Toyota Auris (2007 - 2013) 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 (89g/km) 5d CVT Auto (2010/10) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Becoming a grown up with responsibility and desire to take it easy now :}.

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

Father loves it - he had a mk2 2004 prius which did big 400,000 miles in with no difficulty. my siblings all take the mickey. husband indifferent.

Would you buy this car again and why?

If i wanted something of similar size + performance, i do not see why not!

What are you likely to buy next?

To replace this as my first car? who knows what technological advances will be made by the time i choose to make a change.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes - i think i got the car in the spec i wanted for a price i was more than happy to pay for.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Assembled in britain; congestion charge exempt/ £0 annual vehicle excise duty.

What was the dealer like?

Nice person; did not give much in terms of extras/ freebies.... i already haggle down the price by quite a bit though,which is fair enough! also as it was an independent he didn't seem to know too much about the car, but i'm a bit of a car boffin so i had researched up sufficiently before i started my hunt anyway.

What's it like to drive?

Calm and quiet. awkward at first because i never drove automatic transmission before (which i still prefer + have in my second car!), but acclimatised to it all now.

What's it like to park?

Took a while for me to get used to - before i got this auris i always owned city cars or superminis.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with this car in the 12500 miles i have driven it.

What's most practical about your car?

Two extra doors - i have always owned three-door hatchbacks for style, but had to change these ways with baby imminent.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Quietness when driving slowly on electric-only power. ahhh.