[SShandilya]

I’ve got a Etios Liva GD which is about 9 years old and have driven 1.9 Lakh km till date and still going strong. The only big mechanical expense it has had was clutch plate being replaced around 1.2 lakh km mark

Such a fuss free vehicle. It’s been a great ownership experience for us to the point where we bought Innova without even test driving it.

[kavensri]

Originally Posted by SShandilya

I’ve got a Etios Liva GD which is about 9 years old and have driven 1.9 Lakh km till date and still going strong. The only big mechanical expense it has had was clutch plate being replaced around 1.2 lakh km mark

Such a fuss free vehicle. It’s been a great ownership experience for us to the point where we bought Innova without even test driving it.

I have the same car and mine is 10+ years old. We have driven around 1.25L kms and so far none of the parts, including clutch, has been replaced. And I do not have any plans to sell it.

[souvikjana83]

Toyota Etios was a wonderful car. Wonderful comfortable seats, gracious bootspace and amazing workhorse.

I wonder if the Maruti rebadged Toyotas like Glanza and Urban Cruiser also carry the "Fill it, Shut it, Forget it" motto with them??

[Doc_Hudson]

I have a 7 years old Etios , with 1.1L on the odo. Just as most of them have reported , it's been a fuss free ownership so far. Only the brake pads needing replacement so far.at 75K. The suspension bushing are wearing out which is expected for the wear and tear.it has taken. I have been spoilt with its reliability and hard to find a replacement.

[Samba]

We had an old sedan meet at Kolkata!

Sharing few pics of the old, featureless, turbo-less, non fuel efficient cars!

From left to right-

Chevrolet Optra 1.8L petrol (2006), owned by Rahul Dt Chakraborty, an avid car lover from Kolkata.

Hyundai Verna 1.6L petrol (2017), owned by Bhpian Punnya Chakraborty

Honda Civic 1.8L petrol MT (2010), owned by Bhpian ShuvC

Volkswagen Vento 1.6L petrol AT (2011), owned by Bhpian Ghostrider28

Volkswagen Vento 1.6L petrol AT (2011), owned by Bhpian Bodhi25

Honda City 1.5L Vtec petrol (2000), owned by Bhpian Dip27in

Toyota Etios 1.5L petrol (2011), owned by me.

Modded Honda City 1.5L Vtec petrol (2001), owned by Bhpian octane1002









Bhpian PlanetRocker, SVKrider, PapaBravo & Abhi1512 were also present for the meet.

[Samba]

The Etios holds a special place in my heart, so I chose this car to wish everyone a very Happy 75 years of Independence!

[Samba]

Got the 120,000 km service done at 110,450 km.

The service was done at Saini Toyota Howrah. Needless to say, as always they were professional and did the job well.

Parts replaced-

Engine oil (Fully synthetic)
Engine oil Filter
Air Filter
AC filter
4 spark plugs
Changed the brake oil
Wiper blade
AC gas top up. (Ac cooling went down considerably, after charging the gas, it's cooling like before.)

Damage to pocket - Rs 8,317

The overall maintenance cost over these 11 years and 110,000 km -

Parts replaced outside the annual scheduled maintenance-

1) 6000 km- To replace the fuel hose as it was a recall from Toyota.
Cost - 0.

2) A leaked shock absorber at 18,000 km. Cost - 0 (Changed under warranty).

3) Upgraded the stock front shock absorbers to the stiffer shock absorbers under warranty at 22,000 km. Toyota gave their customers a choice and I opted for it. Cost - 0.

4) At 23,000 km changed one tyre due to side wall cut. Cost Rs 3,400 (fng).

5) A blown out fuse at 22,000 km due to using a faulty mobile charger. Toyota changed the fuse for free.

6) The stock horn was replaced at 27,000 km due to malfunction. Cost - Rs 100 (fng).

7) At 34,290 km the following parts were changed- Front disc pads with rotors, rear left shock absorber had a leak so replaced both of them. Cost - Rs 11,599.

8) At 34,700 km an anti rattling kit was installed due to a kat kat sound coming from the dashboard area. Though the sound vanished of its own, we still installed the anti rattling kit. Cost Rs - 501.

9) At 44,000 km changed all the 5 tyres to Yokokama Earth 1. (185/65/R14) Rs 22,000. New Exide mileage battery - Rs 3,200 (fng).

10) At 45,000 km there was a recall from Toyota to change the front seat belt Pre-tensioners. Cost - 0.

11) At 51,000 km front left shock absorber was changed. Cost - Rs 2,200.

12) At 64,000 km upgraded the horn to dual Minda jalwa horn. Rs 1,200 (fng).

13) Changed a head light bulb - Rs 220 (fng).

14) Got an extra check up done just before a long trip and stocked 1L engine oil and coolant along with washing and cleaning. Rs 2,500.

15) Got the right hand side rear view mirror glass changed as the original one fell off by getting hit with the orvm of another car. Rs 1,065.

16) Got the front right wheel bearing changed with the hub at 79,800 km. Rs 2,900 (fng).

17) At 86,000 km mark rats chewed the left side headlight holder. Replaced with a new one. Damage to pocket - Rs 150.

18) At 86,000 km mark replaced the wiper. Damage to pocket - Rs 524.

19) Got the left wheel bearing changed with the hub at 88,000 km. Rs 3,100 (fng)

20) A minor denting and painting job in a FNG. Rs 4,000

21) At 93,000 km mark, four new Yokohama Earth one tyres were installed. Rs 17,000

22) At 96,500 km mark a new Exide Matrix Battery was installed. Rs 4,400

23) At 103,000 km needed a headlight bulb (left) replacement. Rs 200

24) At 104,000 km rear boot-lid alignment for a minor hit from behind. Rs 470.

25) At 107,000 km a small repair for rat bite. Rs 1,000.

26) Two new headlight bulbs. Rs 400.

27) Ac gas top up at 110,000 km. Rs 2000.

28) Wiper blade- Rs 550.


Scheduled 1 year/10,000kms services with other wear & tear part replacements -

1) 1,000 km- 1st service. Cost- 0.

2) 10,000 km- 2nd service- Changed engine oil and oil filter. (synthetic oil.) Cost - Rs 2,800.

3) 20,000 km- 3rd service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, 4 spark plugs, rotation of tyres and greasing the side walls of the tyres. Cost - Rs 3,400.

4) 30,000 km- 4th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, ac filter, wiper blade. 30,000 km service inspection cost, rear brake shoe assembly both side inspection, front disc brake pad both side inspection cost - Rs 5,240.

5) 40,000 km- 5th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, 4 spark plugs, Brake fluid. Cost - Rs 5,500.

6) 50,000 km- 6th service. Engine oil (Synthetic oil) and oil filter change, Wiper washer fluid top up, 3M under body check up, Foam wash to the exterior body, Premium interior clean.
The only added attention the car needed was the change of the front left shockabsorber. It developed a leak. Got the air filter and ac filter cleaned too, Brakes shoes/pads checked and cleaned. The total bill amount was Rs 8,500.

7) 60,000 km- 7th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, ac filter, wiper blade, 4 spark plugs, Clutch cable, left rear tail lamp, rear brake shoe assembly both side inspection, front disc, brake pads both side inspection. Cost - Rs 8,500.

8) 70,000 km- 8th service. Changed engine oil (synthetic), oil filter, front brake pads. Rs 6,591.

9) 80,000 km- 9th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, 4 spark plugs, Brake fluid, air filter. Rs 6,700.

10) 90,000 km - 10th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), 0il filter, Ac filter, fuel filter, right wheel bearing. Rs 11,540.

11) 100,000 km service at 96,600 km mark- Changed engine oil, Oil filter, 4 spark plugs, Gearbox inner oil seal, Transmission oil, Clutch plate assembly (Excluding the flywheel). Rs 20,355

12) 110,000 km service at 104,000 km- Engine oil, Oil filter, front two shock-absorbers, Lower arm (both sides), wheel balancing and alignment, front brake pads and discs, rear brake shoes, spare wheel retaining screw. Rs- 32,186

13) 120,000 km service at 110,000 km. Engine oil (Fully synthetic), Engine oil Filter, Air Filter, AC filter, 4 spark plugs, Changed the brake oil, Wiper blade, AC gas top up. Rs 8,317.

Total cost over these 11 years including service, parts changed, tyres, battery, body work (minor denting & painting) = Rs 201,717. This comes to approximately Rs 1.82 per km.

[greenhorn]

Just fyi, if you're ok with some diy, the wiper can be replaced as just the rubber alone. Costs 200 or so from boodmo for the genuine toyota replacement
https://boodmo.com/catalog/part-rubb...er_rh-6759394/

[ritedhawan]

Originally Posted by Samba

Got the 120,000 km service done at 110,450 km.

The service was done at Saini Toyota Howrah. Needless to say, as always they were professional and did the job well.

Parts replaced-

Engine oil (Fully synthetic)
Engine oil Filter
Air Filter
AC filter
4 spark plugs
Changed the brake oil
Wiper blade
AC gas top up. (Ac cooling went down considerably, after charging the gas, it's cooling like before.)

Damage to pocket - Rs 8,317



13) 120,000 km service at 110,000 km. Engine oil (Fully synthetic), Engine oil Filter, Air Filter, AC filter, 4 spark plugs, Changed the brake oil, Wiper blade, AC gas top up. Rs 8,317.

Isn't it a good practice to replace ignition coils along with the replacement of all 4 spark plugs. As part of preventive maintenance , I believe , Ignition coil replacement is called for when its time to replace spark plugs.

[som9729]

Originally Posted by Samba

Got the 120,000 km service done at 110,450 km.

The service was done at Saini Toyota Howrah. Needless to say, as always they were professional and did the job well.

Amazingly done!
I too have a Silver Etios which is very dear to heart & extremely light on the pocket!
Just works.

A suggestion - I've recently purchased Black (with chrome inset) bumper guards and found the look to be quite good, compared to white/Gray bumper guards.
FYI!
Link

[iampulo]

Originally Posted by Samba

Got the 120,000 km service done at 110,450 km.



Total cost over these 11 years including service, parts changed, tyres, battery, body work (minor denting & painting) = Rs 201,717. This comes to approximately Rs 1.82 per km.

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My deep respect for you and your Etios considering the fact that :

1. Apart from scheduled maintenance, minor damages and wear and tear of parts, there hasn't been any other consumption in ownership cost.

2. Considering you have done pan India travel with this car in varied geographies, credit goes to you for being a great responsible owner+driver using the car to its full potential. And credit goes to your car for showing unfathomable reliability.

P. S. :- I have purchased my used Toyota Etios car based on your Etios thread recording all experiences+costs since 2010

[War4Car]

Amazing!

Toyota's are true workhorses. Great to see your love for this car! I believe its an absolute delight for any car owner to see their vehicle munch 6 figure miles.

Wishing you a great time with this mile munching machine!

[amolathalye]

Hi ,

Recently I had been to Chennai for work and had hired a cab which was one good looking Etios. One can see hundreds of Etios taxis around in Chennai all the time. I soon found out the reason behind that.

I did a return trip to Pondi by this car. As any car loving person does , I started chatting with the driver during the journey about the car and it's performance. It was a well maintained 9 years old diesel vehicle with 4,51,000 kms on Odo ,yes you all read right Driver said his boss , the owner of the car rental company services the vehicle only at authorised service station and never trusts any local mechanic for any repair or service. It was indeed in a fantastic condition and showed no sign of age. The diesel Engine noise was not loud at all even at high rpm and was in fact quite responsive , seats were nice & comfy , even the steering wheel / gear knob plastic was intact , door handles , dashboard plastic were all looking good with minimal wear / tear. The driver was so confident about Toyota quality that he said the car be easily used further for another lakhs of kms. The driver ( who has worked in same company since last 10 years ) was not aware of the any kind of major repairs that the car may have undergone , but said that it never broke down. I was awestruck. Keep it Toyota India.

[dileep]

Originally Posted by Samba

Got the 120,000 km service done at 110,450 km.

Fantastic to read these reassuring details about the Etios.

My Etios Platinum Petrol bought in 2016 is also pretty much hassle free (except a rat eaten wire harness).

I have since moved to the Himalayas and recently drove it through Jalori pass in Himachal without any trouble. But I wish there was just a little more GC.

Is there anyway to lift the Etios a bit?

Thanks

[Samba]

Originally Posted by dileep

But I wish there was just a little more GC.

Is there anyway to lift the Etios a bit?

Thanks

I upgraded the tyres from 175/65/R14 to 185/65/R14, this roughly gave me an increase of 6.5 mm in GC.

Since yours is a 2016 model, the default tyre size should be 185/60/R15.
If you upgrade to 195/60/R15, this will roughly give you an increase of 6mm in GC.

Just check the wheel-well space after upgrading the tyres by turning the steering from end to end, whether the tyres are touching anywhere or not. If it touches, you need to go back to the default size.

With this increased GC, you can install Rogerab, which will further reduce the suspension travel & make the ride a bit stiffer, so the car will bottom out even lesser.

These two are the most easy upgrades you can go for tackling the bad roads.