2009 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 GL chugging along at 1,05,000 kms and 15 years

Dippy · 20th August 2009, 10:30

And I thought we would never see this thread but finally we are

Congratuations. You finally own a new car. Pics looks nice, now get on with that initial report already.

Rudra Sen · 20th August 2009, 10:33

Seen the car. Dead front view has real good presence.

Viddy, need to shoot this one again. I'm not happy with those rain covered shots.

theMAG · 20th August 2009, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Viddy, need to shoot this one again

Call me this time. I want to scratch his car.

amitoj · 20th August 2009, 10:48

Congratulations Vid!! Car looks real nice in black!

One question though. You mentioned that Skoda Superb made the Accord look expensive. But then, you didn't go for Superb either (for obvious reasons). So, that must have brought the Accord back into contention? Between Altis and Accord, what tilted the scales in favour of Altis?

NIP · 20th August 2009, 10:48

Congrats Vid ! She looks stunning in black !! Can we have some interior pics as well ?

jkdas · 20th August 2009, 10:59

Congrats Viddy

Gonna put tints?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Seen the car. Dead front view has real good presence.

Viddy, need to shoot this one again. I'm not happy with those rain covered shots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

Call me this time. I want to scratch his ear.

Thats what I read first

esteem_lover · 20th August 2009, 11:38

Congrats vidyut. She looks hot. The maroon is a terrific colour on the Altis too. Seems like a lot of people are relieved that you finally bought this car. Here's to many happy moments with this car.

GTO · 20th August 2009, 11:58

*rubs eyes in disbelief*. You really bought a car? I mean, really? Man, everything from the ANHC to the BMW 3 series was on your shortlist. And you took all of 2 years to choose a COROLLA!

Congratulations. Black looks fantastic and, wrt to the car, you really can't go wrong with an Altis. Your father will love its practicality. Out of curiousity, and since your budget was permitting, did ya consider the Fortuner at all? It seems to be a heck of an SUV.

ikoneer · 20th August 2009, 12:06

@Vid, Congrats. What can i say but, "Stunned by the Sheer Black Beauty". Car looks Amazing. Enjoy your drive.

Fantastic photography

leadf00t · 20th August 2009, 12:07

FINALLY.. FINALLY.. FINALLY.

no one i repeat no one has been so fussy about choosing a car. This bugger ,when he met me last summer in Amsterdam said I am contemplating buying a new car to replace the lancer. How he dreamt of a new car and had already started shortlisting the VW's and the Skodas.

Every timewe met on chat I heard a new car added to the list. which was no more a short list . All would agree it been a Loooong list none the less.

Anyways enough of my rants. and Congrats on allegedly the "first black altis in india" whatever.. as if i care.

Congrats on the Black Altis and dare you sell the lancer. find a parking spot , beg ,borrow, steal .

Btw wasn't i also on the list who got bored of endless discussions on what will be your next car.

Enjoy the two 6639's

and be ready to treat next time we meet .

Vid6639 · 20th August 2009, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Congrats Vid! Finally its here!
Between, why was i omitted from the Vote of Thanks? I also had to put up with your bantering.

Dont forget to get tints.. it'll give it the Gangsta look.

lol. See I knew I forgot someone. Big shout out to Benny and leadf00t as well.

The list of people to thank is very long.

This weekend is following additions:

- Tints llumar Steel 35 or 3M CS35.
- High security registration plate.
- black rubber foot mats.
- Red soul parking sensors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

*rubs eyes in disbelief*. You really bought a car? I mean, really? Man, everything from the ANHC to the BMW 3 series was on your shortlist. And you took all of 2 years to choose a COROLLA!

Congratulations. Black looks fantastic and, wrt to the car, you really can't go wrong with an Altis. Your father will love its practicality. Out of curiousity, and since your budget was permitting, did ya consider the Fortuner at all? It seems to be a heck of an SUV.

lol. Thanks GTO. Yes the fortuner was on the list but dad wanted a sedan and I wanted something atleast a bit fun to drive. Also the fortuners full 4WD would have been useless for me as the car would be in city only.

amit · 20th August 2009, 12:12

Congrats on the new car! It must feel great to have the only black Altis in the whole of India!

Altis looks smashing in black. Why is Toyota not launching it in this colour?

gpa · 20th August 2009, 12:15

Congrats on your buy Vid!

Glad to know that you have got the same number as you had on your Lancer. Black is a stunning color but slightly difficult to maintain and will make people drool if maintained well.

Looking forward to a detailed ownership review from you as the car clocks miles. Please do post some pics of the interior as well.

Cheers,
gpa

gpa · 20th August 2009, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

- High security registration plate.
- black rubber foot mats.

The black rubber footmats make a lot of sense. From where are you getting the HSRP done?

I don't think it has been rolled out officially by the RTO in BLR just yet. There is a whole thread on fake HSRPs in the market in the modifications and accessories forum.

grvanand · 20th August 2009, 12:24

Congrats Vid.
Its surely a beauty that looks very understated as also attractive. Black surely must be the best colour for Corolla now. Put up some more pics of this beauty, both exterior as well as interiors.

20th August 2009, 10:30	#31
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	And I thought we would never see this thread but finally we are Congratuations. You finally own a new car. Pics looks nice, now get on with that initial report already.
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20th August 2009, 10:33	#32
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	Seen the car. Dead front view has real good presence. Viddy, need to shoot this one again. I'm not happy with those rain covered shots.
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 10:48	#34
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,346 Thanked: 3,054 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Vid!! Car looks real nice in black! One question though. You mentioned that Skoda Superb made the Accord look expensive. But then, you didn't go for Superb either (for obvious reasons). So, that must have brought the Accord back into contention? Between Altis and Accord, what tilted the scales in favour of Altis?
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 10:48	#35
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Congrats Vid ! She looks stunning in black !! Can we have some interior pics as well ?
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 11:38	#37
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Congrats vidyut. She looks hot. The maroon is a terrific colour on the Altis too. Seems like a lot of people are relieved that you finally bought this car. Here's to many happy moments with this car.
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 11:58	#38
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,483 Thanked: 300,266 Times View My Garage	rubs eyes in disbelief. You really bought a car? I mean, really? Man, everything from the ANHC to the BMW 3 series was on your shortlist. And you took all of 2 years to choose a COROLLA! Congratulations. Black looks fantastic and, wrt to the car, you really can't go wrong with an Altis. Your father will love its practicality. Out of curiousity, and since your budget was permitting, did ya consider the Fortuner at all? It seems to be a heck of an SUV.
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 12:06	#39
ikoneer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 486 Thanked: 14 Times	@Vid, Congrats. What can i say but, "Stunned by the Sheer Black Beauty". Car looks Amazing. Enjoy your drive. Fantastic photography
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 12:07	#40
leadf00t BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH04 Posts: 439 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	FINALLY.. FINALLY.. FINALLY. no one i repeat no one has been so fussy about choosing a car. This bugger ,when he met me last summer in Amsterdam said I am contemplating buying a new car to replace the lancer. How he dreamt of a new car and had already started shortlisting the VW's and the Skodas. Every timewe met on chat I heard a new car added to the list. which was no more a short list . All would agree it been a Loooong list none the less. Anyways enough of my rants. and Congrats on allegedly the "first black altis in india" whatever.. as if i care. Congrats on the Black Altis and dare you sell the lancer. find a parking spot , beg ,borrow, steal . Btw wasn't i also on the list who got bored of endless discussions on what will be your next car. Enjoy the two 6639's and be ready to treat next time we meet .
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 12:12	#42
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Congrats on the new car! It must feel great to have the only black Altis in the whole of India! Altis looks smashing in black. Why is Toyota not launching it in this colour?
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 12:15	#43
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 340 Times	Congrats Vidyut! Congrats on your buy Vid! Glad to know that you have got the same number as you had on your Lancer. Black is a stunning color but slightly difficult to maintain and will make people drool if maintained well. Looking forward to a detailed ownership review from you as the car clocks miles. Please do post some pics of the interior as well. Cheers, gpa
	() Thanks

20th August 2009, 12:24	#45
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats Vid. Its surely a beauty that looks very understated as also attractive. Black surely must be the best colour for Corolla now. Put up some more pics of this beauty, both exterior as well as interiors.
	() Thanks

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