Toyota Avensis Tourer (2003 - 2008) 2.2 D-4D TR 5d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Practical person who has a lot of kit to carry, dog owner.

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

Run of the mill estate, carrys a good load. Good for carrying loads / dogs.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Possibly not, disappointed by fuel consumption when compared to similar sized alternatives. Build quality good but annoying alarms & impractical constraints with relation to Radio, Windows & doors when parked.

What are you likely to buy next?

Possibly Insignia or Astra estate.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£17,000

When did you buy the car?

August 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

I used an online site that put me in touch with the dealer. I got a good deal beacause the salesman had to fulfill his quota before the end of month & end of plate deadline.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Comfortable roomy estate needed.

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was very good, kept me informed of progress & has contacted me since even though the dealer is 100 miles away and has never seen the car since purchase.

What's it like to drive?

Heavy steering, performance has to be rung out of it - disaponting for a 150 BHP car. MPG 43 mpg therefore well below Toyota's optimistic claims. Turning circle extremely poor.

What's it like to park?

Made much easier by the rear parking sensors. Turning circle poor. Visability good.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No

What's most practical about your car?

Estate with lots of room in the load area for dogs & equipment. Roomy rear seats to transport people comfortably over long distances.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sat nav. & rear parking sensors.