Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D T3-S 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good value, massive space
Costs
Service is cheap - If you drive carefully, the mpg is 50+ - mad for an estate of this size
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On the road
Driving
With the hype, you tend to be a bit hard on the car. It's only when you drive another car that you realise how good it really is.
Performance
Slightly slow pick up (a good thing stops wheel spin), but after 2500 revs it really picks up. Puts a grin on your face when you beat similiar size petrol Audis around 60 mph
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts everytime - Because everything works all the time - you can get a bit blasé about it and think it is boring
Image
Looks fantastic for an estate from all angles - Looks a bit like a Merc, but with a nice swoop of the windows to the rear
Comfort
Engine is very quiet at motorway speeds, need to use Michelin Piloto to lessen tyre roar only because at 70 that's the main noise. If you are not driving on concrete it is amazingly quiet - Excellent positioning of controls and steering wheel
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Security and Service
Security
Never been stolen - auto locks if you forget
Service
The service is excellent - much better than expected. Made to feel a valued customer
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None
Other
Steering wheel replaced under warranty. It whistled when turned
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes