Somtamnication Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Considering buying it. Would love to hear any comments on it. Tks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleverD Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Bought one a year ago it's a 1.3S and have done about 16000 klms.The car goes very well considering the size of the engine,most of the time we use it locally but last month we had 6 large adults and 5 large suit cases on a roof rack and it cruised easily 160 klms down to Pattaya. The same 5 passengers were in a fortuner I rented in Phuket and they reckoned it was easier to get in and out of the rear row of seats in the Avanza and thought there was more room. My only criticism is the rear suspension,the shock absorbers are not up to the job and when going over a bump you get a lot of rebound bounce which is very annoying.I have been in touch with a company in the UK who make gas adjustable shockers and can custom make to fit most cars,I am back in the UK today and have ordered a pair which I will get fitted when I return in Dec and will let you know if it cures the problem. Overall I am happy with the car It's economical and sits high off the ground which is very useful around central Thailand at the moment with the flooding,its has stacks of room inside and the rear air con is great for the rear passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stats Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Rent and drove it while in Phuket... not my kind of car.. its more of a family car .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlbraun Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Bought one 18 months ago and already made 35000Kms, it's not a car for long travel ( but I made 1500kms in one day without problems )or high speed driving but I enjoy it in the everyday use, lot of inside room, cheap price,... the main concern is the absorbers that I will change soon, already change tyres to michelin and the situation improve. If you want a cheap car, have a family, need space and make short distance trip it's perfect. @ cleverD : please let me know about the new shockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixalex Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Isn't that the one that looks like one of those vehicles for the disabled? About as much design flair as a shoe-box. Practical no doubt though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Paid a deposit for one at Toyota before they arrived in Thailand.. When they arrived and were ready for sale there was a problem for me, there just was no space or anywhere to put my left foot.. I bought a Honda Jazz instead which has more room inside and far more driver space with a left foot rest as well as loads of space to easy past the brake peddle. No idea if the new 1.5 [different looking front] has addressed this problem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiboxer Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 The Avanza is rear wheel drive...a rarity for today's small vans. No CV joints/universal boots to worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleverD Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Just fitted the Gas adjustable rear shock absorbers and it has transformed the car.No more annoying bounce over speed bumps or potholes and it makes the car feel far more sure footed on the road.When travelling long distance I used to travel at 90/100 kph which felt safe,now 120kph feels very solid and safe.There are 28 settings from soft to hard by turning a small knob in clicks in a clockwise direction which can be done anytime when fitted to the car,I turned mine to 10 and that feels hard enough but if you keep turning you can have very hard sports suspension. They are made by a company called Spax and are made to order and are not cheap at about £150 a pair but in my opinion the best money I have spent on this car!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Considering buying it. Would love to hear any comments on it.Tks. Ugly for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culicine Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 If its not powerful enough, you can also do this too: http://www.avanzathai.com/index.php?tpid=0116 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badbanker Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Just fitted the Gas adjustable rear shock absorbers and it has transformed the car.No more annoying bounce over speed bumps or potholes and it makes the car feel far more sure footed on the road.When travelling long distance I used to travel at 90/100 kph which felt safe,now 120kph feels very solid and safe.There are 28 settings from soft to hard by turning a small knob in clicks in a clockwise direction which can be done anytime when fitted to the car,I turned mine to 10 and that feels hard enough but if you keep turning you can have very hard sports suspension. They are made by a company called Spax and are made to order and are not cheap at about £150 a pair but in my opinion the best money I have spent on this car!!! Shame you had to spend this much money for a imported shocks when they are available in Worachak of the rack for half the price! BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecolonel Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 12/24/2007 at 6:20 AM, Badbanker said: Shame you had to spend this much money for a imported shocks when they are available in Worachak of the rack for half the price! BB How much would those shocks be now bought(and fitted) in or around Hua Hin? My regular taxi lady has a Avanza and the suspension is really bad and very uncomfortable on my back. It may be that the current ones are faulty but if they need changing then she should invest in better shock absorbers if she's a taxi running farangs about. Ok, she's been quiet a few months but she's already picking up quite nicely Let me know please guys thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, thecolonel said: How much would those shocks be now bought(and fitted) in or around Hua Hin? My regular taxi lady has a Avanza and the suspension is really bad and very uncomfortable on my back. It may be that the current ones are faulty but if they need changing then she should invest in better shock absorbers if she's a taxi running farangs about. Ok, she's been quiet a few months but she's already picking up quite nicely Let me know please guys thanks Isn't the Avanza based upon the low rider 2wd hilux ? Should be plenty of options locally available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple01 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 The Avanza is a Re Badged Daihatsu. Nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecolonel Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Whatever its based on it's a seriously uncomfortable ride! I'll check out some options locally Thanks On 12/24/2007 at 6:20 AM, Badbanker said: Shame you had to spend this much money for a imported shocks when they are available in Worachak of the rack for half the price! BB How much would those shocks be now bought(and fitted) in or around Hua Hin? My regular taxi lady has a Avanza and the suspension is really bad and very uncomfortable on my back. It may be that the current ones are faulty but if they need changing then she should invest in better shock absorbers if she's a taxi running farangs about. Ok, she's been quiet a few months but she's already picking up quite nicely Let me know please guys thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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