[avira_tk]

Originally Posted by Ajay_the_Don

Checking out a 2010 Fortuner (gen1) 50k genuine kms on the ODO. The owner is from a known circle and runs many businesses. The vehicle is in immaculate condition inside and out. Always serviced in TKM service centers and even has the timing belt changed at 10 years interval.

Less usage due to multiple cars and self-driving most of the time which tells the lesser odo reading.

The asking price is 10L. Location Chennai.

Is it a worthy buy considering the age?

Don't let it go, these kind of examples are nearly non existent these days, your buy in cost leaves a good bandwidth for maintenance and mods.

[swiftnfurious]

Originally Posted by Ajay_the_Don

Checking out a 2010 Fortuner (gen1) 50k genuine kms on the ODO. The owner is from a known circle and runs many businesses. The vehicle is in immaculate condition inside and out. Always serviced in TKM service centers and even has the timing belt changed at 10 years interval.

Less usage due to multiple cars and self-driving most of the time which tells the lesser odo reading.

The asking price is 10L. Location Chennai.

Is it a worthy buy considering the age?

I was about to say, 'Dont even touch / think about this car, but pass me the number of the owner'.

Jokes apart, looks like a great price for the details you mention. I believe the first gen came with a smaller disc at the rear and Toyota later provided a bigger disc - probably the only thing you may need to do, if it's not already equipped.

If I may request, get a full checkup up done at the TA$$ your cost so you clearly know what are the next replacements and when to do those.

[cool_dube]

Originally Posted by Ajay_the_Don

Is it a worthy buy considering the age?

The truck would be indestructible for sure but a lot depends on your intended usage. It is good as a weekend off-road fun-machine or an overlander but I'd think more than once if I want to use it as a family tourer or a city car, given that it is way too crude and spartan for today's age and times, not to mention the pathetic brakes (no rear discs) and only 2 airbags. Also consider the fact that it will soon need a re-registration (in 2025) and from what I hear, fitness requirements for diesel vehicles are going to get more and more stringent over the coming years, especially in metros. Good luck!

[Thar4x4]

Originally Posted by Ajay_the_Don

Is it a worthy buy considering the age?

From my experience here (Pre-worshipped car of the week : Used Toyota Fortuner (1st-gen)) the asking price is bit on higher side. The best price is 7-8.5 L for this vehicle BUT if you like the vehicle some here and there is totally fine. I purchased mine in 2020 for 9.50 L and I was aware that I am paying around 50-70 K premium because it was under U-Trust. Buying a T-Fort in pre-owned market is a big task. I checked around 5 vehicles in person however this was the best along with U trust assurance.

I used this vehicle for 1.5 yrs and 13 K kms, sold it for 8.5 L to Olx auto. I enjoyed it thoroughly however there are some niggles you need to consider before taking decision.

- I have owned 9 cars so far and this one got a very pathetic brake. Again, I was aware of it however I thought booster modification might help as suggested in multiple threads. ASC Shaw Toyota mechanic suggested that this modification is not advisable and will not give you much improvement considering the expenses. Spent around 35 K on brake service which gave some 20% improvement. Previous owner used rear drums on oversize pads hence rear drums were at the end of life as well as front discs. Changed both rear drums and pads, front disc and pads and some related components. However still it needed second pedal for braking hence it was only driven by me in family.
- Previous owner was using it on Conti cross contract and changed only 2 Tyres at time so front was in good shape for 5 K however rear was almost dead. Still used it for 6 K and then changed to Yoko. Ride experience changed drastically when driven on 30 psi. Total damage 65 K here as I changed all 5 Tyres to periodic rotation.
- One fine day armature pull started crying and in just 2 days it went off totally which discharged the battery. Thankfully I reach ASC on time to rectify the noise which saved me from roadside break down. Total damage 15 K.
- I did spent some more money on cleaning and detailing however that is irrespective of vehicle.
- Thankfully previous owner did the clutch work completely just before selling which saved me another 40-50 K and the clutch was butter smooth.

Now, if you can live with the weak brakes, you are fine with post purchase expenses around 2-3 L and fine with risk of registration then go ahead, take it to ASC pay for full checking and negotiate on price.

T-Fort is crude, but it is beast.

All the best!

[Ram35]

Hi

Go for it,

It is the right size vehicle for Indian roads, current Fortuner is too big in size and cramp inside.

2010 ones are easy to manage in city as well.

Get it checked from the service centre.

Have wonderful drive with it

[motorpsycho]

Originally Posted by Ajay_the_Don

50k genuine kms on the ODO. The owner is from a known circle The vehicle is in immaculate condition inside and out. Always serviced in TKM service centers and even has the timing belt changed at 10 years interval.



The asking price is 10L. Location Chennai.

Is it a worthy buy considering the age?

I would suggest to go for it, this Gen Fortuner are known to be hardy and very reliable. The price is a tad on a higher side, but the mileage is on the lower side, and you won't get such low run Fortuner at this price.

[Ajay_the_Don]

Originally Posted by Ajay_the_Don

Checking out a 2010 Fortuner (gen1) 50k genuine kms on the ODO.

This car is up for sale. Members interested and located in Chennai/TN please DM me.

[masudvorajee]

Dear BHPians,

2 years ago I was interested in a 1st Gen Ford Endevour but I had dropped the idea after taking advice from friends from BHPian.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/suvs-...ml#post5434600 (Buying a 1st-gen Ford Endeavour 3.0L | Yes or No?)

Now I am itching to get a used Toyota Fortuner and have checked 8-10 vehicles already and wont mind waiting for few months. And no I am not interested in buying new vehicle as I already own a Honda City and planning to keep it.

My conditions for the used Fortuner:

• Single or max 2 owners
• ODO less than 150,000 (Genuine)
• Service History
• Running Insurance

Very few vehicles met all of the above conditions.

One of them is this:

• Registration 2015
• Second Owner (1st owner used it for 98,000 kms and then sold it to his friend who came from Canada. He wants to sell it now as he has gone back to Canada again)
• ODO 1,35,000 Genuine
• Service History indicates its a well maintained vehicle
• Insurance expired only in June

His final asking price is: Rs.13,75,000

Offer we have given: Rs.11,50,000

I am itching to raise the offer but my expert friends who deals in 2nd hand high end vehicles says that 11.5L is the maximum we should pay. My wife and friends wants me to go for it since the vehicle ticks all the conditions. I am confused and need your valuable inputs.

Thank you.

[Heart_Revs]

Unless your running is high, don't go for it. Please remember u will need to extract the price u paid before any diesel ban or BS-4 ban kicks in.

[LJP]

Originally Posted by masudvorajee

I am itching to raise the offer but my expert friends who deals in 2nd hand high end vehicles says that 11.5L is the maximum we should pay. My wife and friends wants me to go for it since the vehicle ticks all the conditions. I am confused and need your valuable inputs.

Thank you.

Did you manage to buy it? The vehicle looks fantastic! I own the same model and variant too!

[masudvorajee]

Originally Posted by LJP

Did you manage to buy it? The vehicle looks fantastic! I own the same model and variant too!

No. I bought a new XUV7oo 4 months ago. I can check if that fortuner is still available if you want.

[TN_57]

Hi people,

I got home a Used or should I say an unused fortuner 2012.

This is my first post so I request mods to be nice on the changes if any

I was in the used car market during Oct/Nov 2024, as I had totalled my 700(that’s a story for a different day). I wanted a powerful 7 seater-love the practicality of 7seats and Mrs loves to carry home where ever we go, Automatic- as this is my only car in Bangalore had to do both city and highways, Diesel/Reliable- My running is around 25k kms per year,20L max -Budget. And the main issue -I had to fit in the driver seat with ease (I would like to call me King sized.im 6.4 and weigh a hefty too)

Only the used car market could suffice all these requirements . I was able to satisfy all the criteria in most of the cars that I went through, except the last one.Had tried Scorpio, Scorpio N , Tucson , Innova Crysta.
Then the child in me wanted to full-fill his dreams of owning a fortuner .
So , i dived into the ocean of Used Fortuners of Bangalore. Searched far and wide but couldn’t get any good deal , the cars fell into one of the following categories
1. Driven 1.5L plus with no odo tampering and multiple owners or
2. Was single owner with odo tampering (was having all signs of used wear and tear) or
3. DL cars (didn’t want them)

After going through multiple cars online and offline , I had test driven almost 20 cars in person in a span of 30days. The adult me couldn’t take it any more and lost hope.

But , the universe had other plans. Learnt from a friend that , there is a 2012 fortuner up for sale by a guy who had settled abroad.

It was a working day evening, went to the owners place along with a friend.A Silky gold fortuner was parked two blocks away from his place ,thought to my self some rich bloke had maintained this car and I can’t get my hands on them .Boy ,I was wrong and was more than happy to be wrong. This car a 2wheel drive 4 speed automatic, was driven only 17k kms for the past 12 years and had brand new interiors. Spoke to the owner, he agreed for a test drive .The car had nothing to complain about ,like every Toyota.After the test drive, this guy asked me to park it back in his garage(A closed garage ,where the car is usually parked with a cover and a ceiling fan ). All these were the classic example of “too good to be true “,but with my past experiences with used cars I was able to conclude that this car was less driven and was well maintained ,but as the saying goes”Never take chances on the unknown” .I got hold of my contacts in Toyota,checked the service history and everything quoted by the First owner turned out to be true.The car was bought in 2012 , driven for few years and parked in his garage.It was taken out of the garage once a month, moved , parked back and taken to the service centre for oil change every year.

Now, convinced the owner ,negotiated and got the beast home.

Here are some pictures of the beast(that’s me in the picture grinning from ear to ear). I never feel it to be in want power even though the numbers are less than the 700 .The attention and road presence this car has ,even for an older gen ,is just 🫡.

Have got few accessories added to the beast ,will detail it in later posts .I will be more than glad to answers any questions.

[Twister87]

Originally Posted by masudvorajee

Dear BHPians,

2 years ago I was interested in a 1st Gen Ford Endevour but I had dropped the idea after taking advice from friends from BHPian.

I think I am currently in the same boat which you were in last year. Trying to buy a 4x4 true SUV for mountain expeditions and explore places which my current Twister (MG Hector Diesel 2020) can't reach, along with some occasional off-roading. Started my exploration with First Gen Endeavour, then moved to Refined AWD such as Hexa and Santa Fe Before realising that they are not truly capable off roaders and won't fit into my needs, hence shifted focus to Fortuner now. Currently searching for a 2013-14 Version for a budget of 6-7L with upto 1-1.5L ODO. Hopefully I will get one within my budget with lots of fortuner going out of roads in NCR. I am ok to get one and re-register in Kolkata.

[masudvorajee]

Originally Posted by Twister87

I think I am currently in the same boat which you were in last year. Trying to buy a 4x4 true SUV for mountain expeditions and explore places which my current Twister (MG Hector Diesel 2020) can't reach, along with some occasional off-roading. Started my exploration with First Gen Endeavour, then moved to Refined AWD such as Hexa and Santa Fe Before realising that they are not truly capable off roaders and won't fit into my needs, hence shifted focus to Fortuner now. Currently searching for a 2013-14 Version for a budget of 6-7L with upto 1-1.5L ODO. Hopefully I will get one within my budget with lots of fortuner going out of roads in NCR. I am ok to get one and re-register in Kolkata.

Yes, dont lose the hope. I am seeing quiet a few ones in the market now. Good luck.

[Twister87]

Originally Posted by TN_57

Hi people,
I got home a Used or should I say an unused fortuner 2012.
...
Have got few accessories added to the beast ,will detail it in later posts .I will be more than glad to answers any questions.

This looks gorgeous and brand new. How much did you pay for it?