Toyota Avensis Hatchback (2003 - 2008) 1.8 VVT-i T3-X 5d Seq Auto (06) (2008/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I value reliability and quality over style.

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

They love it. My neighbour and my brother-in-law are now both planning to buy an Avensis.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definitely.

What are you likely to buy next?

I plan to keep this car a long time but its replacement will almost certainly be a Toyota.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

June 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Excellent deal. Better part-exchange and they threw in rear parking sensors, a year's tax, mats, a tank of petrol and two years free servicing!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

WE needed something more comfortable than our Focus Ghia 1.6auto

What was the dealer like?

Apart from a mistake over the registration document (which led to the free servicing offer) they were excellent. (John Roe Grimsby if anyone wants to know)

What's it like to drive?

For an automatic it feels reasonably quick. The engine is very sweet and responsive though the brakes have taken a bit of getting used to.

What's it like to park?

Glad its fitted with parking sensors. The turning circle is a bit more than a Focus but OK once you get used to it.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing.

What's most practical about your car?

After years of driving Astras, Golfs and Focuses, it is good to have a bit of room

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

A toss up between the parking sensors and the folding mirrors