Performance Upgrades for 2004 CV?

[JustinB]

Hi All,

My December 2004 plated Kluger CV 7 Seater (owned since new) which is under a Novated Lease is going to end in 6 months.

It's done just over 100,000kms, and is completely stock and has been serviced regularly by Toyota.

I have close to $5K left in my Novated account, which I don't really want to get refunded. I am going to keep the vehicle, and thus would like to spend the money on the vehicle. Under the rules of the lease, I cannot use the money to increase the vehicle value, but I can replace existing items through "wear".

Can anyone recommend items that would be worth replacing? When I spoke to the dealer at the last service they couldn't think of anything which would need to be done in the near (12-24months) term.

I was thinking maybe K&N panel filter, suspension....?

Would appreciate any suggestions/ideas. I'm located in Adelaide, so if anyone can also recommend businesses that would also be great.

Justin

[ToyotaFreak]

Hi All,

My December 2004 plated Kluger CV 7 Seater (owned since new) which is under a Novated Lease is going to end in 6 months.

It's done just over 100,000kms, and is completely stock and has been serviced regularly by Toyota.

I have close to $5K left in my Novated account, which I don't really want to get refunded. I am going to keep the vehicle, and thus would like to spend the money on the vehicle. Under the rules of the lease, I cannot use the money to increase the vehicle value, but I can replace existing items through "wear".

Can anyone recommend items that would be worth replacing? When I spoke to the dealer at the last service they couldn't think of anything which would need to be done in the near (12-24months) term.

I was thinking maybe K&N panel filter, suspension....?

Would appreciate any suggestions/ideas. I'm located in Adelaide, so if anyone can also recommend businesses that would also be great.

Justin

Maybe look in the TRD USA parts catalog and see what they have for the Highlander (US Kluger.)? MIght be easier to find parts from the US as they share the same 3.3 3MZ V6.

For suspension/handling parts, I'd recommend looking at the Japanese yahoo auctions. Might be able to find Japanese-spec genuine Kluger specific accessories too. Engine parts might be an issue there though, as the Japanese spec Kluger only have the option of the 2.4 2AZ Four cylinder & 3.0 1MZ V6.

[stevesmgb]

you can get an exhaust/bodykit from carson trd in the usa

Edited March 7, 2012 by stevesmgb