My Toyota Innova story

driving_smartly · 5th June 2009, 14:43

Congratulations murali innova is surely a great buy

MileCruncher · 5th June 2009, 17:19

Have been following this thread intently but somehow couldn't post earlier.

Congrats on the GREAT BUY!!!

P.s.: I hope you have finished your running in. Its a great sprinter between the signals

hillram · 5th June 2009, 17:30

rear spoiler Rs.8000
sun film Rs.9000
are these gold / patinum coated? Too exhorbitant.

gmmurali · 8th June 2009, 16:39

#30 cuttingcrew,
The ones I bought are seat covers made of real leather. It's original Toyota ones. It's half (only body touch parts are leather). Stanley's replaces the cloth fabric with leather by restitching. Their prices vary as given in one of my previous posts.

Hillram,
I agree. The free rear spoiler they gave me was of very substandard quality and already had a small crack, I guess while installing it. I am going to pass the Sunfilm for now and see if it's really needed.

I got 5 piece good transparent plastic mats (that goes into the trunk/dicky also) for Rs. 2000/- at Fast Tracks, Minister Road, Hyderabad. They are not available in any other shop.

BTW, Some stupid guy already rubbed my Innova bruising the front bumper

. I guess he tried to squeeze past my parked Innova and he must have got pretty bad scratches on his side.

vasudeva · 8th June 2009, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmmurali

#30 cuttingcrew,
The ones I bought are seat covers made of real leather. It's original Toyota ones. It's half (only body touch parts are leather). Stanley's replaces the cloth fabric with leather by restitching. Their prices vary as given in one of my previous posts.

As I can see, your leather covers are in beige which with Innova/Corolla general beige look, look neat. The positive aspect is that dirt is visible and not hidden (unlike in a dark colour). The bad news: because dirt is visible, it is required to be cleaned vigorously once every 2-3 mths with wet cloth cleaning every 3-4 days. That is if you do not like to see black dirt over beige. Do this (as I do) and they will keep on looking good for a long time (for a proof of that, see my Corolla's leather covers even after 27 months).

I usually do it myself after every 6-8 weeks, and go to a professional cleaner about 2 times a year.

gmmurali · 10th June 2009, 09:43

#35 Adding to Vasudeva's tips, buy a good leather cleaning and conditioning solution. I used have these as wipes which are very convenient to use in US but not available here. I bought a spray type big container for INR 300. I wouldn't suggest using water wet cloth on leather.

Continuing with my scratches story - the bumper on the right side had a slight mis-alignment as a plastic clamp was broken. Took it to showroom and they advised not to replace the bumper for this minor one. As it's plastic/fiber part only 50% of it would be covered by insurance and my out of pocket would come to around INR 3000. They made some adjustments and bumper is aligned properly now. Need to get some touchup for scratches at 1000 KM servicing.

BTW, my salesperson has been very helpful. Following BHPians advice, I gifted him a Black Label gift pack and he's overwhelmingly surprised as it's first time he received something from a customer in his 3 years of service there. Looks like it's already paying back as they fixed my bumper problem in 15 minutes at the showroom free of cost.

GentleGiant · 27th July 2009, 20:51

Hey Murali!!

Great buy indeed. I happened upon your story and started reading from the first thread. I was hoping you did'nt buy the petrol version and would have physically stopped you from doing so if I got to you in time!!

I have been riding one since about a year. It has been like a dream. My specs and reqs were similar to yours and am glad you tried looking for the petrol when it was not available.

Happy riding!!

aresq · 30th July 2009, 22:22

Hi
Am new to this site,great discussion,just to add on to this conversation, am planning to buy a Innova too, a petrol version the 2.0 G . test drove the SX-4 as a alternative it was good but the moment i drove the Innova all thoughts of SX-4 vanished, a Safari was on the cards too , but all the horror stories dissuaded me 4WD none the less!!! Any body upgraded to 16'wheels ? any feedback?

sgiitk · 31st July 2009, 10:02

I know I am out on a limb here. I am not in favour of seat covers in a new car. Wear out the ones it comes with before looking for seat covers. Once you put a cover you tend to rub the original cover and abrade it. It will become unusable in any case.

Unless you have young kids and/or pets seats last a long time. I have had cars for as long as 7-8 years with seats still in excellent condition.

Covers came into vogue in the days of the Amby & FIAT which came with vinyl seats. These were bad and got very hot in the sun.

Buffetfan · 2nd September 2009, 23:03

I fully agree with you. Both my cars do not have seat covers (seat covers change the natural countours of the seats and hence I hate them). 4+ years in the Baleno and 3+ years in the santro..not a single spot on the seats despite two small kids....all it requires is periodic interior cleaning by the company or any person who has a carpet cleaning type of m/c

Ramsagar · 3rd September 2009, 09:30

Congrtas Murali on the buy.Pls add a spoiler to it,it looks good.

karizma_devil · 3rd September 2009, 10:08

Congrats Murli.
Its hell of a veichel.
I suggest apart from cleaning it your self you should take it to some "Car Spa" for detailing job every 3-4 months depending on your usage.

What I have experienced , car feels really fresh after a Car Spa treatment. It cost about 1600-2000 INR here uin Mumbai for both external and internal detailing.
Since your car is brand new I guys you should opt for interior detailing only , which should be about 800 INR.

Keep your seat belts on , drive same mate !

Cheers

rr_zen · 21st September 2009, 12:40

@Murali: Congrats on your purchase of the Innova. My uncle has just booked an Innova today. I need some feedback from you on the following:

1. What is the fuel average you are currently getting ? (Both city and highway)
2. We have gone in for the top end (VX M) and I am surprised that there is no security system that comes with the car (not even as an accessory). All we get is remote locking and thats it. This is what the sales guy told me. What have you done to take care of your car's security ?

Thanks for all the help.

litesaber · 29th September 2009, 15:30

I am currently looking for a roof rack with a basket which goes well with my black Innova. The ones offered by Toyota dealers are not black are they are quoting 10000.

I've seen these Carryboy ones which come in all black.

Carryboy Philippines - World class auto accessories, fiberglass canopies and more

Hot Tracks which claims to be the only official dealer in Bangalore is charging 10500 including labor for the roof rack and basket all black color. He started with 11400. Size is 100x120cm. The silver one is cheaper by 1000rs.

Is this a good deal?

I saw other ones like classic etc, which don't look so good and spoil the look of the car.

5th June 2009, 14:43	#31
driving_smartly BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MH43 & MH14 Posts: 518 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	Congratulations murali innova is surely a great buy
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5th June 2009, 17:19	#32
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Have been following this thread intently but somehow couldn't post earlier. Congrats on the GREAT BUY!!! P.s.: I hope you have finished your running in. Its a great sprinter between the signals
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5th June 2009, 17:30	#33
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	rear spoiler Rs.8000 sun film Rs.9000 are these gold / patinum coated? Too exhorbitant.
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8th June 2009, 16:39	#34
gmmurali BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 36 Thanked: Once	#30 cuttingcrew, The ones I bought are seat covers made of real leather. It's original Toyota ones. It's half (only body touch parts are leather). Stanley's replaces the cloth fabric with leather by restitching. Their prices vary as given in one of my previous posts. Hillram, I agree. The free rear spoiler they gave me was of very substandard quality and already had a small crack, I guess while installing it. I am going to pass the Sunfilm for now and see if it's really needed. I got 5 piece good transparent plastic mats (that goes into the trunk/dicky also) for Rs. 2000/- at Fast Tracks, Minister Road, Hyderabad. They are not available in any other shop. BTW, Some stupid guy already rubbed my Innova bruising the front bumper . I guess he tried to squeeze past my parked Innova and he must have got pretty bad scratches on his side.
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10th June 2009, 09:43	#36
gmmurali BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 36 Thanked: Once	#35 Adding to Vasudeva's tips, buy a good leather cleaning and conditioning solution. I used have these as wipes which are very convenient to use in US but not available here. I bought a spray type big container for INR 300. I wouldn't suggest using water wet cloth on leather. Continuing with my scratches story - the bumper on the right side had a slight mis-alignment as a plastic clamp was broken. Took it to showroom and they advised not to replace the bumper for this minor one. As it's plastic/fiber part only 50% of it would be covered by insurance and my out of pocket would come to around INR 3000. They made some adjustments and bumper is aligned properly now. Need to get some touchup for scratches at 1000 KM servicing. BTW, my salesperson has been very helpful. Following BHPians advice, I gifted him a Black Label gift pack and he's overwhelmingly surprised as it's first time he received something from a customer in his 3 years of service there. Looks like it's already paying back as they fixed my bumper problem in 15 minutes at the showroom free of cost. Last edited by gmmurali : 10th June 2009 at 09:51.
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27th July 2009, 20:51	#37
GentleGiant BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 29 Thanked: 4 Times	Hey Murali!! Great buy indeed. I happened upon your story and started reading from the first thread. I was hoping you did'nt buy the petrol version and would have physically stopped you from doing so if I got to you in time!! I have been riding one since about a year. It has been like a dream. My specs and reqs were similar to yours and am glad you tried looking for the petrol when it was not available. Happy riding!!
	() Thanks

30th July 2009, 22:22	#38
aresq Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orangajuli T.E Posts: 13 Thanked: 4 Times	Hi Am new to this site,great discussion,just to add on to this conversation, am planning to buy a Innova too, a petrol version the 2.0 G . test drove the SX-4 as a alternative it was good but the moment i drove the Innova all thoughts of SX-4 vanished, a Safari was on the cards too , but all the horror stories dissuaded me 4WD none the less!!! Any body upgraded to 16'wheels ? any feedback?
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31st July 2009, 10:02	#39
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	I know I am out on a limb here. I am not in favour of seat covers in a new car. Wear out the ones it comes with before looking for seat covers. Once you put a cover you tend to rub the original cover and abrade it. It will become unusable in any case. Unless you have young kids and/or pets seats last a long time. I have had cars for as long as 7-8 years with seats still in excellent condition. Covers came into vogue in the days of the Amby & FIAT which came with vinyl seats. These were bad and got very hot in the sun.
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2nd September 2009, 23:03	#40
Buffetfan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 195 Times	I fully agree with you. Both my cars do not have seat covers (seat covers change the natural countours of the seats and hence I hate them). 4+ years in the Baleno and 3+ years in the santro..not a single spot on the seats despite two small kids....all it requires is periodic interior cleaning by the company or any person who has a carpet cleaning type of m/c
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3rd September 2009, 09:30	#41
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	Congrtas Murali on the buy.Pls add a spoiler to it,it looks good.
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3rd September 2009, 10:08	#42
karizma_devil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Congrats Murli. Its hell of a veichel. I suggest apart from cleaning it your self you should take it to some "Car Spa" for detailing job every 3-4 months depending on your usage. What I have experienced , car feels really fresh after a Car Spa treatment. It cost about 1600-2000 INR here uin Mumbai for both external and internal detailing. Since your car is brand new I guys you should opt for interior detailing only , which should be about 800 INR. Keep your seat belts on , drive same mate ! Cheers
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21st September 2009, 12:40	#43
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	@Murali: Congrats on your purchase of the Innova. My uncle has just booked an Innova today. I need some feedback from you on the following: 1. What is the fuel average you are currently getting ? (Both city and highway) 2. We have gone in for the top end (VX M) and I am surprised that there is no security system that comes with the car (not even as an accessory). All we get is remote locking and thats it. This is what the sales guy told me. What have you done to take care of your car's security ? Thanks for all the help.
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29th September 2009, 15:30	#44
litesaber BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 109 Thanked: 12 Times	Roof rack I am currently looking for a roof rack with a basket which goes well with my black Innova. The ones offered by Toyota dealers are not black are they are quoting 10000. I've seen these Carryboy ones which come in all black. Carryboy Philippines - World class auto accessories, fiberglass canopies and more Hot Tracks which claims to be the only official dealer in Bangalore is charging 10500 including labor for the roof rack and basket all black color. He started with 11400. Size is 100x120cm. The silver one is cheaper by 1000rs. Is this a good deal? I saw other ones like classic etc, which don't look so good and spoil the look of the car.
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