Toyota Avensis Hatchback 1.8 GS 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Reasonable.
Costs
Servicing is a little expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Drives well.
Performance
Sluggish in lower gears, OK in higher gears.
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Living with it
Reliability
Lots of small faults. Carina E was a far superior car.
Image
Nice lines and front end.
Comfort
Comfortable seats and ride but seat material is poor.
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Security and Service
Security
The central locking system has a mind of its own.
Service
Previous Toyotas have been excellent, but Avensis and dealers have been a big let-down.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Build quality is not as good as previous Toyotas. Central locking system is rubbish!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes