Update: Got Delivery of my Toyota Innova V - 8 Seater

sam003 · 29th January 2009, 17:13

Finally Finally I have booked Innova VX- 8 seater today at Galaxy Moti Nagar Delhi.

I am relax today, as it all started last year in April, when I sold my Honda GXi 2005 model. Got Bang from everyone at home why I sold when its running without problems. But due to 8 seater requirement for big family I decided to sell that off and look for (1) Pajero 2nd Hand or (2) Innova Second Hand. I started my search for good second hand SUV/MUV for me. But its hard luck searching around in all nearby areas and went to other corner of the city for good vechicle, but Pajero for 2nd hand its too much costly, as I was ready max for 12L for this beauty, but hard luck. Then after few month hard luck I gave up for Pajero.
Now its search for Innova, or I would say good Innova. But I guess people think if someone is guying 8 seater innova in second hand he might be going for Taxi not for personal use. So I was getting all cream polished Innovas from dealers. If its good they are charging like rate for new one, just few peti discounts. Then you won't get color of your choice. Then in Nov last year I gave up for second hand innova too.
Now decided to go for new one only. Then thought of saving some bucks and decided to look for G4, in 08 was getting good discounts but not getting Red color, which I was keen to get in Innova. So no choice other then waiting for New model.
In the meanwhile Xylo got launched, its a tempting offer as 8.5L I am getting everything. I liked it with some hick-ups and took test drive, man I was thinking in mind I am not made for this bull. I can't drive this. Too take second opinion I took my father other day. First immpression he liked it, and took drive too. Now I decided to take him to Innova dealer and ask him to take TD for Innova. First word he utter why were you looking for that truck when we have such vechicles in market. So Xylo cancelled.
Now on 28th new Innova is lauched and I was waiting to see what changed they have done in G4, so that I can book it right away, but after looking at it from front, there is no crom grill in G4 model so its not attracting at all. Then Looked at V, grea Mica Metallic, fall in love with that and decided to go for V irrespective for cost diff. So Booked it that's it.

I got finance from HDFC at 11.50%, didn't have time to look around. As I am dealing with them from last 6 years so want to stay with them. But 8 seater Greay Mica is not is stock, so I guess I have to wait for next lot which will take max 10 days.

ethanhunt123 · 29th January 2009, 17:28

Good choice going for the V version. On a vehicle this powerful, ABS + Airbags are a necessisity.

ravibhat · 29th January 2009, 17:31

Congrats Sam on booking it. Its indeed a good buy. With no increase in price its worth vehicle with many features they added.

Congrats again!

Regards,

Ravi.

sam003 · 29th January 2009, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravibhat

Congrats Sam on booking it. Its indeed a good buy. With no increase in price its worth vehicle with many features they added.

Congrats again!

Regards,

Ravi.

Thanks Ravi indeed your post here about innova helped me a lot to take call for V. I am not looking at any accessories on this so far, but do you think stock rubber is good enough or should I go for XM+ or E60 in place of stock.

Regards,
Sundeep

srikant · 29th January 2009, 18:01

Congrats, Thats a great buy dude. Toyota is something you can really depend on as a perfect family car. Specially the Innova.

white_vdi · 29th January 2009, 18:03

nice buy sundeep. congrats!!

have they made any changes to the interior also? whats the on-road price? waiting for the pics mate.

speedzak · 29th January 2009, 18:06

Congratulations!
One of the best choice of vehicles sold in India.

Please put up some good interior, exterior pictures and write a report of your delivery experience etc..

Eddy · 29th January 2009, 18:09

Hi Sam, I just might be going your way soon.

How much was the OTR ?

sam003 · 29th January 2009, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by srikant

Congrats, Thats a great buy dude. Toyota is something you can really depend on as a perfect family car. Specially the Innova.

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_vdi

nice buy sundeep. congrats!!

have they made any changes to the interior also? whats the on-road price? waiting for the pics mate.

Thanks guys
On Road Price is 12L for Vx in Delhi. Interiors, they give MID and Sterio controls on Steering. Auto AC control, Parking sensors which I feel were new. Change color for the febric and wooden finish. Rest all will let you know once get the delivery.

ravibhat · 29th January 2009, 18:22

Top end Innova interior is much better now, they did lot of tuning. 12 lac on road in Delhi and 13.3 lacs in Bangalore (because of more tax in Karnataka) makes it very good buy. Its loaded with features!

About tyre I suggest you go with Michellin MXV8 225/60 R15 (its only few thousands costly but worth it) right away once you take delivery of the vehicle. You can still mount that tyre on Stock alloys and don't change alloys. This tyre would give you best comfort you can feel with Innova. If you want to stick to stock size then go for MXV8 or XM1+ stock size. But change your tyre for sure to Michellin, you will love your vehicle.

Innova still come with goodyear GT3 and Bridgestone tyres which are not good enough for the vehicle quality. So Michellin would add extra excellant comfort.

Only cheap part I could spot in Innova is GT3 tyre which is not good at all.

Congrats again!

Regards,

Ravi.

pulsar56 · 29th January 2009, 18:49

Congrats Sam. One of the most comfortable vehicle to be traveling around. Awaiting detailed reviews of the New Innova.
BTW, is this the first 'All New Innova' on T-BHP?

abhinav.gupta88 · 29th January 2009, 19:50

Congrats on the purchase dude.
Enjoy and do give a report.
What all is there in the v variant.?

bhp1 · 29th January 2009, 19:59

Congrats Sam on your fantastic purchase. Color you have chosen is good & additional parking sensors at the same price is lucrative too.

white_vdi · 29th January 2009, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam003

Thanks guys
they give MID and Sterio controls on Steering. Auto AC control, Parking sensors which I feel were new. Change color for the febric and wooden finish. Rest all will let you know once get the delivery.

that all is new for sure.

sam003 · 29th January 2009, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Congrats on the purchase dude.
Enjoy and do give a report.
What all is there in the v variant.?

Thanks brother, Here is what V has

1. Chrome Grill
2. Fog Lamps
3. Rear bumper parking sensors
4. Optitron Meter (Enhances visibility and increases the luxurious feel)
5. Audio and MID Control Switches on Steering
6. Airbags & ABS
7. 12 V Power outlet (I guess its in G4 too)
8. Chrome cover for side mirrors.
9. Door Side mouldings with chrome lining.
10. Auto A/c
11. MID (Shows Ambient Temp, Elapsed Time, Avg Vehicle Speed, Avg Fuel Consumption, Drivable Distance, Compass and few more)
12. New Febric Color (Bit Brighter then older one)
13. Driver seat height Adjustment (now in G4 too)
14. Driver and passenger Seat belt warning.
15. Motor adjustable side view mirrors (now in G4 too)

29th January 2009, 17:13	#1
sam003 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 533 Thanked: 67 Times	Update: Got Delivery of my Toyota Innova V - 8 Seater Finally Finally I have booked Innova VX- 8 seater today at Galaxy Moti Nagar Delhi. I am relax today, as it all started last year in April, when I sold my Honda GXi 2005 model. Got Bang from everyone at home why I sold when its running without problems. But due to 8 seater requirement for big family I decided to sell that off and look for (1) Pajero 2nd Hand or (2) Innova Second Hand. I started my search for good second hand SUV/MUV for me. But its hard luck searching around in all nearby areas and went to other corner of the city for good vechicle, but Pajero for 2nd hand its too much costly, as I was ready max for 12L for this beauty, but hard luck. Then after few month hard luck I gave up for Pajero. Now its search for Innova, or I would say good Innova. But I guess people think if someone is guying 8 seater innova in second hand he might be going for Taxi not for personal use. So I was getting all cream polished Innovas from dealers. If its good they are charging like rate for new one, just few peti discounts. Then you won't get color of your choice. Then in Nov last year I gave up for second hand innova too. Now decided to go for new one only. Then thought of saving some bucks and decided to look for G4, in 08 was getting good discounts but not getting Red color, which I was keen to get in Innova. So no choice other then waiting for New model. In the meanwhile Xylo got launched, its a tempting offer as 8.5L I am getting everything. I liked it with some hick-ups and took test drive, man I was thinking in mind I am not made for this bull. I can't drive this. Too take second opinion I took my father other day. First immpression he liked it, and took drive too. Now I decided to take him to Innova dealer and ask him to take TD for Innova. First word he utter why were you looking for that truck when we have such vechicles in market. So Xylo cancelled. Now on 28th new Innova is lauched and I was waiting to see what changed they have done in G4, so that I can book it right away, but after looking at it from front, there is no crom grill in G4 model so its not attracting at all. Then Looked at V, grea Mica Metallic, fall in love with that and decided to go for V irrespective for cost diff. So Booked it that's it. I got finance from HDFC at 11.50%, didn't have time to look around. As I am dealing with them from last 6 years so want to stay with them. But 8 seater Greay Mica is not is stock, so I guess I have to wait for next lot which will take max 10 days. Attached Thumbnails
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29th January 2009, 17:28	#2
ethanhunt123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,384 Thanked: 1,035 Times View My Garage	Good choice going for the V version. On a vehicle this powerful, ABS + Airbags are a necessisity.
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29th January 2009, 17:31	#3
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,250 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Congrats Sam on booking it. Its indeed a good buy. With no increase in price its worth vehicle with many features they added. Congrats again! Regards, Ravi.
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29th January 2009, 18:01	#5
srikant BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 489 Thanked: 12 Times	Congrats, Thats a great buy dude. Toyota is something you can really depend on as a perfect family car. Specially the Innova.
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29th January 2009, 18:03	#6
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 856 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	nice buy sundeep. congrats!! have they made any changes to the interior also? whats the on-road price? waiting for the pics mate.
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29th January 2009, 18:06	#7
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,346 Thanked: 29 Times	Congratulations! One of the best choice of vehicles sold in India. Please put up some good interior, exterior pictures and write a report of your delivery experience etc..
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29th January 2009, 18:09	#8
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,567 Thanked: 14,562 Times	Hi Sam, I just might be going your way soon. How much was the OTR ?
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29th January 2009, 18:22	#10
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,250 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Top end Innova interior is much better now, they did lot of tuning. 12 lac on road in Delhi and 13.3 lacs in Bangalore (because of more tax in Karnataka) makes it very good buy. Its loaded with features! About tyre I suggest you go with Michellin MXV8 225/60 R15 (its only few thousands costly but worth it) right away once you take delivery of the vehicle. You can still mount that tyre on Stock alloys and don't change alloys. This tyre would give you best comfort you can feel with Innova. If you want to stick to stock size then go for MXV8 or XM1+ stock size. But change your tyre for sure to Michellin, you will love your vehicle. Innova still come with goodyear GT3 and Bridgestone tyres which are not good enough for the vehicle quality. So Michellin would add extra excellant comfort. Only cheap part I could spot in Innova is GT3 tyre which is not good at all. Congrats again! Regards, Ravi. Last edited by ravibhat : 29th January 2009 at 18:26.
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29th January 2009, 18:49	#11
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,174 Thanked: 343 Times View My Garage	Congrats Sam. One of the most comfortable vehicle to be traveling around. Awaiting detailed reviews of the New Innova. BTW, is this the first 'All New Innova' on T-BHP?
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29th January 2009, 19:50	#12
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the purchase dude. Enjoy and do give a report. What all is there in the v variant.?
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29th January 2009, 19:59	#13
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 5 Times	Congrats Sam on your fantastic purchase. Color you have chosen is good & additional parking sensors at the same price is lucrative too.
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