seater is on the left side. pero both seats fold and tumble kaya pwede pa rin i-access yung third row from the right side

From the brochure second row seat is 50:50 split folding.

**utakabo** · November 15th, 2006 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by dfcsantos

From the brochure second row seat is 50:50 split folding.

my boo-boo. that's correct sir 50:50 split

but they do both fold and tumble

**userfriendly** · November 15th, 2006 10:58 AM

My biggest complaint about the Avanza G, is that it is equipped with keyless entry system but Toyota only supplies 1 remote!

All other cars that I know of comes with 2 sets of remotes.

I undestand they are cutting cost to maximize profits. Its standard for business. But giving 2 keys but 1 remote is just plain dumb! Whoever thought of that should be hanged for stupidity! :hang:

IMO, if they will not give 2 remotes, then don't bother installing keyless entry as a standard feature. I would have prefered to buy an aftermarke alarm system. Might still do so cause the Avanza is not equipped with an immobilizer or starter kill.