I’m here seeking for those who are the owners of recon Toyota Vellfire or Alphard 2015-2016 model with 2.5 engine. How much does it cost for the normal 1yr/13k mileage maintenance? Fuel economy? Any problem with the engine and transmission? Reliability?
Or What you have experienced so far from owning these 2 car?. I quite like the Vellfire 2015 model and I’m here for listening your feedback about the reliability and maintenance cost.
Hope you guys and share it to me

This post has been edited by QiMing2929: Nov 19 2019, 05:28 PM

You are asking a very subjective question. But for your reference, RM5k a year will be enough, excluding tires and paint ceramic coating.

if can afford to buy vellfire , so why need to worry about the maintenance cost and fuel economy? just go to toyota SC

Cannof afford the tali to the kerbau et still want to buy the kerbau.
Biar papa asalkan bergaya.

Recon , just do basic service at outside service Center, I believe now a day dealer will give warranty min 1 yr to 4 yrs so within the period just send back to the panel workshop and do service . Normally vellfire or Alphard one fuel tank can drive up to 400km.

What car are you currently driving? Because if you're driving a sedan / hatchback you'll be shocked by the FC. Expect 6-7km/l fuel consumption for mixed driving, meaning 60l / RM125 of petrol about 360-400km which is quite thirsty due to its poor aerodynamic and high kerb weight

Recently someone in fb kena gearbox problem on the newish vellfire, kena nearly 15-20k for repairs

This post has been edited by Boy96: Nov 19 2019, 06:34 PM

Im currently driving a sedan car hahahah, thank for sharing ya

Yepp I also heard that before but not sure what is the specific problem.

Hmm I see there, thanks for ya sharing

Ohh okayy thank you for sharing

My sis inlaw velfire also kena Gearbox problem.

So, what happen to the gearbox? Overheating issues?

Not sure on the exact details, I was told it is gearbox issues which happen when they want to travel back to Seremban for CNY, end up having to drive the other car back. and should be quite major as the car ended up in workshop for a month.

Ohh dear Thanks for sharing yaa

normally shops which sell unreg vellfire/alphard will provide warranty at panel workshop ? or only the biggest AP importer will provide such warranty ?

Rather buy a brand new serena with warranty

This variant is using i-CVT gearbox? If yes, good luck.

all dealer provide warranty now a days . they buy the warranty with insurance warranty company
basic warranty cost around rm1500+- per year
full warranty cost round rm3000 +- per year
if owner have optional to buy full warranty or extended warranty before car delivered

Heard that before but normally I think a recon car dealer will give 1yr warranty as standard right? What does basic warranty covers?

min 1 year
some warranty up to 4 yrs
engine , steering rack , gear box

I normally don't respond to stupid remarks outside of kopitiam but I do make an exception once in a while.

Asking isn't the same as worrying.
Only idiots buy cars without knowing FC and maintenance cost.

toyota's cvt gearboxes aren't knowm for their reliability. so good luck.....

recently just bought a 2018 2.5L FL recon vellfire, maintenance is relatively cheap. First service only rm500+, I got 3 years warranty from Smart Warranty so have to go to their panel workshop. It could be cheaper if you use your own workshop.

I joined the vellfire/alphard fb group. Alot of them that got gearbox problem is the torque converter problem which normally exist in 2015 and 2016 year made car. Best is get 2017 onwards. Save you alot of troubles. If you need me to recommend my recon dealer, can send me a pm. I surveyed for 2-3 months before pulling the trigger, quite happy with my dealer cuz his price and service.

Woww Thank You very much for the reply

Ohh okayy noted with thanks

always remember you are buying a second hand unit.

Hi Bro, thanks for sharing. Care to share your dealer contact? Thanks man

Bodoh.