Toyota Auris (2007 - 2013) 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 (Nav) 5d CVT Auto (2011/61) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
All singing dancing!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Like it as it's pearl white.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but not new. Mine was £21500 new. Bought 3 year old with 28000 on for £11000.
What are you likely to buy next?
Only Japanese. I am a mechanic so know the good from the bad. I actually refuse to work on Renault cars.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£11,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Auris was a good price as the dealer shipped from another branch but did not realize it had sat nav. But the trade in price on my 6 month old IQ was crap.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
1.8 with zero road tax and automatic.
What was the dealer like?
Sales lady excellent. Sales manager was one of the most miserable persons to come across.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent in traffic using electric mode.Some people complain about the auto box but if you use it right it's amazing. Try the power mode for overtaking. Sat nav and cruise control are easy to use. Will never buy a manual car again. Drive it carefully I get 58 mpg. Drive it normal and I average 43 mpg. Very good for an auto with a 1800 cc enging with air- con on most of the time.
What's it like to park?
Easy but my partner complains that she can't see the front of the car. But my partner moans at every car I buy. Too short. Too long. Too square. Boring. Hideous. Wrong colour. Not automatic. B post too big. Can't see out the back. 6 gears how do you drive it? No bluetooth. How does the bluetooth work?
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
5 Door and easyy folding rear seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Power mode, cruise control, rear view camera built in the sat nav, day time running lights and the keyless entry.
