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  1. I’m really impressed about the fuel consumption of the Allion A15.Yeasterday had a journey to Anuradhapura through Matale and returned through Ella(340km) and It cost me only Rs.2700 using 95 octane.So the car had done closer to 19 kmpl which is kind of impressive for a car that weights 1.2tonnes plus 3 grown up people and using AC all the time.As I remember my 121 did around 15-16 for the same route.

    1. iRage

      iRage

      Well...on outstation runs that probably is the upper end of what it would average (with no highway runs). The RAV4 does about 13-14 on a similar run. The 121 on the other hand..well the transmission type would play a difference, plus the 121 would have had a bit more wear and tear...and also newer engines tweaks and tech do add towards fuel efficiency.

    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      The compression ratio is 11:1 as opposed to the 2012 model while having 1 hp less and 4Nm less torque

  2. Finally she’s here?Thanking all the members who helped me in various ways?

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    2. Hyaenidae

      Hyaenidae

      @alpha17 apparently the  1.6L Z6 engine makes 105hp  and the 1NZ-FE makes 109hp... so you might have felt the extra 4 horses in addition to the CVT :D

      Looking forward to the ownership thread btw. Did you find someone to restore the silver trim panels yet?

    3. alpha17

      alpha17

      @Hyaenidae not yet mate.I’m a bit busy these days.The owner also had no time to fix the doors’ fabric upholstery.So I plan to visit Lal Cushion works to fix that.Also PreseaLover gave me the contact number of a known painter.Still I’m finding for a specialized place for these kinds of repairs.Plan to fix all of them before New Year?

    4. pug306xsi

      pug306xsi

      Nice and clean!

  3. ?HELP WANTED ASAP!!!?I need a good quality place to paint the interior silver panels ASAP.Please share if anyone knows.Cheers

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      What silver interior parts you guys are referring to? If I remember right 26 series Allion/Premio came with beige or black interior with wooden panels

    3. alpha17

      alpha17

      @Magnum no machan there are few silver insertings.The multifunction button panel is silver.The door’s inner handle is silver.Most of them tend to wear out faster. @RuslanThere was one place advertised in fb and I went there after calling.They said that it’s the same part I wanted.But when I got there it was the chrome door opening handle.Best thing to do is repainting them.I checked with few other shops and most of them said they are not available.The thing is when I went to inspect a car in a car sale,with a mileage of 79000km(probably done more),all those silver insertings were perfect.It should have been repainted.

    4. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      I Remember once, one of my Friends Yaris Center Console which is the same color (Grey), Toyota lanka Painted it for FoF when he was doing an Accident repair.

  4. When I advertised my car for sale,on different days,different people came for inspecting it,but around 5 of them came particularly from a one area.All of them quoted an extremely low price for the car.Everyone quoted the same price.None of them inspected the maintainence records or documents.Even without taking the car for a trial...So I thought that the value might have been reduced.But when I checked,my expected price is average,but not much high.But those particular set of people came from the same area on different days quoting the same price made me think that there is something like a hideous buying mafia is going on...Yesterday a bugger came acting like a very truthful person and told that he sold his Axio to open a new shop and therefore he only got one and a half lakh less than my expected price(which is the same price all of them quoted).That bugger acted like a very innocent gentleman...This made me realize that one gang is trying to buy the car for a very low price to sell it again.Most probably it is the reason for not inspecting the records.

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    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      @hrmnope mate.mawanella

    3. Hyaenidae

      Hyaenidae

      So, is it sold yet?

    4. alpha17

      alpha17

      Not yet mate.I only advertised it on internet(not in the quick sale site)I’m not in much of a hurry becuase the Allion owner asked for a few weeks to give it a good interior cleaning since he is very busy, and also I have 3 long trips (two of them are weddings) to do during next week.If I hurry I will have to borrow someone’s car and I usually don’t like that.So I plan to advertise it on paper next sunday.

  5. What is the ceramic coat for paint?Is it worth to do it for a dark colored car? or is it another useless product?Because road from my house to the main street has 'iluk' bushes on both sides one friend of mine told me that they leave scratch marks on the paint.

    1. matroska

      matroska

      ok since I foolishly posted an FB vid link above my reply got blocked out so i'm typing this again : 

      it's basically like a persistent wax layer that will hang around for some time. Will offer you basic protection from sun, bird poop , tree sap, paint dots (in case your neighbor decided to paint his wall )  and stuff like that for scratches not a lot of protection but to a small extent yes. also it's water-repellent  Those darned bushes - they've already left their marks on my car within days of buying it    cars and trees are really not friends are they?

       

      and here's the youtube vid of the same FB vid 

       

    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      @matroskathanks mate for the video and the description.I should also do it.Where can I get it done?

    3. matroska

      matroska

      there are many places  offering differing types of protection - drop me a  PM 

  6. Should I share my 7 years experience of Corolla 121? I think it would be helpful for everyone who plans to own one.Share your opinions guys.

    1. Davy

      Davy

      Everyone is encouraged to post reviews of their cars given that they are honest and unbiased. Given that you have used the car for a long time and have first hand experience, you may have valuable information others would find helpful. So please go ahead. 

    2. matroska

      matroska

      Yes Please! It's still a national favorite ? 

  7. OPINIONS WANTED ASAP.I gave up the idea of moving to a new car for a few months.But suddenly a relation of mine said that he is going to sell his 2013 Allion due to the reason that he bought the new Eclipse Cross for the permit.The car was very well maintained with KW plates imported on permit,in Maroon colour.Not met with any kind of accidents.G plus package.Only problem is that it had done 110000km.The running is almost based on highway and around colombo with good maintainence and he is quoting around 5million.For me he would most likely to reduce the price a bit.I know I have to stretch my budget to the extreme for that,but the car is in good condition.He said that he did repared the AC and an interior cleaning is needed,since he has two kids.Does it seems to be a good bargain?Sometimes he is likely to reduce the price further.Should I grab or let it go?Since he is very famous around the family for maintaining cars very well,I’m a bit hesitant to let it go?

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    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      Yup this is the 1.5 version.I always wanted a 1.8.But 1.8 version seems to be extinct in the 2013+ models.Only seen a 2011 A18 so far.

      I will definietely consider about the strut bars mate when I bring her home?

    3. iRage

      iRage

      Well...thanks to our lovely import tax structure...many 1.8++L did not come to the country. SO if you do not see 2013+ 1.8L variants, its probably because it didn't make sense for anyone to bring them during the period :D Like right now...wouldn't bringing down a 1.8L Allion be ridiculously pricey ?

    4. alpha17

      alpha17

      Yup mate the 1.8 Allion in SL will cost equal to the S class in USA??‍♂️

  8. Went to inspect a 2007 Allion near Colombo. When I saw the ad from a sale site and called, the owner said he is the registered second owner, with genuine mileage 93000km, service records with 100% condition. Then came to know that he and I had graduated from the same university, same year batch. Then without hesitation today I went to inspect it with a friend. Man oh man!!! The car has been fully painted from a makabass. Therefore the paint is like "hodi gala wage". Even the front left side had met with an accident and the signs can clearly be seen. Engine had oil dripping marks.The car took so long to start due to bad battery. Went on a test drive. Bad hub razors,brake problems,so and so...So disappointed...Then left the place thinking how good is my current ride.

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    2. matroska

      matroska

      :D it all depends on what your expectations are I guess - you'd be surprised to know that there are 2018 cars that cost about 6 miilon where you have to twist the key to start it - I kid you not!

       

    3. alpha17

      alpha17

      @matroska yeah I know mate that even some land cruiser do. Anyway I’ll wait and try to persuade my father’s friend to sell his Luxel or search patiently till a good allion shows up for sale

    4. Magnum

      Magnum

      I was in the hunt for an Allion sometime back, some of the cars I came across were appalling. Their interior condition was worse than my '92 Bluebird.

  9. Went to inspect 3 Allions(2-2007 240 and one 260 1800cc)and a Mazda 3. Actually they are from car sales. One 240 has met with an accident and the comples nose cut have been replaced(i noticed),but quoting 3.9million. That particular car had a problem with idling since the car rapidly changes the rpm. The not a single car justified the price. Mileages have been tampered for sure, but none had a pleasant interior. Even the 260 has developped a funges on the back seats and arm rests, which is a sign that the car has been sitting there for a long time. After inspecting, getting inside my car gave me a sigh of relief. My good old 121 had a better condition than all of them but anyway I’m going to find a 260 allion patiently. 

    I have never driven a Mazda 3. So there was one which had a decent interior, and the engine was well tuned exhausting water drops. So I drove it. I expected more from a Mazda.overall the car is not smooth or comfortable as a Corolla, but felt well planted and heavy.The steering has a weight and a feel but overall I think the car lacks refinement and comfort levels I expect. I floored it and the engine loves to rev and shifts quickly, but lacks a punch. Overall I felt I was cramped inside and Hondas felt better. That’s maybe the car may not be in perfect condition, but I don’t know...The Mazda 3 doesn’t rang any bell for me?I know the Mazda 3 has been praised everywhere for its sportiness, but I think there are 2 major reasons for this.Either the car is not in a mechanically good condition or my mind prefers the numb and smooth Toyota ride?

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    2. hrm

      hrm

      Try to buy from a genuine registered owner. You would find all sorts of crooks with Allions especially the mudalalis.

       

    3. alpha17

      alpha17

      @hrmI’m not in a hurry, so ready to wait for another 6-7 months to grab a good one. This selling craze started because one of my father’s closest friend owned an Axio Luxel Alpha edition,which is personally imported and used carefully told me that he is going to sell his car and go for a hilux. But he was not ready to spend over 4.8 million. Due to lack of good examples, his idea changed for a vezel and almost all the people told him about the dual clutch as a “major fault” which caused him to keep his current car. So I had to go through a very hard time, since the car was advertised and 3 buyers were ready to purchase it. He might not sell it for about another couple of years. Since my budget allows me to go for a new ride, I kept finding a car eversince

    4. hrm

      hrm

      Yeah patience is the best thing. But if you spot a good one you have to hurry as a sale bayya would grab before everyone else. When I bought my car there was a tug of war where I knew the car is genuine. Owner being a good guy didn't accept my advance payment due to some other guy had made an offer. I offered more but the thing went on for couple of days until owner found out the other person is a car sale guy so I was given the chance. Good ones sell out soon. Lemons remain for months.

  10. For a few days, I've been thinking whether to go for an Allion/Premio or Civic fd1. Finally settled my mind on an Allion due to 3 main factors, Ground Clearance, Comfort and Reselling. I know I have to forget about driving pleasure totally. Anyway Ground clearance is a major concern as most of the new cars like fit,aqua touches the floor when entering to our house premises.

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      @alpha17 Driving on bad roads and village areas are bit of a challenge :D

      @Hyaenidae Could be one as well :P

    3. MNI

      MNI

      Did you buy it recently what was the price ofAllion  260

    4. alpha17

      alpha17

      @MNI Nope mate. Due to the lack of good samples I'm being patient and waiting. Ready to wait anytime till I get my hands on a well maintained one in good condition for less than 4.5 million, or till my budget expands to 5 million. I know that there are only a handful number of vehicles which fits my criteria, since I want a 1 or 2 owned, less than 120000 kms done with records(less than 100000 kms if possible:D), G Grade one (since there are only two grades in  2007 Allion 1.5 and 1.8; base grade and G grade. This can easily be identified by the meter panel),prefer 1.5 or 1.8 (again 1.8 is preferred if possible:D). Exterior colour and interior colour is not a major concern, but can't stand that bright red:action-smiley-012:. I know I have to wait for a pretty long time:rolleyes:

  11. Today,another 2016 manufactured Premio owned by a relation which was sold in May 2018 is in the quick sale site’s classified.The car had done well over 40k kms when it was sold and now, advertised as 33k kms????Now it has become like “mileage tampering is the new sexy”???

    1. matroska

      matroska

      There's a car sale in Mount who post ads on both AL and the quick site - you can see the red/black paving stones in each of their pictures  and they also cover car seats in polythene. What is funny is ALL their cars have mileage of either 68,000 and 69,000 you can see they have two FD4's now and they both have 69,000 mileage. 

    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      @matroska i saw them already bro???they want to make the cars look like they’re new...I exactly remember the fd4 and their 69000 km mileages????

  12. Two fools came to inspect my car and did these:Starting and seeing whether the smoke is coming out,Saying AC is not cooling when I had set the temperature to 26celcius,Saying that seats have been replaced because they are extremely clean(i used seat covers all the time),saying that the car have been polished by previous owner(i bought it in 2012).Those fools said that they were from an insuarance company.I had to control myself a lot:angry-smiley-030:

    1. iRage

      iRage

      Damn ! must be one hell of a polish to last all this time...what do you use :) ? but uhh...so polishing the car is a bad thing ? Oh wait...were they being sarcastic and trying to hint to you that the car is dirty ?

      Once I had an idiot put his foot on the exhaust tip to stop the air flow to see if there were any leaks....fair enough you say ? The bugger put his foot on it after I drove the car. Could see the guys face turn red in pain but trying to hide it with a look of "pora cool"-ness :D

    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      I didn’t use any polish,but just regular wash without using any teepol.I remember I did a waxing few years ago.

      Oh man the way of inspecting leaks in exhaust?????typical b310,dx wagon buyers.They just wanted to show me that they knows everything about cars

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      Once a buyer visited one of my friend's car sale and he was claiming that a Suzuki Every van he was interested is five door and just low hence no second market.

      Little he knew that all Suzuki Every vans are five door and there's no just low model in it :D 

  13. Finally settled my mind for a Allion or Premio 260 2007-2009 model.If someone has or knows a well maintained one with records please contact me?

  14. Does anyone have or know a well maintained “2007-20011 Axio Luxel Alpha edition” for sale?Please PM me because I am ready to buy within few days for sure!!!

    One of my dad’s friend decided to sell his aforementioned model to me and today morning he called me saying that he changed his idea of selling.I got 2 buyers for my current one at a good value,but I had to halt them for a week or two.I’m not ready to go for another model.So confused at the moment☹️

     

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    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      @naavislade It’s the highest grade of the Axio. During that time period, the car had some options which could only be found in higher end models(Axio is an entry level car).There are 2 variants; Luxel and Luxel Alpha edition.Alpha edition has Radar cruise control,Pre crash safety,6 airbags and auto parking.The first 2 options are not available with the normal Luxel for sure,but not sure about the others.Both have 1800cx engines with tiptronic transmission.As a fact, there might be about less than 20 cars in SL.

    3. naavislade

      naavislade

      Is there any major differences between Axio G grade,G limited,X grade,X limited or what changes have been made through the years(2007,2008,2011).Im looking for a buy an axio within next four months?.Before i had a doubt about what to buy among aqua,gp5 and axio..now im totally interested with Axio and looking for un-abused car with budget 35-37)Could you give some advices.how to pick a good one and differnces and fuel economies,bugs/faults of relevent model

       

    4. alpha17

      alpha17

      @naavisladeCheck your inbox mate

  15. Confused to see that the inside panels of the CHR front doors are finished with soft touch materials along with the soft armrest, but rear doors have hard plastics and hard armrests. Seems like Toyota has neglected the well being of the rear passengers(small windows also included)?Cheap designers?

    1. iRage

      iRage

      A lot of manufacturers have started to use slightly harder materials in the back in crossovers, wagons, etc...on account of it being more able to handle cargo and kids, etc...the touch might be slightly different but the look and  texture is pretty much the same. The feel might be slightly different with lesser padding and even lesser shiny trim bits, etc.... With older cars, like the RAV4, X-Trail etc..the whole interior was of the same paneling type; so the passenger part looked industrial or the cargo part was too soft. SO in reality, it is not designers being cheap, its actually done on purpose and also a case where production becomes more expensive (as you DO lose some of the economies of scale)

    2. alpha17
  16. Does anyone know a cheap shipping method to ship a used car subwoofer from japan?(less than 6kg in weight)

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      It's better off to purchase it in Sri Lanka 

    3. alpha17

      alpha17

      @Magnum Nope dude.This subwoofer is not available in SL.It’s a rare model made by Pioneer,which can be mounted inside the sparewheel.So I don’t have to sacrifice my cargo space.Ebay has listed the minimum price as $229 excluding shipping costs of over $60.

    4. Magnum

      Magnum

      If it could be brought down by someone in his baggage, then it would be fine. If not, if you bring it down via a shipping company, it'll be charged based on the weight

  17. Can someone PM me the best place to repair Axio dashboard cracks?

    thanks???

  18. Why those Alto drivers think they got Ferraris??????Every day at least one or two get smoked trying to overtake me by honking as fools???

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    2. Magnum
    3. Jor-el

      Jor-el

      @Magnum Was travelling from Kandy to A/pura, met the bugger at Nalanda. This was about a month ago

       

    4. alpha17

      alpha17

      @fiat fan yes i'm from Kegalle

  19. Tired of seeing same cars everyday on the road.Allion,Axio,Axio Hybrid,Premio,Priass,Ukkuwa(Aqua),Fit,Vezel,Alto,Wa-GON R

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    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      I'm yet to see a 2015 corolla...

    3. sathyajithj99

      sathyajithj99

      I've seen a few 170 Corollas in Colombo. 

    4. terrabytetango

      terrabytetango

      There are some on the road. I've even seen a KW one once. Has to be company vehicles for sure.

  20. Hi bro.

    can you give me a complete detail about the honda fd1?

    i need details about the comfort side more.how does it compares with an allion 240 or axio??

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