Toyota Avensis Estate (1997 - 2003) 1.8 GS 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Who cares!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No idea.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, a 7AFE, bullet proof easy to maintain engine.
What are you likely to buy next?
Vauxhall Astra, Avensis MkII 1996 on , Skoda Octavia.
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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?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
OK
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Replacement for Honda Civic.
What was the dealer like?
Typical dealer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OK
What's it like to park?
OK
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Got rid of when the crank shaft sensor went and garage didn't manage to diagnose. Out of action so long (three months) bought replacement in the end. Fuel tank developed a leak.
What's most practical about your car?
Until it broke down it was totally depenbable. Excellent family car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None.
