Toyota Avensis Saloon 1997-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great value for money at £5,500 from a trader, only 40k miles, air con, satelite nav, leather seats, S/R, E/M, CD and economical what more do you want!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Think if go to main dealer can be costly, try and go to local garages .

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Best on motorway, thought some wind noise on motorway at 80mph +, have reached 110mph unknowingly, oops!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £10 petrol can give 100 miles driving, not bad. Fairly perky once your'e on 2nd gear.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only had for a month so far, but hey its a jap, and who can beat the japs for reliablity.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks nice in black, back of car looks similar to bmw 3 series, I prefer saloon as the hatchback, I feel, doesn't look as nice.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Leather seats comfy, like the idea of selecting from fingertips of steering wheel the cd, radio and volume.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems standard, don't think anyone will bother much.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer service is good and found very friendly for parts.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Oxygen sensor faulty, needs replacement from when bought car, so bit unlucky, but owner told me that he'll sort it out. At moment trying to find out which oxygen sensor it is that needs replacement, been told there are 3 or 4 sensors, at £149 each!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No