New Owner To Be. :)

[en8wall]

This is my first post so be kind.

I'm picking up a pre - reg IQ2 auto on Saturday in Pearl white and I really can't wait having wanted one for at least three years.

I'm coming to the IQ from another automatic Toyota...a GT86...yes you read that right. Had my GT86 for 2 years and despite it be the most fun exciting car I've ever had I was never comfortable with the worry & anxiety that goes with a car like it and also the never ending minor faults and annoyance's. Last week my patience snapped after yet another engine noise and straight on the Toyota website I went in search of an IQ2. I've had a great deal on my 3 month old car with 150 miles saving over £4k on list and getting back a fair chunk of money in return.

The iq really appeals and I love it's quirky, clever almost space age look. I only have a small commute and am looking forward to the petrol savings. Will post some pics when I pick it up.

Anyone got any ideas on accessories worth fitting? I'm think the glovebag for definite.

[FROSTYBALLS]

Hello Lee - welcome to Toyota Owners Club

[Soeley]

Hello, and welcome

[atkiman]

From what I can gather, the glovebag is about as much use as a 1 legged man in an **** kicking contest. Sort out a deceent interior light, dark nights are coming,. But welcome to the club and start thinking iq, I'e everything in compact dimensions, oh and the best bit u turns, still makes me grin

tony

[en8wall]

Thanks for that tony. Any tips on interior light as I've heard it's dim. Can the bulb be uprated? Will have to see the glovebag before i spend my £.

[craggle]

Interior light is an LED so not changeable. There is a chap here, David that does exchange uprated LED ones though or you can have a bash at modifying your own one as I did. Details in the link I posted on your lowering springs post.

I have the glove bag and yes, it's not as good as a dedicated glove box but it sure beats nothing. There is enough room in there for a few CD's, phone charger cable, pen, Torch Etc. What more do you need. It's also matches the trim of the car so blends in perfectly.

Craig.

[atkiman]

And the low tech interior light solution

Torch on the grab handle, couple of rubber o rings and a bit of velcro, sorted

[en8wall]

Picked mine up today and spent all afternoon cleaning it so it looks like new. Also bought the glovebag and pleased I did as it's stored quite a bit....c d's, touch and charger.

[Soeley]

Glad you are happy with it.

I use the storage pouch in the back of the front passenger seat, it is very easy to reach without having to lean forward or even undoing the seatbelt.

[craggle]

There is a storage pouch in the passenger seat? I need to go and look at my car! :)

Craig.

[en8wall]

Soeley
Can't find a storage pouch behind front passenger seat? ??

[atkiman]

Have you found the one under the rear seat

[Soeley]

Hah, just thought. Is this something only on leather seats? The leather was chosen by the previous owner and I didn't take that much notice when I test drove a new one at the dealers.

[craggle]

Ahhh. Yes, must be a leather trim thing only, nothing on the standard cloth seats. :(

Craig.

[tarquin]

Interesting, my leather genuine toyota kit doesn't have one

David

[Gordon in Angus]

My iQ trim leather seats don't have one on the back ether. The leather seat covers are added post factory over the original seat base and back and I believe can be removed via clips on the base and the zips visible on the back so they don't have any pouches on them, on mine at least.

:-)

[tarquin]

Gordon the leather "upgrade" is glued onto the original seats. Especially the back as if you dont it just flaps around like a drum. I upholstered mine myself with upholstery tools. Although they. Are a genuine Toyota kit,they come from Greece

David

[iQ-Chris]

My leather seats are factory fitted, but they don't have pockets on the back (bit of a shame!)

Chris

[Soeley]

My leather seats are factory fitted, but they don't have pockets on the back (bit of a shame!)

Chris

Strange, mine was first registered January 2011.

[craggle]

I'm guessing you have the later trim with the white door panels and the more specialised leather trim that came in a number of different colours and styles.

The retro-fit kit for the earlier models was quite different and only available in the plum colour I believe.

Craig.

[iQ-Chris]

Just to clarify; I have the red trim Craig has posted (on a 2012 iQ) but it doesn't have pockets.

Chris

[Soeley]

Mine looks like the far left on the picture, plain black. Perhpaps mine has the Aston Martin seats in it