Toyota Avanza Owners & Discussions [ARCHIVED]

[orly_andico]

the A/T models always have a lower gear ratio, they have a torque converter and more torque. This is why A/T cars normally shift at 2000 rpm.

on the highway i would expect the M/T and A/T to turn in similar numbers so long as you stay at 80 km/h which is the most efficient highway speed. an A/T on the highway at 3000 rpm is... rare.

in the city the M/T would give better economy because no power loss in stop-and-go traffic from the torque converter.

[mazdamazda]

I was able to ride in an Avanza here in Malaysia.

The ride is very choppy... even painted road markings can make the whole back shudder up and down. It made me a bit sick after a few minutes of riding in the middle row (though it might have been because of the curry too :hihihi. Btw, the roads here in KL is superb, even a 10-year old taxi has a better ride.

The good note is that the materials used inside are very good. None of those tacky sidings used in the Philippine model. Just good looking & feeling plastic. The fabrics too have a nice touch.

[gensi311]

gensi311,

Doc post niyo lang dito findings nyo ha. am interested to know rin. btw, surgeon ba kayo sa Divine sa epza (Divine yung bagong ospital along epza road, right)? Thanks.

Sa SSMC ako. Surgeon ako sa luob ng mga factory ng EPZA.

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[akal]

ano waiting time nyo sa avanza 1.5g. marami bang stock sa mga casa? saan pa ba galing yun, sa thailand or malaysia pa.

[gensi311]

ano waiting time nyo sa avanza 1.5g. marami bang stock sa mga casa? saan pa ba galing yun, sa thailand or malaysia pa.

CBU from Indonesia. I think we(phils.) assemble better than other asean countries. Innova at present is completely built here and we are the ones exporting it to other countries.
Yung champange color medyo may waiting ata ng 2 weeks if im not mistaken

[gensi311]

Sa SSMC ako. Surgeon ako sa luob ng mga factory ng EPZA.

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[gensi311]

I was able to ride in an Avanza here in Malaysia.

The ride is very choppy... even painted road markings can make the whole back shudder up and down. It made me a bit sick after a few minutes of riding in the middle row (though it might have been because of the curry too :hihihi. Btw, the roads here in KL is superb, even a 10-year old taxi has a better ride.

The good note is that the materials used inside are very good. None of those tacky sidings used in the Philippine model. Just good looking & feeling plastic. The fabrics too have a nice touch.

I beg to disagree. Avanza in KL are manufactured 2004 pa. If you read the thread they are posting in Malaysia, they will tell you that the whole front and rear suspension are modified for the 2006 Avanza released in the philippines. Try riding Avanza here in Manila with our bad roads and you will see the difference. Of course, you can't compare it with a Camry 2005 which I have but I would say its more or less the same with the ride of an ALtis and the new Civic which both I have also. Well compared to Fortuner, its too bumpy. I feel like a popcorn inside which was the main reason why I didn't got one in exchange for Avanza.

[userfriendly]

I beg to disagree. Avanza in KL are manufactured 2004 pa. If you read the thread they are posting in Malaysia, they will tell you that the whole front and rear suspension are modified for the 2006 Avanza released in the philippines. Try riding Avanza here in Manila with our bad roads and you will see the difference. Of course, you can't compare it with a Camry 2005 which I have but I would say its more or less the same with the ride of an ALtis and the new Civic which both I have also. Well compared to Fortuner, its too bumpy. I feel like a popcorn inside which was the main reason why I didn't got one in exchange for Avanza.

I agree the Phil Avanza's ride is not bad. Its no luxury sedan but the ride is decent. It won't make you sick or rattle your brain. My wife and kids always sits at the back and they don't complain.

[OTEP]

Ride is pretty much subjective. So opinions will inevitably vary.

[akal]

CBU from Indonesia. I think we(phils.) assemble better than other asean countries. Innova at present is completely built here and we are the ones exporting it to other countries.
Yung champange color medyo may waiting ata ng 2 weeks if im not mistaken

tagal pala. my wife already ordered the champange color sa toyota shaw. pangalawa pa lang daw kami sa pila for that color. i hope ma-i-deliver na before I arrive on the 25th.

[dfcsantos]

CBU from Indonesia. I think we(phils.) assemble better than other asean countries. Innova at present is completely built here and we are the ones exporting it to other countries.
Yung champange color medyo may waiting ata ng 2 weeks if im not mistaken

Toyota Ortigas told me that units come from Thailand.

tagal pala. my wife already ordered the champange color sa toyota shaw. pangalawa pa lang daw kami sa pila for that color. i hope ma-i-deliver na before I arrive on the 25th.

They have lots of units at Toyota Ortigas. Ortigas and Shaw are sister companies. I think they still have units available for you. Though I bought a 1.3J Silver it took me 8 days before getting the unit. I reserved last Nov 28 hoping I'll get the unit by Dec 2 or 4. They told me that I still No. 12 in the waiting list but when I paid in full Dec 4, they told me that I can have the car Dec 6. True enough I got it Dec 6. Maybe they give priority for those who pay larger downpayment or in full.

[cpudle]

I got mine less than a week from toyota makati. Parang bilis nga eh. I read in posts in different forums and news reports that when the avanza came out in 2004 in Indonesia and Malaysia, the waiting time took as long as 12 months in Indonesia and 6-9 months in Malaysia.

[cpudle]

Mas bouncy siya kesa sedan...after all mas mataas siya. But that's really nitpicking for an entry level MPV. But my family doesn't find the ride harsh nor uncomfortable naman. They like the fact that they don't get jarred pag nalubak kami.

The bumpy ride was one of the major complaints about the 2004 avanza and there is long thread there about suspension mods. But according to forums in Malaysia, the new avanza improved significantly such that many of the forum guys are now looking to swap their spring/shocks with what's used in the new one. What they know is that the new avanza uses different rear shocks, springs and a modified control arm.

[akal]

Toyota Ortigas told me that units come from Thailand.



They have lots of units at Toyota Ortigas. Ortigas and Shaw are sister companies. I think they still have units available for you. Though I bought a 1.3J Silver it took me 8 days before getting the unit. I reserved last Nov 28 hoping I'll get the unit by Dec 2 or 4. They told me that I still No. 12 in the waiting list but when I paid in full Dec 4, they told me that I can have the car Dec 6. True enough I got it Dec 6. Maybe they give priority for those who pay larger downpayment or in full.

Wow. bilis naman pala. 1.5G M/T yung kukunin namin. Pero kahit 1.5G A/T basta champange color ok lang. Hindi naman siguro aabutin ng pasko.

btw, ano model yung kenwood car stereo na nakakabit sa 1.5G?

[gensi311]

Toyota Ortigas told me that units come from Thailand.



They have lots of units at Toyota Ortigas. Ortigas and Shaw are sister companies. I think they still have units available for you. Though I bought a 1.3J Silver it took me 8 days before getting the unit. I reserved last Nov 28 hoping I'll get the unit by Dec 2 or 4. They told me that I still No. 12 in the waiting list but when I paid in full Dec 4, they told me that I can have the car Dec 6. True enough I got it Dec 6. Maybe they give priority for those who pay larger downpayment or in full.

hi dfcsantos,

i'm quite sure that it came from indonesia as what has been informed to me by the owner of Toyota Dagupan.

[cpudle]

Its Kenwood DPX-MP2090S. Led is red orange to match the gauges.

Together with the 4 speakers sounds absolutely horrible...maybe needs some breaking in. No low bass, recessed mids, tinny highs...arghh

[gensi311]

Wow. bilis naman pala. 1.5G M/T yung kukunin namin. Pero kahit 1.5G A/T basta champange color ok lang. Hindi naman siguro aabutin ng pasko.

btw, ano model yung kenwood car stereo na nakakabit sa 1.5G?

i'll check ha pero its 2 Din. maganda na yung stereo. happy na ako. tapus pag nagpatugutg ka sa sobrang lakas ng sound sa luob rinig sa labas. minimal lang kasi sound proofing ng avanza. hehehe. Champagne ang mahirap kunin. I have friends who settled for silver kasi sabi nga more than 2 weeks pa raw. Wala nga raw ma release na white avanza for taxi. MGE and R & E needs 80 units each. dun sila nag order sa toyota dagupan. btw hingi ka discount sa dealer mu. Binigyan kasi ako P5t and free front and rear sensor.

[ownertype]

Its Kenwood DPX-MP2090S. Led is red orange to match the gauges.

Together with the 4 speakers sounds absolutely horrible...maybe needs some breaking in. No low bass, recessed mids, tinny highs...arghh

ok na yung HU na yan, i guess sa speakers tinipid. ma void ba ang warranty kung palitan yung mga speakers and mag install ng ampli?

also for the 1.3 J unit, ma void din ba ang warranty if you have it installed with aftermarket alarm and central locking system?

[mazdamazda]

I beg to disagree. Avanza in KL are manufactured 2004 pa. If you read the thread they are posting in Malaysia, they will tell you that the whole front and rear suspension are modified for the 2006 Avanza released in the philippines. Try riding Avanza here in Manila with our bad roads and you will see the difference.

I rode a brand new Avanza in almost perfect roads in Kuala Lumpur.

The ride up front was decent enough but the the ride at the back without other passengers was just horrible when the speed picks up.

[dfcsantos]

hi dfcsantos,

i'm quite sure that it came from indonesia as what has been informed to me by the owner of Toyota Dagupan.

Ok, mas reliable yan dahil owner na ang may sabi.

About the ride, from an APV, I find Avanza like driving a car. It is very comfortable and less bouncy compared to APV.