Questions for the Estima

[Son Gokou]

Hi guys,

Thinking off get a Estima and does the rear seats have ISO Fix?

As I have ISO Fix baby seat and i wanted to used on the Estima too.

Also i wanted a Estima with the following options:

Leather Interior

Twin Sunroofs

Power Sliding doors

Cruise control

Front & Rear cameras

Which models have all these options?

Cheers!

Daniel

[robmac1]

Hi guys,

Thinking off get a Estima and does the rear seats have ISO Fix?

As I have ISO Fix baby seat and i wanted to used on the Estima too.

Also i wanted a Estima with the following options:

Leather Interior

Twin Sunroofs

Power Sliding doors

Cruise control

Front & Rear cameras

Which models have all these options?

Cheers!

Daniel

Hi Daniel,

I assume you are talking a ACR (2.4L) OR MCR (3L) Estima. Both are available as 2WD (XXX30) OR 4WD (XXX40)

Leather Interior: AFAIK there are no factory leather interiors on the range. I've seen tight fitting leather covers on a few Estimas

Twin Sunroofs: Most Areas versions have this feature

Power Sliding doors: It's an option - hit and miss whether vehicle that is found in Japan has them.

Cruise control: Same as above. But I believe if you get face lift model (2003-2005) with drive-by-wire throttle, a Camry aftermarket CC can be fitted for around $600.

Front & Rear cameras: Most have the rear cameras . Face lift model have f & rear cameras and steering wheel audio & camera controls.

You could also look for a vehicle with the Optitron Dash (has a flouro tube in the dash for illumination) Thy can be identified because the dash is totally dark when the ignition off. It lights up brilliant white.

Try to get a vehicle with discharge head lights (HID) headlights and proximity soanar as well.

All of the Aeras models have dual aircon and some (cold climate versions) have rear heaters as well.

Estima G Aeras (Aerasu) is the top line model where you are most likely to find these options.

I would choose a 3L over a 2.4L and if I had my time again probably get a 4wd instead of 2wd. The V6 2wd are a bit prone to torque steer at take off if you sink the boot.

If you get the 3L be aware that cam belt should be replaced at 100,000km or seven years of age. Check the engine oil is clean the V6 had a sludge problem if not maintained.

Try to negotiate the purchase with two radio remote door unlock controls and check the key works in all doors as well.

Also be aware the Stereo/Dvd (and the rear drop down screen) is designed for Japanese NTSC standard, So Aust DVDs won't play and the sat nav won't work and can't be economically converted to Aust maps. You will need a band expander to tune the full FM band. They have an audio input so you can play audio from an Iphone.

They are a fantastic vehicle and the build quality and features leave the Aust Tarago for dead.

You could do worse than visit an Importer based in Abbotsford. Jon is a man of his word and has "honest" vehicles.

EDIT: No rear seats don't have isofix. Just the bolt in the floor.

Edited January 22, 2013 by robmac1

[XJZ]

Hey mate.

You're probably going to be after an Estima G, they are the ones usually optioned up to the nines.