Toyota Avensis Hatchback (2003 - 2008) 2.0 D-4D T Spirit 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Conservative, the only thing that makes it interesting is the colour. I think its the only T Spirit they ever made in red.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends think its looks boring. Family want to borrow it. Neighbours really arn't interested.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Head says Yes, Heart "now" says yes See... What its like to drive comments.
What are you likely to buy next?
The new model Avensis 2009
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got Excellent deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
To replace my ageing and high mileage 2002 Toyota Avensis. Nothing wrong with it though, my wife talked me into buying the new model.
What was the dealer like?
Pentagon Toyota in Doncaster could not have been more helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Leisurly and relaxed. Cabin very quiet, At last service (60000) Pentagon replaced one of the injectors and this has transformed the car. Engine is much quieter and 54-58 is now the average MPG. Brilliant...
What's it like to park?
Terrible !!! needs Reversing sensors as standard. In the dark almost impossible owing to lack of(or so it seems)Reversing Light.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Seems to have an appetite for Brake Discs, Pentagon replaced them free of charge and they also replaced the Gas Struts on tailgate. Also seems to go through tyres rapidly.(Need Michelins)
What's most practical about your car?
Hugh Boot and masses of cabin room.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Has got to be the Full Colour Sat-Nav with "voice interface" same package as in the Lexus is200
