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Last week took delivery of Toyota Fortuner 4WD MT. Will post ownership review in detail. Few highlights
1. Decision making
2. Ownership costs so far
(C) Additional accessories purchased
1. C-track rear bumper : Rs. 5800
2. Elegant Basic Floor mats : Rs. 1700
3. Hamaan Card DVD player - 2 Hook on monitors for headrests : Rs. 10,500
3. Ownership experience so far
More later.
1. Decision making
- After dilly dallying over Pajero Sport, Fortuner, Rexton, XUV500, Ertiga and various other 3 row cars, decided to opt for Fortuner
- Key factors influenced me to chose Fortuner
(a) Wanted to buy 3 row car, other than Innova
(b) Basic features we were expecting
- 3 row car, functional 3rd row
- Reliability & good after sales support
- Equal or better ground clearance than Innova
- 1200 Kms drive every month (about 700 in city and 500 on highway/rural roads)
Shortlisted both Pajero sport and Fortuner.
Last row usability, 2nd row adjustment tilted decision in favor of Fortuner. Also availability of 2014 December 4*4 MT model. Had excise duty benefits remained till 31st March, probably would have still gone for Pajero Sport.
- Key factors influenced me to chose Fortuner
(a) Wanted to buy 3 row car, other than Innova
(b) Basic features we were expecting
- 3 row car, functional 3rd row
- Reliability & good after sales support
- Equal or better ground clearance than Innova
- 1200 Kms drive every month (about 700 in city and 500 on highway/rural roads)
Shortlisted both Pajero sport and Fortuner.
Last row usability, 2nd row adjustment tilted decision in favor of Fortuner. Also availability of 2014 December 4*4 MT model. Had excise duty benefits remained till 31st March, probably would have still gone for Pajero Sport.
2. Ownership costs so far
(A) Price break-up -
Fortuner 4WD FB - Ex show room price : 23,83,594
Road tax in Bangalore : 476,245
Registration charges : 700 (misc RTO charges)
Total paid to dealer Rs. 28,60,539
Registration charges reduced from Rs. 6500 to Rs. 700, on discussion with Nandi Toyota.
Accessories provided as complimentary by Nandi Toyota
- Ganesha Idol, Floor mats (not good quality), Fender mirror and Luggage tray
(B) Insurance availed outside
- Dealer insurance was expensive about 80,000+
- i have availed 35% No Claim Bonus (NCB) transfer by recent Innova sale (NCB transfer is process worth trying out, as it saves about 10000 to 25000 depend upon your NCB). Took comprehensive, zero depriciation insurance about Rs. 35,500 from TATA AIG (including 35% NCB)
Fortuner 4WD FB - Ex show room price : 23,83,594
Road tax in Bangalore : 476,245
Registration charges : 700 (misc RTO charges)
Total paid to dealer Rs. 28,60,539
Registration charges reduced from Rs. 6500 to Rs. 700, on discussion with Nandi Toyota.
Accessories provided as complimentary by Nandi Toyota
- Ganesha Idol, Floor mats (not good quality), Fender mirror and Luggage tray
(B) Insurance availed outside
- Dealer insurance was expensive about 80,000+
- i have availed 35% No Claim Bonus (NCB) transfer by recent Innova sale (NCB transfer is process worth trying out, as it saves about 10000 to 25000 depend upon your NCB). Took comprehensive, zero depriciation insurance about Rs. 35,500 from TATA AIG (including 35% NCB)
(C) Additional accessories purchased
1. C-track rear bumper : Rs. 5800
2. Elegant Basic Floor mats : Rs. 1700
3. Hamaan Card DVD player - 2 Hook on monitors for headrests : Rs. 10,500
So total costs spent so far approx. 29,15,0003. Ownership experience so far
A. Positives
1. Spacious 3 rows
2. Powerful headlights, and night drive is very comfortable on highways
3. Excellent road presence
4. Good highway ride
B. Negatives
1. Stiff ride quality : Leather seats are very hard not comfy compared to Innova for that matter i10
2. Rigid gear change
4. Problems faced so far to be discussed in 1st service1. Spacious 3 rows
2. Powerful headlights, and night drive is very comfortable on highways
3. Excellent road presence
4. Good highway ride
B. Negatives
1. Stiff ride quality : Leather seats are very hard not comfy compared to Innova for that matter i10
2. Rigid gear change
(a) Boot door not closing properly (sales person informed can be fixed in 1st service)
(b) When you press the accelerator the gear stick moves towards to you by about 1 centimeter..
For the time being if you have any feedback on above 2 issues please provide suggestion / recommendation.
Couple of pictures on the day of the delivery is attached. The person wearing tie is Samuel David - Sales advisor from Nandi Toyota, Museum road, Bangalore. (b) When you press the accelerator the gear stick moves towards to you by about 1 centimeter..
For the time being if you have any feedback on above 2 issues please provide suggestion / recommendation.
More later.
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