Welcome to all owners of Toyota Fortuner [ARCHIVED]

[tocloy]

*patron.. sir how's the power of 2.5G? i reserved a unit at toyota davao, bka by december daw released. how you driven an everest or strada? almost the same ba ang power nila?

my ride right now is a crosswind, so i'm expecting na mas powerful 2ng fortuner 2.5 than the crosswind kahit na mas mabigat sya.

[patron]

*patron.. sir how's the power of 2.5G? i reserved a unit at toyota davao, bka by december daw released. how you driven an everest or strada? almost the same ba ang power nila?

my ride right now is a crosswind, so i'm expecting na mas powerful 2ng fortuner 2.5 than the crosswind kahit na mas mabigat sya.

*tocloy...first, the 2.5G D4D has only a meager 102 Hp and 200 Nm of torque. I have never driven an Everest, but its only a few horses more than that of the Fortuner's, so it's a pretty close compa. I can't also give u a compa with Strada nor with Crosswind. I previously own an '03 RAV4, so i dont have a point of accurate comparison. The best i can tell u is it's a little bit heavy on the launch but when the turbo starts kicking in, the powerstroke starts to get more linear. But bear in mind that mere numbers doesn't reflect the overall driving dynamics of a vehicle. It also depends on your application, saan mo ba siya gagamitin, highway, city driving, off-road, or mixed. For me, i'm on 90% city drive mode, very rare to go off-roading, kaya the 2.5G is just adequate for my requirements.

Kindly browse throught the posts on this thread. There are plenty of owner's feedback with regards to your question, especially on the first ones. My apologies for not enlightening you that much. Good luck and i hope u get your ride soon.. whichever variant u prefer. Drive safely!

[beebs]

P950 includes installation na. Just give a tip to the installer para ayusin ang gawa. Bosch is also a good horn. Your ride will sound like a Benz, which is quite cool.

Try to visit Stebel's website at www.stebel.it to see other models. You can also sample the sound of the horns there.

sir vic, went to stebel website. ganda nga ng sound ng busina mo. papalitan ko rin pag nakuha ko na unit ko. may mavo-void ba na warranty pag pinalitan mo stock? thanks.

[patron]

sir vic, went to stebel website. ganda nga ng sound ng busina mo. papalitan ko rin pag nakuha ko na unit ko. may mavo-void ba na warranty pag pinalitan mo stock? thanks.

baka mamaya niyan, busina pa lang, alam mo nang Fortuner kahit di mo pa nakikita o nililingon kasi mga Fortuner naka-Nautilus na

Lakas talaga ng impluwensiya ni sir vicoyski

[vicoyski]

baka mamaya niyan, busina pa lang, alam mo nang Fortuner kahit di mo pa nakikita o nililingon kasi mga Fortuner naka-Nautilus na.

Lakas talaga ng impluwensiya ni sir vicoyski.

Hehehe... 'Di naman po. I Just like sharing some of the stuff that I upgrade on my unit.

sir vic, went to stebel website. ganda nga ng sound ng busina mo. papalitan ko rin pag nakuha ko na unit ko. may mavo-void ba na warranty pag pinalitan mo stock? thanks.

I have a feeling that dealers might make the upgraded horn an issue when you make a warranty claim on your electricals. There's one thing I forgot to mention, eh... The stock fuse for the horn in the Fortuner is 10 Amps. You'll need to replace it with a 20 Amp fuse for the new horn to work. Warranty officers will tend to look at this upgrade as a reason to void the warranty on the electrical system. But, if your electrical warranty claims are not related to the horn, you can always challenge the warranty officer's decision.

[mazdamazda]

*mazdamazda: I'm kinda sad that you've decided to pull-out. I was looking forward to hearing that you've already got your unit.

Yup... me too...

Just hoping that there will be other options out there by next year.

[BlueBimmer]

is the fortuner loosing its appeal? hmm

[michael_pmc]

Latest List of Fortuner Owners (tsikoteers):

1. summer75 - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
2. Monseratto - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
3. andre - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
4. trader - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
5. vicoyski - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
6. lara - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
7. jackaroo - 3.0V D4D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
8. hyperev - 3.0V D4D, Black Mica
9. spiff41398 - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
10. Forza – 3.0V D4D, Super White II
11. jad - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
12. fortfan - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
13. greenlight - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
14. fortuner13 - 2.5G D4D, Black Mica
15. toadstool - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
16. JunDC – 3.0V D4D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
17. retinasurgeon - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
18. allenjo - 2.5G D4D, Dark Gray
19. patron - 2.5G D4D, Black Mica
20. magikels - 2.7 vvti Extreme Black
21. Pilgrim - 3.0V D4D, Black Mica
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Future Fortuner Owners (tsikoteers):

1. Bry – 2.5G White
2. bigbrother - 2.7G Dark Gray
3. hector angel - 2.7G Black or White
4. keisuke - 2.7G Black or Dark Gray
5. -
6. Vmax - 3.0V Dark Gray
7. Onestab - 3.0V Black
8. 4wrider - 2.7G Dark Gray Metallic or Brown Metallic
9. kmo - 2.7G Silver or Dark Gray
10. beebs – 2.7G any color (going 6 mos waiting)
11. wilcats - 2.7G Black or Dark Gray
12. Ram_001 -2.7G or 2.5G Silver/Dark Gray/White
13. franci_rod – 2.7G Silver Metallic


I also pulled out my reservation 3-4 weeks ago....I will be waiting for the new rav nalng heheheh.....

[patron]

Hehehe... 'Di naman po. I Just like sharing some of the stuff that I upgrade on my unit.

I have a feeling that dealers might make the upgraded horn an issue when you make a warranty claim on your electricals. There's one thing I forgot to mention, eh... The stock fuse for the horn in the Fortuner is 10 Amps. You'll need to replace it with a 20 Amp fuse for the new horn to work. Warranty officers will tend to look at this upgrade as a reason to void the warranty on the electrical system. But, if your electrical warranty claims are not related to the horn, you can always challenge the warranty officer's decision.

sir vic, thanks again for the info. I, and probably most of the 4tuner owners, very well appreciate you sharing your ride's upgrades. Your ride is actually becoming a benchmark for other 4tuner owners, in terms of upgrade. Actually, magpapakabit din ako ng Stebel, still choosing between the Magnum and Nautilus, pero mas maganda yung Nautilus (mas mahal kasi hehehe). Basta i won't stick to the rubber ducky-squeak of the OEM horn, para talagang traysi. Keep on updating us. 'Hirap ba maging test-bed?

[patron]

Yup... me too...

Just hoping that there will be other options out there by next year.

sir mazda2, a difficult but very wise decision, indeed. There are certainly more choices to come next year.. '06 RAV4 is very tempting, so as the '06 Pathfinder....

[apexi_66]

Maybe one of the reasons: Reported by El Chicane yesterday on "Let's Boycott Toyota Fortuner" thread

Update ko lang kayo on this on-going Fortuner racket.

Here are some more facts coming directly from a Toyota Dealer employee na nakausap ko nung isang araw lang:

1) There is NO such thing as a "pila" or "number system" when you order a Fortuner. The dealer merely gives you a number as a psychological ploy to ease your mind. The truth is: Yung mga senior management nung dealership ang nag-de-decide kung sino ang bibigyan ng Fortuner for this month. Usually inuuna yung mga kakilala (hanggang ngayon hindi pa nauubos yung mga kakilala nila). Priority rin yung mga pumapakyaw ng accesories. Wag na kayong magtaka kung bakit merong mga nauuna sa inyo na magkameron ng unit na umorder lang nitong September, samantalang ikaw eh inamag ka na since May pa.

2) Ang internal policy nila is to WAIT FOR INSTALLMENT BUYERS until next year, dahil marami pa ring umo-order ng installment basis (in other words: In-House Financing). So yung mga CASH BUYERS, sobrang masyadong malabo ang pag-asa nyong makakuha ng Fortuner.

3) Merong bribe parati sa mga cash buyers. Kailangang bilhin mo lahat ng i-offer nila sayo. Yung dealer na nakausap ko humihingi ng P150,000 worth of accessories para maisama lang yung pangalan ko sa listahan ng "pila" ng mga cash buyers.

Although hindi na bago lahat ng issues na ito, it just confirms na itong raket ng Fortuner will continue until next year.

p.s.

Marami sa mga abuses na ito eh pwedeng patawan ng sanctions or penalty ng DTI, pero surprisingly wala pa raw nag-re-reklamo sa DTI laban sa Toyota na related dito sa Fortuner.

[leinahtan]

Sa may pera at abundant, wa epek yan.

[number001]

According to a recent post in the "Toyota D4D engine woes" thread, even the 3.0l Fortuner V is also affected with the fuel pump defect.

[apexi_66]

Sa may pera at abundant, wa epek yan.

Eh kung mangraracket ka, alang naman e drag mo sa racket mo yong walang pera. Syempre unahin mo yong mayaman at abundant gaya ng sabi mo. Sa mahihirap, wala silang instant tubong lugaw kasi installment. The fact is may racket nga ang Toyota sa Fortuner.

[kurosaki_ichigo]

1. summer75 - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
2. Monseratto - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
3. andre - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
4. trader - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
5. vicoyski - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
6. lara - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
7. jackaroo - 3.0V D4D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
8. hyperev - 3.0V D4D, Black Mica
9. spiff41398 - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
10. Forza – 3.0V D4D, Super White II
11. jad - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
12. fortfan - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
13. greenlight - 2.7G VVTi, Silver Metallic
14. fortuner13 - 2.5G D4D, Black Mica
15. toadstool - 3.0V D4D, Silver Metallic
16. JunDC – 3.0V D4D, Dark Gray Mica Metallic
17. retinasurgeon - 2.7G VVTi, Black Mica
18. allenjo - 2.5G D4D, Dark Gray
19. patron - 2.5G D4D, Black Mica
20. magikels - 2.7 vvti Extreme Black
21. Pilgrim - 3.0V D4D, Black Mica
22. Kurosaki Ichigo - 3.0V D4D, Dark Grey Mica Metallic
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Future Fortuner Owners (tsikoteers):

1. Bry – 2.5G White
2. bigbrother - 2.7G Dark Gray
3. hector angel - 2.7G Black or White
4. keisuke - 2.7G Black or Dark Gray
5. -
6. Vmax - 3.0V Dark Gray
7. Onestab - 3.0V Black
8. 4wrider - 2.7G Dark Gray Metallic or Brown Metallic
9. kmo - 2.7G Silver or Dark Gray
10. beebs – 2.7G any color (going 6 mos waiting)
11. wilcats - 2.7G Black or Dark Gray
12. Ram_001 -2.7G or 2.5G Silver/Dark Gray/White
13. franci_rod – 2.7G Silver Metallic

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Tanung ko lang - yung conduction sticker ba pwede nang tanggalin once may plate na yung car? Tsaka kaasar din yung "Toyota Otis" na sticker sa likod, gusto ko din tanggalin, what's an easy way of removing those kinds of stickers? Hot water? Thanks!

[vicoyski]

According to a recent post in the "Toyota D4D engine woes" thread, even the 3.0l Fortuner V is also affected with the fuel pump defect.

I just read it nga... Pero 2nd hand info lang, eh... Please ask the actual owner to post his problem para 1st had info at para malaman natin history of usage. Same thing as when larshell posted the problems with his Innova.

Knowing the usage history will help us determine what triggers the problem.

[bilog]

Tanung ko lang - yung conduction sticker ba pwede nang tanggalin once may plate na yung car? Tsaka kaasar din yung "Toyota Otis" na sticker sa likod, gusto ko din tanggalin, what's an easy way of removing those kinds of stickers? Hot water? Thanks!

shampoo with very sharp blade will take care of it. just dont slice through the sticker or else you will scratch glass surface.

[vicoyski]

...Tanung ko lang - yung conduction sticker ba pwede nang tanggalin once may plate na yung car? Tsaka kaasar din yung "Toyota Otis" na sticker sa likod, gusto ko din tanggalin, what's an easy way of removing those kinds of stickers? Hot water? Thanks!

Yup! Once you get your plates, you can peel the conduction stickers off. I had no trouble peeling off my stickers. Bagong dikit pa naman yan. You can easily peel it off by hand. Just have some cotton and 70% Isopropyl alcohol handy to clean off any sticky leftovers.

[leinahtan]

Tanung ko lang - yung conduction sticker ba pwede nang tanggalin once may plate na yung car? Tsaka kaasar din yung "Toyota Otis" na sticker sa likod, gusto ko din tanggalin, what's an easy way of removing those kinds of stickers? Hot water? Thanks!

Yes, you can remove your conduction stickers once you've got your plates. It can be easily removed by peeling it off slowly starting from the corners. You can use old credit cards instead of your nails. Remaining residues can be removed easily with small amount of kerosene.

[kurosaki_ichigo]

bilog, vicoyski & leinahtan: Thank you sa speedy replies! Can't wait to get my plate