Hello Everyone!
I'm back with another review and this time, its on the Toyota Estima! Now everyone knows that the Estima is a very comfortable and spacious vehicle that the driver will love driving and the people sitting at the back will be happily sleeping while You are going on long trips.
Now for the Estima, there are the following models. For all models listed below, they come with dual Moonroof and Dual Powerdoor. To take note that its optional, but having them together in its original package is the cheapest way to get it.
Basic Model
2.4 X (A)
2.4 X Moonroof (A)
2.4 G (A)
2.4 G Moonroof (A)
Higher Specifications
2.4 Aeras (A)
2.4 Aeras Moonroof (A)
Sports Package
2.4 Aeras S (A)
2.4 Aeras S Moonroof (A)
For the X model, there is NO HID Lights, NO Bodykit and Original 16" Factory Fitted Steel Rim. Its strictly 8 seater and there is no pilot seat option.
For the Aeras model, it comes with HID Lights, Bodykit and Original Factory Fitted 17" Sports Rim with 7 spokes. Its optional to select between 7 seater or 8 seater. For 7 seaters, one of its best function is the pilot seats which allows for rest if You are travelling on long journeys.
For the Areas Sports model, it comes with HID Lights, Bodykit and Original Factory Fitted 18" Sports Rim with roughly more than 10 spokes. Its optional to select between 7 seater or 8 seater. For 7 seaters, same as the Aeras, its best function is the pilot seats which allows for rest if You are travelling on long journeys.
Now, so far from what i have seen, people who are driving Aeras, none of them wants to switch to any other vehicles and they have truly fallen in love with this car. Seriously, whats not to like about this car? At roughly $1,000 for monthly instalment, i'll say its the best deal You can get for a car if ferrying family members is top on Your list. Other functions to fall in love are as follows:
-Powerdoor with child safety lock features
-Anti-lock brakes
-Side impact beams
-Seat belt force limiters
-Dual front airbags
-Rear air-conditioning
-Keyless entry (provided the car has battery!)
-Engine Start/Stop at the push of a button
To be continued... (Gonna explore the features more!)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Toyota Harrier 240G
Hello anyone who is reading this!
Today, I am going to start this place by talking about the Toyota Harrier 240G. Now i know what all of You people are thinking, so lets just get to the point and start rolling!
Toyota Harrier 240G
Now, there are a total of 5 known models of the Harrier, and they are listed as below:
2.4G (A)
2.4G Moonroof (A)
2.4GL (A)
2.4GL Moonroof (A)
2.4L Premium (A)
Now, the Harrier is a Parallel Importer Model, reason being that it is so difficult to differentiate a Lexus RX300 from a Toyota Harrier to the untrained eye, that to avoid confusion and clashing, the Agent did not bring it in.
There are a few tell-tale signs to differentiate it, and the normal ones to look out for are:
1) Logo on the front grill
2) Logo on the steering wheel
3) Logo on the back door (Lexus logo, RX300 instead of 240G and the word Lexus instead of Harrier
4) Scuff plates on both the driver and the front passenger side.
5) The left sided kerb side mirror
6) Sports Rim (Original Lexus is 5 spokes with Lexus emblem instead of 6 spokes with Toyota emblem)
and the most expensive modification of all...
7) Windows with Lexus inscribtion instead of Toyota.
Now most people would rather pay an average of around $108,000 for a Harrier with all the Lexus modifications rather than an original Lexus that would cost in the range of $150,000 for the obvious cost savings with the image and prestige of Lexus.
Now people, thinking about it seriously. Harrier may not be as prestigious as an RX300, but frankly, there is nothing to be ashamed about driving a Harrier. Its a real good car actually, and people will think that You are honest with Yourself. Harrier IS a rich man's car and by spending $8,000 to make it look $50,000 more expensive? I dont know. I'm not critisizing or anything, but hey, whatever rings Your bell! Who am I to say?
Its got comfortable seats, is spacious, has a luxurious feel, cup holders and arm rest for each of the 4 passengers (back seat passenger arm rest and cup holder is a collapsable function and can be hidden when not needed) and its fun and easy to drive. Go have a look if You have not had a chance to see it yet.
Now, for the functions that You can get to have fun with if You own a Harrier (but, the boring facts first).
- 158 bhp
-Turning Radius of 5.7 meters
-Fuel Tank Capacity 72 Liters
-Engine Capacity 2,362cc
-4 Wheel Disc Brakes (with standard ABS)
-Auto Retracting Side Mirrors
-Optritron Meters (One of my favourite features for the cool factor!)
-HID Xennon Headlights
-17 inches Sports Rim
-Airbags for each of the front passengers
-Triptronic Gearbox
-Climate Control
-Rear Passenger Seats Aircon (Top and Bottom)
-Driver Electric Seat
-Knockdown Rear Seats
-Spacious Boot (with a Retractable Canvas for privacy)
-2 Utility Plugs (1 at the driver side and 1 at the boot area)
-Individual Light and Aircon Valve for the boot as well!
Just a note to all people still looking for a Harrier. Its no longer in production, so if You want one, get it fast!
Cheers!
Today, I am going to start this place by talking about the Toyota Harrier 240G. Now i know what all of You people are thinking, so lets just get to the point and start rolling!
Toyota Harrier 240G
Now, there are a total of 5 known models of the Harrier, and they are listed as below:
2.4G (A)
2.4G Moonroof (A)
2.4GL (A)
2.4GL Moonroof (A)
2.4L Premium (A)
Now, the Harrier is a Parallel Importer Model, reason being that it is so difficult to differentiate a Lexus RX300 from a Toyota Harrier to the untrained eye, that to avoid confusion and clashing, the Agent did not bring it in.
There are a few tell-tale signs to differentiate it, and the normal ones to look out for are:
1) Logo on the front grill
2) Logo on the steering wheel
3) Logo on the back door (Lexus logo, RX300 instead of 240G and the word Lexus instead of Harrier
4) Scuff plates on both the driver and the front passenger side.
5) The left sided kerb side mirror
6) Sports Rim (Original Lexus is 5 spokes with Lexus emblem instead of 6 spokes with Toyota emblem)
and the most expensive modification of all...
7) Windows with Lexus inscribtion instead of Toyota.
Now most people would rather pay an average of around $108,000 for a Harrier with all the Lexus modifications rather than an original Lexus that would cost in the range of $150,000 for the obvious cost savings with the image and prestige of Lexus.
Now people, thinking about it seriously. Harrier may not be as prestigious as an RX300, but frankly, there is nothing to be ashamed about driving a Harrier. Its a real good car actually, and people will think that You are honest with Yourself. Harrier IS a rich man's car and by spending $8,000 to make it look $50,000 more expensive? I dont know. I'm not critisizing or anything, but hey, whatever rings Your bell! Who am I to say?
Its got comfortable seats, is spacious, has a luxurious feel, cup holders and arm rest for each of the 4 passengers (back seat passenger arm rest and cup holder is a collapsable function and can be hidden when not needed) and its fun and easy to drive. Go have a look if You have not had a chance to see it yet.
Now, for the functions that You can get to have fun with if You own a Harrier (but, the boring facts first).
- 158 bhp
-Turning Radius of 5.7 meters
-Fuel Tank Capacity 72 Liters
-Engine Capacity 2,362cc
-4 Wheel Disc Brakes (with standard ABS)
-Auto Retracting Side Mirrors
-Optritron Meters (One of my favourite features for the cool factor!)
-HID Xennon Headlights
-17 inches Sports Rim
-Airbags for each of the front passengers
-Triptronic Gearbox
-Climate Control
-Rear Passenger Seats Aircon (Top and Bottom)
-Driver Electric Seat
-Knockdown Rear Seats
-Spacious Boot (with a Retractable Canvas for privacy)
-2 Utility Plugs (1 at the driver side and 1 at the boot area)
-Individual Light and Aircon Valve for the boot as well!
Just a note to all people still looking for a Harrier. Its no longer in production, so if You want one, get it fast!
Cheers!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Car Reviews
Hello Everyone,
My name is Jeffrey and I started this blog mostly for fun and partly to provide super frank opinion on car practicalities and to help people make informed decisions and details which they might miss out on.
How You can locate this blog? I dont know. But if You can read this, You are damn good lah.
How many people can this blog help? I also dont know. But if I can help You, then i am damn good lah. Hahaha
So, I should be posting some reviews real soon on some of the newer car and hopefully can post some pictures if I can afford a camera other than my phone. If I cannot take the picture, then i kop from other place, no choice.
Meanwhile, if there are request for information for some other cars, I'll see if I can play around with the cars from other people's showroom.
In case You people dont know, if You can specify who You have an appointment with and with what company You have an appointment, people will stop pestering You. This is the rules of the trade, dont say i teach one OK?
My name is Jeffrey and I started this blog mostly for fun and partly to provide super frank opinion on car practicalities and to help people make informed decisions and details which they might miss out on.
How You can locate this blog? I dont know. But if You can read this, You are damn good lah.
How many people can this blog help? I also dont know. But if I can help You, then i am damn good lah. Hahaha
So, I should be posting some reviews real soon on some of the newer car and hopefully can post some pictures if I can afford a camera other than my phone. If I cannot take the picture, then i kop from other place, no choice.
Meanwhile, if there are request for information for some other cars, I'll see if I can play around with the cars from other people's showroom.
In case You people dont know, if You can specify who You have an appointment with and with what company You have an appointment, people will stop pestering You. This is the rules of the trade, dont say i teach one OK?
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