Welcome to all owners of Toyota Fortuner [ARCHIVED]

[greenlight]

Just got my unit yesterday, finally! Its a 2.7 gas color silver. My original order was for grayish brown but the silver unit was delivered to the dealer so I agreed to get it.

I put in my order at Bel-air during the launch for the grayish brown and up to now I am still 6th in line for the grayish brown with gas engine. The queue did not move for a month. It is a good thing that I had contacts in another dealer. This dealer promised me a unit by October but then he decided to give me his allocation for the gas unit this month. Thus I got my baby.

I had to pay for the leather seats but he gave it to me at a discounted rate. I also did not avail of the IHF. It really pays to know someone at the dealer.

I am still getting used to the visibility of the Fortuner which is a bit limited compared to my gen 2 pajero. The ride was also a bit bumpy and when I check the tire pressure it was only 28 psi so I had it corrected at 30psi. I was not able to test the engine because I went home last night on a convoy with my wife on our other car. I can't wait for the weekend where I plan to really test the responsiveness and horsepower of my car.

I plan to get backup sensors for my car but my dealer doesn't have the one which has the same body color as my unit. Where do you suggest that I go to to have one installed?

I can't wait to tinker around with my new toy.

[andre]

Sayang yun rear bumper mo if you put a back up sensor. They're gonna drill 2 holes for it. And hope the installer isn't cross eyed.

[number001]

I have a 2.7G and I will tell you it is no slouch. Get a copy of the latest C! mag. A diesel engine will always feel stronger at launch because of the low down torque. But also remember that the gas engine variant is much lighter and will not have to deal with the added weight and friction of a 4X4 powertrain.

Is there a review of the Fortuner in this month's C! Magazine?

[Monseratto]

Is there a review of the Fortuner in this month's C! Magazine?

Nope, it is a 7-seater comparo of 5 SUVs (Patrol, 2.5 gen Pajero, Everest, Alterra and Gas Fortuner). The Gas Fortuner topped all the categories (there was no off-roading) except for the rear space w/c went to the Alterra. And it was the top choice of all the writers.

[larshell]

medyo nauubos na rin pasensya ko with this waiting game. made the reservation last may for a black d4d 4x4 fortuner bundled with a silver innova G m/t. sinabi ng agent ko it will be available last june pa pero hanggang ngayon wala. i'm just afraid na by the time available na ang fortuner wala na rin akong available na pambayad.

O.T.
my agent called me yesterday that if i buy my innova g this aug 12 - 19 sa WTC free and comprehensive insurance and meron pang 10,000 gift certificate. sa fortuner kaya?

Wag mo inisin ang sarili mo mag Innova ka nalang G para may freebee
your Fortunate kasi i got my Innova G a few weeks ago and i dont have any Freebee Laking tipid sa pera at sa consumption ng diesel and oil
Go for Innova G he he he he :angel2:

[beebs]

Just got my unit yesterday, finally! Its a 2.7 gas color silver. My original order was for grayish brown but the silver unit was delivered to the dealer so I agreed to get it.

I put in my order at Bel-air during the launch for the grayish brown and up to now I am still 6th in line for the grayish brown with gas engine. The queue did not move for a month. It is a good thing that I had contacts in another dealer. This dealer promised me a unit by October but then he decided to give me his allocation for the gas unit this month. Thus I got my baby.

I had to pay for the leather seats but he gave it to me at a discounted rate. I also did not avail of the IHF. It really pays to know someone at the dealer.

I am still getting used to the visibility of the Fortuner which is a bit limited compared to my gen 2 pajero. The ride was also a bit bumpy and when I check the tire pressure it was only 28 psi so I had it corrected at 30psi. I was not able to test the engine because I went home last night on a convoy with my wife on our other car. I can't wait for the weekend where I plan to really test the responsiveness and horsepower of my car.

I plan to get backup sensors for my car but my dealer doesn't have the one which has the same body color as my unit. Where do you suggest that I go to to have one installed?

I can't wait to tinker around with my new toy.

congrats! buti ka pa nakuha mo na unit mo. ako still waiting for the launching of the 4x2 diesel variant plus no.12 ako sa waiting list sa toyota makati. lagyan mo kaagad ng back sensors. my current car has one and it helps a lot. ita-tap lang ito sa reverse light, di naman ito makakaapekto sa electrical system.

[fortfan]

Congrats Greenlight on your new ride. Saan ang dealer mo?
Tama si Beebs, very useful yun reverse sensor. Audiovox Shangrila has a silver sensor but I am not sure if it is the same shade as that of the Fortuner's.

[cardo]

IMHO, hood guards are useful. it protects the hood from these little stones that causes some ugly looking dings on the hood

however, i do agree that it does not have to be that large.

i have a low profile EGR hood guard for my patrol and it does not even obstruct my vision. neither does it obstruct the intercooler intake hood scoop. its nice and sleek

why dont you guys check out egr, if there is one available for the fortuner already

From my experience, for large and tall SUV's mostly its the bumpers that get more chips from stones on the road

[bigbrother]

Congrats greenlight on your new ride. Good for u lumabas na yun ride as for me still waiting sabi ng agent namin sa Manila Bay sa September pa raw ang labas same unit as your baby.... give us the feedback regarding the responsiveness and horsepower of the car. Congrats again...

[Forza]

Greenlight Congrats!

Back up sensors were the first ones I had installed at the dealer. In fact, when I brought home my White ride, it already had it.

Enjoy your new baby.

[beebs]

Congrats Greenlight on your new ride. Saan ang dealer mo?
Tama si Beebs, very useful yun reverse sensor. Audiovox Shangrila has a silver sensor but I am not sure if it is the same shade as that of the Fortuner's.

fortfan, kumusta ang fortuner mo? marami ka na bang dinagdag? ako pag nakuha ko unit ko 18" mags w/265/60/18 bridgetone dueler h/p tires, backsensors, leather seat covers, gray 3M mats, digital voltmeter and siguro kung bitin ako sa bass ng stereo, lalagayan ko ng subwoofer, yung maliit lang. ok ba ang sounds ng fortuner? natatawa na nga misis ko sa akin, obsessed na daw ako. pag nakakita ako ng fortuner na nakapark sa alabang area, tinititigan ko talaga. ang liit tignan ng adventure ko pag magkatabi. well, sana ako naman ang magsabi next month dito sa forum na "I GOT MY UNIT!" for now hanggang pangarap pa lang. :car:

[fortfan]

fortfan, kumusta ang fortuner mo? marami ka na bang dinagdag?

I have so far installed the side mirror lamp, door mouldings, backup sensor, 3M tint, Kelseat. Next sa budget ko: Wood panel, floor mat, DVD. Hindi ko pa masyadong na-d-drive kasi wala pa akong plaka, baka mahuli ako ng NPNT cops.

[lancelot]

Fortfan,

Congrats pala

Pa PM naman on where you got your Side mirror lamp (ito ba yun sa mga expedition, LED Arrow?)

Ano yun door mouldings

[vicoyski]

will it also block your intercooler?

At first I though it would block the intercooler. But, I was told that it helped the intercooler intake by creating low pressure vortices in it's wake, which are then sucked into the hoodscoop.

[beebs]

I have so far installed the side mirror lamp, door mouldings, backup sensor, 3M tint, Kelseat. Next sa budget ko: Wood panel, floor mat, DVD. Hindi ko pa masyadong na-d-drive kasi wala pa akong plaka, baka mahuli ako ng NPNT cops.

post some pics naman para lalo akong maiingit :kodak:

[beebs]

At first I though it would block the intercooler. But, I was told that it helped the intercooler intake by creating low pressure vortices in it's wake, which are then sucked into the hoodscoop.

vicoyski, magkano yung hoodguard?

[Innova_Boy]

oops... advertising is allowed only in classified section ..

WBR,

[greenlight]

Congrats Greenlight on your new ride. Saan ang dealer mo?
Tama si Beebs, very useful yun reverse sensor. Audiovox Shangrila has a silver sensor but I am not sure if it is the same shade as that of the Fortuner's.

Thanks, guys.
Sorry Fortfan but I can't disclose my dealer because he accommodated my request to prioritize me and I might have stepped on someone else's toes. Baka tsikoter pa yon.

[vicoyski]

*greenlight: Congratulations! I see you sorta decided to bite the bullet and get your unit with a different color and some add-ons. Did your other dealer add-on the P35T increase? Tubo kagad sila, 'coz they have prolly been holding-on to the unit since last month when there was still no increase (check the date on your delivery invoice). Anyway, make sure to cancel your reservation at Toyota Makati. Para isipin doon na may mga nawawalan na ng gana and hopefully that'll make them think twice about any "In-House Terror" tactics. Also, para ma-bump-up yung mga nakapila...

Guys, here are the updated lists...

Latest List of Fortuner Owners (tsikoteers):

1. summer75 - 2.7G, Silver Metallic
2. Monseratto - 3.0V, Silver Metallic
3. andre - 2.7G, Silver Metallic
4. trader - 2.7G, Extreme Black
5. vicoyski - 3.0V, Silver Metallic
6. lara - 2.7G, Silver Metallic
7. jackaroo - 3.0V, Gray Mica
8. hyperev - 3.0V, Extreme Black
9. spiff41398 - 3.0V, Silver Metallic
10. Forza – 3.0V Super White II
11. jad - 3.0V Silver Metallic
12. fortfan - 2.7G Silver Metallic
13. greenlight - 2.7G Silver Metallic

Future Fortuner Owners (tsikoteers):

1. mazdamazda - 3.0V, Super White II
2. bigbrother - 2.7G Dark Gray
3. hector angel (errr.. my wife actually. hehehe) - 2.7G black or white
4. keisuke - 2.7G Black or Gray
5. Michael_PMC - 2.7G Dark Gray
6. Vmax - 3.0V Dark Gray
7. Onestab - 3.0V Black
8. allenjo - 2.7G Gray Metallic
9. 4wrider - 2.7G Gray Metallic or Brown Metallic
10. toadstool - 3.0V Silver Metallic
11. kmo - 2.7G Silver or Gray
12. beebs – 4x2 D4D Silver or Gray
13. wilcats - 2.7G Black or Gray
14. Ram_001 -2.7G or 4x2 D4D Silver/Dark Gray/White
15. franci_rod – 2.7G Silver Metallic
16. magikels – 2.7G Black
17. Bry – 4x2 D4D White

*beebs: The OEM hoodguard costs P3,232.14 at the dealer. I think it's priced the same at any dealer. Let me warn you, though. The hoodguard looks good, but it limits the driver's view over the hood.

[jad]

I have so far installed the side mirror lamp, door mouldings, backup sensor, 3M tint, Kelseat. Next sa budget ko: Wood panel, floor mat, DVD. Hindi ko pa masyadong na-d-drive kasi wala pa akong plaka, baka mahuli ako ng NPNT cops.

yeah, pa PM din where did u get the side mirror lamp. OEM ba yan?

congrats again.