Innova or anyother MPV/SUV Help

harshavardhan · 12th December 2007, 17:28

Our May 2005 Innova V-version had clocked 65,000+ Kms before we sold it for 8 lac in July 2007. Nothing was changed except Tyres and Llumar sun-film on the windows. It used to average 10.5 + in Bangalore City traffic with 100% HVAC.

Close your eyes and buy the V version. You cannot go wrong with it (Toyota). It's one of the best vehicles you can buy for that sort of money.

-Harshavardhan

BUSA · 12th December 2007, 21:22

Colours for Innova. I am really dissapointed with Toyotas colour choices. All colours look so dull. White is not available in V. Gold, green, silver are common. Black, Blue and Dark Red are very difficult to maintain.

I am thinking of going for Silver, since its a very common colour and while selling it, its going to help.

Akshay1234 · 12th December 2007, 21:31

super white is available in v. go for champagne.

ravibhat · 12th December 2007, 21:34

Very True, White not available in V spec. Dark colors look nice on innova although maintainance will turn into nightmare sometimes.

Passon Red would have looked nice on innova I guess but that color not available.

Silver is common color and its easy to maintain.

I suggest you Black or Red Innova, with few good accessories Dark color Innova will look very good.

Regards,

Ravi.

BUSA · 12th December 2007, 21:39

Is Super white available, dealer said its not. Champagne is nice but too common.

BUSA · 12th December 2007, 22:08

None of the white's available in V. I think i have decided to go for Silver. Any idea about rear spoiler? In toyota they charge alot, around Rs. 8000

vasudeva · 13th December 2007, 09:45

Of course, you may be disappointed with Toyota's colour choices (they have 8-10 colours in the US for the Corolla). But of the colours available, silver still looks the best on Corolla and Innova (my personal choice only). That brown colour does not suit the Innova much, except when it is clean and new. Black is perhaps not available. I have seen the silver Innova and it looks very decent with paint quality much better than comparable competition.

agbenny · 13th December 2007, 10:46

Guys I have a Question on offers on Innova.
Why do they give discounts on all the seasons. In fact almost all the day. Do the keep the price up and give discounts/offers? Is it just a marketting gimmick, or Am i wrong. The reason I wanted to know is to find the best time to buy one. Thanks.

ravibhat · 13th December 2007, 13:04

Thats right agbenny about toyota. They price it bit extra and give big discount, now corolla will come with 3 years maintanence free warranty etc. as well. Good move by GM which is being followed by other car manufacturers as well.

Toyota products are overpriced here but come with good quality. to be in competition they need to offer big discount.

Ravi.

BUSA · 13th December 2007, 13:28

Black is available but then its difficult to maintain. Best is to stick with silver i guess.

ravibhat · 13th December 2007, 15:06

Silver is easy to maintain I do agree, but it looks too plan. I suggest you go with dark color like Black and do Poliyon coating once in 2 years, your car look amazing with better shine. Its ideal for metalic colors and also to remove minor scratches.

I am planning to get it done in Bangalore next week they told me it would cost 3500/- for Innova (includes interior dash board/roof cleaning etc.. as well), they told me they would give some discounts.

However If you are fine with Silver go head

Regards,

Ravi.

Akshay1234 · 13th December 2007, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

Black is available but then its difficult to maintain. Best is to stick with silver i guess.

do what you want but dont get black. in the heat you will really roast in there not to mention the maintainence.

as for the spoiler just try and get them to give it free otherwise pay the 8k. its a good quality spoiler unlike some of the fake ones in the market.

also shinrai has a nice bodykit for 20k.

hondadude · 13th December 2007, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravibhat

Silver is easy to maintain I do agree, but it looks too plan. I suggest you go with dark color like Black and do Poliyon coating once in 2 years, your car look amazing with better shine. Its ideal for metalic colors and also to remove minor scratches.
Ravi.

What is Poliyon coating? Is it like Teflon coating ?

BUSA · 13th December 2007, 17:54

The reason for not getting black is the heating thing and the maintainance. I am sticking to siler i guess. I dont like it much though to be honest.

Will add Silver tints to it.

Akshay1234 · 13th December 2007, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

The reason for not getting black is the heating thing and the maintainance. I am sticking to siler i guess. I dont like it much though to be honest.

Will add Silver tints to it.

dont add silver tints. get black tints. the reason being that on the v model the b pillar and door frames are painted black. so when there is black film it looks good. if you get silver film itll look very funny.

12th December 2007, 17:28	#46
harshavardhan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 111 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Our May 2005 Innova V-version had clocked 65,000+ Kms before we sold it for 8 lac in July 2007. Nothing was changed except Tyres and Llumar sun-film on the windows. It used to average 10.5 + in Bangalore City traffic with 100% HVAC. Close your eyes and buy the V version. You cannot go wrong with it (Toyota). It's one of the best vehicles you can buy for that sort of money. -Harshavardhan
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12th December 2007, 21:22	#47
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Colours for Innova. I am really dissapointed with Toyotas colour choices. All colours look so dull. White is not available in V. Gold, green, silver are common. Black, Blue and Dark Red are very difficult to maintain. I am thinking of going for Silver, since its a very common colour and while selling it, its going to help.
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12th December 2007, 21:31	#48
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	super white is available in v. go for champagne.
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12th December 2007, 21:34	#49
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Very True, White not available in V spec. Dark colors look nice on innova although maintainance will turn into nightmare sometimes. Passon Red would have looked nice on innova I guess but that color not available. Silver is common color and its easy to maintain. I suggest you Black or Red Innova, with few good accessories Dark color Innova will look very good. Regards, Ravi.
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12th December 2007, 21:39	#50
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Is Super white available, dealer said its not. Champagne is nice but too common.
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12th December 2007, 22:08	#51
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	None of the white's available in V. I think i have decided to go for Silver. Any idea about rear spoiler? In toyota they charge alot, around Rs. 8000
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13th December 2007, 09:45	#52
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Of course, you may be disappointed with Toyota's colour choices (they have 8-10 colours in the US for the Corolla). But of the colours available, silver still looks the best on Corolla and Innova (my personal choice only). That brown colour does not suit the Innova much, except when it is clean and new. Black is perhaps not available. I have seen the silver Innova and it looks very decent with paint quality much better than comparable competition.
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13th December 2007, 10:46	#53
agbenny Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TN38 Posts: 1,069 Thanked: 276 Times	Innova and offers! Guys I have a Question on offers on Innova. Why do they give discounts on all the seasons. In fact almost all the day. Do the keep the price up and give discounts/offers? Is it just a marketting gimmick, or Am i wrong. The reason I wanted to know is to find the best time to buy one. Thanks.
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13th December 2007, 13:04	#54
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Thats right agbenny about toyota. They price it bit extra and give big discount, now corolla will come with 3 years maintanence free warranty etc. as well. Good move by GM which is being followed by other car manufacturers as well. Toyota products are overpriced here but come with good quality. to be in competition they need to offer big discount. Ravi.
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13th December 2007, 13:28	#55
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Black is available but then its difficult to maintain. Best is to stick with silver i guess.
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13th December 2007, 15:06	#56
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Silver is easy to maintain I do agree, but it looks too plan. I suggest you go with dark color like Black and do Poliyon coating once in 2 years, your car look amazing with better shine. Its ideal for metalic colors and also to remove minor scratches. I am planning to get it done in Bangalore next week they told me it would cost 3500/- for Innova (includes interior dash board/roof cleaning etc.. as well), they told me they would give some discounts. However If you are fine with Silver go head Regards, Ravi.
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13th December 2007, 17:54	#59
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The reason for not getting black is the heating thing and the maintainance. I am sticking to siler i guess. I dont like it much though to be honest. Will add Silver tints to it.
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