Other Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I'm a middle manager on a medium income with no imagination.

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

    Don't know.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. I would buy the new model if the driving experience was better but by all reports it isn't as good as main rivals.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A Passat, Mondeo or a BMW.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,500

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    He was happy to match the Parkers price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I owned the previous model and was impressed with its reliability.

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly, helpful and didn't pressure for a sale.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Pretty dull. The 2.2 diesel is fairly brisk when overtaking.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not much. The boot started to leak after 15,000 miles. No mechanical problems, though.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot and cabin space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control.