• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing in particular, unless it is I like reliability.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They are happy enough (as long as they do not have to pay the petrol bills!).

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Maybe - but possibly a 6-speed version - maybe a diesel (and in T-spirit version if my garage can findd one at a price I can afford).

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Toyota - possibly a 1.4 or 2 litre diesel version.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - very good tragde in on previous car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had many Toyotas before and been veery happy with them and with the garage I purchased them from.

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly and efficient - bent over backwards to be helpful.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Undergeared in 5th (about 22mph/1000rpm); could do with a 6th gerar "on top" Dreadful design of handbrake.

    What's it like to park?

    Fairly weasy - even the wifen park it neatly!

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    One short-circuit blew fuses; rectified by garage after search to find fault.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Plenty of passenger room $/% wqith no problem and fairly adequate luggage room.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    No gadgets/options fitte.