Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon Owners/Fan Club

[raza1]

Just bought a Passo today. 2007 model, had 16,000 on the odometer but the export certificate says 55,000. Having read through this thread, I'm planning to take the car to Toyota 3S and get it completely serviced. I have a few questions though.
1. Why does the pick feel sluggish in first gear? I've noticed this in other Passos I've test driven too. Is it a problem that can be remedied or is that just how it is?
2. The AC performance seems to drop considerably when idling. Again, is this something that can be fixed? Should I get the AC serviced as well? It was working perfectly while driving on the canal.
3. Any way at all to change the range of radio frequency? Japanese radios only get FM 76 to 90.
4. Does the overdrive button affect the pick of the car? Not sure because I didn't really feel any difference with it on. I thought it might've been the equivalent of the sports gear on Vitz.
5. Does anyone know how to use that 'clean air/ionizer' plasmacluster option? Is it any use at all?

Other than all that I'm quite happy. The interior/exterior are almost brand new, just a slight scratched dent on the front bumper. Seats and matts look unused, tires are pretty much brand new Bridgestone 155/80/R13 with alloy rims (which is odd as most imported cars I went through had terrible tires). The car felt smooth and effortless going up to 90 which is the most I managed in the traffic today. Brakes and handling are excellent. Came with HID lights and according to the dealer has 8 airbags (not sure about that, but other than the front airbags it says 'SRS Airbag Curtain' on all four pillars inside the car). Haven't started measuring consumption yet.

Regarding pick being sluggish, what do you expect from a transmission which is probably driven above 100K KMs? That is not a problem. Just change the transmission oil and keep checking it. The interior gets new look here in Pakistan, as I have seen in Karachi, on Khalid bin Waleed Road's adjacent streets, new look is being given to cars.

Well you have got a good deal in 880K, as I myself bought the same model in 875K with few dents on trunk (that was acceptable to be as my wife will drive the car and the car will need some denting painting in near future, lolz).

[rizla]

Also I don't know if anyone else has felt this but I think the suspension of Passo is a bit stiff, is it supposed be that way? I was driving Corolla before so it will take some getting used to. Right now with 72 km on the clock (since I filled it up the first time), the average is showing as 10.3 (with AC) which is a bit low. Haven't done any work on the car since I got it as I'm waiting for the weekend to do that.

[Bilal_Sadiq]

Mileage

[Bilal_Sadiq]

Auction sheets are available in Rs.500 to Rs.1000/-. We are Pakistani and Auction sheet is not a Saheefa. Just trust on yourself and get the car inspected an independent mechanic, and go for deal.

Mileage on auction sheet can be verified which proof its authenticity at-least. My friend car painted/repaired in Japan cannot be identified, take ur best shot Japanese believe in Total Quality Management not like us.

So if you are car dealer sorry to hurt ur feelings otherwise cheers

[raza1]

Mileage on auction sheet can be verified which proof its authenticity at-least. My friend car painted/repaired in Japan cannot be identified, take ur best shot Japanese believe in Total Quality Management not like us.

So if you are car dealer sorry to hurt ur feelings otherwise cheers

Mileage on auction sheet can be verified? how?

I am not a car dealer, I wish i could

[suleman793]

I have one for sale contact me: 0334-5169299

Chasis No. starting with KGC 10 is 2 wheel drive, whereas KGC 15 is 4 wheel drive and there is lot of diff in price range and mileage for both ofc 1.0, 2 wheel is more fuel efficient. Mostly car with auction sheet are more reliable as there are lot of flood affected cars coming in Pakistan. In order to understand Auction sheets plz visit Understanding a Japanese Car Auction Grade Sheet

This is just for the info in case u r looking for the same car

Btw i am also looking for Toyota Passo in Islamabad, any1 interested in selling can contact me.

[hassannabeel27]

"4. Does the overdrive button affect the pick of the car? Not sure because I didn't really feel any difference with it on. I thought it might've been the equivalent of the sports gear on Vitz."

Overdrive difference is felt in 4th gear. When you are above 70km in 4th gear, try turning off over drive and you will see the difference. In high speed, if you want to overtake some other car, just turn off overdrive and your car will accelerate much faster.

[Mandvoo]

My car vibrates tremendously when stopped while in D. any way to solve this ?

[raza1]

My car vibrates tremendously when stopped while in D. any way to solve this ?

Have u changed plugs?

Change in my passo:
Today my brother took the car to Shah ji axle works, got spacer installed to solve the speed breaker touching issue. Car is up by around 2 inch. Kharcha 2000.

[rizla]

Two problems with my car:- I got the car fully serviced from Toyota. Spark plugs/transmission oil didn't need changing but air filter, oil filter and engine oil were changed. Brakes and throttle body were serviced. Wheel balancing and wheel alignment were also done. However the fuel average is still pretty poor. After getting the car serviced I got a full tank of petrol. On the halfway point on the fuel gauge I had driven 190 kilometers. That seems less than 10 km/h. How are you guys getting 13 or 14?- The AC is useless in Lahore's heat. It only works in the evenings and at nights when the whether is cooler. During daytime the only way it will work is for you to be driving at 80 miles per hour. Does anyone have the contact for some good car AC technicians here in Lahore who can look at a Passo's ac?

[bigb_gr8]

get the a/c checked fm well reputed ac wala. a/c is working fine in Lahore.
i would advise Bashir car ac , mozang .

also better get the plugs + transmission oil changed . also get the fuel filter + fuel pump checked
my Passo gave me 16kml on motorway days ago with adults + luggage + ac on.

[rizla]

get the a/c checked fm well reputed ac wala. a/c is working fine in Lahore.i would advise Bashir car ac , mozang .also better get the plugs + transmission oil changed . also get the fuel filter + fuel pump checkedmy Passo gave me 16kml on motorway days ago with adults + luggage + ac on.

Well the mechanics at Toyota 3S had a look at the plugs and said they didn't need changing. They said the same about the transmission oil. I'm not sure if transmission oil would actually affect consumption massively. The weird thing is before getting my car serviced, the meter showed 10.3 km/l as the fuel average. After getting it completely serviced, I am now getting 8.9 or 9 km/l which is just HORRIBLE because I could be driving a Civic 1.8 with this average. This is clearly something that is seriously wrong for consumption to be so poor, even though the car feels perfectly fine while driving. Would like a good mechanic to take a look at my car but I've been warned against going to non-Toyota 3S, while I have already been to Toyota and my consumption has only gotten worse

[Mandvoo]

no i have not changed the plugs. the guys at toyota said they are fine

[qwertypoiu]

has any one seen 2010 and above passo it looks amazing

[vickybhai]

^^ i have seen one in Clifton and some for sale at khalid bin waleed......one is also at PW

[manu6121]

A big hateee for passo!!!
Ugly interior like rikhsha
ugly exterior
i purchased one for 780,000 fresh import in 2011 8000 mileage tha, i also installed cng which cost me 45 thousand but cng pe pathakhe maarti hai like liana
flop car in japan
flop on cng
worst fuel average
n bari mushkil se i sold my car in 820,000 n srsly shuker allah ka ke sell hugai
now m the owner of corolla gli 2004 model nn srsly owesome car loving it overall
a big no0o0o for passo/boon...!!!!!

[vickybhai]

A big hateee for passo!!!
Ugly interior like rikhsha
ugly exterior
i purchased one for 780,000 fresh import in 2011 8000 mileage tha, i also installed cng which cost me 45 thousand but cng pe pathakhe maarti hai like liana
flop car in japan
flop on cng
worst fuel average
n bari mushkil se i sold my car in 820,000 n srsly shuker allah ka ke sell hugai
now m the owner of corolla gli 2004 model nn srsly owesome car loving it overall
a big no0o0o for passo/boon...!!!!!

Riksha does'nt has headreast or folding seats...
Who told you to install CNG??
how do you know its flop in japan??

other than that this flop car still gave you profit of 40,000...so don't blame the car

[vickybhai]

Does any one know where can i get an arm rest for my toyota passo???

I have seen one on the net and want to buy it but they only deliver it in Malaysia...any idea where or how can i get it???

Myvi / Toyota Passo Armrest (Silver) - High Quality (Kuala Lumpur, end time 2/21/2013 1:34:00 PM MYT)

[raza1]

Does any one know where can i get an arm rest for my toyota passo???

I have seen one on the net and want to buy it but they only deliver it in Malaysia...any idea where or how can i get it???

Myvi / Toyota Passo Armrest (Silver) - High Quality (Kuala Lumpur, end time 2/21/2013 1:34:00 PM MYT)

If you just need arm rest then u can have sofa seats for passo.

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[vickybhai]

If you just need arm rest then u can have sofa seats for passo.

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Sofa seats does'nt come in racy version which i have...and they also dont come in black colour too