Toyota Fortuner advice

[DefecteD]

Hey All

Just wanted to know if you guys have any info on the Toyota Fortuner

My father is looking for a 4x4
We have been qouted around R431k NEW .all in with all extra, nav, nudge bar, rear cam and rear dvd

any thoughts on the car? good or not? price too? other options? price we looking to pay is max R430k ish.
originally wanted a land rover but they are too pricey, must be 4X4

Thanks

 

[BCO]

I'd rather go with an FJ Cruiser at that price.

 

[DefecteD]

I'd rather go with an FJ Cruiser at that price.

Looked at it yesterday, i thinking for myself its nice, but remember its for my dad, he wants his luxuiries, something the FJ doesnt have , also very plasicy in my opinion

He currently drivers a 2009 Lexus is250 and 2008 Merc C200k and now wants a decent 4x4 to go road tripping

 

[FarligOpptreden]

The Fortuner isn't all that luxurious, imho. Very decent family SUV with proven offroad ability, seeing as it's based on the Hilux platform. Keeping that in mind, the ride is quite "bakkie"-ish. So if your dad doesn't mind driving a double-cab Hilux with an extra row of seats, no load-bay and leather seats, then by all means. It really is a very capable machine offroad, but don't expect the luxury you get from a Lexus, Merc or even Landy Disco...

 

[web]

Hey All

Just wanted to know if you guys have any info on the Toyota Fortuner

My father is looking for a 4x4
We have been qouted around R431k NEW .all in with all extra, nav, nudge bar, rear cam and rear dvd

any thoughts on the car? good or not? price too? other options? price we looking to pay is max R430k ish.
originally wanted a land rover but they are too pricey, must be 4X4

Thanks

Is it the new "facelift" one ?

 

[DefecteD]

The Fortuner isn't all that luxurious, imho. Very decent family SUV with proven offroad ability, seeing as it's based on the Hilux platform. Keeping that in mind, the ride is quite "bakkie"-ish. So if your dad doesn't mind driving a double-cab Hilux with an extra row of seats, no load-bay and leather seats, then by all means. It really is a very capable machine offroad, but don't expect the luxury you get from a Lexus, Merc or even Landy Disco...

I agree with the luxuries,but dont think the interior is that bad-it could be worse, least the interior is nicer then lets say the nissan hardbody. lol -

His main need is for it to be good off road witch we know it is, just wanted other good off road options for him

 

[xrapidx]

and leather seats

Hilux has leather seats

 

[DefecteD]

Is it the new "facelift" one ?

No - he does not want to wait

 

[swsup97]

Does he want to buy NEW ? If it was me i would rather settle for a Land Cruiser Prado 2nd hand with low mileage

 

[DefecteD]

Does he want to buy NEW ? If it was me i would rather settle for a Land Cruiser Prado 2nd hand with low mileage

Pref new, but have looked around at used Prado's but still out of his price range

 

[Fuma]

2nd hand Subaru Tribeca is another good option. I love that car.
Or Lexus RX

 

[DefecteD]

2nd hand Subaru Tribeca is another good option. I love that car.
Or Lexus RX

Not sure the Lexus will handle well off the beaten path

 

[MickeyD]

Hey All

Just wanted to know if you guys have any info on the Toyota Fortuner

My father is looking for a 4x4
We have been qouted around R431k NEW .all in with all extra, nav, nudge bar, rear cam and rear dvd

any thoughts on the car? good or not? price too? other options? price we looking to pay is max R430k ish.
originally wanted a land rover but they are too pricey, must be 4X4

Thanks

Read here: http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=138

 

[OGroteKoning]

A mate of mine sold his Fortuner. He said:"The Hilux and the Fortuner are both vehicles targetted by hijackings and theft. They break in via the bonnet to disconnect the alarm. You do get a aftermarket fitting to prevent this kind of break in, but the damage will be done. The reasonf fot these vehicles being so popular, is because they use the same engines in the Toyota Quantum 10-seaters." He also said:"Santam has issued a statement that the insurance premiums and excesses will be increased until Toyota resolves these issues. I am selling mine and will look for another 4x4." He now drives a Nissan Nivara.

 

[BCO]

A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon could be a good choice too, for serious offroading.

 

[DefecteD]

A mate of mine sold his Fortuner. He said:"The Hilux and the Fortuner are both vehicles targetted by hijackings and theft. They break in via the bonnet to disconnect the alarm. You do get a aftermarket fitting to prevent this kind of break in, but the damage will be done. The reasonf fot these vehicles being so popular, is because they use the same engines in the Toyota Quantum 10-seaters." He also said:"Santam has issued a statement that the insurance premiums and excesses will be increased until Toyota resolves these issues. I am selling mine and will look for another 4x4." He now drives a Nissan Nivara.

Thanks for that bit of info! will let him know -

The car offers alot of bang for buck, - in that price range there is not much other choices,

 

[DefecteD]

A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon could be a good choice too, for serious offroading.

He does not like it , thanks for the input though

 

[FarligOpptreden]

A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon could be a good choice too, for serious offroading.

OH YES! It is absolutely brilliant offroad. On a recent 4x4 day a colleague of mine did the trail with his yellow Rubicon. Later on we dubbed it the "geel spinnekop", purely because the wheels were climbing over the obstacles like the legs of a spider! Wouldn't mind having one myself...

 

[supersunbird]

A mate of mine sold his Fortuner. He said:"The Hilux and the Fortuner are both vehicles targetted by hijackings and theft. They break in via the bonnet to disconnect the alarm. You do get a aftermarket fitting to prevent this kind of break in, but the damage will be done. The reasonf fot these vehicles being so popular, is because they use the same engines in the Toyota Quantum 10-seaters." He also said:"Santam has issued a statement that the insurance premiums and excesses will be increased until Toyota resolves these issues. I am selling mine and will look for another 4x4." He now drives a Nissan Nivara.

Yep, feels like half of the stolen vehicles we hear about through the neighbourhood watch are Fortuners and Hiluxes, criminals want them BADLY...

 

[Grimspoon]

Only bad thing I have ever heard about them is that they are very popular with the hijackers. I guess all cars are nowadays

Other than that, my mate has one and its awesome!