Nov 06, 2006 04:56 PM
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(Updated Nov 06, 2006 07:00 PM)
I was driving a Zen car.We are three members, 02 adults and a child.Our son is growing and we wanted to buy a spacious car that is reliable.
Before explaining Camry, a word about Zen.
A great car for beginners.
Go for Zen, a great car and very reliable one.
The Toyota Dealer services are horrible.The dealer thinks that we have come to buy a car with some stolen booty.
I wanted to buy Camry-GLI Auomatic, but I was told that it takes 06 months to deliver etc and forcibly handed Camry-XLI.
Difference between GLI and XLI:
GLI has key less entry ( costs Rs 1000 if you fit it outside)
Wooden finish panels( Not very important)
Metal finsihes in the boot etc
Camry XLI is very spacious and convenient for 5 people. The boot is really big, you can perhaps accommodate a 2 wheeler!!
The cabin is noiseless, controls are excellent.The ABS comes in action as soon as you try a hard braking.Great for Indian conditions.Once you try automatic, you will never settle for Geraed vehicle.Enjoy the 'Nirvana' of automatic transmission.
What sucks is that for the money invested can't camry give a standard DVD player? It has kept casette player only.Ofcourse DVD player costs just 5000Rs.Having invested 22 Lacs, will anyone try to save 5000Rs on DVD player.Also, I feel this model should come with Alloy wheels.But Toyota has put plastic wheel covers.Very disapoointed. It costs about 25000 Rs extra for ally wheels.
Toyota has not understood Indian concept of 'value for money' and will pay dearly in the coming decade.
The Engine is really sexy, arrangements and cabin conveniences are par excellence.I am damn happy.There are very spacious glove compartment, tea cup holder, arm rest etc etc.The cabin is really cozy and is our second family home. We have driven 2000 Kms in 2 months.
While travelling, take excuse from narrow raods. This car is slightly broader and negotiating in narrow raods is bit difficult.
Compared to compettitors, I vouch for this for purposes of safety and stability alone.Plus this car is known for reliability.No worry until 200,000 KMs.Solid built!!
Driver/Passenger air bags add to your safety.Many fine features are given that are not really necessary-For example, load cell in Front paeenger to indicate about seat belt.Costly proposition and unnecessary!!
