Toyota Avensis Hatchback (2003 - 2008) 2.0 VVT-i T3-X 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am becoming more sensible

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

no wow factor, until they are a passenger

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, a car crashed hard into the drivers side, I was fine (I rekon this is the safest/toughest car in its class). I am going out this weekend to buy the 2.2 diesel avensis instead.

What are you likely to buy next?

As mentioned, I am buying the 2.2 diesel avensis. Has a 6 speed box and a cam chain too. Lower on insurance and just as quick as the petrol.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,700

When did you buy the car?

June 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not too bad i suppose, they replaced all the brakes.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

cam chain instead of belt

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

built to last, not for power. Great for motorway miles, and quite economical if driven steady (have managed 48.7 mpg average)on motorway

What's it like to park?

rear bumper corners are a sod to judge at first. easy enough after a while.

Have you had any problems with the car?

If you press hard on the brakes the pedal sinks. This is normal on the avensis but nobody seemed to know this at the time.

What's most practical about your car?

Lots of space and comfort

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

shopping bag hooks in the boot (sounds sad but I used them a lot to stop shopping floating about in the boot)