[dhruvmalik]

Originally Posted by JKBKS

Congratulations Dhruv!! A friend of mine is taking the delivery of the same model in 1st week of May from Delhi.

The dealer is trying to force him to take Toyota Insurance whereas HDFC quote is way cheaper. Any suggestions on this and must have accessories?

Thanks in advance,

I wasn't given an option but rather told you have no other choice about Toyota insurance.

As for the accessories, I'll get mine done on Monday (Over Fenders, Tailgate Assist and Wheel well liner.)

Tuesday the Wheels are being done. Along with Chrome Delete and bumper paint.

I'll share pics as we go along.

For any floor mats guys. Check out GFX Galio. Fortuner ones work, you will just have an extra set for the 3rd row which won't be needed on the Hilux.

[JKBKS]

Originally Posted by dhruvmalik

As for the accessories, I'll get mine done on Monday (Over Fenders, Tailgate Assist and Wheel well liner.)

In addition to above he is also getting Bedliner, Visors and Scuff Plates too.

Would you know of a good truck bed cover that can be installed from Delhi?

[dhruvmalik]

Originally Posted by JKBKS

In addition to above he is also getting Bedliner, Visors and Scuff Plates too.

Would you know of a good truck bed cover that can be installed from Delhi?

I wouldnt suggest the Toyota Bedliner but rather a spray on bedliner like Line-x or Bullet Liner. It's more durable.

Visors are on order but once Ceramic and PPF next week is done, I'll get those installed.

I've worked more on this truck than driven it.

[JKBKS]

Originally Posted by dhruvmalik

I wouldnt suggest the Toyota Bedliner but rather a spray on bedliner like Line-x or Bullet Liner. It's more durable.

Visors are on order but once Ceramic and PPF next week is done, I'll get those installed.

I've worked more on this truck than driven it.

Where to get these Line-x/Bullet Liner from? The Truck will be in Bangalore eventually so we have the option of getting accessories from here if needed.

What should be the mix of (and where on body) for PPF and Ceramic. Also will be great if you could tell us the difference to be paid for replacing tires with Yokohamas that you got?

[dhruvmalik]

Originally Posted by JKBKS

Where to get these Line-x/Bullet Liner from? The Truck will be in Bangalore eventually so we have the option of getting accessories from here if needed.

What should be the mix of (and where on body) for PPF and Ceramic. Also will be great if you could tell us the difference to be paid for replacing tires with Yokohamas that you got?

Line-x at Bimbra Gurgaon. Bullet Liner in Surat.

I'm doing the front bumper in PPF and rest of the body in ceramic.

[corneliu]

Originally Posted by TheMonk

1. My dealer is quoting an onroad price of more than 43. I notice that yours is lower. I live in Uttrakhand and the tax rates are 10%. I can't understand the cost difference.

Hi Sir, I am also buying my Hilux from Uttarakhand (Trust Toyota, Dehradun), and I believe the RTO registration charges in Gujrat are 6% vs. 10% here in Uttarakhand, so thats a Rs. ~1.5 lakh on road price differential straight away. I'm also guesstimating the insurance that Trust Toyota is trying to sell is easily 20-30k overpriced, so that takes us close to a 2lakh price difference number.

[TheMonk]

Originally Posted by corneliu

Hi Sir, I am also buying my Hilux from Uttarakhand (Trust Toyota, Dehradun), and I believe the RTO registration charges in Gujrat are 6% vs. 10% here in Uttarakhand, so thats a Rs. ~1.5 lakh on road price differential straight away. I'm also guesstimating the insurance that Trust Toyota is trying to sell is easily 20-30k overpriced, so that takes us close to a 2lakh price difference number.

I thought RTO in Gujarat was 10%. In any case this is a too expensive price for the vehicle. What do you think?

[Rahulk76]

Originally Posted by dhruvmalik

As for the accessories, I'll get mine done on Monday (Over Fenders, Tailgate Assist and Wheel well liner.)

Congratulations 🎉
Please can you share costs of well liner and also check from where you are taking it if they are direct fit to new fortuner too.

[dhruvmalik]

Originally Posted by Rahulk76

Congratulations 🎉
Please can you share costs of well liner and also check from where you are taking it if they are direct fit to new fortuner too.

Ill pick the Hilux up tomorrow from the dealership since they have finished the install of all accessories. Will answer then about the wheel well liner. From there ill be heading to get the Chrome Delete done.

So a bit of an update. Toyota called and said we want to give you the Bedliner + Tailgate Assist + Decal (BIG TOYOTA Logo on the tailgate) for FREE. Not sure if Toyota India is doing this or just my dealership but free anything is great.

3M Rubber liner will be a suitable option to brush on before adding the Toyota bedliner. This will in essence protect the bed from the scratches and water seepage causing corrosion.

[corneliu]

Originally Posted by TheMonk

I thought RTO in Gujarat was 10%. In any case this is a too expensive price for the vehicle. What do you think?

Definitely overpriced by at least 4-5 lakhs. Under any other circumstances, I would never have bought the vehicle at this price, but a combination of two factors: 1) Locking in an ultra low fixed interest rate to finance the purchase (which means loan value will erode in real terms once MCLR rates start getting hiked) 2) Extremely high inflation expectations for the next 4-5 year period (including steep car price hikes + interest rate hikes), made me take this decision.

Let's see if my gamble pays off.

Originally Posted by dhruvmalik

So a bit of an update. Toyota called and said we want to give you the Bedliner + Tailgate Assist + Decal (BIG TOYOTA Logo on the tailgate) for FREE. Not sure if Toyota India is doing this or just my dealership but free anything is great.

Congratulations on your purchase! It would be great if you could let us know if the free add ons are just restricted to your local dealer or is it pan India?

Mod Note - Use MultiQuote function

[TheMonk]

Originally Posted by corneliu

Definitely overpriced by at least 4-5 lakhs. Under any other circumstances, I would never have bought the vehicle at this price, but a combination of two factors: 1) Locking in an ultra low fixed interest rate to finance the purchase (which means loan value will erode in real terms once MCLR rates start getting hiked) 2) Extremely high inflation expectations for the next 4-5 year period (including steep car price hikes + interest rate hikes), made me take this decision.

Thanks. Would be grateful if someone could share the number of the dealer who has offered this so we all can collectively bargain!

[JKBKS]

Originally Posted by dhruvmalik

So a bit of an update. Toyota called and said we want to give you the Bedliner + Tailgate Assist + Decal (BIG TOYOTA Logo on the tailgate) for FREE. Not sure if Toyota India is doing this or just my dealership but free anything is great.

Would anyone know how much extra (per tyre) one needs to be put in if Hilux' Bridgestone Duellers are swapped with Geo 105s?

[achyutaghosh]

Originally Posted by JKBKS

Would anyone know how much extra (per tyre) one needs to be put in if Hilux' Bridgestone Duellers are swapped with Geo 105s?

You mean G015, right?

I had 17 inch Bridgestone Dueler ATs on my Fortuner. Swapped them on day 1 with the G015s. Paid 1.8-2k per tire, for 5 tires. Best decision made till date

[corneliu]

Originally Posted by JKBKS

Would anyone know how much extra (per tyre) one needs to be put in if Hilux' Bridgestone Duellers are swapped with Geo 105s?

The Hilux comes with Bridgestone DUELER D684 265/60 R18 110H as stock tyres, which are priced at around ~17.8k per tyre. I'm planning to swap them out for the Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 265/60 R18 110H, which are priced at ~25.8k per tyre, so the differential comes to around ~8k per tyre.

I just spoke to the Yokohama distributor in Dehradun, and he has given a quotation of ~30k for a swap for 4 tyres (I'm planning to keep a Bridgestone as the stepney only), so that is inline with the ~8k per tyre figure.

[Kosfactor]

Originally Posted by corneliu

The Hilux comes with Bridgestone DUELER D684 265/60 R18 110H as stock tyres, which are priced at around ~17.8k per tyre. I'm planning to swap them out for the Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 265/60 R18 110H, which are priced at ~25.8k per tyre, so the differential comes to around ~8k per tyre.

Remember that Dueler D684 will perform its job more consistently over its life time - which is a lot more than Yokohama, Geolandar will not be at its best post ~40K Kms although in the beginning Yokohama will feel like an upgrade.