Our best car so far. Review on Toyota Qualis

We are one of the first purchasers of Toyota Qualis in our city and we have a Diesel FS model. Everyone in our family loves this car.And accordingly, it has rendered its services over the last 10 or so years, without any breakdown or major problem and has been most reliable. So many times we have gone over long distances like 2000km in a week or 10 days time. The vehicle takes the load and strain with utmost ease and keeps us very comfortable inside.

Seats are generously spaced, road handling is excellent, suspension is strong and durable, Boot space (we have baby seats and not a regular 3rd row of seats) is also generous and we carry all our luggage in it. 10 years after purchase, recently we have made some additions like front bumper, roof-top carrier, and side-steps. Short-distance mileage is 10-11 kmpl and for long distance it is 11-12 kmpl, with single AC full on. No major work required in the engine so far. Engine is very smooth. As far as dealers are concerned, if you get the vehicle serviced by any non-Toyota representative, the dealers can detect it and they will flatly refuse to service it after that. They will always push for replacement of parts and for costlier alternatives rather than repairing. Sometimes when we have given the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, we have received our vehicle back after servicing (they claim) in the same condition as it was before, and not even the grease or grime was cleaned properly.

In such instances, we have lightly raised our voice and voiced our concern without disrespect , in front of their prospective buyers so that they can hear what is happening to buyers after they purchase the vehicle . No need to add separately, the work was done spot on, after that. Also, if you befriend any technician on the inside, then you can get your work done without most problems Coz there are so many vehicles lined up for work and your vehicle is just another vehicle to them*.

There is a very active second hand market for Qualis in Chennai and even the first edition cars, if maintained well, fetch a decent price. We have used Innova too, but we have stuck to our Qualis. Qualis is the best car we have owned so far and we can see no other car coming even close to it. As far as our vehicle is concerned, we have taken good care of it and I am sure it will still continue to serve us well over the years.Thanks to readers, and please do leave your comments / reflections.